Pro Dive Cairns

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The team at Pro Dive Cairns are the quintessential Great Barrier Reef experience, especially if you’re looking to get certified or clock some serious bottom time on a liveaboard. We’ve always found their operation to be smooth, well-oiled, and genuinely focused on getting you comfortable in the water. We love that they run dedicated trips for learning, which means less pressure for new divers and more space to practise those skills without feeling rushed. Our favourite thing about Pro Dive is their commitment to multi-day liveaboard trips. Hopping on a boat for three days, diving the Outer Reef sites like the aptly named ‘Pixie Gardens’ or the more exposed ‘Flynn Reef’, truly lets you settle into the rhythm of the reef. We’ve spent mornings watching parrotfish munch on coral, afternoons drifting past curious potato cod, and evenings spotting sleeping reef sharks under the boat. The currents can get zippy out there, especially around certain bommies, so be ready for some drift. We’d suggest bringing your own mask if you’re particular, though their rental gear is always well-maintained. If you’re serious about knocking out your Open Water or Advanced certification in an efficient, yet thorough way, and you want to truly feel immersed in the Great Barrier Reef, Pro Dive Cairns is a solid bet.

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