Coral Sea Dreaming: Overnight Dive, Snorkel & Sail from Cairns

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

A boutique, personal experience in groups of maximum 12 guests, where the crew gives you the attention and time you need to have a great time.

Coral Sea Dreaming is a unique 2 days / 1 night live aboard experience with access to over 25 moorings spread over the best reefs Cairns has to offer, for fantastic diving and snorkelling.

Coral Sea Dreaming is an experience of a lifetime and we would love for you to come 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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B4132gtsamanthar
Jul 20, 2024
Memorable family experience - Our family of 3 had an amazing experience. We saw sharks, turtles, sting rays, and so many beautiful coral and fish. Bunks were comfy and food delicious. Luigi and Quentin were safe and excellent dive guides and I felt very confident that they were taking good care of my junior diver. Many thanks for a wonderful memorable trip.
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Vivianlee888
Jul 2, 2024
Amazing GBReef Snorkeling - We had such a great time on this trip. Really nice laid back crew and the other guests were easy going too! The coral and fish variety was excellent! We saw a reef shark, a turtle, a giant grouper, barracuda, and all done snorkeling. Snorkelers weren’t a side show to the divers at all! And we could see equally cool things. Food was also good and lots of healthy veg and fruit options. Definitely worth it to get out to the outer reefs though with small number of people!
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Audrey
Jun 30, 2024
🐠🪸🌞🦈 - I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. This overnight trip is the perfect way to see the reefs! Our small group meant a very personal experience in this beautiful environment, and the fish were carefree and would just chill with you. You will be well taken care of by the best crew!
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Martin_h
Jun 22, 2024
An awesome and incredible experiance - The instructor where brazilian which i really liked as i too am brazilian that made it easier to do the trip solo
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Ivan_g
Jun 1, 2024
Great experience! - Most amazing experience yet😊 very helpful and knowledgeable crew. Awesome boat and spectacular destinations to see corals and reef fish. Was so great to see how confident the diver instructors are. I was inspired to do my first intro diving. Thank you to my instructor Marco for clear instructions and support so I reached 11.3m.
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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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Shaggss
Jun 6, 2024
VERY POORLY MANAGED TOUR ON ALL ACCOUNTS - Absolutely worst ever experience. ONE boat hand, yes only one......Teddy. He was cook, cleaner, dive master etc.......while Captain Yan sat at the back of the boat and smoked. First dive Teddy got lost, yep lost! All we saw was coral rubble. No apologies from him or Captain Yan, just blamed "compass!" No extra dive given, nothing. Food mediocre at best.......poor Teddy! Would HIGHLY NOT recommend this tired and poorly managed tour. Please dont say "crew called sick last minute". If you paid your staff well then they would be more willing to work.....
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