Australia Group Dive Trip | Scuba Center
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Australia: June 17-30, 2026 *
* Dates of actual trip may vary slightly based on flight schedules (yet to be determined).
 

Join us down under! Scuba Center is headed back to Australia to dive the largest coral reef system in the world, the Great Barrier Reef! That's not all! On this comprehensive trip, you'll spend time in Cairns, Kuranda, Sydney, and the Blue Mountains! Australia has the opposite seasons to us here in the Northern Hemisphere, so you may ask, why travel to Australia in July? For our main attraction, the Minke whales! In June and July, Minke whales travel through the Great Barrier Reef giving divers and snorkelers the unique opportunity to interact with the whales in warm water.
 
Australia Group Dive Trip | Scuba CenterAfter dinner on the waterfront and one night in Cairns, the group will board the Spirit of Freedom for a week of diving and adventure! Throughout the week, you'll dive the rarely visited Ribbon Reefs - including the famous Cod Hole site - as well as Osprey reef in the Coral Sea (weather permitting)! With up to 26 dives (weather dependent), you'll have ample opportunity to embrace the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Commonly seen in these parts are; vibrant corals, giant clams, anemones, large schools of pelagic fish, giant potato cod, and sharks! And don't forget about the Minkes! All-in-all, we expect this to be a spectacular week of chance encounters.
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Kuranda Scenic Railway | Australia | Scuba CenterAfter a magical week at sea, the group will return to Cairns for 2 more nights. During this time, you'll experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway - a beautiful train journey that winds through lush rainforest, offering breathtaking views of the region's landscape. Also on the itinerary is a visit to Rainforestation Nature Park. You'll enjoy a guided tour aboard a World War II Army Duck and gain insights about plants, wildlife, and the world heritage protected Wet Tropics Rainforests. Immerse yourself in indigenous culture with the interactive Pamagirri Aboriginal experience featuring traditional dance performances, the Dreamtime Walk where you will learn about hunting with spears and boomerangs, and see how the didgeridoo is made and played!
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Includes:

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Great Barrier Reef Diving | Scuba Center
7 night's accommodation aboard Spirit of Freedom

  • All meals

  • Coffee, tea, water, wine

  • Up to 26 dives (weather dependent)

  • Tanks and weights

  • Roundtrip transfers to and from hotel

  • Taxes
3 night's accommodation at Double Tree by Hilton - Cairns

  • Daily breakfast

  • Roundtrip transfers
3-course meal at Dundees - Waterfront in Cairns, one-way transfer back to hotel
Sky Rail to Kuranda, Rainforest Nature Park tour, BBQ lunch, Kuranda Scenic Rail and round trip hotel transfers
3 night's accommodation at Rydges World Square - Sydney

  • Daily breakfast

  • Roundtrip airport transfers
Blue Mountain Tour, entry to Feathedale Wildlife Park, guided bush walks, 2 course lunch and roundtrip hotel transfers
Opera House Tour & Tall Ship Dinner Cruise, roundtrip transfers
 
Not included in the package:

  • Roundtrip airfare

  • Dive equipment, nitrox, courses

  • Incidental charges: Individual group members will be responsible for their own charges including but not limited to beverages and bar bill, telephone, internet usage, sightseeing, equipment rental of any sort, gratuities and any other items of a personal nature.

  • Meals not listed on itinerary.
Please note the following:

  • Scuba certification card required for each diver.

  • We recommend all divers purchase DAN membership

  • We highly recommend all travelers purchase travel insurance.

  • A passport is required for travel.
Dates: Australia: Jun 17-30, 2026 *
 
Trip Cost: (Per Person/Double Occupancy)
Pricing based on type of cabin selected aboard the Spirit of Freedom.  
Deluxe Ocean View (Double Bed cabin): $7195.00
Ocean View (Double Bed cabin): $7095.00
Stateroom (Queen Bed Cabin): $6545.00
Double & Twin Cabin (Double Under & Single Over Cabins): $5895.00
Quad Cabin (Single Bunks): $5,345.00
 

**All rates quoted by Scuba Center include a 2% discount for cash/check payments.
Airfare not included, to be determined at time of booking flights.

Reservations / Deposit Information:

  • $1000 deposit is required at registration
Registration: An application for this trip must be completed by each traveler at the time of registration. You may pick up a trip application at either store or print out our Scuba Center Trip Application. Complete the application and fax, mail or drop off in person with a $1000 non-refundable deposit per person.
For more information, contact our Travel Department.

DAN Membership & Diving Insurance

 

Sample packing checklist