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Cairns 3day 2night-Nitrox Course

  • Cairns
  • Snorkelling / Diving
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Special Experience

Overview

Starting May 1, 2026, due to events in the Middle East, we will be adding a small fuel surcharge of $25 per person to the liveaboard portion. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Nitrox is an air mix, also known as Enriched Air, that has a higher percentage of oxygen and a lower percentage of nitrogen than standard air. This reduced percentage leads to a slower rate of nitrogen gas absorption, extending your allowable bottom time. Nitrox is ideal for divers wanting to dive multiple times over multiple days, making it perfect for liveaboard dive trips. However, special certification is required for its use.  Pro Dive Cairns offers the Nitrox Certification for certified divers, in conjunction with the three-day, two-night Great Barrier Reef liveaboard dive trip.

Pro Dive Cairns’ liveaboard dive trip allows for three-days and two-nights of exploring a variety of outer Great Barrier Reef locations, all selected for their extravagance of marine life and excellent visibility.    

This personalised adventure offers an opportunity to participate in up to 11 dives, including two night dives, as well as some great snorkelling on a variety of our 19 exceptional Outer Reef dive sites over four magnificent reefs: Flynn, Thetford, Milln and Pellowe Reefs. Diving at different times throughout the day, you will be able to encounter an amazing diversity of marine life including giant clams, majestic sea turtles, graceful stingrays, reef sharks, an incredible variety of tropical fish, spectacular coral formations and consistent underwater visibility. Night diving will introduce a whole new dimension of nocturnal life. 

Between dives, relax in comfort on board one of our three premium  Scubapro dive boats; these purpose-built liveaboard dive vessels; these feature air-conditioned twin or double cabins, spacious decks, catered meals, and the comforts of home. With small passenger numbers and close crew-to-guest ratios, a high-quality, personalised experience from our dedicated staff is ensured at all times.

Please Note: some medical conditions may prevent you diving and you will be required to complete a waiver and medical statement prior to the trip. If you have recently/continue to suffer from an illness or condition that may affect your dive fitness,  or currently taking any prescription medication, you will need to consult a doctor for a ‘fit to dive’ medical certificate. 

Pro Dive Cairns provides complimentary hotel/hostel transfers from Cairns and the Northern Beaches, as far north as Palm Cove. We do not pick up from private addresses or AirBnbs but can collect passengers from the nearest hotel/hostel or designated pick-up point. Please note we do not pick up from the airport.

Pro Dive Cairns does not sell alcohol onboard the boat. You are more than welcome to bring alcohol onboard, but in moderation as there is limited space on the boat. Please note once any alcohol has been consumed, you will not be permitted to enter the water again until the following day. Pro Dive Cairns encourages responsible drinking.

Please note the following restrictions for divers with diabetes at Pro Dive Cairns. Diabetic divers must have an up to date dive medical from a doctor stating that they are fit to dive with their medical condition. Following guidelines set out by the South Pacific Underwater Medical Society (SPUMS), diabetic divers are limited to 2 dives per day and must use a minimum surface interval of 2 hours between dives. 
For more information please see the Forms for Diabetics on our website.

What to bring
Clothing and swimwear
Warm clothes for the evening
2 x towels (ocean/shower)
Dive medical if required
(ask us if you are not sure)
Sun hat
Marine safe sunscreen & toiletries
Certification card (certified divers)
Seasickness medication
Shoes are not necessary
Alcoholic beverages if you would like a drink in the evening

Please do not bring:
Sleeping bags
Pillows
Extra luggage (luggage can be stored securely at our retail shop)

Health and safety
Your safety and comfort is our number one priority. Please let our experienced instructors know if you are worried, stressed or not feeling well at any point.

Before commencing your dive course, you are required to complete the self-assessment Continuing Education Student Diver Medical Declaration. A positive response to any question indicates there is a pre-existing condition which may affect your safety while diving and you must consult a medical practitioner, preferably with experience in diving medicine, to obtain a dive medical certificate that states you are medically fit to dive.

To obtain a copy of the Continuing Education Student Diver Medical Declaration, please click here. The medical must be completed within 12 months of starting your dive course.

