PRO DIVE Cairns' Outer Reef Cruise 3 Day / 2 Night LiveAboard
with OpenWater Referral Course
If you have started your Open Water Course and just need to complete the 4 Ocean Training Dives, this is perfect for you.
Departs Daily at 7am except Tuesdays and includes 9 Dives
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About Trip
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About Scubapro
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| Departs | Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday | No. of Divers | 32 |
| Duration | 3 Days / 2 Nights | Cabin Types | 14 Twin berth - 2 Double Berth |
| No. Dives | 9 Dives including training 4 dives | Ensuites | Share Bathrooms |
| Check in | 6.15am Cairns | Nitrox | Available |
| Disembark | 4.30pm Carins | Star Rating | 3 Star |
| Min Cert | PADI Openwater Referral Forms | Diving Experience | Diving is suitable for all level of divers |
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| Day 1 | 7.00am departure – Light breakfast while cruising to the outer reef –Dives 1 & 2 of your Openwater Course |
| Day 2 | Full day at sea - OpenWater Dives 3 & 4 plus 2 pleasure dives including a Night Dive |
| Day 3 | 3 Pleasure Dives and out of the water by 12.30pm. Cruise back to Cairns disembark 4.30pm |
About the Cruise
Pro Dive offers you the adventure of diving the Great Barrier Reef and completing your PADI Openwater Scuba Diving Course at the same time. Before you board Pro Dive's MV Scuba Pro for your 3 Day/2 Night liveaboard dive trip, you should have already completed all the theory, confined water (pool training) modules and theory exam at your local PADI facility. During this cruise you will complete all 4 openwater training dives and then as a qualified openwater scuba diver enjoy up to 5 pleasure dives, including a fully escorted night dive before returning from sea. This is an ideal trip for those already travelling with an certified OpenWater Diver. If you have not completed the first part of your open water dive course at a PADI Training Facility, you will be required to allow one additional day for formal training at Pro Dive's Training facility in Cairns before you go so sea.
Your Great Barrier Reef adventure will begin with an early morning transfer from your accommodation to the boat. You are on your first dive in just under 3hrs. There are 16 dives sites to dive over 4 different reefs, all exclusive to Pro Dive. Scubapro will move between dive sites during your stay on the reef and you will do as many as 9 dives during this trip. Before each dive you will be given a thorough dive briefing and although we do not offer in water guided dives we have professional dive supervisors providing deck watch at all times.
Our vessels are 25 metres (80 feet) in length, centrally air-conditioned, light and airy. There are 2 large decks, one for scuba diving and snorkel gear and one strictly for sun tanning and relaxing. These vessels are the only purpose built outer reef dive liveaboards operating in the area. There are a total of 16 Cabins which sleep a maximum of two per cabin and a bathroom for every two cabins. Dinner, the menu changes each trip, however it will be wholesome, hot and of course lots of it. Dessert is served after the night dive. Please advise if you are a vegetarian and we will do our best to make sure we cater for you. Single travellers are accommodated in the twin berth cabins with another diver.
OUTER REEF CRUISE
3 DAY 2 NIGHT ITINERARY
Departs: Cairns 6:15am day 1
Returns: Cairns 4:30pm day 3
Planning your travel arrangements
You will need to be in Cairns the night before departure.
Check-in and Hotel Transfers
Email info@prodivecairns.com up to 48 hours prior to departure to advise your accommodation, we will then organise a transfer for you.
Check-in time is between 4:30pm and 6:30pm at PRO DIVE's retail store on the corner of Grafton and Shields street. If you are not able to make the check in that day, you will be checked in first thing in the morning 6:15am.
Check-in formality - you will be sized for the hire gear you will use for the trip.
Fit to Dive
Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. You will be required to obtain a dive medical certificate if you answer “yes” to any of the questions on the Entry Level Student Diver Medical Declaration. Any dive medicals are only valid within 90 days of commencing the course and must be done before you start with us.
Web address for Doctors registered to do Dive Medicals Australia-wide - www.spums.org.au
Web address for Cairns 24HR Medical Center - Can provide Dive Medicals until 8pm - www.thedoctors.com.au
Dive Certification
Don’t forget to bring your PADI Dive Referral paperwork, which must be presented at check-in.
Day 1: Diving The Outer Great Barrier Reef
5:45am - Complimentary hotel transfer - available from Cairns City & Northern Beaches accommodation
6:15am - Check in at Pro Dive retail shop - corner Shields & Grafton Streets
7:00am - Depart Cairns for 3 days & 2 nights of fantastic diving/snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. A light breakfast is served onboard
11:30am - Your first Ocean Dive is before lunch.
12:45pm - Lunch is served - hearty soup with an array of fresh salads, cold meats & bread rolls
2:30pm - Your second Ocean Dive. Once you have completed your dive the vessel moves on to the next site
4:30pm - After lunch an afternoon of snorkelling and relaxing
6:00pm - Dinner - the menu changes each trip however it will be wholesome, hot & of course lots of it!
8:30pm - Dessert is served after the Certified Divers have completed their Night Dive
Day 2: More Great Diving
7:00am - The vessel moves for your third Ocean Dive. This will be the deepest training dive for your certification
8:00am - Enjoy a hearty breakfast of cereal, fresh fruit, bacon and eggs as well as toast & spreads
10:30am - After breakfast the vessel moves on for the last training dive, once complete you are a certified OpenWater Diver
12:00pm - Lunch on the second day is hot pasta with a variety of fresh salads
3:00pm - After lunch Your first pleasure dive as a certified diver
6:00pm - A hot dinner is served before your first night dive ever.
7:30pm - A guided Night dive
8:30pm - Dessert is served!
Day 3: Morning Dives And Return To Cairns
6:30am - Your first dive of the day
7:30am - A hot breakfast accompanied with fresh fruit salad, cereals and toast
9:00am - After breakfast, the vessel makes its last site of the trip, where you will do your second dive of the day
11:00am - Your last dive! When you surface freshly made sandwiches are served as the vessel heads home
4:00pm - Complimentary accommodation transfers - Cairns city & Northern Beaches
7:30pm - Join fellow passengers & crew at a local restaurant for a farewell dinner if you wish
Please note, the above itinerary is a guide only, and the order of sites may change. The captain will always adapt the itinerary to the prevailing weather, tides and currents. Meals may vary slightly depending on availability of seasonal fruit and vegetables. Please advise if you are a vegetarian and we will do our best to make sure we cater for you.
Flying after Diving
We recommend you give yourself a 24 hour surface interval after your last dive before flying.
Reef Taxes and Levies
There is an additional fee of $80aud per person, which includes an Environmental Management Charge, as well as a Port Departure Tax and administration costs. This is payable direct at the end of the trip.
Luggage restrictions
We request that you only bring a small bag on board. You can store additional luggage at the retail shop for the duration of the trip (free of charge).
What to bring
Click here for a PDF of what to pack for the trip
Cancellation Policy
Pro Dive Cairns guarantee: the trip amount is fully refundable up until 48 hours prior to trip departure. There is no refund for any reason after this time. If you plan to book through a travel agent, you will be subject to their cancellation policies (please check their cancellation policies).
Alcohol Policy
No alcohol is served on this trip. You are welcome to BYO (no bottles please but wine is fine). Alcohol can only be consumed in the evening and Pro Dive Cairns encourages responsible drinking.
You will be required to obtain a dive medical certificate if you answer “yes” to any of the questions on the Entry Level Student Diver Medical Declaration. This must be valid within 90 days of commencing the course and must be done before you start with us.
All Pool and Theory must be completed with a PADI Instructor prior to arriving. None PADI Training may require Pool and theory to be completed.