Coral Sea Dreaming Liveaboard, Australia
Intimate sailboat out of Cairns offering overnight dive and snorkel trips on the Great Barrier Reef
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Overview
Coral Sea Dreaming liveaboard is a charming sailboat that has been offering overnight dive and snorkel trips to the Great Barrier Reef for years. Renowned for its reliability, seamless customer service, and zero hidden costs, this vessel comes with plenty of history and hard-earned trust. What’s more, this unique dive liveaboard is one of the most intimate and uncrowded options available, guaranteeing highly-personalised experiences and treasured memories. While it may set off with a small group of strangers, Coral Sea Dreaming always returns with a fun-loving group of friends.
Highlights
- Intimate, iconic liveaboard operating out of Cairns
- Enjoy quick, one-night dive trips on the Great Barrier Reef
- Great for snorkelers and both beginner and certified divers
- No hidden costs involved, including levies and surcharges
- Number of cabins:5
- Internet:NO
- Nitrox:NO
- Ensuite bathrooms:NO
- Guest / Guide:4:1
- Group booking discounts
Choose your trip
- 1 guest
- 2 guests
- 3 guests
- 4 guests
- 5 guests
- 6 guests
- 7 guests
- 8 guests
- 9 guests
- 10+ guests
- 13Jun 20262D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $719Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
13 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
14 Jun 2026
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
- Taxes (GST)
- Marine park fee - AU$40 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Available - 16Jun 20262D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $719Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
16 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
17 Jun 2026
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
- Taxes (GST)
- Marine park fee - AU$40 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.1 space left - 18Jun 20262D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $719Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
18 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
19 Jun 2026
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
- Taxes (GST)
- Marine park fee - AU$40 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Sold out - 20Jun 20262D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $719Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
20 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
21 Jun 2026
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
- Taxes (GST)
- Marine park fee - AU$40 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Limited availability - 23Jun 20262D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $719Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
23 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
24 Jun 2026
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
- Taxes (GST)
- Marine park fee - AU$40 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.3 spaces left - 25Jun 20262D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $719Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
25 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
26 Jun 2026
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
- Taxes (GST)
- Marine park fee - AU$40 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Limited availability - 27Jun 20262D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $719Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
27 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
28 Jun 2026
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
- Taxes (GST)
- Marine park fee - AU$40 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.2 spaces left - 30Jun 20262D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $719Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
30 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
01 Jul 2026
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
- Taxes (GST)
- Marine park fee - AU$40 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.1 space left
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Cabins

Quad cabin
Bunk beds
4 peopleShareable
Twin bed cabin
Bunk beds
2 peopleShareable
Private cabin
Double bed
2 peopleNon shareable
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.
Boat amenities
- Equipment rental
- Night diving
- Snorkeling equipment
- Dive deck
- Dive tenders
- Freshwater showers
- Camera rental
- Items marked with anmay not be included in the trip price.
- Please check the FAQs below or individual trip details for detailed information about additional costs.
Dive facilities
- Sun deck
- Air conditioning
- Indoor saloon
- Vegetarian options
- Full safety equipment
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Items marked with anmay not be included in the trip price.
- Please check the FAQs below or individual trip details for detailed information about additional costs.
Vessel information
Coral Sea Dreaming is a stylish liveaboard embarking on overnight adventures on the Great Barrier Reef. Measuring just 16-metres in length, and accommodating a maximum of 12 guests, this is the smallest and most intimate liveaboard out of Cairns. The small group size allows for a close-knit atmosphere, where guests feel like they’re on a get-together with friends, rather than a crowded tour. Throughout the trip, guests will be joined by three crew members who prioritise quality over quantity and pride themselves on creating an intimate and personalised experience, ensuring everyone has the adventure of a lifetime.
The vessel departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings, spending a night at sea before returning the following afternoon. Coral Sea Dreaming liveaboard offers access to over 25 moorings on nine different reef systems – including some of the most famous dive sites around Cairns – and can guarantee the best dive and snorkel locations according to the conditions. And, best of all, there are no hidden costs, including levies and surcharges. So when you purchase a dive trip with Coral Sea Dreaming, you can rest assured that the price includes an expert dive guide and full rental gear.
Onboard Coral Sea Dreaming
Coral Sea Dreaming liveaboard accommodates up to 12 guests in three private cabins with double beds, a shared quad-bunk cabin, and a separate area with two bunks for singles or kids. There are two shared bathrooms and a shared hot water shower. The vessel’s saloon and dining area takes a central position on the lower deck, and comes with two tables, bench seating and a galley.
Outside, guests will find a small sun deck in front of the wheelhouse, which is dedicated to relaxation and comes equipped with a hammock. A covered area at the rear of the vessel is where guests will spend most of their time when not diving, likely sharing stories over a cup of tea or a cold beer.
Diving from Coral Sea Dreaming
The diving deck is situated at the front of the vessel. This is where the scuba tanks are stored and where divers get ready for the day’s adventures. Guests jump into the water from the platform and come back up via stairs lowered into the water. The boat is equipped with a three-phase compressor and three air banks, ensuring tanks can easily be filled during surface intervals, ready for the next dive.

