I'm going diving in Cairns. I'll be taking one of the affordable, better value liveaboards close to Cairns (yes, I know all about Cod Hole/Coral Sea and am not interested so please don't post suggesting it unless you're going to pay for it) and am wondering if anyone can recommend Deep Sea Diver's Den vs Cairns Diving Center. They seem to be the two pre-eminent boats. I'm looking for good diving and a good time. Other suggestions are welcome also. Thanks.
Deep Sea Diver's Den vs Cairns diving Center
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My wife and I went diving with the CDC Kangaroo Explorer earlier this year. They are still going to relatively decent dive sites (one of them is amongst the top 10 in OZ) and we even encountered minkie whales.....
The Kangaroo Explorer is big which means cabins have a decent size. Food is good and you will certainly not starve.
Also important: while the dive sites are not overly challenging, if you are experienced they let you do your own thing. This is important since CDC uses the liveaboard to OW and AOW certification.
Cannot say anything about DSDD.
The Kangaroo Explorer is big which means cabins have a decent size. Food is good and you will certainly not starve.
Also important: while the dive sites are not overly challenging, if you are experienced they let you do your own thing. This is important since CDC uses the liveaboard to OW and AOW certification.
Cannot say anything about DSDD.
I did not bring my own snacks or alcohol but I don't think it would be a problem if you did. They sell beer and wine on board and it's not excessively expensive. Don't remember how much it was. The other things for charge are if you require a guide (I think it was A$15 a head) and if you want to buy a video and stuff like that.
The crowd was very international and in the 20s to early 30s...
The crowd was very international and in the 20s to early 30s...
I dove with Deep Sea Divers Den in 2001 and was quite happy with the experience (although I would have loved to do the Coral Sea liveaboard that was also an option). In fact, their "DM" (Paul Crottie) was the only instructor on my 3-month backpacking and diving trip that knew what my Los Angeles County c-card meant (he called it a museum piece)! He was first class in my book. I enjoyed my dives with them.
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