
Divers Den Cairns is a Cairns Great Barrier Reef operator offering outer reef day trips, snorkelling, introductory and certified scuba diving, overnight liveaboard adventures and PADI dive courses for all experience levels.
Highlights
- Established in 1974
- Daily Reef Departures
- Snorkelling for all experience levels
- Overnight liveaboard adventures
- PADI 5 star Training Centre
Divers Den Reef Cruises and Dive Courses
PopularCheck availabilityAquaquest Dive & Snorkel
- Discover the outer Great Barrier Reef with five hours of exploration
- Visit two premium dive sites on Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs
- Snorkel, take an introductory dive, or enjoy certified diving
- Modern vessel AquaQuest with spacious decks and easy water access
- Relax with large sun decks, indoor air-conditioned spaces, and fresh water showers
- Enjoy a generous buffet lunch with hot and cold options
Check availabilitySeaquest Dive & Snorkel
- Explore the outer Great Barrier Reef at Norman, Saxon, and Hastings reefs
- Enjoy five hours at the reef, visiting two exclusive dive sites
- Options for snorkelling, introductory diving, and up to three certified dives
- Savour a buffet lunch with a variety of hot, cold, and tropical selections
- Relax on large sun decks and air-conditioned indoor areas with hot showers
Check availability2 Day / 1 Night Liveaboard Snorkel & Dive
- Stay overnight on OceanQuest, a 35m catamaran purpose-built for diving
- Explore colourful dive and snorkel sites at Saxon, Norman, and Hastings reefs
- Enjoy snorkelling, introductory, and certified dive options including unique Fluoro Night Diving
- Relax in air-conditioned cabins with en-suites, lounge, and bar
- All meals prepared onboard by a chef
5 Day / 4 Night Liveaboard Snorkel & Dive
from A$13905 daysCheck availability5 Day / 4 Night Liveaboard Snorkel & Dive
- Overnight liveaboard adventure aboard the OceanQuest
- Snorkel and dive at Saxon, Norman, and Hastings Reefs
- Comfortable air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms
- Onboard lounge, bar, and large sun decks
- Night dive and unique Fluoro Diving experiences available
- Delicious meals prepared fresh by the onboard chef
- Suitable for all levels with introductory and certified dive options
4 Day / 3 Night Liveaboard Snorkel & Dive
from A$11704 daysCheck availability4 Day / 3 Night Liveaboard Snorkel & Dive
- Experience overnight stays on the OceanQuest liveaboard vessel
- Explore outer Great Barrier Reef dive sites near Cairns
- Snorkel, introductory, and certified diving available
- Access more than 14 permanent moorings at Saxon and Norman reefs, plus selected sites at Hastings Reef
- Stay in air-conditioned cabins with private en-suites
- Enjoy freshly prepared meals by an onboard chef
- Relax in spacious lounges, sundecks, and bar area
- Unique night dive experiences including Fluoro Diving
PopularCheck availability3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard Snorkel & Dive
- Liveaboard adventure on OceanQuest from Cairns
- Snorkel, introductory, and certified scuba diving options
- Explore Saxon, Norman, and selected Hastings Reef sites
- Spacious dive deck, large sundecks, and comfortable cabins with en-suites
- Fresh meals prepared by the onboard chef
- Unique night dives, including Fluoro Diving for certified divers
Check availability6 Day / 3 Night Learn to Dive + Advanced
- PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water certifications
- Nine training dives and six fun dives, including two night dives
- Four-day, three-night liveaboard experience aboard OceanQuest
- Dive renowned outer reef sites with diverse marine life
- Comfortable air-conditioned, en suite cabin accommodation
- Option to add eco-focused PADI Aware Specialty Course
Check availability2 Day / 1 Night PADI Advanced Course
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver program in Cairns
- Overnight stay onboard OceanQuest on the Great Barrier Reef
- Complete 5 training adventure dives including Deep and Underwater Navigation
- No formal classroom sessions or exams required
- Option to stay one or two nights onboard, or join two-day trips on SeaQuest
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“We had an incredible liveaboard experience with Diver’s Den! The staff were knowledgeable and professional, and the entire experience felt effortless. As a newly qualified diver, I felt very comfortable exploring the water. We spotted wonderful creatures, including a turtle and a shark, and both boats were comfortable with good food.”
Ruby
“The experience was excellent from start to finish. The instructor was thorough, clear, approachable and highly competent, ensuring the group felt safe and well prepared. The liveaboard experience was fabulous, with friendly, supportive staff, delicious catering and wonderful marine life and coral.”
Hammy
