Dive, snorkel, and sleep under the stars: experience the ultimate reef adventure
Maximum 12 guests onboard, 2 dive instructors and a skipper
Overnight stay on the reef, guided diving and all meals provided
Meet at the boat in Cairns Marlin Marina, Finger A - and explore outer GBR!
Boat goes out on Tue, Thu and Sat at 8am and comes back the next day around 4pm
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Additionally included in Certified diving ticket:
4-5 days dives1 night diveDive guideIncluded in Intro diving ticket:
1 intro dive, day or nightDive guideAdditional intro dives can be purchased on board.
If you bring additional luggage, we can store it safely in a locker.
Morning tea
Lunch
Afternoon tea
Dinner
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.
Breakfast
Lunch
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.
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:
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.
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.