Dive the Great Barrier Reef with Australia’s best liveaboard

Dive the Great Barrier Reef with Australia’s best liveaboard

Spirit of Freedom

Spirit of Freedom is a premium liveaboard dive vessel operating multi-night expeditions to some of the Great Barrier Reef’s most iconic and remote dive sites, including Ribbon Reefs, Cod Hole, Osprey Reef, and Coral Sea locations.

Experiences include:

3-Night Liveaboard – Explore world-famous Ribbon Reefs and Cod Hole with multiple dives per day.

4-Night Liveaboard – Coral Sea and Ribbon Reef itinerary featuring remote sites and up to ~15 dives.

7-Night Expedition – Combined Ribbon Reef + Coral Sea adventure covering deeper and more distant scuba destinations.

Special Encounters & Courses – Seasonal experiences like swimming with Dwarf Minke Whales and onboard PADI dive courses.

Frankland Islands Reef Cruises

Frankland Islands Reef Cruises offers an intimate Great Barrier Reef experience with exclusive commercial access to Frankland Islands National Park, limited to just 92 guests per day.

Exclusive Island Access – Visit Normanby Island within Frankland Islands National Park, with capped daily visitor numbers.

Easy & Scenic Transfers – Daily departures from Cairns, including return sightseeing coach transfers and a scenic river cruise along the Mulgrave River.

Short Reef Crossing – Just a 30-minute open water crossing to the reef aboard a high-performance vessel.

Guided Reef & Island Exploration – Snorkelling, optional intro diving, and island exploration led by an onboard marine biologist.

Divers Den

Divers Den is one of Cairns’ longest-established reef operators, offering a broad range of Great Barrier Reef experiences from day trips to overnight liveaboard stays plus professional dive training

Experiences include:

AquaQuest Great Barrier Reef Day Trips – Snorkel, introductory dive, and certified dive options on day tours to outer reef sites.

OceanQuest Overnight Liveaboard – Multi-night reef stays with snorkelling and diving from a purpose-built vessel, including guided reef access and onboard meals.

PADI Open Water & Advanced Courses – Dive certification programs combining training at the Cairns PADI 5-Star dive centre with reef practice.

Unique Reef Experiences – Seasonal and special activities such as coral spawning night trips and fluoro night dives (availability varies).

Tusa Reef Tours

Tusa Reef Tours offers unforgettable access to the Great Barrier Reef with its popular Half-Day Outer Reef Snorkel Tour from Cairns.

Cruise to a spectacular outer reef site aboard a modern vessel and enjoy up to two hours of snorkelling among vibrant coral gardens and marine life. With expert crew and guided support for all experience levels, it’s an easy and memorable way to experience the reef in just half a day.

Other experiences include:

• Snorkelling & Scuba Diving Options – Guided snorkelling and introductory diving experiences.

• Private Charters – Custom reef adventures ideal for groups, celebrations, or tailored itineraries.

Spirit of Cairns

Experience waterside dining aboard Spirit of Cairns, a 26-metre luxury sailing catamaran offering relaxing evening cruises through the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. Guests can enjoy a buffet dinner featuring fresh local produce while taking in views of the Cairns waterfront and surrounding rainforest mountains. The cruise operates nightly and provides a memorable way to end a day in Tropical North Queensland

Experiences include:

• Dinner Cruises – A 2.5-hour evening cruise with buffet dinner and harbour views.

• Private Charters & Events – Ideal for weddings, corporate functions and special celebrations.

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