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Pro Dive Cairns, Australia

  • Rating 9.1 out of 10 9.1 Superb
    • Nitrox available
  • from $ 209 / day
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“The crew was awesome and always there for us with a helping hand. ”

Leonie S, Flag of Switzerland Switzerland

Highlights

  • Dive and snorkel the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • German and Japanese-speaking guides are available on select departures
  • 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 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.

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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.

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Pro Dive Cairns Reviews

  • Rating 9.1 out of 10
  • 9.1 Superb
  1. Vessel
    8.7
  2. Crew
    9.2
  3. Food
    9.6
  4. Diving
    9.0
  5. Value
    9.3
  • Rating 7.6 out of 10
  • 7.6 Good
  • Carrie Y
  • Flag of United States 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.

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Crew was friendly and very safety oriented. Food was great and vegetarian friendly. Got lots of dives in a short amount of time!.
  • Rating 9.6 out of 10
  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Steven V
  • Flag of United States 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.

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Unreal scenery / diving. Surprisingly delicious food. Perfect amount of time.
  • Rating 8.4 out of 10
  • 8.4 Very good
  • Storm M
  • Flag of United States 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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