Coral Sea Dreaming: Overnight Dive, Snorkel and Sail Experience from Cairns
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258 Ratings
Cairns City
Embark on a boutique, personal overnight dive, snorkel, and sail experience in the stunning Coral Sea. Dive, snorkel, and explore the best reefs Cairns has to offer with a small group and attentive crew. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Trip out to the reef

Great Barrier Reef - - 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.

More diving and trip back

Great Barrier Reef - - 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! :)
What's Included
  • Overnight accommodation with shared bathrooms and hot shower
  • Light refreshments including snacks, coffee, and tea
  • Lunch provided
  • Access to snorkeling equipment
  • Dinner included
  • Breakfast provided
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Diving. Single and packages available to purchase on board for both introductory and certified divers
Additional Information

Enjoy a bespoke experience in small groups of no more than 12, where our team ensures your needs are met for a memorable outing.

Coral Sea Dreaming offers a unique onboard stay of 2 days and 1 night, with access to over 25 moorings across Cairns’ best reefs.

We take pride in possessing one of the limited introductory night diving licenses in Australia, providing both certified and beginner-level diving, in addition to dive training and exquisite snorkeling locations.

Join us to make your Coral Sea Dreaming experience unforgettable. We would be thrilled to have you share your Coral Sea Dreams with us!!

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
Location
Cairns Marlin Marina
Spence Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kevannc
May 19, 2024
Amazing weekend on the Barrier reef - Coral Sea Dreaming is an amazing well fitted out yacht with plenty of place to sit. Well laid out dive deck on the bow and the best ladder I have ever seen on a dive boat. The crew were friendly and professional, dives were on 3 different reefs giving the guests a variety of dive and snorkeling sites. Cabins were comfortable. Food was plentiful and tasty. We would definitely recommend a weekend away on Coral Sea Dreaming.
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Ross7315
Mar 29, 2024
Amazing scuba diving and snorkelling experience. Excellent staff. - 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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Happycamper652y
Mar 27, 2024
Great trip - 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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Jackson_n
Mar 17, 2024
Amazing GBR and Liveaboard Experience - 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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Bill
Mar 3, 2024
Amazing snorkeling experience for us! - 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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Sherry_l
Feb 25, 2024
Amazing Experience!! - 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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Jackhe2609zr
Jan 25, 2024
Incredible overnight tour of the GBR - 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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378avnip
Dec 31, 2023
Snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef - 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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Lindsaysq9334ty
Dec 24, 2023
Must do to see the Great Barrier Reef - Crew is awesome - 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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Pizzealover
Dec 16, 2023
Highly recommended trip - great! - Great trip! Great team, delicious food, good atmosphere and of course top diving spots in the GBR. The four-person cabin is a bit cramped, so I slept on deck, which was very nice. I went diving - I don't know if snorkeling is as much fun.
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