Reef Encounter – Liveaboard Dive Courses on the Great Barrier Reef🛥️

Learn, stay and dive on the reef – with comfort, style, and expert instruction.

Reef Encounter isn’t just a dive boat – it’s a floating boutique hotel on the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you’re learning to scuba dive for the first time or taking your skills to the next level, Reef Encounter combines expert training with beautiful liveaboard. With modern ensuite cabins, chef-prepared meals, and dive courses for all levels, this is one of the best ways to experience the reef.

Reef Encounter is also a proud SSI Diamond Dive Centre, offering world-class standards in dive training, safety, and guest experience.

🤿 Reef Encounter Dive Courses Offered

✅ Introductory Dives
Perfect for first-timers – no experience required. Take your first breath underwater with a dive professional at your side.
✅ Open Water Certification
Earn your full scuba certification with theory, shallow-water training, and reef dives – all onboard.
✅ Advanced Adventurer
Expand your diving skills with deep dives, navigation, and specialty training.
✅ Stress & Rescue Diver
Build your confidence with essential rescue and emergency response skills.
✅ Specialty Courses
Nitrox, Perfect Buoyancy, Underwater Photography, and more.

💡 Why Choose Reef Encounter?

✔️ Stay right on the reef – no daily transfers
✔️ Flexible trip lengths (1 to 5 nights)
✔️ Learn and dive in a relaxed, supportive environment
✔️ Modern ensuite cabins with large windows or ocean-view balconies
✔️ Heated outdoor spa, sun deck, and air conditioning throughout
✔️ Barista-made coffee, hot showers, and premium guest amenities
✔️ Family-owned and operated – warm, personal service

🧳 Reef Encounter What’s Included?

Scuba diving course with theory + reef dives
All dive gear and wetsuit rental
Full accommodation in a private cabin
All meals prepared by an onboard chef
Morning and afternoon tea, snacks, and filtered water
Reef-safe sunscreen and towels
Glass-bottom boat tour
Transfers to and from Cairns marina
Free luggage storage and hotel transfers (Cairns CBD)

🛏️ Cabin Options

Twin/Double Cabin – Large picture window, ensuite, AC, housekeeping
Top Deck Club – Premium experience with private valet, breakfast in bed, and sunset cocktails