We track 52 dive operators in Cairns Region. 8 teach certification courses (11 PADI, 1 SSI). 16 run snorkelling trips. 1 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Cairns, with 6. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 52. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Pro Dive Cairns | 4.6(415) | 4.7 | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 52 dive operators in Cairns Region, with the biggest cluster around Cairns. 8 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (11 centres), followed by SSI (1).
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $98 to $840 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
1 operator in Cairns Region offers accommodation alongside diving.
16 of the 52 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Pro Dive Cairns Store is a dive shop located in Cairns, offering equipment sales and servicing. It appears to be associated with the other Pro Dive Cairns operations, likely serving as a retail front.
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions is a liveaboard dive operator offering expeditions to premier dive sites in Australia, including the Coral Sea and Ribbon Reefs. They are known for their high-quality service and access to remote and pristine dive locations.
Divers Den is a dive centre in Cairns offering Great Barrier Reef trips and dive courses. They are a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre and provide a range of day trips and liveaboard options.
Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel offers day trips to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, focusing on providing an authentic Indigenous Australian cultural experience alongside snorkeling and diving. They operate from the Reef Fleet Terminal.
Coral Sea Dreaming Dive and Sail is a dive and sail operator located in Cairns, Australia. They have a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 300 reviews. Their operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. They accept credit card, debit card, and NFC payments.
Aqua Quest is a modern, high-speed vessel that departs daily from Cairns for outer reef tours to Norman, Saxon, and Hastings Reefs. The boat offers both snorkeling and scuba diving options, including introductory and certified dives, with amenities such as a tropical buffet lunch and air-conditioned decks.
Tusa Dive is a dive operator in Cairns offering day trips to the Great Barrier Reef. They are known for their modern catamarans and multiple reef sites.
| 2 | Mike Ball Dive Expeditions | 4.8(100) | 4.9 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Divers Den | 4.5(1,468) | 4.6 | $840 | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel | 4.5(1,011) | 4.9 | none | none | Visit |
| 5 | Sunlover Cruises | 4.3(1,416) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | Coral Sea Dreaming Dive and Sail | 4.8(300) | none | none | none | none |
| 7 | Aqua Quest | 4.9(83) | none | $365 | PADI | none |
| 8 | Quicksilver | 4.9(66) | 5.0 | none | none | Visit |