We recommend that you do not fly within 24 hours of diving. The earliest you should fly is 12 pm (midday) on the day after your trip concludes.

Tour Itinerary
We recommend that you visit our retail shop located on the corner of Grafton and Shields streets the night before your trip to arrange the diving/snorkelling equipment, ensure the necessary paperwork is in order and to ensure your certification details are correct. The shop is open Monday – Sunday: 12.00am – 6.00pm.
Please note, the below itinerary is a guide only, and the order of sites may change. The skipper will always adapt the plan to the prevailing weather, tides and currents.

Day1:Great Barrier Reef
-06:00 Complimentary accommodation transfer
Available from Cairns city and Northern Beaches accommodation.

-06:20 Check-in at Pro Dive Cairns retail shop
Corner of Grafton and Shields streets, MAP

-07:00 Depart Cairns & Introduction to Nitrox Diving
Depart Cairns for 3 days and 2 nights. On the way to the reef, you will be provided with the PADI Enriched Air manual, which you are required to read, along with knowledge assessments. 

-11:00 Dive1
Your first nitrox dive is before lunch.  This is an opportunity for you to acclimatise to the nitrox and put your book learning into practical use. 

-12:30 Lunch is served

-14:30 Dive2
Head off and discover more underwater delights. Once you have completed your dive, the vessel moves on to the next site.

-16:30 Dive3
After an afternoon of relaxing, it is time for your third dive of the trip

-18:00 Dinner is served

-19:45 Dive 4: the night dive!
We try to do the night dive at the same site as the afternoon dive, as this way you are familiar with your surroundings.

Day2:Great Barrier Reef
-07:00 Dive5
The vessel moves for an early morning dive. 

-09:00 Breakfast is served

-11:15 Dive6
After breakfast, the vessel moves on for the second dive of the day.

-12:45 Lunch is served

-15:15 Dive7
After lunch, it is time for your third dive.

-17:45 Dinner is served

-19:30 Dive8:night dive

Day3:Great Barrier Reef
-06:30 Dive9
Sunrise dive

-07:30 Breakfast

-09:00 Dive10

-11:00 Dive11
The last dive of the trip, finished by 1200 noon

-12:00 Lunch

-16:00 Complimentary return transfer 
Return transfer to your accommodation

-19:30 Farewell dinner (optional, additional cost)
Join fellow passengers and crew at a local restaurant for a farewell dinner

important information:
Thank you for booking the Nitrox course onboard our 3 Day 2 Night liveaboard trip. You will receive an email from PADI shortly with a link to PADI eLearning and login instructions for the course theory. These modules and quizzes must be completed before you start your practical training.

Once completed, please print the ‘Statement of Completion’ and bring it with you for your practical session. If you did not receive an email from PADI and it is not in your email junk folder please contact us .

Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving – you will be required to obtain a dive medical certificate prior to commencing the course if you answer ‘yes’ to any of the questions on the Continuing Education Student Diver Medical Declaration (https://prodivecairns.com/pdf/continuing_student_medical.pdf).This must be valid within 12 months of commencing the course. If you do need a dive medical, we recommend that you contact a doctor who is familiar with your medical condition, preferably with experience in diving medicine, to obtain written clearance for diving (the doctor must use the words ‘fit to dive’ or complete the physician’s section of the medical form). If you wait until arrival into Cairns, your medical can be done for an additional charge.

Please note that you will be required to show proof of a PADI Open Water certification, or equivalent from another dive organization.

Please note:
Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving
We recommend that all our divers take out travel insurance
We recommend that you wait 24 hours after diving before flying

What’s included

Included

  • 11 dives (includes 2 night dives)
  • All meals & bed linen
  • Dive insurance
  • Corrective lens mask (if required)
  • Double or twin share accommodation
  • All dive & snorkelling equipment, including dive computer, wetsuit and nitrox fills
  • Accommodation transfers (Cairns city & Northern Beaches)
  • Guided orientation and night dive
  • Fuel surcharge

Not included

  • All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
  • Environmental Management Charge, Port and administration fee $100 per person and payable on check in

Ages

The minimum age to participate this tour is 15. There is no maximum age.

