Coral Sea Dreaming

Coral Sea Dreaming operates overnight dive n sail cruises to the Cairns Outer Barrier Reef 3 times per week. With a maximum of just 12 guests per trip, this is the liveaboard with the smallest groups in the whole Cairns region and is the perfect choice for those seeking a boutique, private experience.

The liveaboard is a sturdy, 15.85 metre (52 ft) steel hull sailing boat with a beautiful wooden interior. She has a tidy design with a variety of comfortable and cosy accommodations that provide a combination of shared and private cabins to suit couples, singles, or groups. There is air-conditioning and fans fitted throughout the vessel to ease the heat during the warmer months. Freshly prepared meals, local fruit, cheese platter and daily snacks are included.

You'll be treated to an incredible array of marine life at 25 exclusive dive sites on 9 different reefs, including Milln, Thetford, Flynn, Hastings, Norman, Moore, Upolu, Michaelmas Cay, Oyster Reef, and Breaking Patches, where you will be the only divers and snorkelers in the water at any given location. These are the top locations out of Cairns and divers will be blown away by the extraordinary sites. All are suitable for both divers (both certified and first timers) and snorkellers. What's more, all dives are guided by experienced dive instructors, to point out the marine life and to guarantee you will get the most out of your dives and always stay safe. All diving is conducted direct from the boat's dive platform that has a ladder for easy exit from the sea.

In addition to the underwater action, you may like to join in and help sail the boat, set the sails, or simply relax and enjoy a good book in a hammock. There are several charge points onboard where guests can recharge their camera batteries. Since the boat takes a maximum of just 12 guests and 3 crew, you will receive personalised attention, which is especially good for first-time divers or experienced divers looking for un-crowded, exclusive dive sites. The friendly crew will make sure your stay onboard is an unforgettable experience you'll cherish forever.

Coupled with the captain and crew's local knowledge, your vacation will be a personal adventure to remember. So sail the path less travelled to Cairns outer reefs with the Coral Sea Dreaming liveaboard, where you can watch the sun set over the reef, sleep under the stars and wake up to a Coral Sea sunrise.

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Notes: Child policy: The minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years, or 10 years if certified.
The tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4 years (or non-swimmers or persons with mobility issues).

Dive experience: Divers need to be certified minimum as Open Water Diver, to join these Barrier Reef liveaboard trips. All divers in Queensland must submit a medical questionnaire and seek medical clearance where necessary.
Please note ALL DIVES are guided.
The Advanced Open Water Course is available onboard upon reques minimum: groups of 2+ students only).

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, welcome pack including toiletries and chocolate, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemasters (2 per full boat), scuba and snorkelling equipment, dive computer, night dive torch, 12 litre tanks (yoke valves, DIN inserts available), weights, weight belts, all taxes.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): None.

Optional extras: Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, underwater camera rental (Olympus, GoPro), diving insurance, round trip transfers to the boat. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash AUD or bank card). Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: Guests meet at and board the Coral Sea Dreaming liveaboard at 7:45 am at Berth 3, Finger A, Marlin Marina, 1 Spence St, Cairns, for morning tea. At 8 am the boat sets sail to the Cairns Outer Barrier Reef. The last dive of the trip will end by noon on Day 2 and then you will sail back to and disembark in Cairns at 4 pm. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving. For more information on getting to Cairns, including airlines, see our How to get there section.

Non-diver rate: Approx. 30% discount. Ask us the price details.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - solo travellers may choose to pay the regular fare by agreeing to to share a cabin, or pay a supplement of US$ 441.

Dive clubs and group discounts: See whole boat charter below.

Whole boat charter rate (per night): No group discounts are available.

Coral Sea Dreaming has 3 private double bed cabins, a 4 person bunk cabin, and a twin bunk bed area. There is a communal hot shower and 2 toilets.

All the cabins have: No. of bathrooms / showers - 2 / 1 - hot water