7.6 Good
Steven L
United States

Had a great time

Loved the tempo of the diving aboard the overnight boat. The transit boat was way over crowded! Diving worked out fine but it was not comfortable. Dive instructors were great.

Recommended for: Number and type of dives. Dive instructor #831848, Ms. Kasumi was fantastic! Efficiency of dive operations.

8.8 Fabulous
Jean-Luc H
France

la barrière de corail est toujours là !

Lorsque l'océan se reposait !

Recommended for: confort du bateau, service à bord et de belles plongées

9.6 Exceptional
ricky W
Ireland

What more could you want on a dive trip?

I stayed on Ocean Quest for 4 days/3 nights and really couldn't ask for more. The staff were excellent and really worked their socks off. The diving was amazeballs- everything you could hope to see on the Great Barrier Reef. The dive equipment and boat were great. Food was lovely and plenty of it (5 dives a day made me quite hungry!). I really couldn't have asked for more and will definitely book with them again.

Recommended for: Great diving, great boat, great staff

9.6 Exceptional
James H
United Kingdom

Once in a lifetime trip!

Experiencing multiple dive sites, seeing sharks, rays, turtles and so much more!

Recommended for: Diving, food, friendly staff!

9.6 Exceptional
Kevin A
United States

Tons of diving-without the need for a guide.

The night dive was incredible.

Recommended for: 1) room 2) food 3) diving

7.6 Good
Geoffrey E
Australia

Best Dive guide...Anthony . Professional attitude , intelligent ,knowledgeable and genuinely friendly.

Night dive

Recommended for: 1 Efficient friendly staff 2 good organisation of the dives 3 good equipment

10 Exceptional
Joel H
United States

Awesome trip minus the weather

Rapid fire diving of some of the best reef in the world. We enjoyed interacting with our guides Nicola, Jin, Jesse, Kris, and Sara. They were all great. The crew went over and beyond every time and we still joke about Tom’s announcement style. The food was great, it’s amazing what Tino can whip up in a marine kitchen. With all that said, my wife got terribly sea sick, although that was not the fault of the ship or crew. A++++

Recommended for: Diving, people, diving

10 Exceptional
Nelida U
United States

Best crew ever

The chef, the instructors and their service to take us to the best places in the Coral reef even in harsh weather.

Recommended for: Service

9.2 Superb
Elisabeth L
United States

Great experience with wonderful crew and diving sites.

Seeing the incredible reef fish life and last coral before any large die off. Already the bleaching has taken quite a toll on the reef. Great ambiance and divers/snorkelers from all over the world. We had a great time and it's truly the trip of a lifetime.

Recommended for: Great attentive crew, number of dives, nice breakfast and lunch

10 Exceptional
Vicky H
United States

Fantastic, safety-minded crew. Highly recommend!

Had a great second trip out on Ocean Quest. The dives were fun and easy to navigate. Lots of beautiful coral and plentiful marine life to see on the Great Barrier Reef. Accommodation was spacious with a private bathroom. It gets a bit chilly in the rooms at night, so dress/pack accordingly. I've been on three different livaboards in Cairns and you really cannot find a better value for your money. This livaboard is all about the diving and the crew really shines when it comes to the safety of the divers and all of thier equipment. If you prefer guided dives, they are $15 aud per dive, which is a small price to pay considering the budget price paid for the trip. Otherwise, it's easy to find a good partner to help you navigate the different dive sites. If your looking to get lots of great dives on the Great Barrier Reef with a professional, safety-conscious crew, I highly recommend that you book Ocean Quest.

Recommended for: Value, safety and great diving!

8.8 Fabulous
Ross P
United States

The Most Well Worth Experience of My Life

The night and morning dive were amazing. Also having a sea turtle swim a foot above my head was a sight to see, coming face to face with a barracuda, jumping into the water with sharks swimming all around. And I must emphasize how great the crew were. They were so much fun, and enthusiastic, and professional. I cannot say enough for how hard working they were, when it came to reading the diving gear and every other task that needed to be done for our enjoyment. They were well organized, quick to their job and just made everyone's over experience the best it possibly could. I have told my friends and family, the two best things about the experience was; diving the Great Barrier Reef and the crew that made it possible.

Recommended for: Diving in the Great Barrier Reef, The crew on board who assisted everyone with their experience, and the fellow divers.

