Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $1,850. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.
Prime months: Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov.
Dwarf minke whales (Jun–Jul), best viz, coral spawning later
Boat-only access to 2,900 reefs; top sites include Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs, Osprey Reef, and Flynn Reef — turtles, reef sharks, potato cod, and dwarf minke whales; 72–86°F, 10–30m visibility; suits all levels.
Also known for: Freshly caught coral trout and reef seafood from the Coral Sea
Daintree Rainforest Walk — Explore the world's oldest tropical rainforest with guided jungle trails near Cairns.
Cairns Night Markets — Browse local food stalls and crafts in the heart of Cairns most evenings.
Kuranda Scenic Railway — Historic train ride through rainforest mountains from Cairns to Kuranda village.
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon — Free public swimming lagoon on the waterfront, popular with locals and visitors.
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park — Learn about Indigenous Djabugay culture through dance, storytelling, and art.
The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Great Barrier Reef fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.