Great Barrier Reef Home :: Tours :: Day Trips :: Scuba Dive

Tour Specials!

Ultimate 3 Day Reef Pass
Cairns & Port Douglas
Ultimate Reef Pass
The award winning Quicksilver and Great Adventures offer the widest range of reef cruises on the Great Barrier Reef.
Choose 3 reef cruises from either Quicksilver or Great Adventures on this pass.
SAVE UP TO $212!
Departs from Cairns and Port Douglas
Travel between now and 31/March/2012

Book Now Enquiry

Coral Sea Dreaming
Cairns
Coral Sea Dreaming
offers 2 Day/1 Night Sailing Trip with Maximum 12 passengers. Dive, snorkel or simply relax.
INTRO DIVE SPECIAL!
Private Double cabin
from
$460
per person
Share Cabin
from
 
$440 per person
Includes FREE city transfers!
Cert diver specials also available!
Travel between now and 29/February/2012

Book Now Enquiry

OceanQuest
Cairns
Ocean Quest is a luxury liveaboard vessel with daily departures to the Outer Reef from Cairns. They offer certified dives, introductory dives and snorkelling.
FEBRUARY SPECIAL
2 DAY 1 NIGHT LIVEABOARD
Certified Dive - Twin Share
Quality Dive Equipment 
Excellent Outer Reef Dive sites
All Meals
Daily Departures
FROM $350 per person (including EMC levies)
SAVE $100!
Travel between now and 29/February/2012

Book Now Enquiry

Spirit of Freedom
Cairns
Spirit of Freedom is the perfect way to experience the Great Barrier Reef in comfort.
25% OFF
2ND PERSON
For every booking of 2 people, the 2nd person receive a 25% discount off the trip!
*Blockout dates: departures on 5-April-2012
*Offer applies to retail price only. Reef tax, equipment, courses etc. do not apply
ENQUIRE NOW!
Travel between 20/February/2012 and 31/May/2012

Book Now Enquiry

Reef Quest
Cairns
ReefQuest 
offers unlimited snorkelling and the chance to do up to three dives per day, all on two fantastic reef locations!
FEBRUARY DIVE OFFER!
Intro or Cert Dive $139 + $20 EMC levy
$159 per person!
Travel between now and 29/February/2012

Book Now Enquiry

Tusa T6
Cairns
Tusa 6
 holds a roving permit where the skipper chooses the BEST Outer Reef location on the day.  Experience awesome Reefs teaming with an abundance of corals and marine life!
BRAND NEW TUSA T6!
3RD CERT DIVE FREE!
3x Cert Dives w. gear $225 + $10 EMC levy
$235 per person!
Snorkel and intro dives also available
Travel between now and 31/March/2012

Book Now Enquiry

Osprey V
Cairns
The Osprey V offers a truly memorable experience by visiting two Outer Edge locations on the Great Barrier Reef.
SNORKEL SPECIAL!
$119 + $20 EMC Levy
$139 per person!
Includes Glass Bottom Boat tour!
Travel between now and 31/March/2012

Book Now Enquiry

Great Barrier Reef Day Trips - Scuba Dive


Sort By:

Reef Magic

Outer Reef with Pontoon & Semi Sub
  • FREE Semi Sub & Glass bottom Boat
  • 5 full hours on the Reef
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 189 ratings

Reef Magic offers a fun filled day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on board a 22 metre fast, modern catamaran.  There are no additional EMC charges.  The tour includes Semi Submersible tour, all snorkelling equipment and a delicious buffet lunch. ...more info

Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under

Snorkel - Dive - Heli
  • See the Reef from every angle
  • 10min Scenic Heli flight
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 32 ratings

See the Great Barrier Reef from evey possible angle! The Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under combo includes an Outer Reef Cruise & Snorkel onboard Osprey V, choose from a Certified or Introductory Dive, followed by a Free Glass Bottom Boat tour and exhilirating 10 minute outer reef scenic helicopter flight!...more info