How to use

Please arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time

Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance, and this is a shared transfer and early or late pick-up is possible

Good to know

3 Day/2 Night Liveaboards (inc Nitrox Advanced, PADI Advanced, PADI/Nitrox Advanced, 3 Day Nitrox package, Refresher Course, Introductory Dives): Important Information: Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. For example asthma, diabetes, epilepsy and heart or lung disease, as well as some other medical conditions. If you are unsure of a particular medical condition please contact us for more information. In the interest of safety we recommend that you not fly for 24 hours after diving. Your final scheduled dive of the 3-day trip will be completed by 12:00pm. Number of dives may vary subject to weather and/or other unforeseen circumstances. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

MEDICAL INFORMATION: Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. For example asthma, diabetes, epilepsy and heart or lung disease, as well as some other medical conditions. If you are unsure of a particular medical condition please contact us for more information. In the interest of safety we recommend that you not fly for 24 hours after diving. Your final scheduled dive of the 3-day trip will be completed by 12:00pm. Number of dives may vary subject to weather and/or other unforeseen circumstances. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

How many people will be on the boat? Our vessels can carry a maximum of 32 passengers and 6 crew. There will be a mix of skill levels onboard: snorkellers, certified divers and students completing diving courses such as Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and Divemaster.

Dietary Requirements We are limited in catering for certain dietary requirements as we use cooks onboard our boats (not qualified chefs), so food substitution can be tricky. We serve buffet style meals during the liveaboard trip with plenty of fresh fruit and salads, so there will be a variety of foods available. We do have gluten free bread and pasta and soy milk onboard. If you are vegan or gluten free we recommend bringing your own snacks which don’t need to be refrigerated (refrigerator space is at a premium on the boat). The cook will be happy to speak with you once onboard about your diet, they will be able to show you what foods they will be cooking with and discuss how they can best accommodate your dietary requirements. Please notify the reservations team of your dietary requirements at the time of booking.

If a friend / partner is a certified diver or non-diver, can they come on the same trip with me whilst I’m on the course? Yes, your friend/partner will be buddied with another certified diver onboard while you complete your 4 Open Water training dives. After that you will have the opportunity to complete 5 pleasure dives together. There will be opportunities throughout the trip to snorkel and socialise with a non-diver if you are travelling with someone who doesn’t dive.

What accommodation facilities are available onboard ‘Scubapro’ vessels? All three vessels have 14 twin share bunk bed cabins and 2 double bed cabins available at the same cost. All cabins are for 2 people only. Double bed cabins are allocated on a first come first serve basis. There are 8 shared bathroom/shower facilities throughout the vessel. For clients travelling alone, we will arrange a twin share cabin with another person of the same sex.

What do I bring on the boat? Please take two towels – one for swimming and one for showering. Please also pack swimwear, comfortable clothing for three days including something warm, a hat, toiletries and marine safe sunscreen. We recommend packing a small bag as space is limited on the boat. Any excess luggage can be kept safely in storage for you at our retail shop.

Can I bring alcohol on board? Yes, Pro Dive Cairns does not sell alcohol onboard the boat. You are more than welcome to bring alcohol onboard, but in moderation as there is limited space on the boat. Please note once any alcohol has been consumed, you will not be permitted to enter the water again until the following day. Pro Dive Cairns encourages responsible drinking.

What if I am travelling alone? Who will I dive with? There will be other customers travelling alone and the dive crew will assist you in finding a dive buddy once onboard. Throughout the trip, you are more than welcome to change your dive buddy.

What depths will I be diving to? The Great Barrier Reef is generally not a deep dive destination. Our dive sites have an average depth range of 10-25 metres (30-80 feet). As coral relies on sunlight for growth, some of the best diving can be done in depths around 10-15 metres (30-50 feet).

What happens if I fail my Medical? (Liveaboard) If you fail your dive medical, you can still go on the liveaboard trip as a snorkeller.

Please check more Q&A here: https://prodivecairns.com/faq.html

Disclaimer

After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.

As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.

We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.

In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.

If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.

No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.

We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.

For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.

When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.

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