Pro Dive Cairns, Australia

Name: 3-Day Great Barrier Outer Reef (Thursday Departure) (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-07-30
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Australia

9.1 Superb

Nitrox available
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

from $ 251 / day Check dates

“The trip was truly breathtaking, the team provided a superb quality and set the standards very high. ”
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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01 Jul

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 755

FULL

02 Jul

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 755

FULL

03 Jul

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 755

FULL

04 Jul

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 755

FULL

05 Jul

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 755

FULL

06 Jul

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 755

FULL

08 Jul

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 755

FULL

09 Jul

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 755

FULL

10 Jul

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 755

Select Cabin available

11 Jul

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 755

Select Cabin available

12 Jul

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 755

Select Cabin available

13 Jul

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 755

FULL

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 (100 AUD per trip), Fuel Surcharge (25 AUD).

Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (240 AUD), Private Dive Guide (3,010 AUD per 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

8.7
Crew

9.2
Food

9.6
Diving

9.0
Value

9.3

9.2 Superb
Annika M
Austria

We loved it.
Very fun and great expiriance. The crew was amazing and the food really good.
Recommended for
Food. Crew. Divesites.
13 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Diana S
United States

Fostered a love & deep understanding of the reef!
Unforgettably magnificent 3 days due to the seamless teamwork of Captain Mike & Shaun, reef educators & dive masters; Matthaus, Alphonso, Kevin, Alicia & chef Vincent. An excellent & safe experience totally worth the reasonable cost.
Recommended for
Professional & attentive dive crew. Great accomodations. Exceptional food!.
04 Feb, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Ethan C
United States

Lots of fun and the crew makes sure you eat well.
Very well worth the price
Recommended for
Mac n Cheese. Chef. Great Guides.
07 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Russell P
United States

Fantastic
Highlights were Matteo and his attention to detail. Great crew and participants!
Recommended for
Great crew. Fantastic Dive Instructor - Matteo. Overall great experience.
14 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Charles K
France

Totally recommend to discover the great barrier
Helpful and kind staff. Very good briefings.
Recommended for
Very kind staff. Amazing spots. Good food.
09 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Greta H
United States

We would definitely recommend Pro Dive Cairns
The crew worked hard and were clearly on tight but well managed schedule. Anytime they weren’t preparing for teaching diving they were cleaning putting away gear and setting up for the next activity. The meals were incredible and there was a lot of food for as many people that were on that boat. They took diver safety very seriously as they should.
Recommended for
The hard work and professionalism by the crew.. The dive briefing was clear and easy to follow. We felt safe and could focus on enjoying our dives.
18 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Peter K
United States

Awsome team, great value
Great service, good timing, friendly yet professional manner of the crew. I would choose Pro Dive again.
Recommended for
Briefings, moral, service
27 Feb, 2020

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
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

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

378 reviews

9.1 Superb
378 Verified Reviews

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10 Exceptional
Iain F
United Kingdom

Awesome
Enjoying the peaceful diving across stunning coral and beautiful fish
Recommended for
Diving the reef, food, staff
27 May, 2019

10 Exceptional
Oliver K
United Kingdom

Simply Incredible
Seeing lots of things I haven’t seen before and the crew were all friendly and helped wherever whenever. The sunrise dive was a highlight for sure
Recommended for
The diving, the people and the diving again
01 Jul, 2024

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

10 Exceptional
Karen G
United States

Wonderful! Exceeded expectations!
11 dives in 3 three days was fantastic. Really feel I got my money's worth. The equipment was top notch. Great crew. Food and accommodations were much better than I expected. Crew were friendly and professional. Everything was well organized. I had a really fun time.
Recommended for
Lots of excellent dives, great food, great accodations
18 Mar, 2023

9.2 Superb
James J
United Kingdom

Blew all expectations out of the water!!!
The trip was truly breathtaking, the team provided a superb quality and set the standards very high. Great food, great leadership and knew all the right spots and things to point out for us to go and search for! The Night shark dive was simply incredible too. Had an amazing time, unforgettable experience and already cant wait to come back! The group we had on board too were amazing everyone was so excited for each other on completion of courses and also when they had seen some exciting or different wildlife.
Recommended for
The Dive sites were incredible, Mind blowing. The team on board the boat, Absolutely top draw. Fun, Knowledgeable and provide superb quality and standards. The group we had on board were fantastic, people from all over the world who gelled very well together..
10 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Brad H
United States

Great Experience!!!
From the outset the crew made all of us feel welcomed and appreciated. At no time did I ever feel like anything other than a part of their family. Always willing to assist, answer questions, and simply carry on general conversations with the guests. It was an extremely pleasant atmosphere. The diving was amazing even though the weather was a little less than desireable at times but the reef was always amazing. The price was extremely affordable for the package! The boat was very comfortable; although this was my first livaboard, others had mentioned they were also happy with the accomadations. I would definitely recommend Pro Dive Cairns to any of my friends and will definitely book with them again upon returning to Cairns. I cannot end this review without mentioning again that the crew was amazing. I was on board to recreationally dive only (no certifications) but the instructors were phenominal, the staff was extremely friendly and generally inquisitive of the quests and their backgrounds, and the skipper was (simply put) awesome! I had an amazing time (even feeling a little queezy at first and with the rain and lack of sunshine) the trip was amazing! Great job to all; the crew should be commended.
Recommended for
Diving, crew, and atmosphere.
15 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Nayer W
Canada

