Itinerary
Day 1: Trip out to the reef
Stop At: Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Queensland Australia
- Depart from Cairns at 8am, sail off into paradise of Far North Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Enjoy morning tea and snacks on the way, and get to know the crew and other passengers.
- Explore the wonders of the Great Barrier reef in guided dives by our instructors, or snorkel the shallow coral gardens.
- Look out of turtles, hundreds of colorful species of tropical fish, reef sharks, a huge variety of amazing coral and so much more.
- Take a break for lunch on board, and then do some more diving or snorkeling or simply relax.
- Laze on the deck and watch the sunset as you prepare for the night dive - we are one of the few places in Australia that can take you night diving even if you are not a certified diver!
- Witness the completely transformed Reef come alive at night, and see the wonderful sea creatures you won't see during the day!
- Sit back and relax with a drink in your hand, exchanging stories with fellow passengers.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch: The lunch is prepared onboard and you can expect a selection of cold cuts, fresh vegetables and tropical fruit.
• Dinner: Onboard freshly cooked delicious meal.
Accommodation included: Double beds in private cabins or single bunk beds.
Day 2: More diving and trip back
Stop At: Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Queensland Australia
- Wake up on the reef and watch the sun rise from the ocean.
- Enjoy a continental breakfast outside, the tropical breeze and a priceless view onto the Reef.
- Time for some more diving or snorkelling as we move between different locations!
- Have lunch, restore your energy and enjoy the journey back to Cairns against the backdrop of the beautiful mountain ranges.
- Arrive in the Cairns marina around 4pm and get ready for a night out! :)
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast with spreads, breads, yoghurt and cereals.
• Lunch: Fresh salads, cold cuts, a selection of breads and fresh fruit.
Accommodation included: Double beds in private cabins, or single bunk beds.
See Availability.
Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
08:00 AM
2 days(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
Minimum 4 years of age for guests
Minimum 12 years of age for introductory day diving activities
Introductory night divers must complete at least one day dive to show competency to on board certified instructor before being able to partake in any night diving activities
Near public transportation
All guests must complete an on board medical form prior to completing in water activities. Ticking yes to any of the questions may prevent participation.
The skipper will decide on the best reef locations visited during the tour dependent on tidal and weather conditions
Private cabins are priced as per twin share. Sole use is available at quoted price
Merchandise also available to purchase on board
Coral Sea Dreaming cancellation policy applies
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
You can book and pay for diving on our website or on-board the boat, so no need to decide now what dives you would like to do. No experience is required however a medical must be completed by all snorkelers and divers before participating in these activities. This will be sent through to you with your booking confirmation (Certain medical conditions eg asthma and diabetes may preclude a person from diving only – please book a recreational dive medical for clearance of these conditions prior to boarding at Cairns 24 hour Medical Centre) See medical questionnaire below, to be completed on-board. If you answer yes to any items here (excluding 22 & 24) and intend to scuba dive please complete a recreational dive medical. Item Condition Yes No 1 Asthma or wheezing 2 Brain, spinal cord or nervous disorder 3 Chest surgery 4 Chronic bronchitis or persistent chest complaint 5 Chronic sinus conditions 6 Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) 7 Ear surgery 8 Epilepsy 9 Fainting, seizures or blackouts 10 Heart disease of any kind 11 Collapsed lung 12 Recurrent ear problem when flying 13 Tuberculosis or another long-term lung disease 14 Breathlessness 15 Chronic ear discharge or infection 16 High blood pressure 17 Other illness or major operation in the last 12 months 18 Perforated eardrum 19 Are you currently taking any prescribed medicine or drug (excluding oral contraceptive) 20 Have you ingested any alcohol within 8 hours prior to diving? 21 Are you pregnant? 22 Do you wear contact lenses? 23 Are you flying within 12 hours? 24 Do you understand that concealment of any condition incompatible with safe diving might put your life or health at risk? Snorkeling is unlimited and all our sites are close to the reef and safe with minimal currents. All dive and snorkel equipment is included in the tour cost as well as all meals, snacks, linen etc. This tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues or non-swimmers or children under the age of 4 years.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : ross7315
Overall an amazing experience. The staff were excellent, they were very well-trained, making sure you were informed every step of the way. They were very friendly, always happy to chat. The warm dinners provided on board was of excellent standard if it were made in a proper kitchen, so being made on a board made it even more impressive!
It was my first time scuba diving, and I felt very safe and assured. I was briefed verbally and practised techniques just below the water. I was guided down some of the reefs. The aquatic life and coral were amazing. Make sure you have a GoPro!
The weather was decent, it lightly rained a few times over the two days, and it was fairly choppy on the way out, so don’t forget to bring travel sickness tablets. The crew have a good brand for sale too.
