Best 3 day / 2 night trip for divers, dive students & snorkellers
The Scubapro vessels set a new standard among the budget
category of dive boats in Cairns. Scubapro was built in
1999, Scubapro II started operating in 2002 and Scubapro
III launched 2004. All three are purpose built dive vessels.
Each vessel takes no more than 32 guests on board.
The company has also also developed an excellent reputation based
on the very experienced crew and the back up of one of the most professional PADI
5 STAR Training Centres in Cairns. The three vessels are our first recommendation
for a 3 day/2 night excursion, in the lower budget category.
It may appear that these trips are a little more expensive than some liveaboards
of a similar duration, however a closer look reveals that more is included than
on the other trips. For instance, other vessels in this price range have only
shorty wet suits on board, here you even get long leg wetsuits which are handy
during the cold months of the year! (June-Aug).
Other extras included in the
cost are comprehensive dive insurance to cover you during your time on board,
accommodation in twin cabins, reef tax and guided snorkelling tours for the non
divers.
Dive
Sites
The Scubapro Fleet has a selection of moorings on Milln, Flynn,
Gordons & Thetford Reefs which all form part of the outer edge of the Great Barrier
Reef and are located approximately 50 km east of Cairns.
Click here for
general information about the diving regions of the Scubapro.
The Vessels
Scubapro is 24 metres (80ft) long, with a maximum of 32 divers on board, plus
6-8 crew depending on the dive course activities taking place on board each particular
trip.
Scubapro II & III, the sister ships, are exactly the same.
A
big saloon, along with 8 toilets and showers make for a pleasant stay on the reef,
even for people who have never been overnight at sea this is a very easy introduction.
The spacious dive decks make the SCUBAPRO Fleet the best dive training vessels
on the market. Each vessel is equipped with two compressors and storage banks.
Of course also first aid equipment, oxygen kits and trained staff to use them
are standard. 240V power supply is available throughout each boat.
Accommodation
14 air-conditioned twin or double cabins. All cabins
have shared facilities. Double cabins with a double bed can be secured, but need
to be booked as far in advance as possible. So please contact us early if you
want a double!
Itinerary
Cruises operate 6 times weekly out of
Cairns, departing at 07:00am, and returning to Cairns at approx 3:00pm everyday
of the week except Tuesday.
Independent
