Deep Sea Divers Den trips to the Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef SCUBA Diving

Diving or Snorkeling with Deep Sea Divers Den is the right choice for visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Deep Sea Divers Den has operated from Cairns, Australia for over 30 years, making them not only the largest but also one of the longest established Cairns Diving and Snorkeling companies in the area. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced Diver or Snorkeler, your safety and enjoyment is on the top of their list when you visit the Great Barrier Reef.
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Overnight Trips Of Any Length On OceanQuest
OceanQuest is a 36 metre catamaran over 3 decks. With 4 double suites, 18 twin share and 1 quad share cabin, with the capacity to sleep 48 customers overnight on the reef in unrivalled comfort and luxury. All rooms have en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, as well as TV’s (see 
virtual tours below). There is a large lounge area on the wheelhouse deck with a bar where you can relax and kick back after a long day of diving. The main deck has a large dining room capable of comfortably seating 48 passengers.
With 14 permanent moorings on the Outer Barrier Reef (including Norman and Saxon reefs), Deep Sea Divers Den ensure minimal damage to the pristine coral formations. Their dive sites are frequented by myriads of tropical fish and include the ever popular large Maori Wrasse, who are always diver friendly. The swim through, wall and drift dives will appeal to every level of diver experience.
| Trip Length | Prices | Inclusions | Bookings and Enquiries |
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| 1 Night | Double Cabin: $420 Twinshare: $410 Multi (4) Share: $395 |
All trips on OceanQuest include Full Dive Equipment, Air Fills, Bed Linen & Towel, Hot Fresh Showers, All Meals & Accommodation, Fresh water / Tea & Coffee, and City Accommodation Transfers. |
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| 2 Nights | Double Cabin: $600 Twinshare: $580 Multi (4) Share: $550 |
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| 3 Nights | Double Cabin: $780 Twinshare: $750 Multi (4) Share: $705 |
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| 4 Nights | Double Cabin: $960 Twinshare: $920 Multi (4) Share: $860 |
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| Extra Nights: | Double Cabin: $180 Twinshare: $170 Multi (4) Share: $155 |
OceanQuest Video and Virtual Tours
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Extended Dive Expeditions To The Cod Hole and Coral Sea aboard Taka


Taka operates to remote regions of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, diving with the giant Potato Cod at the Cod Hole and visiting some truly amazing sites up and down the Ribbons Reefs; All within the Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Join the Shark action in the crystal clear waters of Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea.
With 1x Master Stateroom, 5x Double/Twin En-suite Cabins, 5x Standard Twin Cabin, 2x Quad Share Cabins, there is no shortage of accommodation options. All cabins are air conditioned and the vessel also boasts Plasma screens, Denon Hi Fi equipment, in-house movies, Xbox, Intercoms - it's all there! The entire boat is also wired with Cat 6 computer cable for any future gizmos that come out. You can be confident that you're travelling with an Eco-Friendly operator, thanks to their Eco Certification!
Truly a life experience not to be missed!
| Trip Length | Prices | Inclusions | Bookings and Enquiries |
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| 4 days (Cod Hole) |
Stateroom: $1725 Twin/Double Ensuite: $1525 Twin/Double Standard: $1370 |
All trips on Taka include Air Fills, Bed Linen & Towel, Hot Fresh Showers, All Meals & Accommodation, Fresh water / Tea & Coffee, and City Accommodation Transfers. |
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| 5 days (Coral Sea) |
Stateroom: $220 Twin/Double Ensuite: $1930 Twin/Double Standard: $1725 |
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| 7 Days (Cod Hole & Coral Sea) |
Stateroom: $3550 Twin/Double Ensuite: $3145 Twin/Double Standard: $2840 |
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Learn to Dive with Cairns' Premier Dive Centre

Thinking of learning to dive? Deep Sea Divers Den is Cairns' premier dive centre. All of their diving training facilities are under one roof, which is one of the many reasons Deep Sea Divers Den has earned it's PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre status and PADI Career Development status - one of the highest ratings awarded to any Dive store as recognition of continued Diver training excellence. Deep Sea Divers Den offers courses of any type and length - from a 4 Day PADI Open Water to a 6 Day Open Water & Advanced certification! Deep Sea Divers Den also conducts professional diving courses and Nitrox training.
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| 4 Day Open Water (Day Trips) |
$540 |
Courses include all transfers, accommodation (except day trip course), food, certification paperwork, training, and equipment. Students participating in an Open Water Certification are required to complete an Australian Dive Medical. Students also require 2 passport-sized photos for their certification card. |
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| 4 Day Open Water | Double Cabin: $635 Twinshare Cabin: $625 |
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| 5 Day Open Water | Double Cabin: $765 Twinshare Cabin: $745 |
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| 6 Day Open Water & Advanced | Double Cabin: $1120 Twinshare Cabin: $1090 |
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| 2 Day Advanced Course | Double Cabin: $560 Twinshare Cabin: $550 |
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| 3 Day Advanced Course | Double Cabin: $690 Twinshare Cabin: $670 |
Additional Course Details:
All open water students require a dive medical, performed to AS4005.1 Standards. Students must also pass a 200m swim test. Courses start daily at their Cairns training centre.
Daytrips - Diving, Snorkelling and Sun!


ReefQuest caters for snorkellers, certified and introductory divers. The ReefQuest Discover Scuba Diving program is your perfect introduction to the reef with pre-dive tuition, close underwater supervision, dive recognition card and certificate included. Certified divers can explore the Great Barrier Reef on up to three spectacular dives in one day.
Their dive locations on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef (approx 70km offshore) offer outstanding underwater visibility, superb coral formations and abundant, colourful marine life including Wally, the friendly 1.5m Maori Wrasse at Norman Reef!
| Day Trips | Prices | Inclusions | Bookings and Enquiries |
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| 2 Certified Dives | With Full Equipment Hire: $175 Tank and Weights Only: $150 |
All trips on ReefQuest include unlimited snorkelling, snorkelling equipment, wetsuit, prescription masks (subject to availability), lunch, fresh water, and loads of FUN! |
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| 3 Certified Dives | With Full Equipment Hire: $195 Tank and Weights Only: $170 |
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| Introductory Diving | One Dive: $175 Two Dives: $220 Three Dives: $250 |
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| Snorkelling | Adult: $110 Child: $70 (up to 11 years) |
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| Extras | Dive Guide: $15 p/p, p/dive |


