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Rum Runner | 2 Day 1 Night

FROM: $440
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5.0 (2 Reviews)

Departure Times

Departs: 7:30 am - Mondays, Thursdays
Returns: 3:00 pm - Tuesdays, Fridays

Departure Point: Cairns Marlin Marina

Pricing Options

$220 AUD / Person - Advanced Open Water Dive Course (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2026)
RRP $710 $560 AUD / Person - General - 6 Cert Dives including 1 night dive (includes gear hire) (12+) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2026)
$440 AUD / Person - General - Snorkel (Ages 4+) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2026)
$560 AUD / Person - General - 2 Intro Dives (12+) (Between: 05 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2026)
RRP $710 $440 AUD / Person - General - 6 Cert Dives including 1 night dive (excludes gear hire) (12+) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2026)

Leave the crowds behind and see the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea aboard M.V. Rum Runner!

  • Best value overnight snorkel or dive trip
  • Great for all levels of swimmers and experience
  • Sleep in comfy accommodation out at sea
  • Sail, snorkel and scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef without blowing your budget
  • Lowest price without sacrificing any safety or fun, both in and out of the water

The Rum Runner 2 day, 1 night tour is the most affordable liveaboard in Cairns and gives you over 24 hours on the Great Barrier Reef! Guests have up to 4 different snorkelling sites where they can look forward to seeing beautiful coral gardens and diverse fish life for the underwater experience of a lifetime. This tour caters very well for all levels of swimmers and explorers including snorkellers, introductory scuba divers and certified scuba divers! Even if you've never tried it before, we are here to help you to learn the ins and outs of having fun in the water with no experience required. Exploring the Great Barrier Reef is an experience unlike any other and with Rum Runner, it's easier than ever!

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Highlights:

  • Low numbers with only 16 passengers
  • Snorkellers and scuba divers welcome
  • Ideal for both introductory and certified divers
  • 6 dives including a night dive (certified divers only)
  • Have been in operation since 2005 and working in the local area for over 20 years
  • PADI scuba diving courses available
  • All meals included
  • Prescription lens masks (if required)
  • Quality scuba equipment hire available
  • Wetsuit and stinger suits
  • Unlimited snorkelling
  • Shared accommodation
  • Opportunity to sail on the Great Barrier Reef

Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef on Rum Runner

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Snorkelling

About half the guests from each tour opt to enjoy the thrill of snorkelling around the surface of the water! You will get to visit 3 different reef sites at Thetford, Briggs, or Moore Reefs, where you can look forward to checking out shallow reefs that are full of stunning marine life and vast coral gardens! All your gear is provided, so all you need to bring along is a sense of adv...

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Reef Sites

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Over the course of this tour, you'll get the chance to snorkel and scuba dive among some of the most beautiful sites in the Great Barrier Reef, known for their amazing coral coverage and marine life. Potential reef sites include:

As well as the lesser-known Briggs Reef - a favourite among novice divers and a home to plenty of turtles and sharks. 

Great Barrier Reef Moore Reef site

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Accommodation

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Rum Runner offers shared accommodation onboard, offering a similar vibe to a backpacker hostel but on the water! This is a practical dive boat rather than a luxury boat, so expect an authentic Australian liveaboard experience where you can meet other enthusiastic divers, bond with the personable ...

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Addons

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Scuba Dive Pricing:

Snorkeller Optional Extras:

  • First Intro Dive - $120 (Buy One, Get One Free Special!)
  • Extra Consecutive Intro Dive - $45 (Payable On Board)

Certified Diver Option Extras:

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What To Bring

Overnight bag with:

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Toiletries
  • Towel
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Seasickness tablets
  • Camera
  • BYO (Bring Your Own drinks) - No Glass

What's Included

  • All snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
  • Prescription lens masks (if required)
  • All meals and fresh bed linen

What's Extra

  • First introductory scuba dive - $120 (Buy One, Get One Free Special)
  • Single consecutive intro dive/ single certified dive - $45
  • Digital U/W ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sort of vessel is this?

Rum Runner is a 20m Fiberglass Yacht. IT comes with a shaded deck, a dive platform, showers, and a floating dock.

What if the weather is poor?

If the weather conditions on your tour date are poor, Rum Runner will not go ahead. If your tour cannot go ahead as planned and you are unable to reschedule, please get in touch with an agent for refund information.

What should I bring with me on this trip?

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Any toiletries you may need
  • Towel
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • Seasickness tablets if you think you'll need them
  • A camera.
  • BYO (Bring Your Own drinks) – No Glass
  • Evidence of a recognised dive certification for certified diving.

What's the reef visibility like?

Your trip will take you to Moore, Briggs, or Thetford Reef. Visibility there ranges from 10m to over 20m dependent on the weather and tides, with maximum depths from 1m to 24m.

What are the cabins like on Rum Runner?

Rum Runner will accommodate up to 16 guests in multi share twin single bunk areas, semi-private twin single bunk cabins, and a 4-share single bunk cabin. She is the equivalent of a mutli-share hostel, just on water.

Reviews

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Reviews by our Cairns Tours customers

Joel Gunner, 13 Nov 24
A once in a lift time trip! The crew were amazing!
Keith Wallace, 13 Jan 24
Loved that we could sail, and snorkel not just go by motor boat! Chose not to dive because the snorkel was good enough for me.
Lou
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