Join us on Coral Sea Dreaming for a magical overnight trip

Dive, snorkel, and sleep under the stars: experience the ultimate reef adventure

2 days, 1 night tour

🧑  Who

Maximum 12 guests onboard, 2 dive instructors and a skipper

🪸  What

Overnight stay on the reef, guided diving and all meals provided

🗺️  Where

Meet at the boat in Cairns Marlin Marina, Finger A - and explore outer GBR!

⏰  When

Boat goes out on Tue, Thu and Sat at 8am and comes back the next day around 4pm

Tour highlights

Small group and guest to crew ratio

With a maximum of only 12 guests on board and a dedicated crew of 3, we are the smallest liveaboard in Cairns. ⛵️

Our small group size allows for a close-knit atmosphere, where you'll feel like you're on a get-together with friends, rather than a crowded tour.

We pride ourselves in creating an intimate and personalised experience for our guests and prioritise quality over quantity, ensuring you have an adventure of a lifetime with us.

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Best dive and snorkel locations with incredible reef diversity

With access to over 25 locations, we can guarantee you'll see the best sites accessible on a given day - vibrant coral gardens, gorgeous swim-throughs and abundant, colourful marine life. 🪸🐠🦈

On our dives, we see some of the myriad of Reef inhabitants such as turtles, rays, nudibranchs, pelagics, sharks, countless reef fish and much more!

Weather doesn't always cooperate, but whatever the conditions, you can be sure you're getting the best experience possible.


See reef locations

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All dives guided by expert instructors

Even for an advanced diver, having a guide that can show you the best a dive location can offer will turn a good dive into an extraordinary one. 🤩

For a beginner diver, who is still a little unsure underwater, it is essential for a good experience.

That's why all our dives are guided by experienced dive instructors who know where to take you and how to make sure your dive is comfortable and memorable.

We are one of the rare tours in Cairns where you always get an expert guide included as part of your experience.


More info on certified diving

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Tour details

First day

7.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming

8.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts

11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session

13.00pm - Lunch

14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling

15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling

18.00pm - Night dive after sunset

20.00pm - Dinner


Second day

6.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sun rise over the Coral Sea

6.30am - Breakfast

7.00am - Morning dive

9.30pm - Final dive of the trip

10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling

11.00pm - Lunch

12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns

16.00pm - Arrival in Cairns

Expert crew: 2 dive instructors and a skipperAir-conditioned overnight accommodationBreakfast, lunch and dinner freshly prepared onboardBath towel and hot showerAll diving equipmentWater, coffee, tea and snacks throughout the day


Additionally included in Certified diving ticket:

4-5 days dives1 night diveDive guide


Included in Intro diving ticket:

1 intro dive, day or nightDive guide

Additional intro dives can be purchased on board.

  • sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
  • swimwear and beach towel (bath towel is provided)
  • warm clothes for colder months May-September
  • small overnight bag
  • certification card and log book for certified divers
  • cash or card for onboard extras

If you bring additional luggage, we can store it safely in a locker.

Day 1

Morning tea

  • freshly brewed coffee and tea
  • pastry, cake or muffins

Lunch

  • cold meat platter
  • new potato salad
  • leafy green salad with capsicum, tomato and olive oil
  • fresh bread
  • condiments

Afternoon tea

  • selection of fresh fruits
  • cheese platter with crackers and jam
  • cookies and chips

Dinner

  • italian meatballs in tomato sauce with mashed potatoes
  • falafel balls in tomato sauce for vegetarians
  • freshly prepared salad
  • fresh bread

Other dinner menus include chicken or vegetable indian curry with rice, gnocchi in mushroom sauce with chicken and vegetables, chilli beans with tortillas, thai green curry, and more.



Day 2

Breakfast

  • freshly brewed coffee and tea
  • selection of cereals served with milk or yogurt
  • toast with spreads (butter, jams, peanut butter and nutella)

Lunch

  • cold meat platter
  • bean and legume salad
  • leafy green salad with capsicum, tomato and olive oil
  • bread
  • condiments

Please note this is a sample menu and is subject to change depending on availability of ingredients.

We can accommodate most dietary requirements, however let us know at least 2 days before the trip if you have any so we can organise the menus accordingly.

Getting to Coral Sea Dreaming boat


By car

If you are coming by Taxi or Uber, use this address to get to the Marina:

Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870

The driver should leave you in front of the Marina, Gate A, next to the Reef terminal and Blue Marlin Bistro. Go through the smaller gates (Gate A) and follow the path to berth 3. We are on the left hand side next to Bad Fishy Jet Boat.


If you are driving and need to park the car, there are 2 options:

  • Underground Sheraton car park (approx A$30 per day)
  • Lake street car park in front of Hemingways brewery (approx. A$6 per day)


On foot

Use this address to navigate to Marlin Marina and look for Gate A:

Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870

Gate A is right in front of Reef terminal and Blue Marlin Bistro. Go through the smaller gates of the two and follow the path to berth 3. We are on the left hand side next to Bad Fishy Jet Boat.

Coral Sea Dreaming is an adventure tour suitable for those who can swim, dive or wish to try diving. There are no activities on the boat that would suit non-swimmers, very young children or people with mobility issues.

All divers must complete a medical questionnaire onboard and their fitness will be assessed by dive instructor. We reserve the right to prevent you from diving if we deem it unsafe for you. Check medical questionnaire

Coral Sea Dreaming is a sailing boat and we endeavour to sail as much as possible. However, it depends on the weather conditions of the day. We reserve the right to cancel any trips for reasons out of our control. Read our Cancellation policy

We can accommodate most dietary requirements, however let us know at least 2 days before the trip if you have any so we can organise the menu accordingly.

Can't wait to visit the Great Barrier Reef?

Choose the ticket that suits you the best and get ready for the big adventure!

Prefer your own private tour?

Private charter

Create your ideal Great Barrier Reef adventure with a private charter by Coral Sea Dreaming. Perfect for groups seeking a personalised experience. Our flexible charters let you customise your trip.


More info on private charter

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