Cairns Scuba Dive Hidden Fees and Cash Costs
Short answer: 4 of 10 scuba dives list extra costs not included in the price, such as Fuel surcharge; Helicopter fuel levy - payable directly to the helicopter operator (if scenic heli option selecte); Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour $40. Bring cash for these. Updated 2026-11-02
We checked 10 scuba dives in Cairns; 4 state extra cash fees details in the listing. 4 tours of 10 list a fee you pay on the day that is not in the online price. The most common: Fuel surcharge; Helicopter fuel levy - payable directly to the helicopter operator (if scenic heli option selecte); Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour $40.
| Tour | Extra cash fees | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour | Helicopter fuel levy - payable directly to the helicopter operator (if scenic heli option selecte) | $233 | Check dates |
| Silversonic 3 Outer Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Port Douglas | Fuel surcharge | $200 | Check dates |
| Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns | Fuel surcharge | $220 | Check dates |
| Cairns: Best Value All-inclusive Reef Trip With Scuba Dive | Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour $40 · Fuel Levy | $204 | Check dates |
Not stated in the listing
These scuba diving in Cairns do not mention extra cash fees. Ask the operator before you book.
- Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns Down Under Cruise and Dive · $197
- Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran Passions of Paradise · $197
- Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours · $160
- Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns Divers Den · $197
- Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Reef & Rainforest Skydive Australia · $254
- Great Barrier Reef with Cultural Guides-Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel · $164
Questions
Are there extra fees on scuba dives in Cairns?
4 of 10 scuba dives list extra costs not included in the price, such as Fuel surcharge; Helicopter fuel levy - payable directly to the helicopter operator (if scenic heli option selecte); Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour $40. Bring cash for these.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.
Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.
More about scuba dives in Cairns
- Minimum age
- Pregnancy
- Solo-friendly
- Restroom on board
- Stroller allowed
- Car seat provided
- Adults only
- Photos included
- Seasickness risk
- Fitness level
- Back and heart conditions
- Service animals
- Dive certification