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AquaQuest will not be running between 31st May – 20th Jun 2026 due to a scheduled refit
AquaQuest operates daily, making it easy to plan your perfect reef adventure.
Launched in July 2017, AquaQuest is a purpose-built, luxury dive and snorkel vessel.
With only 60 guests on board, the experience feels relaxed and personal.
Moreover, the vessel features modern, state-of-the-art facilities throughout.
As a result, guests enjoy outstanding comfort on every trip
Finally, we visit iconic Outer Great Barrier, including Norman, Saxon, and Hastings Reefs, for unforgettable diving and snorkelling.
Dive and snorkel the Outer Great Barrier Reef with AquaQuest, a luxury Cairns vessel. Enjoy small groups, premium comfort, and an eco-focused reef experience.
Each day, we visit two different Outer Reef sites for maximum variety.
Additionally, you can complete up to three dives per day, including Nitrox
To plan ahead, view a summary here of the Outer Reef dive sites.
Then, explore a detailed map of all dive locations here.
AquaQuest and its sister vessels in Cairns (Sea Quest, and Ocean Quest) proudly support Project AWARE and marine conservation. and marine conservation.
As a result, part of your fare contributes to regular donations that help protect our oceans.
8:00 am Check-in onboard AquaQuest located at the Marlin Marina
8:30 am. AquaQuest will depart. Approximately one hour and twenty minutes travel time. During this time the crew will present you with the safety and activity briefings.
10:00 am Arrive at the first Reef site. Once at the reef, the certified divers and introductory divers will hit the water at one of our fabulous dive sites. All passengers who are snorkelling will be taken to the top deck and shown where the best snorkelling spots are and what they can expect to find.
11:30 am We will have moved to our second location for the day.
12:30 pm Lunch.
1:00 pm there will be a reef interpretation talk held on the top deck by one of our very knowledgeable crew to discuss what you have found so far and give you more information on the Great Barrier Reef.
2:00 pm In-water activities recommence for divers and snorkelers alike.
3:00 pm AquaQuest will be heading back to Cairns
4:30 pm Return to Cairns.