Pro Dive Cairns, Australia

Name: 3-Day Great Barrier Outer Reef (Wednesday Departure) (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-10-14
End: 2026-10-16
Location: Australia

9.1 Superb

Nitrox available
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

from $ 261 / day Check dates

“Had an amazing time, unforgettable experience and already cant wait to come back! ”
James J, United Kingdom

Highlights

Dive and snorkel the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy 11 dives over 3 days

Pro Dive Cairns offers excellent value for money liveaboard diving to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, Australia, aboard the M/V ScubaPro I, II, or III. Perfect for budget- and time-conscious divers, the fully equipped ScubaPro liveaboards are identical, purpose-built dive boats designed to handle all varying weather conditions, offering a smooth and comfortable journey to the Great Barrier Reef. There are 14 centrally controlled air-conditioned twin-share bunk-bed cabins and 2 double-bed cabins.

The main deck is the hub of the boat, featuring a large indoor salon and dining room where meals are served, including a fully cooked hot/cold breakfast, hot and cold lunches, and a hot dinner. Snacks, water, tea, and coffee are available throughout the day. The top deck features a spacious sun deck, providing ample room for relaxation.

Aboard the M/V ScubaPro liveaboards, guests will explore the incredible marine biodiversity of the outer Great Barrier Reef at locations specifically chosen for their exceptional visibility and high-quality marine life. Up to 11 dives are available, including 2-night dives during the 2-night/3-day diving and snorkeling itinerary. The spacious dive deck at the back of the boat offers individual gear storage and ample room for kitting up. Nitrox is also available for those certified.

Book online today to start planning your Great Barrier Reef liveaboard with Prodive Cairns.

Please note: An additional fee of $100 per person is payable directly to the boat at check-in. The fee comprises the Government Environmental Management Charge, Port Departure Tax, and administrative charges.

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Date

Itinerary

Price

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14 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 785

FULL

16 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 785

FULL

17 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 785

FULL

18 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 785

FULL

19 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 785

FULL

20 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 785

FULL

21 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 785

FULL

23 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 785

Select Cabin available

24 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 785

Select Cabin available

25 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 785

FULL

26 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 785

FULL

27 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 785

Select Cabin available

Included: VAT, Dive Insurance, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear.

Required Extras: Environment Tax (AUD100 / trip), Fuel Surcharge (AUD25).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (AUD240), Private Dive Guide (AUD3,010 / trip), Scuba Diving Courses.

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Local & International Crew
Leisure Deck

Food & Drinks

Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Full-board Option
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local 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
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

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: 1998

Year renovated: 2014

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

Pro Dive Cairns Reviews

9.1 Superb

Vessel

8.6
Crew

9.1
Food

9.6
Diving

9.0
Value

9.3

9.2 Superb
Elisabeth H
United Kingdom

Amazing time with the Prodive Team
Awesome people, organisation, dive briefing and equipment. Great time!
Recommended for
Food availability and quality. Kindness and organisation of staff onboard. Instructor for my advanced course.
04 Sep, 2026

10 Exceptional
Bethan G
United Kingdom

It was incredible
Best thing ever, can’t believe it’s the first proper scuba diving experience I’ve had and i absolutely loved it. Saw so much sea life
Recommended for
Staff were friendly and welcoming. The whole team interacted with eachother which made it so much better. We were in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef.
21 Apr, 2026

9.2 Superb
Michael A
United States

Outstanding!
Wonderful Experience! Would highly recommend and looking forward to booking our next trip!
Recommended for
Multiple Dives and knowledgeable staff. Food. Ability to meet fellow divers.
28 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Audrey Z
United States

Best trip!
This was my first live aboard experience and my absolute favorite dive trip so far! The boat was very clean and in very good condition. The crew were very friendly and helpful and really went out of their way to make the experience as best as it could be.
Recommended for
Dive sites. Crew. Overall experience.
05 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Kieran B
Ireland

Great diving, food and most important...great people / vibes onboard
Beyond my expectations. Really enjoyed the trip. Will come back when next in Australia.
Recommended for
Friendly vibes everywhere. Staff VERY professional in all areas (diving, kitchen, cleaning etc). Great value for money. Wonderful reefs...lots to see..
16 Aug, 2024

10 Exceptional
Kit N
Singapore

Absolutely amazing and exceeded my expectations.
1) The staff giving dive briefing was extremely hilarious! He made the briefing so much more fun and enjoyable, at the same time ensuring that we know how to get our way around the sites. 2) The Napolean Wrasse for sure.
Recommended for
Friendly staffs, great dive sites, good equipment
28 Dec, 2018

10 Exceptional
Amber B
United Kingdom

Amazing trip!
A reef shark circled my buddy and I for a good minute, getting closer and closer each time. I was a little nervous at this point but it was incredible!!!
Recommended for
Diving was incredible, crew were very friendly and we were very well fed 👌
24 Jul, 2019

10 Exceptional
Katrina M
Australia

Amazing dive trip
Everything was amazing and highly recommended.
Recommended for
Diving experience, Staff, Food
07 Oct, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
Aidan K
South Korea

Had a lot of fun with a short dive trip
Amazing crew with one of the best oceans to dive. The boat was rather basic without fancy options, but was good enough for a 3-day short dive trip. Also great instructors offering top-notch dive courses.
Recommended for
Friendly crew & instructors. Lively atmosphere. Great value.
29 Dec, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Kenneth H
United States

Great dive trip
The beautiful coral reef the visibility under water
Recommended for
Great diving freedom to dive like you want foode
17 Nov, 2023

383 reviews

9.1 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Wayne D
Australia

Great experience, great value
The diving was great, no stop was dived on twice, lots to see. Dive team made things really easy with all the gear ready before each dive. Everything was on time and deli well
Recommended for
Great staff. Amazing organization of all the dives and equipment. Great dive sites.
27 Aug, 2024

