Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia

Name: 6D/5N Ocean Quest (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-01-23
End: 2026-01-28
Location: Australia

9.0 Superb

Nitrox available
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 154 / day Check dates

“Amazing experience with an amazing crew. ”
Pascal J, Canada

Highlights

Fluoro Night Diving to experience fluorescent colors
Nightly "Shark In The Dark" dives
Whale diving safari to meet the Minke

The OceanQuest Liveaboard is a 36m Catamaran offering year-round diving trips to Australia's magnificent Outer Great Barrier Reef. The OceanQuest liveaboard is permanently moored at the Outer Reef, and guests are transferred by fast boat from Cairns.

The OceanQuest liveaboard was refurbished in 2017 and has 22 cabins, each with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, and a TV. Each cabin has either two single beds or two single bunk beds. Split over 3 decks, the OceanQuest liveaboard offers plenty of space for relaxing after a full day of diving. There is a large air-conditioned lounge, a well-stocked bar area with an entertainment system, and a spacious dining room. The sun decks are perfect for sunbathing between dives in the warm Australian sun. The OceanQuest team provides 3 meals per day, served buffet style in the large dining area.

There is something for everyone with the OceanQuest liveaboard, with options for certified divers, introductory divers, and snorkelers. Guests can explore numerous outer Great Barrier Reef dive sites with OceanQuest and enjoy up to four dives a day; 3 daytime and 1 nighttime dive. Non-diving guests are also welcome aboard.

Please be aware that the dives are self-guided; however, for solo travelers, the crew will be more than happy to assist in pairing you with a dive buddy or a dive group. Rest assured, there is always a dedicated supervisor on board and a vigilant lookout on the deck during in-water activities. If you wish to opt for a guided dive experience, you can reserve this service on the day and overnight trips, priced at 20 AUD per person per dive. In cases where your certification or a medical condition necessitates supervised diving, it is mandatory to partake in dives accompanied by a guide.

OceanQuest liveaboard divers can experience the Great Barrier Reef at night in a new way with Fluoro Night Diving. This incredible dive uses specialist torches and mask filters to bring the reef to life in an array of fluorescent colors (extra charge applies). Nightly Shark In The Dark dives offer the chance to jump in and see the Great Barrier Reef sharks at night. Whale fans can join an OceanQuest liveaboard ‘Meet The Minke’ whale diving safari (available in June and July).

Book your Outer Great Barrier Reef Dive adventure today.

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03 Jan

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 537

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03 Jan

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 754

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03 Jan

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$ 971

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03 Jan

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$ 1,187

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03 Jan

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$ 1,404

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04 Jan

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$ 537

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04 Jan

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$ 754

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04 Jan

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 971

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04 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,187

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04 Jan

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,404

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05 Jan

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 537

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05 Jan

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 754

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05 Jan

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 971

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05 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,187

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05 Jan

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,404

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06 Jan

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 537

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06 Jan

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 754

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06 Jan

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 971

FULL

06 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,187

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06 Jan

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,404

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07 Jan

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 537

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07 Jan

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$ 754

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07 Jan

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 971

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07 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,187

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07 Jan

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$ 1,404

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08 Jan

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$ 537

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08 Jan

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08 Jan

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09 Jan

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09 Jan

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10 Jan

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$ 537

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10 Jan

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11 Jan

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12 Jan

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12 Jan

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12 Jan

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13 Jan

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14 Jan

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14 Jan

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15 Jan

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15 Jan

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15 Jan

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16 Jan

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18 Jan

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19 Jan

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19 Jan

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19 Jan

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19 Jan

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19 Jan

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20 Jan

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20 Jan

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21 Jan

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21 Jan

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22 Jan

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22 Jan

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22 Jan

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Included: VAT, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Diving Package, Rental Gear.

Required Extras: Port Fees (20 AUD per day).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Snacks, Nitrox (10 AUD), Nitrox Course (325 AUD per activity), Private Dive Guide (750 AUD per activity), Scuba Diving Courses (335 AUD per activity).

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Seaview Cabins
Indoor Saloon
TV in cabins
Daily housekeeping

Food & Drinks

Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Buffet style
Western Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Dive deck

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1988

Year renovated: 2013

Length: 36 metres

Beam: 13 metres

Cruising speed: 9 knots

Max guests: 44

Number of cabins: 23

Number of bathrooms: 23

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Ocean Quest Reviews

9.0 Superb

Vessel

8.7
Crew

8.4
Food

9.5
Diving

9.1
Value

9.1

10 Exceptional
Sander M
Belgium

Had the time of my life!
Had the time of my life! I'll be back!
Recommended for
Crew Service and friendliness. Food & Drinks. Organisation.
28 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Eric C
United States

Amazing reef tour
The crew was very helpful for beginner divers with our gear, depth time, and the night dive. We traveled to different parts of the reef and saw many different fish and sharks.
Recommended for
Crew. Food. 6 dives in 2 days.
01 Dec, 2025

8.4 Very good
Tessa W
Netherlands

Great
Great trip with super friendly crew
Recommended for
Friendliness of the crew. Safety measures. Equipment for diving.
06 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Lucy Tahlia P
Australia

Great Dive Sights & oppotunity to upskill
Overall a fantastic experience that helped me further my dive skills. The crew have a focus on safety and lots of knowledge to share. I would recommend this as a budget friendly and upskilling experience.
Recommended for
Dive sights. Food. Experience.
20 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Russell H
United States

Great 1-night liveaboard.
We had a wonderful trip despite the very windy and choppy conditions. The crew was delightful and always available to help.
Recommended for
The Crew who were fantastic and very helpful. Clarity of information and instruction.. The food!.
05 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Jannik H
Germany

Can only recommend for good dives and chill
Great liveaboard experience with a very nice crew. The dives were amazing and you can choose to go with a guide or with your own buddy by yourself. There were uncountable amount of sharks at night. The fish quizz on some evenings were very cool to learn something new!
Recommended for
Dives. Crew. Food.
16 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Yan Chi L
Hong Kong

Best liveaboard experience
It’s one of my best diving experiences with super friendly and professional staffs on board. The accommodation and food are fantastic.
Recommended for
Friendly and helpful staffs. Professional dive guides. Delicious food.
10 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Candice M
United States

Great experience traveling to the GBR
Loved this LivaAboard experience. It was our first time diving since becoming certified and it was lovely. Great safety checks before we went out. Very happy with the room size.
Recommended for
The variety of dive sites and experiences.. The night dives.. Warm drinks available to enjoy all day..
06 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Howard K
United States

Excellent experience. Must try
Great diving and very friendly staff. Tom (supervisor) and Itay (guide) were great as was rest of the crew. Boat and cabins were surprisingly spacious and the showers and toilets all worked perfectly with reliable hot water.
Recommended for
1) dive operator efficiency and professionalism 2) friendly staff 3) good value
08 Jun, 2019