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Scuba Diving in Queensland

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Do a dive course in Cairns

Cairns is one of the best places in Australia to learn to dive, you can join Deep Sea Divers Den for the adventure of a lifetime learning to dive on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef. Deep Sea Divers Den's friendly, personalized service, combined with the warm tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef, are the perfect combination for one of the very best PADI 5 Day Openwater courses available. No pre-dive experience is necessary, however being a comfortable swimmer will be a definite advantage.
There are many different options on how to become a PADI certified diver. For your safety, a Diving Medical to Australian standard 4005.1 is a prerequisite to the PADI Openwater Certification course. It is a good idea to complete this medical prior to commencement of the course to avoid disappointment if a medical condition inhibits diving. Alternatively, a Dive medical can be arranged at the Deep Sea Divers Den Dive Centre on day one of the course.

The first two days of the course are taken up by pool and theory training. After the pool and theory training, you spend three days at sea on OceanQuest, a liveaboard dive boat, to complete your four training dives. Finish off the course with four pleasure dives and a guided night dive.

OceanQuest is 28 meters (30.6 yards) in length, fully air-conditioned with a cruising speed of 10 knots and carries 40 live aboard passengers. The OceanQuest is a dedicated liveaboard dive boat with the majority of passengers being scuba divers, with a few snorkelers. More info....

SeaQuest ADV - Certified Diver Day Trip : SeaQuest ADV caters superbly for certified divers. With 14 permanent moorings, Deep Sea Divers Den offer superb diving sites on the Outer Barrier Reef which will excite divers of all experience levels. Dive guides are available for those wanting close underwater supervision and certified divers can explore two dive locations in one day. The dive locations on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef offer outstanding underwater visibility, superb coral formations and abundant, colorful marine life including 'Wally', a friendly 1.5 meter (5 feet) Maori Wrasse at Norman Reef. More info....

Daycruises from Cairns

A visit to north Queensland would just not be complete without at least one day at the Great Barrier Reef. When a survey was held in the UK in 2003 on people's top 'five things to do before you die' , snorkeling or diving on the Great Barrier Reef was high on the list! Many day trips and overnight 'liveaboard' boats operate out of Cairns; here is a selection of them;

Daycruises;

MV Supercat
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The Supercat : If you are looking for a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef on a high speed catamaran that is EXCEPTIONAL VALUE, look no further. Offering one of the fastest day trips, visiting two outer reef locations for an unforgettable day of fun, discovery and adventure. The MV Supercat provides a superior and comfortable ride in almost all weather conditions. More info...

Green Island
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The Big Cat : Green Island is a beautiful coral cay which enjoys world acclaim as a tropical paradise on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The island is a protected Marine National Park, readily identified by its emerald rainforest surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs. The marine life includes endless varieties of colorful fish, turtles, giant clams, shells, starfish, sea anemones and much more. More info...

Wavedancer
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Wavedancer : Quicksilver's 30 meter luxury sailing catamaran, 'Wavedancer', offers the excitement of big ship sailing combined with the ultimate in comfort. Let the crew pamper you in the luxurious air-conditioned lounge with its fully licensed bar, or soak up the sun and sea air under the sails on our expansive deck. 'Wavedancer' is a memorable experience from the moment you step aboard. They will take you to Low Isles which is situated 15 kilometers north-east of Port Douglas. Low Isles is a 4 acre coral cay surrounded by 55 acres of reef. The corals are very close to the island, which makes snorkeling an enjoyable experience. The two small islands are separate with one common reef. The larger of the two, Woody Island, is uninhabited except for a large bird population. The smaller of the Low Isles is a coral cay with a lighthouse that has been operating since 1878. More info....

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Ocean Spirit Upolu Cay Reef Cruise : Set sail aboard a luxury catamaran with Ocean Spirit Cruises for Upolu Cay, an uninhabited coral cay lying about 18 nautical miles from Cairns, an ideal reef destination for a range of different age groups. The surrounding coral gardens play host to a myriad of marine life. Dugongs are often seen raising their calves throughout the year in the protected waters around the cay. You also have the opportunity to visit either Arlington Reef or Oyster Reef as you sail out to beautiful Upolu Cay, both of which are teeming with marine life and offer some of the best coral viewing on the Great Barrier Reef. For those interested in exploring the coral reef by diving on their day out to the Great Barrier Reef, Ocean Spirit also offers introductory dives for the novice and certified dives for experienced divers. More info....