10 Exceptional
Colleen M
Australia

Absolutely amazing. So professional!!!
The diving and the quality of the reef available to ProDive. No rubbish or litter. Pure, pristine, perfect!!!
Recommended for
The coral, the fish, the staff
26 Sep, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Teresa V
Canada

Phenomenal experience!
-Night dives: seeing GTs chasing smaller fish; a sleeping giant turtle; and baiting sharks (i.e. making noise, and turning off torches) -amazing staff: very personal and friendly yet professional -incredible food: lots of healthy options yet delicious -the whole experience in general: loved the boat ride there and back; seeing a whale breaching a few times; meeting awesome people!
Recommended for
Dive sites, staff, and food!
09 Sep, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
kim G
United States

Crew moves like a well orchestrated ballet.
Great sites on the reef, making new friends, close encounters with turtles, sharks etc and just being on a nice clean boat relaxing. Food was terrific too!
Recommended for
1.Very experienced, patient, and great natured instructors, opportunity to see different parts of reef, always felt safe and cared for, nice food and comfortable cabins.
18 Jan, 2019

10 Exceptional
Jonathan B
United Kingdom

Very impressed - great value
We were impressed by the excellent value for money, the team were great, food plentiful and delicious, cabins and bathrooms clean and modern. Would definitely recommend.
Recommended for
Diving, cleanliness, food
28 Feb, 2024

9.2 Superb
Max H
Germany

Perfect! I had a lot of fun on this perfectly planned and executed liveaboard. Anyone who wants to dive the Great Barrier Reef should do so.
The highlight was clearly the dives at the GBR. Still absolutely worth seeing. But who knows how long we'll be on the road...
Recommended for
Eating, sleeping, diving. What else ;)
11 Sep, 2019

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Anastasia D
United States

Great trip
The corals were amazing, the crew was friendly, and the food was tasty.
Recommended for
Crew, food, dive sites
13 Sep, 2018

10 Exceptional
Emily S
United States

Way better than anticipated
Everything!
Recommended for
People, Boat, Dives
27 Dec, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Emilia H
United States

Amazing diving with an awesome crew
Saw 6+ turtles overall, several sharks, and nemo! Also enjoyed having the freedom to dive how I wanted to, but with the guidance of the crew on what was the best way/key sites.
Recommended for
Crew, marine sealife, freedom to dive
18 Jan, 2019

10 Exceptional
gillian R
United Kingdom

Great three days on Barrier Reef with great produce team.
Staff were great, really good briefings given, great daily updates from the Captain and overall responsibility and safety for customers was really well sorted and in place.
Recommended for
Staff. Food. Diving.
10 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
GISELLE K
United States

Worth it
The diving sites and the experience. I had so much fun during this trip. I would do it again. The boat was clean and organized and the dive sites provided with lots of things to see. The food exceeded my expectations. And the crew was friendly and knowledgeable.
Recommended for
All the diving, the food and the experience
18 Oct, 2023

10 Exceptional
Samuel C
United States

Safe and Organized!
By far one of the best Liveaboards I have done. The safety of the crew and watchfulness was wonderful. Anything that was needed that you forgot was available to purchase or use for free. Food was wonderful, very tasty but for little kids might be a bit above their level of taste. (No chicken nuggets or peanut butter sandwiches here!) Great diving spots with good information. When we did night dives, someone always led them, although you could go with just your buddy if you wanted or were comfortable. Saw lots of wonderful fish and turtles and even a few sharks!
Recommended for
The safety of everyone on board. The food was great. How friendly everyone on the staff were.
30 Sep, 2019

9.2 Superb
Martin B
Switzerland

Great trip, great experience
Everyone's perfect
Recommended for
Diving, intact reef, lots of fish
29 Jan, 2020

10 Exceptional
Martin A
United States

Very comfortable and easy
Seeing the Great Barrier Reef for the first time
Recommended for
Comfort. Food. Diving
15 May, 2022

9.2 Superb
Zhao R
China

Amazing experience
Pretty organized
Recommended for
Food, management,
13 Aug, 2023

10 Exceptional
Skye M
Australia

So good I booked again
Even with rainy and choppy conditions the crew had us excited for each dive and helped us polish our skills. Can’t wait to revisit!
Recommended for
Comfy, great crew, great reef locations
11 Feb, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Ulrich T
Germany

Great Diving on the Great Barrier Reef
Diving in the Reef in is spectacular! The diving instructor Laurent is probably the funniest and best dining instructor overall.
Recommended for
Very well organized, no waiting at all, very good food
14 Jan, 2020

10 Exceptional
Kristina S
Austria

Nice crew and a lot of marine life on the Great Barrier Reef
Turtles and Sharks and nice Night-Dives. Awesome Crew!
Recommended for
1. Diving Great Barrier Reef. 2. Turtles, Sharks, Corals. 3. Awesome Crew, good organised and having fun together.
21 Aug, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Emanuele C
Italy

Great Barrier Reef: Underwater Paradise
An incredible variety of corals populated by many fish. In winter you can also spot the Minke Whale if you reach the outermost reef.The cruise lasts 3 days with 11 dives: challenging but worth it.
Recommended for
Great sites for both diving and snorkeling. Complete and quality equipment made available by the diving center. Clear and precise briefings before each dive/snorkeling and a crew very attentive to the safety of the participants.
28 Jun, 2023

Translated from Italian

9.2 Superb
Ferran S
Spain

Awesome reef, awesome crew
We got to see a lot of really cool marine life thanks to the crews guidelines that otherwise I wouldn't have been able to see
Recommended for
Learning, diving sites, crew
12 Dec, 2022