About Divers Den - Cairns

Welcome to Cairns, home of the Great Barrier Reef!

Divers Den Cairns

Experience a magical day (or night!) on the Great Barrier Reef with Divers Den.

Whether you’re a snorkeller, first time diver or certified pro, discover the marine wonderland of the outer Great Barrier Reef, just a 90-minute boat trip from Cairns.

Our day trip departs from Cairns on our newest vessel, AquaQuest and includes five hours at the reef & visits two stunning dive sites. These are expertly chosen from our exclusive moorings on the Norman, Saxon and Hastings reefs to bring you the best quality conditions and diverse marine life, from colourful corals to inquisitive Nemos, turtles, stingrays and giant Maori Wrasse.

If just one day at the reef isn’t enough to curb your appetite for the ocean, an overnight trip from Cairns on our Liveaboard vessel, OceanQuest gives you all the time you need. Visit our colourful dive and snorkel sites during the day, and at night everything from our 'Sharks in the Dark' activity to Fluoro diving, air conditioned cabins with en suites, lounge and bar, are designed for your comfort and enjoyment. We offer daily transfers from Cairns to OceanQuest.

Our vessels are purpose built for diving and snorkelling. Spacious dive decks and a sunken platform offering easy access to the water, plus state of the art equipment. Enjoy our large sun decks, air conditioned indoor spaces and hot fresh water showers. Meals are fully catered for offering a pre-packed lunch on AquaQuest and onboard chef on our liveaboard vessel.

 

Want to learn how to dive?

Our state-of-the-art Dive School, located in Cairns offers open water courses for anyone who has never dived before and would like to experience more of the magical underwater world! You’ll get all the top class tuition offered over two days of pool training, as well as two memorable day trips to the outer Great Barrier Reef.

Our newest programme 'Scuba Kids' is a half-day program where children will learn the basics of scuba diving and try it for themselves. After a quick training session on land, they’ll be fitted with kid-size scuba equipment, hop into our heated dive pool and try breathing underwater for the first time. Scuba Kids is suitable for any kid who’s aged 8-11 years and comfortable in the water.

During their dive experience, kids will:

Learn how scuba diving equipment works and how to use it safely

  • Try scuba diving in the shallow end of our pool, supervised by our professional PADI instructors
  • Snorkel, swim and try our underwater scooters
  • Learn about the Great Barrier Reef and the wildlife you can see there
  • Play underwater games and have lots of fun!

 

Head over to www.diversden.com.au to book your ocean adventure!

 


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So... What exactly will happen on my Introductory Dive?

So... What exactly will happen on my Introductory Dive?

By Divers Den - Cairns

14 Dec 2021

So you know you’re going to get wet and blow bubbles – but apart from that what’s actually going to happen when you go diving? Will you get given some equipment and hope for the best?
Spoiler alert: of course not! Here’s all you need to know about your day.

  • ​Paperwork

Yes we’re sorry but you need to do the boring stuff before the fun begins! As we’re a PADI company you’ll fill in their standard form, and complete the medical questionnaire. There are some medical conditions that you aren’t allowed to dive with (find information on that here) and it’s really, really important for your own safety and well being that you fill this out honestly.

  • Briefing

​On the way out to the reef your instructor will give you a briefing. This will include information about …. And more than a few terrible Dad jokes too – sorry! There are three dive skills you need to master before you swim off and find nemo and your instructor will tell you about those. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and have a chat about exactly how the dive will operate. Our instructors have usually done hundreds, if not thousands, of dives like this so they know what they’re talking about.

  • Set Up

​About 20 minutes before your dive you’ll get into your equipment. Either your instructor or the dive supervisor will help you with this, enjoy feeling pampered and having someone dress you! Then you’ll run through the skills again in your dive gear.​

  • ​Entering the water

​We have fancy hydraulic back steps meaning that there’s not need to jump in from a height – you can simply slide right in. One of your pieces of equipment is called a BCD (buoyancy control device) that can be filled with air meaning that you can float quite happily on the surface.

  • ​Beginning the dive

​We have stable bars that sit a couple of metres below the surface. Your instructor will help you descend really slowly down a line to the bar. You can then relax and spend a few moments getting used to the sensation of breathing underwater. Once your group are settled at the bar you’ll run through the three skills. There’s no rush at all here – because we don’t limit our dives to time you don’t need to rush and can take time to feel really comfortable.

  • ​The dive!

​Your instructor will ask you to hold on to their arm and get in a horizontal position. When everyone is happy it’s time to swim away and towards the reef in search on nemo, turtles and sharks! A dive will usually last around 30 minutes (on your first go you’ll find you breathe a bit faster than an experienced diver – totally normal) and you’ll have physical contact with your instructor at all times. This means you can let them do all of the hard work and concentrate on taking in the amazing underwater scenery!

You end the dive at the surface at the back of the boat, then you’ll have the rest of your day to snorkel and relax. There is usually the opportunity to complete another dive and our staff will always check if you’d like to afterwards.

​So there you have it – exactly what happens when you do an introductory dive! Is there anything else you’d like us to answer?

Minke Whale Expeditions to the Great Barrier Reef are commencing soon!

Minke Whale Expeditions to the Great Barrier Reef are commencing soon!

By Divers Den - Cairns

11 May 2017

Explore the wonders of the Ribbon Reefs on-board our luxury liveaboard vessel OceanQuest this June and July!
See the best of the Great Barrier Reef at the most exciting time of year.
BOOK NOW, LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE.

https://www.diversden.com.au/unique-experiences/minke-whale-expeditions/


Divers Den - Cairns Reviews

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"An amazing 6 days"

Thank you for an amazing 6 days! Shout out to Luke for being the best instructor ever (I have never heard anyone talk about sea cucumbers and pearl fish with such enthusiasm) and Jo for taking us on an awesome night dive!! You guys are legends and will be missed! Thank you to the rest of the Crew who helped make the experience what it was: Unforgettable. If you want to learn to dive or are already certified and just want to experience the Great Barrier Reef, I would highly recommend this company. The crew will go out of their way to make it the best possible experience for you. They take you to some truly special parts of the reef and make sure to point out where all the good stuff are. If I ever get the chance to come back to Australia, I will definitely be returning!! - @Elizabeth Wentworth on FaceBook

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"ReefQuest day trip"

My husband and I went out for a snorkel this morning on the Reef Quest. We had the best time. Everyone on board was super nice. We saw so many amazing things, sharks, clown fish, trigger fish, turtles, and many more! We had lots of time in the water and it exceeded our expectations by a mile (kilometre?!). 100% Recommend these guys to everyone! - @Mica S on TripAdvisor

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Address:
319 Draper St,
Cairns
QLD 4870
Australia


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