Maori Wrasse
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Overnight/liveaboard dive trips:

Diving
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Cod hole - Two days/two nights. Day One - is making our way North along the Agincourt and Ribbon Reef systems. Enjoy 3 day dives and a night dive. The night dive you choose may be included as part of the optional advanced diving course.
Day Two - Thursdays include diving at the famous Cod Hole and the Northern Ribbons, as well as another night dive. Awake to breakfast on Friday morning moored in the calm waters of Snapper Island. It is then a short journey back to the Marina at Port Douglas. Enjoy a minimum of 8 dives, including 2 night dives during your Cod Hole Diving Adventure. Snorkelers are welcome to join and have the opportunity to enjoy a FREE Introductory dive. More info....

Cape Tribulation scuba diving

Rum Runner
Leave the crowds behind as you step off the pristine sands of Cape Tribulation Beach and set sail for The Great Barrier Reef. Surrounded by two breath taking World Heritage areas, you will enjoy a relaxed, fun filled day with the friendly and professional crew of Rum Runner IX. Rum Runner IX is a 40 ft motor-sailer catamaran with a cruising speed of 12 knots. Our travel time to the reef is 65-75 minutes, giving you around 5 hours to explore the magnificent Mackay reef and / or Undine reef. With a maximum of 44 passengers, our top deck allows you plenty of room to lay about enjoying the glorious Queensland sunshine. Visit website for more info....		Scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef off Cape Tribulation
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Port Douglas scuba diving

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Join Quicksilver's friendly crew as they take you to Agincourt Reef located at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance, where you can experience first hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef.
Situated on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef, Agincourt Reef provides a sheltered anchorage for the Quicksilver vessel and the perfect spot for passengers to experience the new Ocean Walker helmut diving, snorkelling, scuba diving, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub, just one meter underwater. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique underwater viewing platform or fly in a helicopter over the reef. More info...

Silversonic dive and snorkel
Silversonic is a luxury 29 meter catamaran with full bar facilities, fresh water showers, change rooms and spacious deck areas. Morning and afternoon tea are served as well as a hot and cold tropical buffet lunch and the spacious deck areas are ideal for sharing a cold drink and tales of your days adventure. Certified divers can enjoy up to three dives at two different sites during the day. There is a multitude of marine life at Agincourt Reef, from tiny iridescent fish seeking shelter in their coral homes to massive giant clams weighing up to 200 kilograms (440 pounds). Perhaps you will see a small harmless reef shark or a boulder coral hundreds of years old. The Silversonic crew with 25 years of combined experience will show you the best there is to see. More info....

Ocean Spirit
Upolu Cay is an uninhabited coral cay lying about 18 nautical miles off the coast. Dugongs are often seen raising their calves throughout the year in the protected waters around the cay. Set sail aboard a luxury catamaran with Ocean Spirit Cruises for Upolu Cay - a small uninhabited sand island on the outer Great Barrier Reef just short of Michaelmas Cay. View the brilliant coral and sea-life in the glass bottom boat or try a snorkel or a dive. Enjoy a hot and cold buffet lunch and relax with the friendly crew. Enjoy champagne and entertainment on the homeward sail back to Cairns. You also have the opportunity to visit Oyster Reef as you sail out to beautiful Upolu Cay. Oyster Reef is teeming with marine life and offers some of the best coral viewing on the Great Barrier Reef. For those interested in exploring the coral reef by diving on their day out to the Great Barrier Reef, Ocean Spirit also offers introductory dives for the novice and certified dives for experienced divers. More info....

Quicksilver
Join Quicksilver's friendly crew as they take you to Agincourt Reef located at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance, where you can experience first hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef. Situated on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef, Agincourt Reef provides a sheltered anchorage for the Quicksilver vessel and the perfect spot for passengers to experience the new Ocean Walker helmet diving, snorkeling, scuba diving, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub, just one meter underwater and watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique underwater viewing platform. Cruising at high speed to Agincourt Reef, 39 nautical miles (72 kilometers) from Port Douglas, these superb vessels give you the smoothest possible ride in all weather conditions. More info....