Reef Quest

Great Value Snorkelling, Intro & Cert Diving
  • Opportunity to take up to 3 dives
  • Snorkel, Intro & Cert Diving
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 41 ratings

ReefQuest offers fantastic value for money and gives you the opportunity to enjoy unlimited snorkelling or to take up to 3 scuba dives at 2 different reef locations. This purpose built vessel allows you to experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef...more info

Osprey V

5 hours and 2 outer reef locations
  • 2 spectacular locations
  • Children up to 16 at child rate
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 67 ratings

Osprey V offers a fun, memorable reef experience to the true outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy 5 hours at 2 spectacular reef locations.  Children up to 16 years are charged at childrens rates.  ...more info

Poseidon Cruises

Outer Reef Adventure
  • Up to 80 passengers
  • Snorkelling, Intro & Cert Diving
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 30 ratings

Snorkel & Scuba Dive on the Great Barrier Reef with Poseidon. Visiting 3 reef sites daily and catering for Snorkellers, Introductory & Certified Scuba Divers, its the Ultimate Adventure! ...more info

SilverSonic

Outer Barrier Reef Trip
  • 3 reef locations
  • Snorkelling, Intro & Cert Diving
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 26 ratings

Silversonic is Quicksilvers newest addition to the fleet arriving into Port Douglas September 2005. It is an ultra modern 29m catamaran offering the opportunity to explore the outer edge reef locations in superb style ...more info

Silverswift

Outer Barrier Reef Trip for divers and snorkellers
  • 3 pristine Outer Reef locations!
  • Most comfortable ride to the reef!
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 24 ratings

Silverswift is designed with everything you need to experience an underwater world of colourful marine life in safety and comfort.  Ideal for experienced divers and enthusiastic snorkellers.  ...more info

Tusa T6

Super slick T6 Custom Dive Craft! Ultimate DIVING!
  • Comfortable new vessel
  • Max 60 passengers
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 23 ratings

TUSA Dive’s latest custom-built reef craft and is designed for ultimate comfort and easy diving and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. TUSA Dive have access to more than 15 sites on the outer reefs from Cairns, and visit 2 sites daily, selected as the optimum sites for the day’s conditions...more info

Calypso Snorkel & Dive

Visiting 3 Reef Locations
  • Up to 70 passengers
  • Snorkel, Intro & Cert Diving
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 11 ratings

Calypso visits three outer Great Barrier Reef sites daily, taking a maximum of 70 passengers.They operate two stable, luxurious vessels both custom made for diving and snorkelling, with a large dive deck to provide guests with easy access in & out of the water...more info

Aristocat

One Day Reef Trip
  • Up to 80 passengers
  • Teen price! Great Day!
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 15 ratings

Aristocat Reef Cruises pride themselves with the best safety, service and passenger comfort. They cruise to the Outer Reef daily, with an average of 80 passengers for a more personalised reef experience ...more info

Calypso Adventures

Departs Mission Beach & Dunk Is
  • 3 hours on Great Barrier Reef
  • Transfers included
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 1 ratings

Calypso offers a Great Barrier Reef day trip including transfers from Mission Beach accommodation. Calypso is a great trip for Scuba diving wheather you are a certified diver or just want to experience introdutory diving with a guide

...more info

Seastar

Popular Island & Outer Reef Cruise! Small numbers!
  • Maximum 35 passengers
  • Visit Michaelmas Cay
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 8 ratings

Seastar bops along at 24 knots getting to Michaelmas Cay in just over an hour. Very few vessels are now permitted access to this very sensitive island and there are now only three vessels including Seastar that travel daily and are permitted access to the Cay.  Our special rate includes an Intro Dive. ...more info

Whats Hot!

Heron Island Resort

Gladstone
Heron Island Resort
4 nights from $796/person
Children 12 year and under stay and eat FREE!
All meals included!

