ScubaPro II Liveaboard, Australia

Name: ScubaPro II
Brand: Prodive Cairns
SKU: LA-1054-5409
Rating: 8.9 (51 reviews)

8.9 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

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ScubaPro II Liveaboard, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Aerial view of ScubaPro II liveaboard, Australia

Breakfast in the dining area onboard ScubaPro II

Great fun, great diving onboard ScubaPro II

Ready to dive! - Dive platform on ScubaPro II

Divers returning to the ScubaPro II liveaboard

Turtle cruising by in the Great Barrier Reef - ScubaPro II

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“I could see many beautiful fish and reef, especially a tutle and a wonderful giant clam.”
Kyeong Woong R, South Korea

The MV ScubaPro II offers outstanding value for money traveling to the Outer Great Barrier Reef Australia for a 2 night/3 day liveaboard. If you are short on time but still want to experience the fantastic diving and snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef has to offer then this liveaboard is for you.

The M/V ScubaPro II Liveaboard has 16 centrally air-conditioned cabins, a large sun deck offering space for relaxation and a separate gear storage deck. Three meals a day will be served and snacks, water, tea, and coffee are available anytime.

MV ScubaPro II is a sister boat to the MV ScubaPro I and MV ScubaPro III, which all offer the same 3-day outer reef itinerary, just departing on different days of the week.
ScubaPro I - Departs Monday & Friday
ScubaPro II - Departs Wednesday & Saturday (Japanese speaking staff available on Saturday departures)
ScubaPro III - Departs Thursday & Sunday (German-speaking staff available)

The MV ScubaPro II Liveaboard chooses dive sites based on visibility and variety of marine life, and you will get to enjoy the amazing marine biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef.

Book your Great Barrier Reef Australia adventure, contact our reservations team today.

Please Note: An additional fee of $80 per person is payable direct to the boat at check-in. The fee consists of Government Environmental Management Charge, Port Departure Tax, and administration charges.

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Excluded: An additional fee of AU$80 per person is payable direct to ProDive Cairns. This fee consists of AU$21 Government Environmental Management Charge (EMC), Port Departure Tax and administration charges. Please Note: The above price is for certified divers. If you are a non-diver please contact us for snorkelling rates.

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Boat features

Free Internet
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Audio & video entertainment

Food & Drinks

Vegetarian Options
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
DIN Adaptors
Dive deck

Languages Spoken

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2002

Length: 23.95m (78.5ft)

Beam: x 7.35m (24.1ft)

Top speed: 12 Knots

Cruising speed: 12 Knots

Engines: MTU 500Hp x 2

Max guests: 32

Number of cabins: 16

Number of bathrooms: 8

Tenders: Yamaha 15HP

Water capacity: 8000 Litres

Fuel capacity: 10000 Litres

Freshwater maker: 0

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

ScubaPro II Reviews

8.9 Fabulous

Vessel

8.4
Crew

8.8
Food

9.5
Diving

8.7
Value

9.3

10 Exceptional
Petr D
Czech Republic

Awesome!
Was very good! Thanks
Recommended for
Funny, professional, great value
25 Feb, 2016

9.2 Superb
Greg C
United States

We would do it again
We enjoyed our trip.Turtles, fishes, sharks and rays. A pleasurable time indeed.
Recommended for
The diving, food, and people.
06 May, 2016

10 Exceptional
SHIYUN C
China

perfect and wonderful
staffs and people on board are very nice
Recommended for
dive instructors，views and hot water
01 Mar, 2017

10 Exceptional
Julie P
France

A fantastic experience where we could safely enjoy the incredible scenery with a perfect crew
The coral gardens, where the snorkelers could really enjoy as much as the divers, we snorkeled with turtles while the divers met a shark! It was a gorgeous dive site, it was like flying over gardens.
Recommended for
Gorgeous dive sites, perfect safety and incredibly fresh food!
27 May, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Doug C
United States

This trip was amazing...the crew was awesome..couldn’t have picked a better boat....
Amazing time, saw 2 sharks, several turtles, reef was amazing..time of year(Sept) was perfect..
Recommended for
Staff, Dive Masters and Captain..
09 Sep, 2019

9.2 Superb
Scott W
United States

Excellent dive trip
Observing all of the sea life on the Great Barrier Reef is without a doubt the #1 highlight of the trip. Other highlights include the enthusiasm and knowledge of the crew; each and every member played a role in making this an enjoyable trip.
Recommended for
Dive sites, crew enthusiasm, crew safety commitment
27 Jan, 2018

