Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia

Name: 6D/5N Ocean Quest (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-02-19
End: 2026-02-24
Location: Australia

9.0 Superb

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

from $ 163 / 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).

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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).

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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

8.8 Fabulous
Glenn H
Australia

Will likely do it again
Great ecperienced, great crew and well run trip.
Recommended for
Dive guides were great. Night dive. Dive deck and facilities.
11 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Kelly M
United States

First time on liveaboard
Overall experience was outstanding. Crew always had things ready to go for the next dive, never had to wait for equipment. Living conditions were clean, neat, and more than met my expectations. Food was great, on-time and always a couple options if a person didnt like what was being served. I liked how the information for the next dive was given out with plenty of time to prepare.
Recommended for
Good amount of dives for time spent on trip. Food was better than expected, plenty of options. Crew was super helpful, always had things ready to go for next dive.
04 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Deeksha S
India

Fantastic experience of The Great Barrier Reef!
This was one of the best experiences of my life. Absolutely 10/10, no notes. Would love to do it again! The food and amenities are great, crew were super helpful and knowledgeable about the area. The dive sites we went to were all gorgeous. I especially loved the night dive and seeing all the sharks. Snorkelling with sea turtles was my second favourite thing to do.
Recommended for
Incredible dive guides and crew!. Gorgeous dive sites.. Clean rooms, great food..
25 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Jennifer G
United States

Worth the adventure
Great experience overall. We enjoyed all our dives and the crew. We had a bit of a weather situation, and the crew did a great job of navigating how to meet the need of all guests and still keep everyone safe. Great time overall and highly recommend.
Recommended for
The staff's ability to read guests. Safety. Spacious rooms.
10 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Austin C
United States

First Class Experience on OceanQuest
This was a wonderful experience. I cannot recommend OceanQuest enough. The staff was lovely, food was great, and there was plenty of space to stretch out. Most importantly, the dive sites were great.
Recommended for
The dive guides were very helpful, knowledgeable, and made me feel safe.. The food was amazing! I got seconds or thirds for every meal.. The room was lovely. The AC was great. Very easy to sleep..
12 Jan, 2026

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

8.8 Fabulous
Jason W
United States

Great diving trip
Very good experienced for a family trip, May visit again
Recommended for
Crews are experienced. Feel safe when diving. Boas Ride, food service all good.
24 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Annie P
Canada

Great diving, great staff, great equipment and organization! Highly recommend!
Fantastic diving sites, varied and stunning coral formations. Great variety of fish! Friendly staff. Very well organized. Good equipment! A little rushed to take dinner and be ready for dive briefing 25 min later. Otherwise, all great.sea can be a bit rocky sometimes.
Recommended for
The dive sites are amazing. Th cabins are nice, large and dir CT view on ocean. Super friendly and accommodating staff. They had prescription masks!.
06 Dec, 2025

9.2 Superb
Sheryl M
United States

A great dive trip under tough circumstances!
Our trip started out quite challenging, due to terrible weather conditions that caused the Seaquest boat to have to turn around. And the Oceanquest actually had to come in to the harbor as well. Divers Den was very accommodating to those of us that lost a full day of diving, and arranged for those that had more than two nights to be able to stay on the Oceanquest in the harbor. It wasn’t great to lose a full day of diving, but there was no way that could be helped and I think they did a remarkable job in making the best out of it for everyone. We were able to squeeze four dives in on day two, even though we had to leave from the harbor, and again, the crew worked very hard to make it a great experience for everyone. The dive instructors adhere to good safety standards, and did their best to find good diving locations for us. Everything was very prompt and on time, and the food was particularly good, even for those of us that don’t eat meat. Our overall xperience turned out to be excellent, and we look forward to diving again with Divers Den.
Recommended for
The crew-especially Deena and Zack!!. Great reef selections. Clear concert and adherence to safety standards.
06 Jan, 2026

7.2 Good
Martin L
Germany

Good independent diving
On the boat you can go diving without a guide without any problems. The dive sites are very easy to dive. You have a great chance of turtles and reef sharks.
Recommended for
Sharks. Turtles. Independence.
19 Jan, 2026

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