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

10 Exceptional
Symeon V
United Kingdom

Great and professional diving experience

Sharks in the dark was pretty cool. The bed was really comfortable All the crew were fantastic

Recommended for: The crew were very friendly and the briefs were great

9.2 Superb
Brendan G
United States

Fantasy crew with lots of energy and enthusiasm

The crew, was on for 6 days and loved them all.

Recommended for: The crew, amount of dives offered, all equipment included

9.2 Superb
Dominique A
Australia

Awesome diving, and the friendliest and professional crew. Big thanks to the awesome guides jenny and noah, exceptional dive masters song and nat and arthur and the amazing and super funny dive superv

Snapping a pic of razor fish, the juvenile yellow box fish we found. Seeing the giant Moray eel and hanging out with the lion fish. We both had a great trip.

Recommended for: Diving, the food and the atmosphere.

5.6 Review score
Silvia R
Spain

Nice crew and ship, but disappointing diving :-(

Meetings with divers from many other places in the world ;-)

Recommended for: The cabin, the bathroom and the crew

9.2 Superb
Cestmir P
Czech Republic

Good experience, good organization

Sunset, sharks

Recommended for: Crew, enthusiasm, other passengers

9.6 Exceptional
Andy S
Romania

One of the best diving cruises of my life

We are very thrilled about your divers: Lenard, Natalie, Jess - were great - we really love them :) Everything was perfect, EXCEPT that we counted to have cameras to buy or to rent on the boat, and we had none !!!! So I have no physical memory from this trip :(

Recommended for: The diving places, the staff and everything else :)

8.8 Fabulous
Ashley H
United States

Many Amazing dives

Meeting other divers Turtles Sharks

Recommended for: Staff, dive sites, other divers

8.4 Very good
Brice N
United States

This was a well organized experience, and the staff was great. The boat was fairly basic, but had all the needed amenities. Their overall flexibility was a value add. We would recommend using them aga

The dives and food. The vis wasn’t that great, but we realize it is hard to control Mother Nature.

Recommended for: Staff, training (we all did 5 intro dives), schedule. Alice and Natzki were very helpful.

8.8 Fabulous
Larry N
Canada

We were a bit disappointed with the snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef due to the strong waves.

Snorkelling at Norman Reef where the water is less wavy and much clearer than the other snorkelling sites.

Recommended for: Staff were very helpful and friendly. Food was great even with the limited choices. Was able to spot a turtle and shark.

7.2 Good
robert S
United States

I became a better diver because of the input from the dive guides; especially "Ollie" & Song Myung Sun

The three things you've already asked about Thanks again to the staff & crew Tom was a great supervisor, everyone seemed very professional although I'd be wary of interns who seem to know everything about everything. All & all a great experience .

Recommended for: The 17 dives & input from the guides time spent with my daughter Being on a ship brought back some old memories

10 Exceptional
Leonardo S
Brazil

Perfect choice for the Barrier Rief!

I had an amazing time in Ocean Quest. I stayed 4D/3N and it was perfect. You should get at least 3D/2N because you get one full day at the boat, which is amazing (5 dives). I would recomend 4D/3N - enough time to enjoy and you don't get too much of it as well. The crew was amazing all the time I was there. Thanks to Alice to make everything better. The diving gear is good, the boat is comfortable and I had a great time with the other divers I met there. Maybe I was lucky, there was so many cool people at the boat! Also we got some good weather days. Anyway, the experience was amazing and I would do it again for sure.

Recommended for: Diving site; crew; value for money.

8.0 Very good
Susie R
United States

Great first Liveaboard experience!

The dive sites were pretty good (although you can definitely see where the corals are dying). Saw so many sharks I've lost track and also turtles galore! Saw a great range of fishes and nudibranchs.

Recommended for: Meeting new people, crew, diving

9.2 Superb
Denise B
United States

Great experience for our whole family

It was my third time on a live aboard at the GBR, but the first for my family and it was great to see them experiencing it. I also have a 5yo son and he got to successfully snorkel for the first time and I was so excited for him. Alice Journo, the crew leader, was exceptional with her enthusiasm and helpfulness. The cook (I forget his name) was super wonderful to my son and let him color with his highlighters. My son drew him a picture as thanks. We had a super great and memorable time. Please recognize Alice and the cook (tall blond guy) as they were stand out crew members to our family.

Recommended for: Waking up on the water everyday, having a private cabin, friendly and helpful crew

8.8 Fabulous
Hal R
Canada

First class safe experience exceedin* my expectations

Being matched up with the perfect dive partner. The professionalism in safety first. The crew and especially the captain who made himself part of the experience.