7.6 Good
Bevlynn R
United States

Dive trip after cyclone ann
Diving the GBR for the first time. Saw lots of interesting creatures.
Recommended for
Good value, very friendly and knowledgeable staff, skipper did what he could to protect us from rough seas
28 May, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Martin N
South Africa

Great barrier reef experience.
Well organised and clean boat with attentive staff a great mix of people. The diving was good and the snorkelling excellent.
Recommended for
Food, Service, Other Passengers
27 Dec, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Craig H
United States

Bucket list trip met our expectations!
This was our first live aboard trip and overall it was an excellent experience. The number of dives and the location was outstanding. The first dive was a disappointment but they kept getting better and better. Water visibility wasn't the best but it was still an excellent experience. The dive guide provided excellent overviews of the dives and offered several options for people with varying levels of experience. We would definitely do it again.
Recommended for
The number of dives, the night dive and the food.
28 Dec, 2015

9.6 Exceptional
Claudio A
Brazil

Perfect!
It was perfect!
Recommended for
Crew, equipament
03 Jan, 2017

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8.9 Fabulous
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8.0 Very good
Robert A
United States

You're here to DIVE, not Cruise!!!
If you're intent is to dive the reef and are not looking for luxury amenities onboard the boat, then this is your live aboard. One of the most professional & fun PADI dive crews that I have ever had the experience of diving with. Thanks to the Captain, Johnnie, Tami, Terri, Angus & Sean. If I missed anyone I apologize, you guys were great!!!
Recommended for
Crew, Diving & Value!
27 Jan, 2018

9.2 Superb
Alvaro P
Australia

Beautiful three days diving experience with all you need for it provided
The visibility during the trip was unbelievable, what made every jump to the water an amazing experience. The crew was always helpful and very organised what made a trip very enjoyable.
Recommended for
Diving sites, good money value, clean and comfortable boat
01 Sep, 2016

9.2 Superb
Paul F
United States

Great crew
Crew was very friendly and helpful
Recommended for
Dive briefings, dive sites and dive crew
18 Nov, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Ruben B
Spain

Amazing experience on the Reef
Organisation was key on this trip and that was thanks to the excellent supervisor John. He was always in the best mood to get everything done and explained to the participants.
Recommended for
John the supervisor, food and organisation
14 Feb, 2018

10 Exceptional
Zachary G
United States

How can you not give this 5 stars?!
The food! - The efforts of the ships cook were just wonderful. She even went out of her way to make a birthday cake for one of the passengers on board. The crew - I cannot stress enough how awesome the crew was! Helpful, fun, funny, and kind. They worked their butts off to ensure everyone had an awesome time. The reef - How can you not appreciate the great sights of the barrier reef. It was really an amazing experience :) Would do this again with Pro Dive Cairns in a second! HUGE Thank you to everyone!
Recommended for
Awesome food, amazing crew, wonderful sights!
27 Dec, 2017

9.2 Superb
Kyra P
United States

Everything about the trip was great!
We were able to choose between being guided and going off on our own with our buddies. Crew did great briefings and were super helpful. Loved getting to see the reefs and all of the different species living there.
Recommended for
Crew, dives, weather
03 Jan, 2017

7.6 Good
Jay M
Australia

Excellent
The best way to get back into diving again
Recommended for
Crew value company
26 Jun, 2015

9.2 Superb
Rafael U
Brazil

Exceptional
Professionalism of staff and diving location.
Recommended for
Money value, staff, diving location
06 Dec, 2017

10 Exceptional
Claudia D
United States

Best Trip Ever.
The diving sites were incredible. Especially enjoyed the pre dive orientations with maps and navigation tips to make the most out of our dives.
Recommended for
The Staff was PHENOMENAL, Equipment was Stellar, Food was scumptious
21 Aug, 2016

10 Exceptional
Javier P
Spain

Everything perfect
Dives on the seabed. They have been spectacular. All corals, fish, of so many types and sizes, from small nudibranchs to sharks of various types. All amazing! I'd be back right now
Recommended for
Organization, good briefings and materials
16 Jul, 2018

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9.6 Exceptional
Melissa G
Australia

