Face off with the kings of the ocean at the worlds only dedicated tropical North Queensland aquarium.
- Dive among creatures of the Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics, Gulf Savannah and Cape York
- Get heart-stoppingly close to the ocean predators at the top of the food chain
- Learn from our AquaNuts, reef and rainforest experts who get you on fire for the environment
- Feel a dangerous buzz yet safe with our qualified diving instructor and complimentary scuba gear
- Includes experience gift pack with personalised voucher and message card
At Cairns Aquarium, you'll find over 16,000 of the world's most fascinating and elusive creatures. Why not start with the gnarliest of them all? Come dive with the sharks at Cairns Aquarium. It's a thrilling journey where you'll discover a whole new animal instinct in you! Your chance to get on the other side of the glass. Only the rich experience of astounding predators gliding around you will sometimes satisfy you.
You'll see what an honour it is to dwell in one of the world's most biodiverse regions. Enjoy a wide variety of Australian animals and plants. Many (too many) are endemic, rare or threatened. Best of all, you'll be swimming right alongside incredible reef creatures. It's the stuff of documentaries and pure fantasy.
So, face off with reef sharks, giant stingrays and the deep's most exceptional predators. Discover how these gorgeous creatures and the fragile ecosystems that sustain them have earned their conservation rights. Finally, snag some jaw-dropping photos of your experience.
Check out Dundee's restaurant if you're not done with the sharks after your dive. Enjoy the 70,000L Under the Pieraquatic display as you dine, featuring schools of fish and sharks swimming past!
Allow 2.5to 3 hours, with 30 minutes spent diving with the sharks.
Available throughout the year Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.
Valid for one person. Up to 2 divers can dive with the sharks at any one time.
Receive general admission to the aquarium following your dive. Family and friends are welcome to take photos (admission fee applies).Do not drink alcohol 8 hours prior to dive. Aircraft travel within 12 hours of dive is not permitted.
You must be aged over 14 years. Divers under 18 require parental consent and attendance. You must complete and present a medical declaration on the day. Not suitable if you have respiratory, coronary, cold, epilepsy, or ear problems.