Recommended for: The crew, the ease of diving, the dive opportunities

8.0 Very good
Brian G
United States

Needs WiFi, but otherwise perfect

Everyone onboard was amazingly friendly and helpful. The accommodations were clean and comfortable (like always, I was a bit too tall for the bed, but normal sized people should be fine). The food was plentiful and delicious. I loved trying new, home-style Aussie foods that you don’t get in restaurants. Most importantly the dive sites were easy to navigate and full of wildlife. Although I didn’t see any turtles (main goal of my trip) I saw pretty much everything else. That just means I’ll have to return, and maybe get an advanced certification!

Recommended for: Dive locations, comfort, and food

9.6 Exceptional
Lisa S
United States

great experience!

great getaway for us!

Recommended for: dive guides, logistics, weather

10 Exceptional
Kenneth S
United States

Having a blast on the reef!

The friendliness and professionalism of the crew truly brought the liveaboard experience into the 5-star category. The diving opportunities were amazing, both in the quantity of the dives offered and the variety of dive locations visited. The accommodations in the guest quarters were clean and well maintained, and offered needed comfort after a long day of diving. Not only were the crew friendly, but the other passengers were also quite engaging and contributed to making the experience an incredible value for the money spent.

Recommended for: The crew, the diving, and the accommodations

10 Exceptional
Lisa J
United States

AMAZING ADVENTURE!

Wally! Meeting lovely people from all over the world and the wonderful diving experiences!

Recommended for: the diving, great customer service, beautiful weather

10 Exceptional
Kirsty S
Australia

A unique and truly spectacular experience

I'm a marine biologist and beginner diver. Getting under the water and seeing the animals I study in their own environment was incredible but being able to share those experiences, the sightings and the knowledge with a group of people interested in the reef and its protection... that was the real gift. I got my Advanced certification on board and feel more confident and safe underwater than I ever have. Thank you to Nat for being a wonderful teacher and guide and to Paolo for enlightening us all with your talks !

Recommended for: The diving, crew and the delicious food

10 Exceptional
Susan S
United States

Perfect Bucketlist Trip!

Every day was a highlight. Every dive had something different to see. I can’t say how wonderful the crew is!They really love what they do and it shows. Every dive has a briefing and gives you ideas of things to look for. Sharks at dark is something you can’t miss! I can not wait to go back.

Recommended for: Crew is amazing, Sharks at Dark, Great locations

10 Exceptional
Sarah T
United States

Worth it!

The night dive was by far my favorite, swimming with a half dozen reef sharks and huge fish was quite an experience. We also saw stingrays, nudibranches, sea turtles, the giant friendly fish the crew calls Wally, and cuddlefish. The crew were wonderful and very accommodating to our needs and skill levels. The other passengers on board were also a highlight— plan to see many of them again on other dive trips!

Recommended for: Amazing diving, logistically convenient, kind and competent team members

6.4 Review score
SCOTT B
United States

Norman and Saxon Reef are mostly dead.

Most of Norman and Saxon Reef are dead and that is where we did all our dives. It is almost all brown. The cabins are poorly maintained, patch in shower, floor closet door knobs loose, mold in closet. Staff were excellent!!!

Recommended for: 5 dives a day

9.6 Exceptional
Eelco H
Netherlands

fantastic diving experience

crew, food, fellow divers, and of course the diving itself :-)

Recommended for: every crewmember always smiles, great diving spots, very smooth organization

9.6 Exceptional
Rami A
Israel

Everything was so organised and the food was tasty

The variety and the amount of sea creatures we have seen during the dives

Recommended for: 1- dives 2-crew members 3- organisation

10 Exceptional
Iman Daniel J
Malaysia

PHENOMENAL

Eat, sleep, dive, repeat. Everything went so smooth. We were treated like kings! After diving, food is served. We were really pampered the entire dive trip with good food, good room with nice shower and comfortable beds. Everyone was so friendly. Our dive instructor was amazing and really funny too (Harrison). Had an amazing advance open water course.

Recommended for: THE DIVES, THE CREW, THE

6.0 Review score
Cynthia G
United States

Great dive sites

Dive sites had amazing variety of coral formations and variety fish. Meeting people from all over the world comfortable cabins

Recommended for: Great dive sites spacious cabin friendly crew on main boat

7.2 Good
Paul M
Canada

Good value and nice staff limited dive sites but ok.