Fantastic experience
Overall a fantastic experience. It was my first liveaboard experience and delivered beyond expectations. The diving was fantastic. The dive briefings were clear and comprehensive, and the sites selected were magnificient and varied with beautiful corals and a wide variety of sea life. The equipment was great quality, easy to organise and many different size options to select from. The food was fantastic. The chef (Angus) did an excellent job, and was very accommodating to people's food preferences. The boat was very clean, and the accommodation basic (as expected for the price), but very clean and comfortable. We had fantastic weather which made the trip out to the reef and 2 nights on the reef very comfortable.
Recommended for
Diving, other guests, food
14 Feb, 2018

8.8 Fabulous
Adrien F
France

Very good trip but please note that there is no dive master with you when you dive
A few sharks and turtle. Very impressive at night.
Recommended for
Good dive, good food
23 Aug, 2016

8.8 Fabulous
Guillaume G
Australia

Very nice dives and live aboard experience
Very clean dive sites and peaceful as there were no other boat at the same time. Friendly crew and dive guides, very good equipment for diving.
Recommended for
Dives, Crew, Boat
26 May, 2017

8.0 Very good
Edward F
Australia

The great barrier reef is not doomed.
It was a diving trip and the diving was the highlight, we saw tons of life everywhere on the reef and many of the fish and turtles too were not concerned by our presence so we were able to get very close at times.
Recommended for
1. The Coral. 2 The fish life. 3 The company.
21 Aug, 2016

8.0 Very good
Melissa F
United States

Awesome!!
Actually getting to dive The Great Barrier Reef!!! Meeting new people from all over the world.
Recommended for
Crew. Seamless transportation (getting to/from boat. Great comaraderie.
26 Oct, 2018

8.8 Fabulous
Michelle T
United States

Great Experience!
I was told other liveabroads in GBR keep their boats out there and just get speed boats to go pick you up at cairns. This means that the ride there could be very choppy, and that you may always see different crew members or guests throughout your trip which is something I don't like. I enjoyed not being rushed when getting ready to dive. All the dives are generally straightforward. Be aware that most of the dives are self guided (guided optional) . I was apprehensive about that at first, but it ended up being pretty easy to navigate and i feel like i've become a more experienced divers because of it. Ammenities are basic. Towels are not provided (although i really wish at least one were provided per person). Food is ok, nothing special. Boat is kept clean. If you want to experience GBR, this is a good Live-abroad to go to!
Recommended for
1. The boat has the same people throughout the trip. There are no drop in guests who only come for a day, and take a speed boat back. 2.The facilities were actually kept very clean. 3.Very Chill Crew
12 Jan, 2018

9.2 Superb
Grant S
Australia

Professionally run smooth operation.
Food was very good. Comprehensive dive briefings. Great conversations with divers and snorkelers from many varied countries. Saw many turtes, a few small sharks and a brilliant array of colourful fish.
Recommended for
Excellent dive preparation. Very good food. Unobtrusive dive crew.
10 Sep, 2017

8.0 Very good
Kimberly W
United States

Wonderful experience in the Great Barrier Outer Reef !!!
Being able to finally dive in the GBR. Great crew on Scuba Pro III Perfect weather.
Recommended for
Location, boat, weather
03 Dec, 2017

10 Exceptional
Madeline M
United States

Great experience all around.
I absolutely loved my liveaboard trip. The boat was clean, the staff was awesome, and the food was delicious. Not to mention the dive sites were stunning! I always felt 100% looked after on my trip and very safe. Thank you for making my experience on the great barrier reef one I will never forget!
Recommended for
staff, food, I felt very safe & looked after
22 Mar, 2016

8.0 Very good
David H
United Kingdom

Lovely atmosphere, dive sites quite limited
Good points: Quality of crew was excellent: clear dive instructions, plenty of suggestions on things to find and see, safety in the water, how to protect the reef, especially how to limit your impact on night dives! Easy enough to jump into a guided group without extra charge, or decide to do a certificate. Strong focus on safety and responsibility. With the crew and your fellow live-pboards right out of the harbour, so great opportunity to get to know everyone, have a constant buddy on dives and build a group rapport - I think nearly everyone went out for food/drinks on our return day! High quality equipment, team worked hard to ensure everything ready for you. Points for improvement: Living quarters a little cramped, no towel supplied; dive sites had less varied marine life compared to other live-aboards (to a point this can't be helped, however). Overall, I would stay on ScubaPro/use Pro-Dive again and would recommend them as a great live-aboard option!
Recommended for
1. Amazing food; 2. Close-knit atmosphere; 3. High quality of dive instruction/advice
28 Mar, 2019