“Crew was kind, friendly, and helpful. ”
Highlights
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 the budget and time-conscious diver, the fully-equipped ScubaPro liveaboards are identical purpose-built dive boats designed to handle all the varying weather conditions to offer 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 with a large indoor salon and dining room, where meals are served, including a fully cooked hot/cold breakfast, hot and cold lunches, and hot dinner. Snacks, water, tea, and coffee are available throughout the day. The top deck has a spacious sun deck, allowing plenty of room for relaxation.
Aboard the M/V ScubaPro liveaboards, guests will explore the incredible marine biodiversity of the outer Great Barrier Reef at locations explicitly chosen for their visibility and marine life quality. 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. Japanese-speaking staff is available on Saturday departures, and German-speaking staff is available on Thursday and Sunday.
Book online today to start planning your Great Barrier Reef liveaboard with Prodive Cairns.
Please Note: An additional fee of $80 per person is payable directly to the boat at check-in. The fee consists of the Government Environmental Management Charge, Port Departure Tax, and administration charges.
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Included: VAT, Dive Insurance, Environment Tax, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (90-95 AUD).
Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (220 AUD), Private Dive Guide (2,165 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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Pro Dive Cairns Reviews
- 9.1 Superb
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Vessel
8.7
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Crew
9.1
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Food
9.6
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Diving
9.0
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Value
9.3
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- 7.6 Good
- Carrie Y
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United States
Great 3-day Liveaboard!
Great diving (conditions could've been better, but nothing the crew/company could do!). Everyone was friendly and the food was good.
- Recommended for
- Crew was friendly and very safety oriented. Food was great and vegetarian friendly. Got lots of dives in a short amount of time!.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Steven V
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United States
Cool, affordable cruise
Really enjoyed my diving experience, and met some amazing people. Obviously the best part is the scuba diving experience - they really squeeze in a lot of time. I do have some feedback - I am disappointed that all the marketing materials (specifically for the 4-day learn to scuba guides) say you have 11 dives. But that is patently false - you only have 9 dives if you are doing the learn-to-scuba cruise, because you can only do 2 (instead of 4) dives the first day since you aren't yet certified. Plus, I wish they explained scuba jail better - we know not to go below 18m but not what happens if we accidentally do. Still, fantastic trip and great value. I got unlucky with not the best buddy, so I would recommend going with a trustworthy friend rather than solo.
- Recommended for
- Unreal scenery / diving. Surprisingly delicious food. Perfect amount of time.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Dustin A
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United States
Pro dive is the best company for an amazing scuba experience!
The staff was amazing! They were readily available to answer questions and provide helpful tips. They were willing to guide dives when needed and gave valuable advice to see the best things on our dives! We saw so many cool animals and plants and had an amazing time.
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- The expertise and helpfulness of staff.. The dive sites. The overall experience.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Storm M
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United States
Wonderful dive sites and excellent food onboard.
This was my first live aboard experience and time in Australia. I chose Pro Dive Cairns because they had great reviews and were very reasonably priced. A 3 day / 2 night trip was the perfect amount of time to be able to experience the reef. I completed 9 out of the 11 dives available. Pros: The food was amazing. The cook on board the ship was doing a trial run with another crew member and they both did fantastic. Variety of food available for all dietary preferences and allergies was available with different home made desserts every day The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly. I didn’t interact too much with any of the instructors as I wasn’t taking any courses, but they were always available if I had a question. Dive site briefings were very detailed with visual aids. Bathroom facilities were plentiful and the hot showers to rinse after every dive were definitely appreciated. Nitrox and gear set ups available were well organized and great to use. Cons: I was in a cabin at the bow of the boat right next to two restrooms. I don’t know the cause, but my little room smelled like open sewer. It was so awful that my crew member bunkmate chose to sleep in the salon on the benches instead of the room. I powered through with the help of febreeze, a nose plug and sleeping medication. I cannot stress enough how bad the smell was. No dive guides. As someone who’s only ever been diving with a local instructor/guide on each previous dive, being told a heading and then sent on my way was very nerve wracking. My dive group got horribly lost on the first night dive going down and ended up a quarter mile in the wrong direction. Having the option of guided dives for divers not trying for certifications would have made it much better. Over all, I really enjoyed my experience with Pro Dive Cairns and would recommend them for anyone who wants to get their certifications to get extra attention and a personalized experience on the Great Barrier Reef.
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- Excellent Food. Great Dive Sites. Friendly and Knowledgeable Crew.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Christian W
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United States
a wonderful experience even with my prostheti leg problems
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- Recommended for
- Crew was terrific. Their respect for the ship showed through as they kept it clean and neat throughout the trip.. Eduardo & Kevin were excellent in providing me a wonderful experience even with my prostheti leg problems.. Carol & Parker were great together keeping the trip light and entertaining..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jason W
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United States
Great way to experience the barrier reef
The crew knows the dive sites very well and was very friendly and accommodating for all of the passengers
- Recommended for
- Very friendly and knowledgeable crew. Great dive site selection. Plenty of food and drinks onboard.
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- 10 Exceptional
- John L
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United States
I’d say this was once-in-a-lifetime but it was so amazing I will be doing it again for sure.
This was a truly transformative trip on which I did things and met people I’ll never forget (and hopefully do and meet again!). The Pro Dive team is unbelievably amazing and we always felt safe, informed and having a great time.
- Recommended for
- The people, both crew and divers. The reef itself. The night dives.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Amy G
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United States
Amazing trip with the best crew and dive guides
Wonderful diving trip on the great barrier reef. Great food, amazing diving and great experience. I was even able to sign up last minute for the advanced open water course. 10/10 would do this trip again!
- Recommended for
- The dive guides and instructors. The diving. Value for money.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Vincent J
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United States
Great way to dive the Great Barrier Reef
I thought it was well organized and safe.
- Recommended for
- Dive sites. Fellow divers. Friendly and knowledgeable crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Audrey Z
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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.