Waking up and diving on the reef, sunning on the deck between dives. Meeting folks from other parts of the world and sharing dive stories and knowledge.

Recommended for: Value, staff and being on the GBR

9.2 Superb
Helen S
United Kingdom

Experience of a lifetime with enthusiasm and expertise

The trip was very well organised. All the transfers were on time and boat to boat transfers felt safe and reliable. Kit was worn, but serviceable and reliable. Slightly surprised, but very pleased, with being able to buddy up and dive unsupervised and explore sites without being rushed along.

Recommended for: Great choice of sites, relaxed and enthusiastic guides

9.6 Exceptional
Rebekah M
United States

Ocean Quest 3 day diving

My first 6am morning dive watching all the animals wake up and swim around was pretty amazing. Everybody was friendly, helpful, and shared about past and current dives.

Recommended for: The people (crew and guests), the wildlife (sharks, turtles, clownfish, etc), Breakfast and lunch.

10 Exceptional
SOOBIN Y
South Korea

Nothing can better than Liveaboard!

Me and my friend stayed 1night and 2days on board of Sea Quest and Ocean Quest. Everything was perfect and especially thanks to Song and Sun for extra support in Korean:) Definitely coming back for Liveaboard!

Recommended for: Friendly Crews, Private Cabin #21 and Guided Divings

9.2 Superb
Eachan C
United States

Wonderful trip to the reef

Saw all sorts of amazing ocean life, lobsters, octopuse, sharks and more!

Recommended for: Lots of dive opportunities, friendly crew, good dive sites

10 Exceptional
staci T
United States

Fantastic

Bump head parrot fish and “walley

Recommended for: Crew, diving, comfort

7.6 Good
Matt O
Australia

Its all about the diving!

Turtles, sharks, night dive.

Recommended for: Professional and friendly crew. Lots of opportunity to dive. Good safety protocols.

9.2 Superb
Ivo L
Czech Republic

Good experience!

It was very organized, sometimes even a little bit too much. But overall, I had a good experience.

Recommended for: The food, the crew, the diving

10 Exceptional
Ellen S
United States

Excellent trip that exceeded my expectations!

Meeting new people, seeing the reef and the wildlife

Recommended for: Experienced guides, variety of sightings, friendliness of staff

8.0 Very good
Robert B
Australia

Best value dive trip around, everything goes like clockwork

Well organised operation, made everything very easy. Plenty to see at the dive sites.

Recommended for: Great crew great diving great boat

9.2 Superb
Artur S
Germany

Nice atmosphere, nice people, good diving spots

Night dive, fluoro dive, sharks and turtles ;)

Recommended for: Night dive, fluoro dive, sharks and turtles ;)

10 Exceptional
Abi B
United Kingdom

Wish we’d stayed longer!

From the original enquiry right up until we arrived back in cairns after our 2 day/1 night trip was awesome! It was our first liveaboard and first time diving since getting our Open Water certification a year ago so weren’t too sure what to expect and were a bit nervous, the team on the boats were fantastic - especially our guide Charlotte! The dives themselves were great and although it was a bit choppy, our guides made sure that we didn’t miss a thing! The cabins were much more comfortable and spacious than I was expecting and the vibe on board was great. Can’t wait to book our next trip - and will definitely be staying longer next time!!

Recommended for: The dives, the staff (on and off the boat) and the great atmosphere!

8.0 Very good
Vlecken V
Germany

3 Tage gutes Tauchen

Büffelkopfpapgeienfische

Recommended for: Atmosphäre, Tauchgänge, gute Leute kennengelernt

10 Exceptional
Johann K
Germany

Amazing experience

I can't describe enough how good this trip was. Every single thing, from the start to the end, was great. Staff members are simply THE BEST! They were like a family and gave their 1,000% by looking after every single customer. Food was OMG ....VERY YUMMY!!! Diving was of course AMAZING! I will be back!!!

Recommended for: Staff members, food and diving

9.6 Exceptional
Margaux A
United States

Wonderful time aboard the OceanQuest!

I had such a lovely experience. The dive guides were great, along with the rest of the crew. Getting to do 12 dives in 3 days was also a great deal! The flouro dive was really unique and spectacular as well, don't miss it! Food was good too, with vegetarian options :)

Recommended for: Beautiful dive sites, friendly and helpful crew, great food

9.6 Exceptional
Josie K
Australia

Awesome couple of days that exceeded expectations, will definitely come again!

