Vacation Deals

Land and Liveaboard Dive Packages

The Great Barrier Reef has an almost magical place in the minds of divers. Its 1400 miles of coral atolls and islands are home to some of the world’s most renowned diving areas such as the Ribbon Reefs, Osprey Reef and the Coral Sea.

The more remote areas can only be reached by live-aboard but there are plenty of sites for land-based divers to explore by day and return to the comfort of their hotels by happy hour. Experience the country’s unique nature and culture by visiting the aboriginal parks, outback camps and the spectacular coastal regions of Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation.

One of the most impressive ways to see the Great Barrier Reef is by helicopter or seaplane. Air tours can include deserted island picnics and a drop-off at the Kuranda’s World Heritage Rainforest with a return to Cairns via the Kuranda Scenic Railway.

PADI Travel Network have put together some great packages to dive the Great Barrier Reef.

To book your dive trip now, visit PADI’s website

Coral Tree Inn

CAIRNS, THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, AND THE UNDARA EXPERIENCE SPECIAL includes

• 6 nights’ accommodations at Coral Tree Inn
• 3 days of 2-tank boat dives with Tusa Dive
• Lunch on dive days & daily breakfast buffet
• Overnight excursion to Undara
• All meals at Undara
• Coach transfers between Cairns and Undara
• Airport and marina charges not included
• Valid 10/1/11-3/31/12
• From AUD$1,248 (approx. $1,243 US) per person double diver

Heron Island

GREAT BARRIER REEF ISLAND ESCAPE, CAIRNS AND KURANDA SPECIAL includes

• 5 nights at Heron Island Resort
• 10 boat dives and 3 meals daily at Heron Island, free roundtrip boat transfers from Gladstone
• 4 nights at the Pacific International in Cairns (including 1 free night)
• Full day tour Kuranda tour
• Rate does not include any airfare (including between Gladstone and Cairns) or airport transfers.
• Valid 4/17/12-12/13/12 & 1/15/13-3/26/13
• From AUD$1,677 (approx. $1,670 US) per person double diver 

Lizard Island Resort

GREAT BARRIER REEF, ISLAND INDULGENCE AND OUTBACK ADVENTURE SPECIAL includes

• 5 nights at Lizard Island (including 1 free night)
• 1 half day Inner Reef trip including a 1 dive
• 1 full-day Outer Reef trip including 2 dives
• All meals at Lizard Island including champagne and wine
• Roundtrip scenic flights to/from Lizard Island
• 3 nights at the Pacific International in Cairns
• Overnight excursion to Undara
• All meals at Undara
• Coach transfers between Cairns and Undara
• Valid 4/1/12-7/31/12. Book by 3/31/12
• Airport transfers in Cairns not included
• From AUD$4,538 (approx. $4,579 US) per person double diver

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions Spoilsport

CAIRNS, THE GREAT BARRIER REEF AND KURANDA RAINFOREST SPECIAL includes

• 3 nights aboard the Spoilsport (Monday departures)
• Up to 12 dives including 2 night dives
• All meals (including soft drinks and wine with dinner)
• Scenic flight from Cairns to Lizard Island
• 4 nights at the Pacific International Resort including taxes
• Full day Kuranda tour
• Transfers between the Pacific International and Spoilsport
• Airport transfers not included
• Valid through 3/31/13
• From AUD$1,985 (approx. $1,977 US) per person double dive
• Add $55 per person double diver for travel after 4/1/12 

Spirit of Freedom

QUEENSLAND’S BEST – GREAT BARRIER REEF, CAIRNS AND CAPE TRIBULATION SPECIAL includes

• 25% savings on the 2nd person on 3 night charters on the Spirit of Freedom
• Meals aboard the Spirit of Freedom
• Scenic flight from Lizard Island to Cairns
• 4 nights at the Pacific International Resort (including 1 free night)
• Full day Daintree and Cape Tribulation tour
• Transfers between the Pacific International and Spirit of Freedom
• Valid for departures 2/20/12-5/31/12
• Airport transfers not included
• From AUD$1,941 (approx. US$1,976) per person double diver

Silky Oaks Lodge

PORT DOUGLAS DIVE SPECIAL includes

• 6 nights’ accommodation in a treehouse room
• 5 days of 3-tank boat dives including free rental gear
• daily breakfast, buffet lunch on dive days, hotel tax, and service charges
• Valid through 6/30/12
• From AUD$2,725 (approx. $2,748 US) per person double diver
• (add $125 for travel 4/1/12-6/30/12)

Spirit of Freedom

SPECIAL 2ND DIVER 50% OFF - COD HOLE, RIBBON REEFS & CORAL SEA ADVENTURE PACKAGE includes

• 7 nights (Monday departures) on the Spirit of Freedom
• diving the Great Barrier Reef
• Meals aboard the Spirit of Freedom
• Valid 2/20/12-5/31/12
• From AUD$2,709 (approx. $2803 US) per person double diver

To book your dive trip now, visit PADI’s website