Cairns Dive Centre: 3 day/2 night Liveaboard / Open Water Reef Explorer
Experience amazing snorkelling & diving on the Outer Great Barrier Reef! See spectacular coral gardens teeming with marine life, exciting swim thus, coral walls and drop-offs. Snorkellers our Reef team can enhance your experience on the reef -try an introductrory dive or a night ...
3 day/2 night Liveaboard
Cairns Dive Centre offer state of the art diving and training facilities
Guests: 38 passengers and 14 crew
What's Included:
All meals provided while on board.
Accommodation - double cabins available FREE of charge and subject to availability. (Assigned at the time of booking)
Dive equipment including dive computers.
Torches for night dives.
Free prescription masks.
Free log book and dive tables.
transfers to and from CBD accommodation.
Lots of fun and fantastic diving.
ADVANCED COURSE:
10 dives including 2 night dives
CERTIFIED:
10 dives including 2 night dives
RESCUE COURSE:
6 rescue dives in total
This course provides you with the theoretical skill and the practical skill that you require to dive anywhere in the world. The rescue course prepares you for practically any diving situation by teaching you the proper way to take care of yourself and others. Course instruction includes helping you obtain valuable and life saving skills as well as learning CPR.
Please note: Rescue divers courses can only be undertaken with previous Open Water and Advanced Dive Training.
SNORKEL + 1 TRIAL INTRODUCTORY DIVE:
Trial dive is a 10 minute dive experience, down to the five metre bar, to see if you would like to complete an intro dive. If you do, it will cost you $50 to complete the introductory dive with your instructor.
Extra costs:
AU$60 dive medical, where applicable
AU$20 port, reef and fuel levy per person per day at sea
Camera hire (optional)
Video (optional)
Bonus:
FREE Double or twin cabins available - on availability
What to Bring:
Towel, sunscreen, Open Water Certification card, swimming costume, sunglasses, money for drinks, change of clothes and warm jumper/jacket for cooler evenings.
Languages:
All courses are taught in English, however manuals and exams are available in other languages.
Liveaboard Diving with CDC This is diving at it's best! Using state of the art diving equipment, explore some of the best dive sites on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. You will see a vast array of hard and soft corals, great drop-offs, exciting walls and swim-throughs. Experience the unbelievable thrill of Night Diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Sumptuous meals are prepared by our experienced chefs. Spend the evening relaxing in the Lounge Bar or out on deck to see the brilliant night sky.
MV Kangaroo Explorer
The M.V. Kangaroo Explorer is a modern 25-metre catamaran specifically designed for Queensland coastal cruising. Each of the 16 cabins (twin, double and 4-berth) are fully air-conditioned, carpeted, have their own en-suite facilities and port hole or window. On the main deck there is a spacious saloon served by a top class galley and a well stocked bar. The top deck offers an enclosed air-conditioned sun lounge as well as an open and shaded sundeck. There is a library situated in the sun lounge for your convenience. The Kangaroo Explorer is equipped with a spacious dive deck providing easy access to and from the water.
This is a unique opportunity to cruise and dive through one of the world's great natural wonders in style and comfort. Start the day with a leisurely breakfast then relax on the sundeck between dives and let the world drift slowly by enjoying the remoteness of you location. As dusk settles, get ready for a possible night dive. Our chef will tantalise your taste buds with excellent meals freshly prepared on the boat. Most dietary requirements are catered for.
Schedules, dive site movements and number of dives planned are subject to weather and other conditions and are executed by the Master of the Vessel for the benefit and safety of all passengers and crew on the day.
DAY 1
6.45 am Free pick-up from city accommodation.
7.30 am transfer to the outer reef via Fitzroy Island.
9.45 am Arrival at the reef.
11.00 am Lunch.
12.30 pm 1st dive.
2.30 pm Transfer to next dive site.
4.00 pm 2nd dive.
6.00 pm Dinner then NIGHT DIVE.
DAY 2
5.30 am Wake-up call.
6.00 am First dive of the day.
7.00 am Breakfast.
7.30 am Transfer to next dive site.
9.00 am Second Dive.
12.00 pm Lunch.
2.30 pm Transfer to next dive site.
4.00 pm 3rd Dive.
6.00 pm Dinner Dive.
7.00 pm Night Dive.
DAY 3
5.30 am Wake-up call.
6.00 am First dive of the day.
7.00 am Breakfast.
7.30 am Transfer to next dive site.
8.00 am Second Dive.
11.00 am Final Dive.
12.00 pm Lunch.
2.45 pm Depart for Cairns on M.V. Reefkist via Fitzroy Island.
Departs: 7.30am from the Marlin Marina in Cairns. Transfers from Cairns City accommodation start at 6:45 am..
Returns: You will return at 5pm on the third day.
Guided dives $15 per dive per person
Chocolates, soft drinks, beer or wine extra cost
Introductory dives can be booked on board the boat for an extra cost