The diving, seeing such a wide variety of sea life and coral.

Recommended for: The diving was incredible, I loved the freedom we had being able to just dive with buddies but option to have a guide when required. The staff were incredibly warm, entertaining and approachable.

8.0 Very good
kumjin K
South Korea

nice diving site to learn scubadiving

night diving was very exciting! giant trevally run everywhere and i looked at the blinking eyes of white tip sharks and turtles.

Recommended for: value for money / flexible schedule/night diving

10 Exceptional
Klaus D
United States

Fun Times

Nick and Jonathan took me on a great night dive. Turtles, sharks, colorful coral, and a crew that cares. Everything is well organized. Food was good, and the company was great. I would highly recommend this dive!

Recommended for: Great dives, great accommodations, and fantastic company

10 Exceptional
Ethan H
United Kingdom

Deep Sea Divers Den Cairns made it a fabulous trip

An extremely well run dive operation. Ollie and his staff from Deep divers Den Cairns were very friendly and approachable which was only second to their professionalism. Both my son and I are qualified PADI Instructors so we do comment with some degree of knowledge in this area. My enire family had a very enjoyable time on board and I would recommend Divers Den Cairns to anybody considering this type of package or diving instruction. I observed (pinching Ideas) several Instructor delivering training during our trip and this was to a high standard.

Recommended for: friendly efficient staff,good dive sites,excellent food

8.8 Fabulous
Shay G
United States

No regrets, completely satisfied.

I personally enjoyed the morning dives the most. Guides were worth their time and the additional 15 to have someone who knows where everything is on the reef. I don't know anyone on the boat that did EVERY dive they offered for the time, but everyone still felt like they got their money's worth. If you want a chance to see the reef on a budget, lodging and food included, this is a great way to do it!

Recommended for: Early morning dives, Experienced/friendly workers, en suite bathroom

10 Exceptional
Shira G
United States

Fantastic dive trip

Beautiful dives, amazing minke encounters, really great crew, comfortable boat, reliable rental gear, yummy food

Recommended for: Diving/ minke snorkels, attentive & kind crew, good food

8.8 Fabulous
Denise B
United States

Fantastic Reef experience!

Being on the Great Barrier Reef!

Recommended for: The crew was friendly and helpful, food was good.

8.0 Very good
Robert H
United States

A good reef visit

The highlight of our trip was seeing sea life that we had not been able to see before on our snorkel trips in Hawaii and the Caribbean.

Recommended for: We enjoyed multiple opportunities to snorkel, the crew was friendly and helpful, and the reef was beautiful

9.6 Exceptional
Hanna S
Finland

Fantastic!

Everything was working perfectly; all instructions were clear and timetable was kept to the minute - very assuring for a not-so-experienced diver. Food was good and there was enough of it;-) The great barrier reef itself of course was the highlight!

Recommended for: Friendly yet professional staff, well organised operations, great barrier reef

10 Exceptional
Gabriel D
United States

Had the BEST time on the Ocean Quest!!

Had an amazing time on the Ocean Quest; I booked 11 days/10nights which was unheard of, but everyone involved was very accommodating to my goals, as I really wanted to do 50 dives on one trip. I also brought my father along for the trip and he too had an unforgettable time! I stayed on the boat so long I saw the crew change a few times, all of whom I now count among my friends. I highly recommend a trip on the Ocean Quest to anyone and everyone, and I will be returning for another trip in July to dive with my friends and dive with the minke whales!! #bestcrewever

Recommended for: The crew! 50 dives in 11 days! Best crew ever!

10 Exceptional
James N
United Kingdom

Dives, Equipment, Crew, Service and Location. All second to none!

A once in a lifetime opportunity to see the fantastic array of wildlife available from White Tip reef sharks all the way to Clown fish and Turtles. Fantastic.

Recommended for: Variety of dive locations. Excellent equipment. Friendly And helpful Crew.

8.8 Fabulous
Brenda S
United States

Great!

6am dawn dives Fluoro night dive Friendly and nice crew Will, Beltran, Ollie were awesome!

Recommended for: Staff, divers from all over the world, colour tropical fish

8.0 Very good
Jean francois C
Canada

Fantastic team and a awesome experience

Many differents spots for diving Good monitoring of thy equipement Logistic and timing team perfect Only minus was the janitor men that was cleaning our room while we took our final shower...and pressing us to finish packing our luggages.....!,,,

Recommended for: Fluor night diving good food feeling at home

10 Exceptional
Wilma S
Canada

I felt special

Every staff member remembered my name which made me feel special. The equipment was great, the staff were helpful informative and kind. The meals were truly tasty and healthy. I appreciated that.

