About the Tour
- 3 day, 2 night liveaboard trip from Cairns to the outer Great Barrier Reef
- Up to 11 dives are available, including two night dives
- Visits a range of outer reef sites across Flynn, Thetford, Milln and Pellowe Reefs
- Great for both divers and snorkellers wanting more than a single day on the reef
- Includes all dive equipment, meals and twin or double share cabin accommodation
- Travel is aboard purpose-built liveaboard dive vessels with air-conditioned cabins and spacious decks
- Departs from Cairns every day except Tuesday
Pro Dive Cairns 3 day liveaboard is a fantastic option for travellers who want real time on the Great Barrier Reef, not just a quick day trip. Over three days and two nights, you can settle into life onboard, explore multiple outer reef sites, and enjoy repeated dives at different times of the day. The liveaboard format gives you a more immersive reef experience, with comfortable cabins, catered meals and the chance to enjoy both daytime and night diving in one memorable adventure.
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Why You Will Love It
- Three days on the reef gives you a much more immersive experience than a day trip
- Up to 11 dives means plenty of time in the water across different reef environments
- Two night dives add an exciting extra dimension to the trip
- The boats are purpose-built for liveaboard diving comfort
- Air-conditioned cabins and catered meals make the trip easier and more enjoyable
- Small passenger numbers help create a more personal onboard atmosphere
- It is a wonderful way to properly disconnect and experience reef life from morning to night, which is a reasonable inference from the multi-day liveaboard format and onboard accommodation.
Who This Tour Is Perfect For
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- Certified divers wanting a classic Cairns liveaboard experience
- Travellers who want much more reef time than a one-day cruise can offer
- Guests interested in night diving on the Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkellers looking for a longer outer reef adventure
- Couples or friends happy to share twin or double cabin accommodation
- Divers interested in adding Advanced Open Water or Nitrox options
- Cairns visitors wanting equipment, meals and transfers packaged into one organised trip
Conclusion
Pro Dive Cairns 3 day liveaboard is a strong choice for guests who want to experience the Great Barrier Reef properly rather than just briefly visit it. With up to 11 dives, two nights onboard, multiple outer reef locations and the comfort of a purpose-built liveaboard, it offers the kind of depth and immersion many reef travellers are looking for. It is adventurous, well organised and ideal for people who want their time in Cairns to include a genuine outer reef experience.
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Book Pro Dive Cairns 3 day liveaboard if you are looking for a Cairns reef adventure with overnight accommodation, repeated outer reef dives, snorkelling, included equipment and the magic of waking up on the Great Barrier Reef.
Highlights
Highlights
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- 3 day, 2 night outer reef liveaboard from Cairns
- Up to 11 dives including two night dives
- Dive sites across Flynn, Thetford, Milln and Pellowe Reefs
- All dive equipment included
- Twin or double share air-conditioned cabin accommodation
- All meals included onboard
- Cairns city hotel transfers available
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1 begins with hotel transfer from Cairns city accommodation or self check-in at the retail shop, followed by morning departure and a light breakfast onboard. The first dive is before lunch, then more diving follows through the afternoon before dinner and a night dive. Day 2 includes an early morning dive, breakfast, more daytime diving, dinner and a second night dive. Day 3 begins with a sunrise dive, followed by more morning dives, lunch and return to Cairns later that day. The exact site order can change with weather, tides and currents.
Included
What’s Included
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- 3 day, 2 night Great Barrier Reef liveaboard trip
- Up to 11 dives
- All dive equipment
- Twin or double share cabin accommodation
- All meals onboard
- Cairns city accommodation transfers
- Environmental, port and administration charges included in the fare
Optional Extras
Optional Extras
Optional upgrades include additional certification courses such as PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Enriched Air Nitrox, plus an enriched air package for already certified Nitrox divers. An optional farewell dinner is also available after the trip at extra cost.
What to bring
What to Bring
Bring clothing and swimwear, warm clothes for the evening, two towels, a sun hat, marine-safe sunscreen, toiletries, seasickness medication and your certification card if you are already certified. Bring a dive medical if required, and any alcoholic drinks you would like for the evening. Shoes are not necessary, and extra luggage can be stored securely at the retail shop.
How to get there
How to Get There
Pro Dive Cairns 3 day liveaboard departs from Cairns. Complimentary transfers are available from Cairns city accommodation, while Northern Beaches transfers cost extra. Check-in is at the Pro Dive Cairns retail shop on the corner of Grafton and Shields Streets, and guests are encouraged to visit the shop the evening before departure to organise equipment and paperwork.
Important Information
Important Information
Some medical conditions may prevent guests from diving, and a waiver plus medical statement must be completed before the trip. If you have an illness, injury, relevant condition or are taking prescription medication, you may need a doctor’s certificate stating you are fit to dive. Guests are advised not to fly within 24 hours of diving, and the operator states that full refunds are available up to 48 hours before commencement, with no refund after that time. Dive numbers may vary due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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