There are no camera hire available onboard. However you can hire a camera from Calypso Productions in Cairns
Accurate as if 6 September 2018
We recommend you contact DAN, the Diver's Alert Network, which has several programs available for divers, including medical insurance. Their Travel Assist program even covers emergency medical, travel and personal assistance for non-diving as well as diving needs. Click here to see all DAN insurance.
Yes, there are sharks in every ocean. A variety of sharks inhabit the Great Barrier Reef. What we most commonly encounter are smaller species which pose no threat to divers or snorkellers. The shark that Australia is infamous for, the Great White Shark, does not exist in Far North Queensland.
Stingers, also known as box jellyfish, are coastal dwellers and are never seen on the reef. They breed in the estuaries and live their life on the shoreline, therefore do not pose a threat to divers on the reef. The jellyfish season is from November to April. Swimming enclosures are provided at local beaches for people to swim in.
You will need to take along a towel, preferably 2. We suggest taking 2 towels along - 1 for when you get out of the water and 1 for showering at night.
Certification card & log book or other proof of experience.
Swimwear.
Comfortable, casual clothing for 3 days.
Warm clothes for the evening and pyjamas.
Toiletries i.e. toothbrush, soap, sunscreen etc.
Please do not bring sleeping bags, bulky luggage, large amounts of money as the account you incur on the boat will be paid direct to the Pro Dive retail shop at the end of the trip.
The minimum age that PRO DIVE Cairns takes is 7 years. All Children under the age of 15 must be supervised by a partent/guardian at all times on the boat. There are no child minding services available
Yes, you are allowed to bring alcohol on board, but in moderation as we only have limited space on all of our boats. Please note once any alcohol has been consumed, you are not allowed to go into the water again until the following day. Pro Dive Cairns encourages responsible drinking.
Your can use a Drone while on the 3 day trip with permission of the skipper.
Yiu can smoke on the top deck, usually at towards to end of the boat but it depends on the winds.
The warm waters of Tropical North Queensland are ideal for year round diving.
Water temperature can vary from 22' to 28' Celsius (75' to 85'F).
Summer (Dec-Feb)
Overall great marine life activity with plenty to see
Visibility - Excellent
Water temperature 29?C (85?F)
Generally calm sea conditions
Low to moderate rain - generally at night
Autumn (Mar-May)
Overall great marine life activity with plenty to see
Visibility - Good
Water temperature 25-27?C (80?F)
Calm to moderate sea conditions
Potential moderate rain
Winter (Jun-Aug)
Minke Whales & Humpback Whales
Visibility - Good
Water temperature 22-24?C (70?F)
Moderate sea conditions
Low rainfall
Spring (Sep-Nov)
Humpback Whales & Coral Spawning (Nov)
Visibility - Excellent
Water temperature 25-27?C (80?F)
Generally calm sea conditions
Low rain fall
We will arrange a dive buddy for you. Before every dive, the dive supervisor conducts a detailed site briefing.
We can cater for people with Peanut and Seafood allegies.No prepared meals include nuts and one dish uses a sauce with seafood ingridents, but an alternative sauce is provided. Please ensure on check to let the staff know of any allegies.
Under RTSA standards, the student to instructor ratio never exceeds 8:1, but Pro Dive usually achieves 6:1 or better.
Lost your card and need a replacement or need immediate verification to be able to dive or book onto a specific dive course, this information should assist you.
Click here to learn more about Card Replacement or Vertification
The Great Barrier Reef is not a deep dive destination. Depths in our dive sites range from 10-25 metres (30-80 feet), with the best diving generally occurring between 10 and 15 metres (30-50 feet). This means there are some amazing sites that stay shallow enough for all certified divers to enjoy, regardless of how advanced your diving certifications may be.
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:
http://www.prodivecairns.com.au/SPUMS-Medical%20-4th%20editio-2011.pdf
http://www.prodivecairns.com.au/Suggested-assesment-for-divers-with-Diabetes-2016.pdf
After reviewing these documents please click the link below, complete and sign the document and bring a printed copy with you for your trip with us.
http://www.prodivecairns.com.au/Statement-regarding-diabetes-and-diving-2016.pdf
lease 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:
http://www.prodivecairns.com.au/SPUMS-Medical%20-4th%20editio-2011.pdf
http://www.prodivecairns.com.au/Suggested-assesment-for-divers-with-Diabetes-2016.pdf
After reviewing these documents please click the link below, complete and sign the document and bring a printed copy with you for your trip with us.
http://www.prodivecairns.com.au/Statement-regarding-diabetes-and-diving-2016.pd
During the trip, we serve buffet style meals with plenty of fresh fruit and salads. There is gluten free bread and pasta available, as well as soy milk. The cook will be happy to speak with you once onboard about your diet to accommodate you as best as possible.