What kinds of tours do you offer?

We run Great Barrier Reef snorkel and scuba dive liveaboard tours, plus reef expeditions like Coral Sea shark diving (Oct to April) and Ribbon Reef trips.

Where and when do your tours run?

Our activities are available to book through our calendar, with start dates shown for the current week or month.

How do I book or register for a tour?

Use the Book Now option to choose your tour and reserve your place through our booking calendar.

Rum Runner Cairns | Scuba Diving

Rum Runner Cairns is a sports club located in Cairns, Australia. As the most affordable liveaboard dive and snorkel tour operator in Cairns, Rum Runner offers an exceptional experience on the Great Barrier Reef and the remote Coral Sea.

With over 20 years of experience, the experts at Rum Runner Cairns provide top-notch diving and snorkelling experiences. They offer a range of tours and charters, including the famous 2-day/1-night Great Barrier Reef dive and snorkel liveaboard, PADI courses, half and full day private charters, extended Ribbon Reef expeditions, and private charters of up to 5 days and nights. These tours take guests from Cairns to the outer reefs, where abundant healthy tropical reefs teeming with marine biodiversity await exploration.

For those seeking a unique diving experience, Rum Runner Cairns also offers private Coral Sea dive expeditions to Holmes Reef. These 3-day/3-night expeditions take divers to one of the world's top 50 dive destinations, where they can encounter sharks, sheer walls adorned with massive soft corals, barracudas, trevallies, manta-rays, whale sharks, and even hammerhead sharks.

Rum Runner Cairns specialises in providing exceptional service and experiences for intimate groups and special diving tours. They are able to cater to individual needs and offer private charters and extended expeditions for those looking for a more exclusive and tailored experience.

As of 2023/24, due to the impact of COVID-19 on tourism, Rum Runner Cairns has made operational updates to ensure the safety and satisfaction of their guests. Their 2-day/1-night Great Barrier Reef liveaboard tours to Thetford Reef are now guaranteed for departure, with no minimum passenger numbers required. These tours are scheduled on most Mondays, Thursdays, selected Saturdays, and other selected weekdays that can accommodate extra tours. In the case of unfavourable weather conditions, the team at Rum Runner Cairns asks for flexibility and understanding from guests, and they offer 100% full refunds for any bookings that cannot be honoured or need to be cancelled.

To provide the best rate and secure free dive gear hire, guests are encouraged to book online or contact Captain Richard for information on sailing conditions and departure dates. The Rum Runner is a 20m Fibreglass Yacht equipped with a shaded deck, amenities, seating, dive platform, showers, floating dock, and private tender, ensuring a comfortable and memorable trip.

With their extensive knowledge and experience of the Cairns area, Rum Runner Cairns has been providing exceptional reef trips since 2005. Whether you're interested in snorkelling or scuba diving, Rum Runner Cairns is dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience exploring the stunning beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.