Reef taxes and levies (approx. $95 for the 3D/2N reef trip onboard Pro Dive), Dive medical costs (if required)
What can I do on my free days?
Cairns offers a lot of fun, optional activities. Here are some highlights:
• Visit the Botanic Gardens & Centenary Lakes (free activity)
• Walk the Red, Yellow, Blue or Green Arrow tracks on Mount Whitfield (free activity)
• Visit Crystal Cascades or Stoneys Creek (free activity, transport required)
• Day trip to the Daintree National Park - the oldest rainforest in the world;
• Day trip to the Atherton Tablelands - nature, waterfalls and local food;
• Visit Kuranda including the Kuranda Scenic Train and Skyrail Cableway;
• Hartley’s Creek Crocodile Farm
• Cairns Brewery & Distillery Tours
• Jump on the Ultimate Party Bus
• Ask us for more recommendations
Accommodation at Gilligans Backpacker Resort in 4- or 6-share dorms with ensuite and 2 nights onboard Passions of Paradise.
Gilligans Backpacker Resort
The hostel has a 24h reception, a pool, a café, a kitchen area, a laundry and a big common area. Gilligans is also the number one bar & nightclub in Cairns. We include 4 or 6-share dorms with ensuite, which may be shared with guests from outside of the program. The included dorms are co-shared. Single gender dorms are available on request and subject to availability.
Passions of Paradise - Live Aboard
Cabins on the boat are twin-share. Where possible we will request you be matched with someone of the same gender.
1 x return ferry transfer to Fitzroy Island is included. Transfers to/ from the dive school are provided. Transfers on days 2, 3, 4 and 6 are included. The transfers are provided by the dive school. Transfers on days 7 -11 are not included. Participants are required to be at the Reef Fleet Terminal on those days by 07:30. There is a one-way transfer included on day 11 to the Head Office of the marine conservation organization.
Meals are ONLY included as follows:
Days 4 and 5 breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
Day 6 breakfast and lunch are included
Days 9 - 11 lunch is included
In case of any special dietary needs or requirements we ask prior notice is given. The boats always offer a meat and non-meat menu to cater for vegans and vegetarians. In case of allergies or intolerances, we will do our best to to make sure your needs are looked after where possible.
Meals are ONLY included as follows:
Days 4 and 5 breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
Day 6 breakfast and lunch are included
Days 9 - 11 lunch is included
In case of any special dietary needs or requirements we ask prior notice is given. The boats always offer a meat and non-meat menu to cater for vegans and vegetarians. In case of allergies or intolerances, we will do our best to to make sure your needs are looked after where possible.