Book a minimum 4 nights stay 
(*Black out dates apply)

Travel between now and 31/March/2013

Book Now Enquiry

Rum Runner Cairns

Cairns
2 Day 1 Night Reef Sailing Liveaboard

- Certified Divers -
- 6 dives inc. night dive
- Snorkellers -
- One FREE Intro Dive
$280 inc. all meals, reef levy etc

Travel between now and 30/June/2012

Book Now Enquiry

Travel Tools

Great Barrier Reef Maps

More Maps of Local Area

Whats Hot!

Reef View Hotel

ULTIMATE BONUS OFFER

- 5 nights at Reef View
- FREE Night included
Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Use of Catamarans, Paddle Skis, Windsurfers & Snorkelling Equip.
- Use of Sceduled Shuttle
- Return airport transfers
- Use of Gym, Spa, Sauna, Tennis & Squash Court Hire
Only $280 per couple/night
STAY 5 PAY 4
Blackout:5-10 April & 17 Aug-27 Jan '13

Travel between 01/April/2012 and 31/March/2013

Book Now Enquiry

Seastar

Cairns
Never dived on the Great Barrier Reef before? Here's your chance to try out an Intro Dive with Seastar, no experience necessary! Seastar is one of three vessels permitted to access Michaelmas Cay, renowned for its nesting birds and myriad of colourful corals!

DIVE SPECIAL!
INTRO DIVE + EMC
$200 per person
2x CERT DIVES + EMC
$200 per person

Travel between now and 31/March/2012

Book Now Enquiry

Reef & Island Fun

Cairns
New Fitzroy Island Package!
Fitzroy Island is fringed with pretty coral gardens in the ocean and a hiking trail up to the lighthouse. Enjoy the many activities the island has to offer such as Sea Kayaking and snorkelling.

3 NIGHTS AT
FITZROY ISLAND
BARRIER REEF TOUR
RETURN TRANSFERS FROM CAIRNS
from $672 per couple
SAVE $453!

Travel between now and 31/March/2012

Book Now Enquiry

Spirit of Freedom 7 Day

Cairns
Spirit of Freedom takes you on a luxurious adventure to Australia's amazing Coral Sea & Great Barrier Reef!

50% OFF 
2ND PERSON
For every booking for 2 passengers, the 2nd person receives 50% OFF the trip
*Blockout dates: departures on 5-April-2012
*Offer applies to retail price only. Reef tax, equipment, courses etc. do not apply

Travel between 20/February/2012 and 31/May/2012

Book Now Enquiry

Budget Learn to Dive

Cairns
Budget PADI Learn to Dive Course
FEBRUARY SPECIAL!

SAVE $100!
2 Days Pool & Theory
2 Day trips on ReefQuest
PADI Open Water Certification
*Medical & EMC levies extra*

Travel between now and 29/February/2012

Book Now Enquiry

Underwater Camera Hire

Cairns
Make your trip to the Great Barrier Reef a memorable one! Digital Underwater Camera Hire is easy with Wet Rez.

DIGITAL UNDERWATER CAMERA HIRE
ONE-DAY HIRE
MULTI-DAY HIRE
UNDERWATER HOUSINGS
ALL AVAILABLE AT WET REZ!

Travel between now and 31/March/2012

Book Now Enquiry

Passions Of Paradise

Cairns
Passions of Paradise
cruises to Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef daily. Here you can snorkel easily off the shores of a coral cay and see the prettiest, colourful clam gardens and coral as well as beautiful tropical fish.

From $149 per adult
Reef Tax included
Transfer rates apply

Travel between now and 31/March/2012

Book Now Enquiry

3 Day Reef, Kuranda,CapeTrib

Cairns
3 DAY TOUR PACK
3 Full day tours to our famous world heritage Reef & Rainforest

Outer Barrier Reef Cruise 
Cape Trib 4WD Safari
Kuranda Train & Skyrail
Tour pack + EMC
Only $390 per adult

Family Rates Available! 

Travel between now and 31/March/2012

Book Now Enquiry