Wave Dancer		Wavedancer © Quicksilver
Quicksilver's 30 meter luxury sailing catamaran, 'Wavedancer', offers the excitement of big ship sailing combined with the ultimate in comfort. Let the crew pamper you in the luxurious air-conditioned lounge with its fully licensed bar, or soak up the sun and sea air under the sails on our expansive deck. 'Wavedancer' is a memorable experience from the moment you step aboard. They will take you to Low Isles which is situated 15 kilometers north-east of Port Douglas. Low Isles is a 4 acre coral cay surrounded by 55 acres of reef. The corals are very close to the island, which makes snorkeling an enjoyable experience. The two small islands are separate with one common reef. The larger of the two, Woody Island, is uninhabited except for a large bird population. The smaller of the Low Isles is a coral cay with a lighthouse that has been operating since 1878. More info....

Whitsundays / Airlie Beach

Do you want to experience a close encounter with the famous Great Barrier Reef? This is it… take this day cruise out to Hardy Reef, where you moor up next to Reefworld, you can snorkel and dive these tropical waters 'til your hearts content! You may wish to just observe the reef from a submersible or underwater observatory. More info....

Half day cruise to Whitehaven Beach
From Airlie Beach, this cruise takes you to picturesque Whitehaven Beach - one of the Whitsundays premier natural attractions. Here you have the afternoon to enjoy the natural beauty of this seven kilometre stretch of pure white silica sand. Swim in the crystal clear waters, take a leisurely walk along the pristine beach, join in a game of beach volleyball or just relax and soak up the sunshine. A delicious BBQ buffet lunch is served on board before you are transferred across to the beach to enjoy the activities. More info....

Cruise several islands

Departing from Airlie Beach, this Fantasea Two Island Cruise showcases two very different faces of the Whitsunday Islands. Apart from a visit to the spectacular Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, you'll also enjoy the exciting resort attractions of Hamilton Island. The cruise departs daily from Shute Harbour and allows you to spend approximately two and a half hours on Hamilton Island before departing for the afternoon at beautiful Whitehaven Beach. Your cruise includes complimentary tea and coffee, a buffet lunch on route to Whitehaven Beach and beach activities.

HAMILTON ISLAND:
Hamilton Island is the largest, most cosmopolitan island resort in the South Pacific, offering an enormous range of activities. These include target shooting, the wire-flyer, go-karts, buggy hire, scenic island tours and a diverse range of bars, bistros, restaurants, shopping boutiques and numerous other activities.

WHITEHAVEN BEACH:
Visit one of the world's most pristine beaches and a Whitsunday icon. Enjoy a light buffet lunch on board before reaching Whitehaven Beach and then you have the whole afternoon to enjoy the natural beauty of this 6 kilometre (3.7 mile) stretch of pure white silica sand. Swim in the crystal clear water, take a leisurely walk along the pristine beach, join in the beach activities or simply soak up the sun.
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More info on three islands cruise, including Daydream Island....

Scenic flight over the reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's seven wonders, so why not indulge yourself in the best it has to offer? Your scenic flight will take you over the Whitsundays... you will have a bird's eye view of the islands, stunning Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef - a natural coral formation that inspires the romance in all of us! After your flight, you will land at Reefworld to spend two hours snorkeling or scuba diving (additional cost), bathing in the sun or you can simply view the stunning coral from an underwater viewing chamber or a semi-submersible. You will return to Hamilton Island via helicopter for another fantastic view of this spectacular part of the world. A trip you will always remember… More info....

Half day cruise from Hamilton Island
This cruise takes you to picturesque Whitehaven Beach - one of the Whitsundays premier natural attractions. Here you have the afternoon to enjoy the natural beauty of this seven kilometre stretch of pure white silica sand. Swim in the crystal clear waters, take a leisurely walk along the pristine beach, join in a game of beach volleyball or just relax and soak up the sunshine. A delicious BBQ buffet lunch is served on board before you are transferred across to the beach to enjoy the activities. More info....

Full day cruise from Hamilton Island
Visit Reefworld, the largest and most sophisticated Australian owned reef platform on the Great Barrier Reef! You will travel to Hardy Reef, the most beautiful and prolific of nature's coral gardens, in the air conditioned comfort of a high-speed catamaran. Here you can enjoy a day of adventure exploring the reef along the snorkelling trails or scuba diving with Fantasea's experienced dive instructors. For the less adventurous, the large open sundeck with shaded areas is the perfect place to enjoy the unique experience of sun baking on the reef. More info....

