Three Day Cairns Liveaboards

CAIRNS DIVE CENTRE

CDC offers both snorkel and scuba diving on their vessel M.V. Kangaroo Explorer, which carries a maximum of 36 passengers with 16 cabins. Cabins are all ensuited (double, twin and four share cabins) air conditioned and have a window. The trips depart daily, and includes complimentary bus transfers to and from your accommodation (pickup at 7:00am.)

All dive equipment is supplied, including dive computers, wetsuits, stingersuits, and torches. Certified divers can take part in a total of 8 day dives and 2 night dives, the total cost is $695 – doubles and twin cabins do not cost extra, but are allocated at the time of booking on a ‘first come first served’ basis. A refresher course is offered to all certified divers at no extra cost. This takes place the day before the dive trip between 11:30am and 12:30pm. Guided dives are $11 extra.

A snorkelling trip costs $555 and a free introductory dive in the centre’s pool is offered prior to the trip. Introductory dive packages are available on board the boat. The boat visits Moore, Milln, Briggs, Channel, Elford and Thetford reefs. Vegetarians are catered for with prior notice. SSI courses are offered.

$20 per day (Port, Reef and Fuel) levy is additional to all prices quoted. It is also important to remember that luggage can be no larger than an airport carry on, but CDC can store your bags for $5 per trip.

Basic underwater cameras are available for hire on board this Cairns liveaboard at a daily rate. Alternately, you could choose from the top-of-the-range and latest model digital cameras from Cairns Unlimited digital underwater camera rental for just $84 for the entire three day trip. This is GUARANTEED the best price on underwater camera rental in Cairns… AND you keep the high speed 8GB SD card at no extra cost!

…OR book your liveaboard here at www.cairnsliveaboard.com and PAY NOTHING for camera rental!

DEEP SEA DIVERS DEN

Ocean Quest offers a 3 day liveaboard that includes both snorkelling and scuba diving. There is a free bus transfer that will pick you up from your accommodation at 7:45am. This shuttle bus will also return you to your accommodation by 5:00pm on day 3. The maximum number of passengers aboard is 48 and the most affordable accommodation option is a 4 person dormitory. All cabins have tvs and ensuite bathrooms, there is a large dining room, lounge and bar.

The morning is spent on the transfer boat which offers 2 dives, if possible at 2 different locations. At 2:00pm, the passengers move on to Ocean Quest in time for an afternoon dive. A night dive is offered on both evenings and throughout the trip there is a total of eleven dives.

Dive guides are also available for an extra $15. Meals and tea are included in the price, and alcohol and snacks can be purchased on the boats. Prices range from $535 for snorkelling, $655 for certified divers… plus a $20 per day reef tax. Introductory divers are welcome, and pay an additional fee per dive.

The cheapest cabins are quad-share, but stateroom accommodation and twin/double cabins with ensuite are available. Padi courses are offered.

Basic underwater cameras are available for hire on board this Cairns liveaboard at a daily rate. Alternately, you could choose from the top-of-the-range and latest model digital cameras from Cairns Unlimited digital underwater camera rental for just $84 for the entire three day trip. This is GUARANTEED the best price on underwater camera rental in Cairns… AND you keep the high speed 8GB SD card at no extra cost!

…OR book your liveaboard here at www.cairnsliveaboard.com and PAY NOTHING for camera rental!

MIKE BALL DIVE EXPEDITIONS

Departs from Cairns at 7:00am every Monday and returns at 8:00am on Thursday. Mike Ball Dive Expeditions visits the prime Ribbon Reef sites and has a low flying flight to Lizard Island. Diving and snorkelling – this trip is suitable for the average diver. approximately 3 dive sites per day with unlimited dive time, and a total of 12 dives throughout the trip. All diving is north of Cooktown.

There is a maximum of 28 passengers and 12 crew, a spacious dining room, lounge and alfresco deck. Chef prepared meals, complimentary soft drinks and Australian wines with dinner.

There is also a complimentary eco program offered. Accommodation options include Premium, Standard, Club and Budget. Prices range from $1882 plus $20 reef levy plus equipment rental if applicable.

You can rent an underwater camera on board but at a cost of up to $50 per day. Alternately, you could choose from the top-of-the-range and latest model digital cameras from Cairns Unlimited digital underwater camera rental for just $104 for the entire trip. This is GUARANTEED the best price on underwater camera rental in Cairns… AND you keep the high speed 8GB SD card at no extra cost!

…OR book your liveaboard here at www.cairnsliveaboard.com and PAY NOTHING for camera rental!

PRO-DIVE

Pro Dive Cairns have 16 exclusive dive sites on 4 different Outer Great Barrier Reefs that they visit a selection of on their 3 day 2 night live aboard trip. Their trips depart every day except Tuesdays. On Thursdays and Sundays there will also be German speaking staff, and on Saturdays they have Japanese speaking staff onboard. Check in is at 6:15am at the Pro Dive Cairns retail shop with complimentary transfers for all passengers staying in the Cairns central area and Northern Beaches as far as Palm Cove. For divers there is a total of 11 dives, 9 day and 2 night. All dive equipment is included in the price, including torches and dive computers.

Prices range from $670 for snorkelers and $760 for divers, plus $75 per person as part of the tax levy. Meals are included in price, and on the evening of your return you are invited to join the crew for dinner at a local restaurant (own expense).

Basic underwater cameras are available for hire on board this Cairns liveaboard at a cost of $35 per dive or $120 for three days. Alternately, you could choose from the top-of-the-range and latest model digital cameras from Cairns Unlimited digital underwater camera rental for just $84 for the entire three day trip. This is GUARANTEED the best price on underwater camera rental in Cairns… AND you keep the high speed 8GB SD card at no extra cost!

…OR book your liveaboard here at www.cairnsliveaboard.com and PAY NOTHING for camera rental!

REEF ENCOUNTER

A liveaboard Catamaran that accommodates around 42 passengers with its 21 twin or double cabins, all with their own private bathrooms. The trip departs daily at 7:30am from Marlin Jetty, there is a bus transfer from the city and northern beaches for an extra $10 and $18, respectively. On the second day you will return to the jetty at approximately 4:30pm. available on board is a large dining room, tv room, Bar, spacious sun deck and heated spa. Also included are gourmet meals, and a supply throughout the day of tea, coffee, milo and fresh fruit.

For certified divers there is a chance to take part in 8 day dives and 2 night dives. Dive equipment is included in the price apart from wet suit and dive torches which are an extra $5 each per day. Snorkellers pay from just $520 in a shared cabin; certified divers from $640 in a shared cabin. Private rooms are also available.

The trip is also open to introductory divers and there is a large easy access water platform.