Recommended for: The staff, the safety, the meals

10 Exceptional
Te-Anu B
Australia

Fantastic

Diving with the sharks and a very close encounter with a Turtle who enjoyed being hand fed.

Recommended for: Diving, company food

9.2 Superb
Catherine K
Canada

Welcoming experience

Being in the middle of the sea watching sharks hunt at night

Recommended for: Friendly helpful staff, sunsets, food

9.6 Exceptional
Thomas M
United States

Awsome Diving Experience

Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The diving was extremely well organized, professional, on time, and maxed out the diving with up to 5 a day starting at 6AM and finishing with a night dive. The crew are exceptional: well trained, friendly, helpful, fun, and really made the trip enjoyable. The diving itself was excellent, and I highly recommend the fluorescent night dive if you can manage it. Saw turtles, sharks, barracuda and too many other fish to mention. A great experience. Thomas M

Recommended for: The Crew, The Crew, The Crew

9.2 Superb
Mark M
United States

It really was a dream come true.

The highlights of the trip were diving on multiple sites of the Great Barrier Reef, sleeping at sea, swimming with the sharks at night, jumping into a swarm of jelly fish, and meeting so many other people from so many different parts of the world. It was a great trip.

Recommended for: Diving, diving guides, and comrades

9.2 Superb
Joshua J
United States

Great first liveaboard trip!

We very much enjoyed the trip! The crew was great, very friendly and seemed to really enjoy working on the oceanquest. The accommodations and food were also surprisingly good. We went in late January and the water visibility was not its best, but diving was still great and we saw a lot. Would recommend the trip, we plan to do more liveaboards after our first great experience!!

Recommended for: Ability to do self guided dives, meeting new friends on board, the crew!

9.2 Superb
Simon K
Denmark

Perfect

The helpful staff/Crew of the boat and the experience of the sites where we were diving . So good! Sky high recommendation from here!

Recommended for: Crew, service, Food

10 Exceptional
LIAM R
United Kingdom

3day Trip:Amazing

Everything. 12 dives to choose from, all options to have with a guide which was perfect for us newbies. Rooms were spacious and clean. Food was excellent lots of salad and veg, huge portions. Staff always smiling and were knowledgeable and felt safe in their hands. Fav dives: night and sunrise!

Recommended for: The dives, personable friendly guides and comfort on-board

8.4 Very good
Kevin T
United States

Great crew and value

Seeing white tip sharks, turtles, huge schools of fish, and much more.

Recommended for: Guides, value, crew

9.6 Exceptional
Karin S
Sweden

The best of all trips!

The full combo of professional and friendly staff with the food, the diving and meeting new friends! Just fantastic!

Recommended for: The boat, the fantastic team on board, the diving!

9.6 Exceptional
Jenny B
Sweden

Fantastic and safe

To get up early see the sun rise over the horizon, dive into the hot sparkling water, wake up some sharks, greet a turtle, teas a triggerfish and afterwards have a wonderful breakfast and share the experience with lovely divers

Recommended for: Professional staff, nice dive sites, good food

10 Exceptional
Megan S
United States

Ocean Quest = The Ocean's Best!

The crew's professionalism and friendly demeanor really made this trip special. Between their dedication to safety, jovial sense of humor, skilled diving abilities, and all around authentic joy for their work, I felt welcomed to the Great Barrier Reef like a member of the family. Top marks all across the board.

Recommended for: Crew, Sites, Accommodations

10 Exceptional
Damon K
United States

Absolutely AMAZING

Well this was my first trip out to the Great Barrier Reef. So I did not know what to expect. Low and behold I was absolutely blow away by everything! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The diving....well what can I say anything but AWESOME! You MUST do the FLORA NIGHT DIVE with the UV lights. It opens a whole new world of experiencing the Reef. I can't thank the crew enough for a wonderful and memorable Dive Trip. I will be back for sure!

Recommended for: The Diving, the Crew, the new people I got to meet.

10 Exceptional
Yaakov D
Israel

Excellent experience

The most professional and friendly staff of Ocean Quest, Deep Sea Divers Den: Andrés Cózar Piña, Mike, Cedric and Tom. Love these guys.

