Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia
9.0 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“Amazing experience with an amazing crew. ”
Highlights
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, 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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Cabin Types
Ocean Quest Reviews
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- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 8.7
- Crew 8.4
- Food 9.5
- Diving 9.1
- Value 9.1
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- 10 Exceptional
- Pascal J
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Canada
Minke whale expedition
Amazing experience with an amazing crew. Everybody was positive and fun and I felt safe at all times. There were marine biologists on board as well to answer all our questions about Dwarf Minke whales.
- Recommended for
- Spacious cabins. Friendly and helpful crew. Great choice in dive spots.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ka Wai L
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Australia
Best livaboard
Awesome crew, especially thanks to George, Fabio and Taylah
- Recommended for
- Vibes from the crew. Food onboard. Well-organized.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Celine B
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Belgium
Great experience!
Great night dive with reef sharks!
- Recommended for
- Organization. Security. Comfort.
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- 10 Exceptional
- YaShih L
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Taiwan
Review of the trip on 6/1-6/2
It’s my first boat trip and it’s really good. Thanks everybody on the boat
- Recommended for
- View of fish. Serving. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Andrew O
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United States
Great diving trip
A wonderful trip and wonderful crew. Very professional and well organised.
- Recommended for
- Felix. Service. The boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Francesco R
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Italy
An unforgettable diving experience
We had an amazing experience with the Divers Den crew. The professionalism and kindness of the entire crew impressed us deeply. The guided dives for a fee (20$ per person per dive) were incredible: They showed us the marine life with great passion and attention, making each dive a safe and wonderful experience.The gem was the night dive, a truly unforgettable moment: swimming surrounded by reef sharks is something we will carry in our hearts forever. Unfortunately, the second night was not possible due to bad weather, but this shows the great professionalism of the crew, who were able to put safety first.Everything on board was taken care of down to the smallest detail, from the food to the organization, making every moment pleasant and special. We recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover the Great Barrier Reef in an authentic and unforgettable way!
- Recommended for
- The kindness of the crew. Everything very well organized. Night diving.
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- 10 Exceptional
- kwiyoung P
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South Korea
Thank you for make happiest memory of my life
They every time checked our limit of depth and time. So I feel very safely cared by crew members.
- Recommended for
- One of the guide saved my gopro drop in the ocean.. Every crew members are super Kind.. Food is very delicious.
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- 10 Exceptional
- TSUJII K
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Japan
You can experience all the fun of a diving cruise.
The Boat Staff were always smiling and kind. They remembered my name right away, and I received a heartfelt welcome and hospitality that I couldn't believe I was traveling alone. For diving, they took care of safety, equipment management, easy-to-understand briefings, and log data management. The coral reefs and animals during the day, the shark night at night, everything was great.
- Recommended for
- Safe and fun diving. Delicious meals. Clean and comfortable bedroom.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Maren S
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Germany
Highly recommended, everything is great!
I really enjoyed my stay on the Ocean Quest. Everything was well organized and the crew was very caring and took great care of all guests. During the dives and also on board, special attention was paid to safety.The food was very good and also plentiful and the cabins comfortable.I am already looking forward to the next diving trip with you!
- Recommended for
- Great diving spots. Great care. Delicious food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jiexiong W
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China
Brilliant!
Night diving is so awesome. The corals are also beautiful.
- Recommended for
- Diving Crews and Individual bathroom