Was a great experience, very friendly crew and amazing dives
Diving the Great Barrier Reef could have been no better with the friendly and efficient crew onboard the liveaboard. Was great to dive with a lot of amazing people on board and feel comfortable with the crew overlooking everything seemlessly
Recommended for
The friendly crew, safety and efficiency on board, the dive sites were amazing
12 Sep, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Xerxes A
Sweden

Awesome!
The food was better than expected. The dives were really good.
Recommended for
The dives, the food, the staff and co-divers
30 Apr, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
PABLO O
Spain

Great professionals and beautiful experience
We were picked up at the hotel, which was very convenient. The whole crew was very friendly and helpful.
Recommended for
Crew, dive schedule, dive sites
29 Jun, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Gary N
United States

Wonderful trip.
Very good communication by Leighton, the dive supervisor. Chris provided such a personal effort to make sure we had a great experience. Luke provided such good food. It was much better than I imagined it would be. Making friends with all the other divers, they were from many other countries and were all a lot of fun.
Recommended for
Friendly, helpful staff. Well organized, very professional. Good vibe amongst the all the divers.
27 May, 2019

9.2 Superb
Zhao R
China

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

9.6 Exceptional
Anjali R
United Kingdom

Incredible experience
Great all round trip! Incredible value for money. The crew were awesome and it was a great crowd to dive with. Things to note for anyone reading: - Diving tends to be pretty shallow (great visibility and easy diving) - Lots of beginner and inexperienced divers - not that its a bad thing, but just as an fyi - Diving is unguided so be prepared for this - the first dive and night dive are guided, but the crew were helpful in getting people up to speed on navigation - Food is GREAT and crew is FUN. - Generally a younger crowd on this boat
Recommended for
The visibility, the food and the group we had onboard
14 Oct, 2022

10 Exceptional
John H
United States

They Run A Tight Ship!
I was happy to see so much healthy coral in lieu of recent environment issues. The cluster of 30 gargantuan humphead parrotfish first thing in the morning. It was a very social and fun live aboard with an outstanding crew.
Recommended for
Very orderly, good crew, great diving.
30 Jul, 2018

10 Exceptional
Katie Anne B
United Kingdom

Amazing 🤩
Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this trip, could have stayed out longer, only downfall was leaving the boat! Fantastic crew who were really helpful and supportive as were the people on board. Really easy communication both with live aboard and prodive. Highly recommend both!
Recommended for
Everything was fantastic, crew, people and diving.
17 Mar, 2023

9.2 Superb
Allen S
United States

First Liveaboard experience
Pickup and check-in was done very well and the ride out to the reef was when introductions and safety briefings were done. Some guests were getting their initial certifications, while others were getting AOW and/or Nitrox, so there were instructors on board as well. If not a student, only the night dives were offered as guided (though it was optional) - as a solo, it was up to us to find each other and pair up. Thankfully, the three of us that were on our own did so and we stayed as a group for the 11 dives over 3 days. We travelled to several different locations - sometimes for a single dive, other for multiple (night dives were always done after already doing it during the day). Food was excellent (Yost!), accommodations were satisfactory… overall, I was very happy with the experience and would recommend Pro Dive Cairns in the future.
Recommended for
Diving, friendly staff, food
26 Nov, 2023

9.2 Superb
Mardi G
Australia

Unreal
Seeing three types of nudibranchs, sharks, turtles, eels, respectful divers towards the reef, the excellent vegan food.
Recommended for
The wildlife, vegan food, and smooth schedule
31 Jan, 2017

9.2 Superb
Beverley D
Canada

Excellent Value… Super Crew
Checking off our bucket list of dividing the Great Barrier Reef and the entire experience did not disappoint!
Recommended for
The people and the diving. Equipment in excellent condition and briefings were very thorough
13 Apr, 2023

10 Exceptional
Luis Maria V
Spain

Better than expected
Fantastic
Recommended for
Diving locations, boat staff, food
19 Nov, 2015

10 Exceptional
Kelli A
Australia

Absolutely amazing
Great diving, awesome staff and the food was amazing!
Recommended for
Staff, reef, food
17 Feb, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Michele G
Canada

Exceeded expectations!
Seeing the huge variety of sea life, including turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, moray eels, colourful fish, giant clams, and the living coral. The weather and sea conditions were perfect, with great clarity wherever we stopped to dive. The crew were absolutely amazing!
Recommended for
Seeing the best of the Great Barrier Reef, the expertise and helpfulness of the crew, and the number of dives.
25 Nov, 2022

Pro Dive Cairns, Australia

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