Recommended for: The food, the friendly and professional crew, the fish and corals

4.4 Review score
Stein Magne S
Norway

Bad

Get in the water.

Recommended for: Sunny, short trip, nice n freandly turist n costumers

5.6 Review score
Juan Pablo B
Italy

It's ok for the price one pays.

Recommended for: It's ok for the price one pays.

8.0 Very good
Rick James! C
United States

Great crew and accommodations.

This was a Dwarf Minke Whale diving trip, so that was easily the best part of the whole adventure. We had multiple days with the whales and were expertly guided to some of the best dive spots in the area.

Recommended for: Dive deck, crew and locations.

8.8 Fabulous
Curg C
United States

The trip was great, the memories are awesome

This was our honeymoon. Meeting new people in this setting is a really nice experience, but The Great Barrier Reef is the highlight. The crew was great and I felt safe. Safety is a high priority with Ocean Quest. Thank you so much... -Curg November 2017

Recommended for: The crew, the cabin, the gear

9.2 Superb
Peter B
Germany

Very international crew and guest.

Seeing the mink whales

Recommended for: Very untouched diving spots, nice crew, fantastic food

8.4 Very good
John M
United States

Ocean Quest was amazing!

This was our first experience with self-guided diving and it was something that I was very nervous about when we arrived. The staff did such a good job of explaining the dives and the directions that I loved every dive. My favorite was the Lion Fish Bommie. But then again, I loved them all.

Recommended for: I loved the staff, the dives, and our experiences on the Ocean Quest

8.4 Very good
Clare B
United Kingdom

Fantastic experience

The quantity, quality and variety of the dives. I loved living on the boat and just eating, sleeping, diving. The crew were fantastic and I did my Openwater Advanced qualification having not planned to because the instructors were so good. The night dives were a real highlight, the best being the fluro dive I did on the last night. I would highly recommend a liveaboard on Ocean Quest.

Recommended for: Energy and enthusiasm of the crew and instructors, dive sites, food

8.0 Very good
Ian W
Australia

Whales, Whales, Whales !!!!

Minke whales

Recommended for: Relaxed atmosphere, great dive guides, plenty of space.

8.0 Very good
Janan W
United States

Great experience on Ocean Quest!

My husband and I loved our time on the Ocean Quest🐬🐳! The entire crew was upbeat, helpful and fun. The dive sites were wonderful and Peter and I were fortunate to be guided by two terrific scuba guides, Tomas and Mike. They were both patient with our needs and led us through some beautiful dive sites which were filled with a fantastic variety of fish and wonderful coral. David the cook was also great and prepared excellent meals. He even made special dishes for me because of my dietary restrictions,.Emily was amazing! She was a Wonder Woman who filled her multitude of responsibilities was warmth and professionalism. I wish we could remember everyone’s name, because the staff was terrific! Thank you for a very memorable experience! Best wishes, Jan & Peter Whelan🐬🐳

Recommended for: Great crew, food and scuba guides!

9.2 Superb
john M
United Kingdom

great value,great diving,great crew

swimming along for ages with a laidback turtle,easy going sharks,and lots of colourful fish,warm water and little tide,the weather wasn't bad either

Recommended for: the diving,the reef,and relaxed atmosphere

9.6 Exceptional
Anon

Absolutely the best diving I have experienced!

Evening socializing with friendly staff. One on one dive guide and conversing about the dive afterwards. Making contacts and connecting with them after returning. Absolutely not to be missed if you want to dive!!!

Recommended for: Staff, expert equipment, fun evenings.

10 Exceptional
Gemma F
United Kingdom

One of the best experiences from start to finish. I was so sad to leave the boat and go back to land!

I was a new diver who only had 6 dives under her belt. The guidance and support from the staff with dive briefings, advice and safety was exceptional and put me at ease from start to finish. By the end of my first day I was comfortable and confident in my diving ability. Every day we had a different dive site so it was really varied and doing up to five dives a day was so great as I loved being in the water for as much as possible. I would recommend to anyone. It was an unbelievable and unbeatable few days and my only regret is that we didn't stay for more days! Thanks for an amazing trip!

Recommended for: The staff were wonderful, both friendly/approachable but safe and professions. The boat was so comfortable. The food was quality!

9.2 Superb
hyeonjin J
South Korea

Best ever!

nice spot for diving, friendly crews and foods

Recommended for: foods, friendly crews, comfortable bed

8.8 Fabulous
Tracey S
New Zealand

Fantastic dive guides and dive sites.

