Scuba diving · Australia
Compare scuba diving operators in QLD, Cairns
About this list
When you look for scuba diving in QLD, Cairns, Australia, the first problem is telling whether an operator actually runs it. This page lists only the 12 operators in QLD, Cairns, Australia on Maptlantis whose structured activity data confirms a scuba diving program. Operators that turned up only because a word in their name or description happened to match are left out. 11 of the 12 operators (92%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Most listings give the season as May–Nov. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book. 10 are listed as open to beginners and 9 as open to children. Operators with structured encounter data list gray reef shark, whitetip reef shark, silvertip shark, coral and octopus as target species. Ways to meet them: scuba diving and swimming. 12 operators are backed by an official source or a government registry. Each operator page shows the address, opening hours and source links, and how to contact the operator.
12 listed operators
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Australia · QLD, Cairns
Divers Den
Scuba divingSnorkelingLiveaboard- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- A$750 and up
- Checked
- Official source

Australia · QLD, Cairns
Down Under Cruise and Dive
Scuba divingSnorkelingFamily & kids- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- AUD 90
- Checked
- Official source

Australia · QLD, Cairns
Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel
Scuba divingSnorkelingFamily & kids- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- AUD 670 and up
- Checked
- Official source
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Australia · QLD, Cairns
Great Adventures
Scuba divingSnorkelingFamily & kids- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- AUD 205
- Checked
- Official source

Australia · QLD, Cairns
Ocean Freedom
Scuba divingSnorkelingFamily & kids- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- AUD 205
- Checked
- Official source
Australia · QLD, Cairns
Passions of Paradise
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- AUD 90
- Checked
- Official source

Australia · QLD, Cairns
Pro Dive Cairns
Scuba divingSnorkelingLiveaboard- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- A$1,195
- Checked
- Official source

Australia · QLD, Cairns
Reef Experience
Scuba divingSnorkelingFamily & kids- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
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Australia · QLD, Cairns
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel
Scuba divingSnorkelingFamily & kids- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- AUD 98
- Checked
- Official source
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Australia · QLD, Cairns
Spoilsport
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Mar–Apr, Jun–Jan
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Official source
Australia · QLD, Cairns
Sunlover Reef Cruises
Scuba divingSnorkelingFamily & kids- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- A$317
- Checked
- Official source
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Australia · QLD, Cairns
Tusa Dive
Scuba diving- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- AUD 195
- Checked
- Official source
All of QLD, Cairns
Scuba diving in other regions of Australia
- NSW, Sydney10
- Rowley Shoals & Kimberley, Western Australia8
- Perth & Fremantle, Western Australia7
- Melbourne & Port Phillip, Victoria6
- Bundaberg & Southern Great Barrier Reef, Queensland4
- QLD, Port Douglas4
- Busselton & Dunsborough, Western Australia4
- NSW, Mid North Coast3
- NSW, Port Stephens3
- NSW, South Coast3
- Brisbane & Moreton Bay, Queensland3
- Townsville & Magnetic Island, Queensland3
- SA, Adelaide3
- Eyre Peninsula & Port Lincoln, South Australia3
- Hobart & Southeast, Tasmania3
- Bellarine & Geelong, Victoria3
- Jurien Bay & Cervantes, Western Australia3
Other activities in Australia
- Family water activities in Australia265
- Island hopping and boat trips in Australia202
- Snorkeling in Australia178
- Swimming in Australia117
- Beaches and water play in Australia110
- Marine life encounters in Australia99
- Surfing and SUP in Australia63
- Kayaking and paddling in Australia54
- Liveaboards in Australia27
- Freediving in Australia15
Frequently asked questions
How many operators run scuba diving in QLD, Cairns, Australia?
12 are listed now. Only operators whose scuba diving program is confirmed by the structured activity classification are included; ones that merely mention the word in their description are not.
Can I see prices for scuba diving in QLD, Cairns, Australia before I book?
11 of the 12 operators (92%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown.
When is a good time for scuba diving in QLD, Cairns, Australia?
Most listings give the season as May–Nov. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book.
Can beginners or children join?
On record, 10 accept beginners and 9 accept children. Age limits and requirements differ by operator, so check before you book.
What marine life can you see in QLD, Cairns, Australia?
Animals listed as target species: gray reef shark, whitetip reef shark, silvertip shark, coral, octopus and sea turtle. They are wild animals, so sightings are not guaranteed.