Great Barrier Reef Diving and Snorkeling Cruise from Cairns
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AquaQuest is a brand new luxury vessel that was introduced to the Great Barrier Reef for the 2017 season and is fully equipped with modern state of the art facilities. As passengers, you will be provided with unrivalled comfort as you visit some of the best dive and snorkel locations on the Outer Great Barrier Reef at Norman, Saxon and Hastings Reefs. These reefs are approximately 45 miles (70 kilometers) offshore. These unique sites offer superb coral formations and an abundance of coral and marine life! Come on board and visit two different reef locations, where you'll have the opportunity to swim amongst the underwater locals, including inquisitive Nemos, Turtles, Stingrays and Wally the friendly Maori Wrasse. AquaQuest allows over four hours to explore the Outer Great Barrier Reef, offering quality diving and snorkelling experiences, value for money, and most importantly incredible memories that will last a lifetime!
Guided snorkel tours
Lunch
Prescription masks (deposit required)
Refreshments: Fresh chilled water, Tea and Coffee
Snorkel equipment including Wetsuit / Stinger suit
Additional food and beverage items available for purchase
Certified Diving
Introductory SCUBA
- INFANT: : 0 - 3
- CHILD: : 4 - 14
- ADULT: : 15 - 70
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please bring hat, towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses and AU$20 per person to pay for the Reef Tax on checkin
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of customer on cruise ship
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Certified Divers please bring Cert-Card & Logbook
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
Reviews
Best days diving I’ve had
Trip62605795729, 31-12-2022
Excellent experience. Despite being full both days we spent with them there were no issues.
They were funny helpful and thorough during all safety talks and pre dive briefings.
We had two dive guides over the two days, Paige and Marco and they were both fantastic.
Visibility wasn’t great on the first day as there had been storms, the trip to Saxon Reef on the second day was sensational. Viz was amazing, sea-life was prolific and both guides were great at finding little things as well.
Sirio (sp) runs an organised team without it seeming regimented.
I would HIGHLY recommend them and only wish we had more time to dive with them
They were funny helpful and thorough during all safety talks and pre dive briefings.
We had two dive guides over the two days, Paige and Marco and they were both fantastic.
Visibility wasn’t great on the first day as there had been storms, the trip to Saxon Reef on the second day was sensational. Viz was amazing, sea-life was prolific and both guides were great at finding little things as well.
Sirio (sp) runs an organised team without it seeming regimented.
I would HIGHLY recommend them and only wish we had more time to dive with them
Fantastic Staff and Awesome Diving
brandonbond007, 28-12-2022
We did a four day/three night dive trip with Divers Den on the SeaQuest and OceanQuest. It was amazing all around. The staff was fantastic and the diving was some of the best I have done anywhere. The first morning on the SeaQuest can seem a little chaotic with a lot going on but the staff have everything down to a science and we got off to a great start with two great dives. Lunch was great and then we transferred to the OceanQuest for more space and settled in to a daily schedule. The schedule, safety briefings, manifest checks, meals, etc. are all dialed in to run as smoothly as possible. Every couple of dives we were at new spots on the reef. At every dive briefing, we went over a map of the dive site and you were free to navigate on your own with a buddy or ask for a guide (for a modest fee). We did a mix of both and the guides were fantastic, even with 7 of us with varying degrees of experience.. A special call out to Phil, Jess and Stefan, who were fun, professional and great to dive with. I can’t say enough about all of the staff who made our trip so enjoyable. The accommodations were great and the food was so much better than I expected. I ended up looking forward to every meal. I’d definitely recommend Divers Den and the OceanQuest for multiple-day GBR diving!.
A Wonderful Day at Great Barrier Reef
Penny M, 19-12-2022
Our family of four had a wonderful time. One person did intro dive and the other three did 2 dives. The dive sites are unbelievably beautiful. The staffs are very friendly and helpful. The food are supplied throughout the trip and delicious. We had a dive guide who is excellent. High recommend the trip.
Fantastic
M2488OLjessicaa, 12-12-2022
What an amazing trip- did a 2 night liveaboard, my first go so was a little nervous (I am not the most confident diver) but it really was great- the diving was lovely- the water was clear and warm- saw a stonefish, lionfish, loads of clownfish and dory, plus turtles, rays, sharks, trevalley (very active on the night dive) and loads more! I rented a camera which is well worth doing if you don’t have your own- the snorkelling makes for some good photos!
They really do pack the days in- there are typically 4 dives on offer (my first day there were 3- night Dive was cancelled due to adverse weather- but seeing a storm up close was very cool- and hardly felt the waves!) the second day I did all 4 dives, including the intro night dive which was a great experience. The boat is nice, cabin was really clean, as were all of the communal spaces. I shared with another girl- similar age which seemed intentional and was great. The food was good- no real complaints but make any dietary requirements know ahead of time!
But what really made the whole trip were the guides- big shoutout to Jake who was a brilliant guide, really informative and friendly, and to Hannie- she was an absolute gem- she made me feel so welcome and at ease, she was so lovely and friendly- I really looked forward to dives guided with her as she was so good at spotting all the fish and creatures too!
I would for sure recommend this company to anyone thinking of diving the GBR!
They really do pack the days in- there are typically 4 dives on offer (my first day there were 3- night Dive was cancelled due to adverse weather- but seeing a storm up close was very cool- and hardly felt the waves!) the second day I did all 4 dives, including the intro night dive which was a great experience. The boat is nice, cabin was really clean, as were all of the communal spaces. I shared with another girl- similar age which seemed intentional and was great. The food was good- no real complaints but make any dietary requirements know ahead of time!
But what really made the whole trip were the guides- big shoutout to Jake who was a brilliant guide, really informative and friendly, and to Hannie- she was an absolute gem- she made me feel so welcome and at ease, she was so lovely and friendly- I really looked forward to dives guided with her as she was so good at spotting all the fish and creatures too!
I would for sure recommend this company to anyone thinking of diving the GBR!
highly recommended
andrearocal9, 10-11-2022
It was an unforgetable experience. Good team, good location, incredible views: unbeatable!! If I had the opportunity, I would go back without hesitation!