Personalised service. They made my daughter a birthday cake for her 21st onboard.Great to spend 3 days on the reef with awesome crew and dive sites.

Recommended for: Watching my daughter pass her advanced training, sharks in the dark, close encounters with turtles.

9.6 Exceptional
Jayoun L
South Korea

Awesome memory!

Morning dive!

Recommended for: Shower in the cabin, well organized gears and schedule, nice people!!

10 Exceptional
Heidi S
United States

Great!

Diving!! :) Amazing time.

Recommended for: Diving, diving, diving. Meeting other travelers, Crew, accomidations.

9.2 Superb
Lincoln S
Brazil

Unforgettable

The place as its self.

Recommended for: Location, crew as food

10 Exceptional
Sara M
United States

I had an amazing trip.

The crew did an amazing job with the dive briefings and helpful information. The food was amazing and the rooms were clean. Pat did a great job with the dive he lead and Paolo did interesting talks in the evening during dessert.

Recommended for: Food, crew, people

9.6 Exceptional
Darrell S
United States

It was an amazing and relaxing experience!

The friendliness of the crew, the great diving and amazing views made the trip a great adventure. It was very relaxing and the crew made us feel at home. We loved the dives, new friends we made and amount of time in between dives that allowed to relax and not be too tired to dive. The food and crew made our trip extraordinary. Thank you!!!

Recommended for: Friendly crew, great food and awesome diving.

10 Exceptional
Ailin K
Taiwan

Excellent minke whale liveaboard experience

We saw so many minke whales, like abt 30 and above over 2 days. How lucky. The crew was very professional and international. Food was excellent. Really enjoyed the trip :)

Recommended for: Minke whales (lots), food, crew

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Ocean Quest Reviews

Had a great time

la barrière de corail est toujours là !

What more could you want on a dive trip?

Once in a lifetime trip!

Tons of diving-without the need for a guide.

Best Dive guide...Anthony . Professional attitude , intelligent ,knowledgeable and genuinely friendly.

Awesome trip minus the weather

Best crew ever

Great experience with wonderful crew and diving sites.

Fantastic, safety-minded crew. Highly recommend!

The Most Well Worth Experience of My Life

Excellent experience. Must try

Great and professional diving experience

Fantasy crew with lots of energy and enthusiasm

Awesome diving, and the friendliest and professional crew. Big thanks to the awesome guides jenny and noah, exceptional dive masters song and nat and arthur and the amazing and super funny dive superv

Nice crew and ship, but disappointing diving :-(

Good experience, good organization

One of the best diving cruises of my life

Many Amazing dives

This was a well organized experience, and the staff was great. The boat was fairly basic, but had all the needed amenities. Their overall flexibility was a value add. We would recommend using them aga

We were a bit disappointed with the snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef due to the strong waves.

I became a better diver because of the input from the dive guides; especially "Ollie" & Song Myung Sun

Perfect choice for the Barrier Rief!

Great first Liveaboard experience!

Great experience for our whole family

First class safe experience exceedin* my expectations

Needs WiFi, but otherwise perfect

great experience!

Having a blast on the reef!

AMAZING ADVENTURE!

A unique and truly spectacular experience

Perfect Bucketlist Trip!

Worth it!

Norman and Saxon Reef are mostly dead.

fantastic diving experience

Everything was so organised and the food was tasty

PHENOMENAL

Great dive sites

Good value and nice staff limited dive sites but ok.

Experience of a lifetime with enthusiasm and expertise

Ocean Quest 3 day diving

Nothing can better than Liveaboard!

Wonderful trip to the reef

Fantastic

Its all about the diving!

Good experience!

Excellent trip that exceeded my expectations!

Best value dive trip around, everything goes like clockwork

Nice atmosphere, nice people, good diving spots

Wish we’d stayed longer!

3 Tage gutes Tauchen

Amazing experience

Wonderful time aboard the OceanQuest!

Awesome couple of days that exceeded expectations, will definitely come again!

nice diving site to learn scubadiving

Fun Times

Deep Sea Divers Den Cairns made it a fabulous trip

No regrets, completely satisfied.

Fantastic dive trip

Fantastic Reef experience!

A good reef visit

Fantastic!

Had the BEST time on the Ocean Quest!!

Dives, Equipment, Crew, Service and Location. All second to none!

Great!