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Deep Sea Divers Den has operated from Cairns Australia for over 25 years, making Deep Sea Divers Den not only the largest but also one of the longest established 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 Deep Sea Divers Dens' list when you visit the Great Barrier Reef.

What's more, all Deep Sea Divers Dens 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.

With daily Liveaboard departures available, Deep Sea Divers Den offer the certified diver or snorkeler the most flexible diving itinerary

Ocean Quest caters for Snorkellers, Certified and Introductory divers.

The Diving / Snorkelling

Deep Sea Divers Den have 14 Permanent moorings on the Outer Barrier Reef (including Norman and Saxon reefs) that ensure minimal damage to the pristine coral formations.

You may stay from as little as 2 days and 1 night. The most popular trip is the 3 day/ 2 night option. However, passengers are transferred daily by ReefQuest, so you may stay as long as you like.

The Vessel (Ocean Quest)

The new Ocean Quest is a 35.7m catamaran over three decks. She has 1 quad share, 18 twin share and 4 double rooms giving us the capacity to sleep 48 customers overnight on the reef in unrivalled comfort and luxury.

All rooms have en-suite facilities as well as TV’s, bar fridges and internal phones. There is a large saloon area on the wheelhouse deck with a bar where you can relax and kick back after a long days diving The main deck has a large dining room capable of comfortably seating 48 passengers.

Ocean Quest Accommodation:

• double (1 x double bed-based on 2 people sharing, private bathroom)
• twin (2 x single beds*, private bathroom)
• share accommodation (3 or 4 bunks* per room, private bathroom)
• All rooms are air conditioned, have private bathrooms, TV's, bar fridges and internal phones.

*if you are traveling alone DSDD will try to ensure same sex share rooms but cannot guarantee this (particularly in high season)

Extra Courses Available Onboard Ocean Quest

Introductory Diving For Snorkelers is available onboard with the option of 3 diving experiences or 5 diving experiences

If you have never dived before and don't want to do a full course you can book a 'Discover SCUBA Diving' 2 Day/1Night liveaboard trip including 5 or 3  Introductory Dives. All that is required is the ability to swim and you will also be required to fill out a medical questionnaire. If you have a medical condition you will need to complete a dive medical prior to travel, this needs to be completed in Australia within 90 Days and state that your fit for diving as per AS4005.1 diving medicals standards.

Adventure Diver Course is for certified divers who wish like to further your experiences while diving on the reef. This includes 3 training dives and all manuals and certification.

If you have never undertaken a Night Diver or Dived to a depth greater than 20 meters here your chance. This course is the best way to experience some of the dives available on Ocean Quest with the guidence of your PADI Diving Instrucator. You will also receive your PADI Adventure Diver Certification. More Info(Medical Requirments)

If you have your Adventure Diver certification and would like to upgrade to your Advanced Certification just book the Adventure Diver Course option not the Advanced course option. This will include the 2 extra required dives 2 complete the advanced course with a small refresher. More Info(Medical Requirments)

Advanced Diver Course is also for certified divers who wish like to further your experiences while diving on the reef and who would like to complete 5 training dives. This is a fantastic option and gives you a great taste of the different activities you can undertake while diving.

If you have never undertaken a Night Diver , Deep Dives, Underwater Navigation, Fish Identification, Underwater Photography, Search and Recovery than this is just a few of the options of dives you can undertake for the Advanced Diver Course. This also allows you to undertake 5 Dives under the guidance of a PADI dive Instructor, a great option if you have not dived for some time. More Info(Medical Requirments).

Levies To Pay On Board:

Please note that ALL trips aboard ReefQuest are subject to EMC, PORT AUTHORITY & FUEL AT $15 PER PERSON PER DAY 

Fee includes: EMC $5.00, Fuel Levy $5.00, GST, Port and Administration Charges $5.00.

Check out Snorkel Cairns Hot Deals for the month with some of the best and cheapest packages available online. The prices are so good we only have limmited numbers and selected dates for most of the courses and tours available. So check out some great Reef Trips, Dive Courses and Adventure Tours with massive savings for booking online.  

This month we have some great hot deals including: PADI learn to dive courses both overnight livaboard courses and day trips to the outer reef.  Try one of our packages including a day out to the Great Barrier Reef and a trip to Cape Tribulation or a day rafting on the mighty Tully river.

 
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