Overnight cruise
Reefsleep is a truly unforgettable reef experience, where you can stay overnight at Reefworld, the largest Australian owned offshore facility on the Great Barrier Reef. In fact past guests often call it the ultimate sleep-over on the Great Barrier Reef. The Reefsleep package offers a chance to explore the reef without the crowds. You have the opportunity to enjoy all of Reefworld's facilities over two days and experience the peace and tranquility of Reefworld at night. Watching the sun set from the top deck is truly breathtaking and Reefworld is the perfect place to star gaze - you will not believe how many stars there are or how bright they are until you have been out on the reef at night. With exclusive time to explore the reef once the day-trippers have departed, come face to face with schools of colourful reef fish and be amazed at the coral formations as you dive or snorkel along the reef edge. From the comfort of the underwater viewing chamber witness the spectacular transformation as the marine life comes alive after sunset. You will be pampered by your own personal Deck Steward for the night as canapes and drinks are served at dusk and dinner alfresco style under the stars. Breakfast is enjoyed on the reef the following morning.More info....

Queensland scuba diving links

Undersea Explorer - The Undersea Explorer visits Australia's best dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef, Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea, and the spectacular remote Far Northern Reefs. Our live aboard operation sets new standards in adventure diving by offering truly remote diving , as well as the opportunity to learn from and mingle with marine scientists.

Mike Ball - Mike Ball Dive Expeditions offers you Australia and Papua New Guinea's best diving holiday experience. With Australia's best dive vessels and dive sites unmatched anywhere in the world.
Our Dive Expeditions are suited to the adventurous diver seeking pelagics, deep walls, shark action or wreck diving.

Dive Australia - this website is designed to be concise and informative and promotes 4 different Dive Australia Great Barrier Reef diving cruises that operate from Airlie Beach in the Whitsunday Islands. These cruises are designed for certified divers or students on PADI Australia diving courses and are comparable in standard and quality to much more expensive cruises and dive courses operating out of Cairns and Townsville

Taka Dive Australia - operates the BRAND NEW Expedition Yacht "TAKA" out of Cairns in North Queensland, Australia.

Down Under Dive - We are big enough to take you to the edge & small enough to make it personal.

Great Barrier Reef Diving - a scuba diving information and booking service run by divers for divers.

Pro Dive - Enjoy beautiful diving on the Great Barrier Reef & get your PADI Advanced Certification at the same time!

The S S Yongala Wreck - this is a national historic site and lies within the beautiful Great Barrier Reef Marine Park near Townsville. The artifacts, marine life and variety of corals that cover the wreck are spectacular. It’s a dive experience you will remember for the rest of your life!

Diving Dreams - Spoil yourself on the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy a fantastic dive trip on board Aquarius 3. Visit the historic Yongala shipwreck where you will see more spectacular marine life than any other dive. Spoil yourself in our little bit of tropical paradise.

MV Sunkist - The M.V. Sun-Kist departs daily from the Marlin Jetty and visits 2 different dive/snorkel locations daily from a choice of Milln, Briggs, Moore and Thetford Reefs which are approximately 38 nautical miles (64 kilometres) from the coast of Cairns.

Tiger Diving - Although overlooked by many visitors to Australia, some of the most appealing diving in Australia can be found in the areas south of the Great Barrier Reef at Moreton Island and North and South Stradbroke Islands, just off Brisbane.

Calypso dive - Scuba diving trips from Mission Beach, north Queensland.

Calypso Reef Charters - the only Dive School in Port Douglas with our own beautiful pool to conduct the confined water dives, "Scuba Tune Up" and "Snorkel Lessons". In addition you will travel with us on our own fleet of boats to conduct the open water training dives, which provides you with the most comfortable day out

Yongaladive - Located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park the wreck of the SS Yongala lies approx. 12 nautical miles from our base at Alva Beach in Queensland, Australia.

h4O Sportz - a P.A.D.I. 5 STAR DIVE CENTRE specializing in scuba diving and snorkeling in the central section of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Synergy - Enjoy the world renowned, luxuriously appointed, 62 foot sailing catamaran Synergy II. Nudged casually along by tropical breezes in the warm, balmy waters encompassing Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Synergy II is the personification of complete relaxation.

1770 Undersea adventures - Welcome to some of the best diving on the Great Barrier Reef From Wrecks dives, drop-offs, lagoons, Manta rays, pelagics, and much, much more.

Saltys - the only live-aboard boat on the Great Barrier Reef that can show you Manta Rays all year round. We see Manta Rays on at least 80% of all cruises and Turtles on every cruise.

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