Many thanks to all the crew.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : Happycamper652y
Awesome trip! Great diving and snorkeling. Good food, nice cruise out to the dive site. Being on the boat overnight was also great, relaxing and interesting all at the same time. Highly recommended
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Posted On : 2024-03-27
Posted By : Jackson_N
This was a great trip to get a more personal and in-depth experience with diving and snorkeling on the reef! The crew was very kind, and the ship and diving/snorkeling gear were all very dependable. The only disappointment was that the night dive wasn’t permitted for intro divers, even after completing prior dives and competency tests. Apparently this was a recent change in regulation, but the online details hadn’t been updated to reflect that. Other than that, the reef spots that we explored were beautiful and vibrant, even with a bit of rainy weather!
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Posted On : 2024-03-17
Posted By : bill k
Crew were professional, helpful & competent. Boat was in good shape with everything functioning. Food was acceptable for a small boat overnight trip. Snorkeling gear including stinger suits worked well and when they did not the crew adjusted them for us until they worked well. We only snorkeled but saw nearly as much as the divers did, with the exception that the divers got to do a night dive but snorkeling was not allowed after sunset. Lots of time for snorkeling at 4 different sites. Amazing coral and innumerable fish. It was like snorkeling in an aquarium! We also saw 3 sharks and 4 or 5 turtles, giant clams, etc.
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Posted On : 2024-03-03
Posted By : Sherry_L
The Great Barrier Reef was amazing!!! Our dives were awesome and the snorkeling was sometimes even better than the diving. I would highly recommend doing the night dive also!! Romy and Marco took us diving. They were amazing cooks, great guides, and always did their best to make us feel welcome, happy, and safe!! The boat is small so it was actually really nice to have only about 10 of us on board. The beds were comfortable and even though we went in summer we stayed cool inside the boat. I would recommend 10/10!!
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Posted On : 2024-02-25
Posted By : jackhE2609ZR
Jason, Vanessa and Marco did a great job. Spending a night on the boat allowed us to get out to further reefs like Norman Reef that are less trafficked. We got lucky and saw rays, sharks, turtles and many other types of fish. Night dive was a real highlight and life experience as well. They were very accommodating to both experienced and beginner divers. It is a ship and not a super fancy cruise so do keep in mind you’re sleeping on a small boat, it can only be so glamorous. But that’s what we wanted. They do still have AC and chargers downstairs, so in that context it was an amazing experience. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-01-25
Posted By : 378avnip
This was an amazing experience to see lots of wildlife and the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef! The crew was very friendly and attentive during the entire time. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cairns!
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Posted On : 2023-12-31
Posted By : lindsaysQ9334TY
Marco, Miguel and Aaron were incredible! If you are looking for how to see the Great Barrier Reef, this is it. You will not be disappointed. The small group size and expertise makes this an amazing adventure. We just snorkeled and it was SO cool. The crew’s expertise and assistance just put this over the top. HIGHLY recommend Coral Sea Dreaming.
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Posted On : 2023-12-24
Posted By : Reginald_Chung
Well run operation. Great staff. Comfortable if cosy accommodation. Boat facilities very good. Good food, nice laid back atmosphere. As snorkelers didn't feel like we were an afterthought. Felt looked after. Some really great snorkel sites and so much fish! Maybe not the quickest way out there but a smooth ride as we had good seas. The sail is just for show really we didnt really sail. But would recommend as an overnight from cairns on a small group boat. Excellent!
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Posted On : 2023-11-29
Posted By : nicholassJ780HB
My wife and I had an awesome time on the one night / two day excursion with Coral Sea Dreaming. We are novice divers who received our open water diver certification 1 month before the trip and had completed 2 other dives in Australia. We went with Jason (skipper) and Miguel and Ari (dive guides/instructors) and the entire crew was super friendly and fun. Miguel led the certified divers and we completed five total dives over the two days. The first two day dives and the night dive were at Milln Reef (the whale and club 10) . This was an incredible location with tons of biodiversity in both corals and fish. At night we saw two types of sharks. Miguel was an excellent dive leader who made us feel safe and comfortable at all times. On the second day we did a dive at the three sisters at Milln Reef and then went to Flynn Reef. Again, these dives were incredible and we saw and wide variety of corals and fish.
We were also happy that the size of group was small; there were 12 passengers and 3 crew. Many of the other boats have 30+ passengers and we felt this boat gave us a more intimate experience. The crew cooked solid balanced meals that kept us fueled. The bathrooms were a bit tight and the rooms a bit cramped but overall we were very comfortable and happy with the experience. I would recommend this company to certified divers of all levels who want to dive some of the best sites on the Great Barrier Reef in a more intimate way.
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Posted On : 2023-11-23
