Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia

Name: 6D/5N Ocean Quest (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-01-31
End: 2026-02-05
Location: Australia

9.0 Superb

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

from $ 155 / 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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11 Jan

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 540

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11 Jan

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$ 758

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11 Jan

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$ 1,193

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$ 1,411

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14 Jan

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15 Jan

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17 Jan

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19 Jan

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20 Jan

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21 Jan

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22 Jan

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23 Jan

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24 Jan

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26 Jan

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27 Jan

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28 Jan

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28 Jan

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29 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

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
Jane X
United States

Absolutely fantastic, still in awe, first time diving too!
I loved my 2D/1N combo, especially as a first time diver! The crew really took care of me, from coordinating pickup to showing me diving and pointing out all the creatures to taking my non-mozzarella cheese restriction seriously. The schedule was well organized, the food was great, and of course the diving/snorkeling was phenomenal especially when the crew was so informative and patient. Super special shoutout to Sandy, who was so patient and kind with taking me on my first dive, pointing out all the cool animals (we got super close to an 🐙), and helping me deal with nausea on the way there 😬. Also thanks to Diana who was so so knowledgeable and helped point out every cool creature as we snorkeled (goatfish, rabbitfish, sweetlips, cleaner wrasse, anemones, sharks!!, pufferfish…). I learned a lot from u! All of the crew were amazing and critical to making this experience one of the best one can ever have in life. Please pay them more money!
Recommended for
Crew was epic!! Really took care of us!. Coral and animals were wonderful. No shoes policy haha.
14 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Dakyung J
South Korea

Professional, Safe, and Well Organized
Overall, this was a well-organized and professionally run liveaboard. The crew offered a flexible diving setup, allowing divers to choose buddy diving while maintaining clear procedures and strong safety management. Although most dives were done as buddy dives by our preference, the operation was smooth and well controlled. Briefings were clear, entries and exits were well managed, and surface support was consistently attentive. The guided night dive was a highlight of the trip. Having a guide for our first night dive made the experience feel safe, calm, and truly memorable. From diving operations to life onboard, everything felt well organized and thoughtfully managed. I would recommend this liveaboard to divers who value flexibility, good safety management, and a supportive, professional crew.
Recommended for
Professional and safety-focused crew. Well-managed buddy diving system. Comfortable onboard environment.
02 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

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

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
Robert S
United States

Paradise found, Paradise dived
This was a trip of a lifetime, diving the Great Barrier Reef. The crew made it even better than could have been imagined. INCREDIBLE dive guides extremely knowledgeable and able to provide an AWESOME experience. The food on the boat was FABULOUS. All of the meals were spot on!! The cook ROCKS!!! As for the boat, lets say LUXURY!!!! Spacious area for dining and relaxing, rooms were GREAT, each with their own bathroom!!! Everything about this trip was BREATHTAKING!! I am already planning on another trip. Spent 5 days diving, total of 17 dives, missed 1. THe price of the trip was well worth the VALUE!!
Recommended for
AWESOME Dive Guides!!!. Great food. Entire crew made the trip!!!.
15 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
Alicia W
United States

Fun, Professional & Friendly!
The Ocean Quest was wonderful! Great dives, friendly & knowledgable staff, delicious food, and just an overall friendly vibe. We would absolutely recommend this liveaboard for folks that want to enjoy some serious diving!
Recommended for
Diving, food, staff
28 Aug, 2019

10 Exceptional
Kelcy H
United States

Amazing!
Great diving, so much variety. The food was amazing! The crew was friendly and we met some awesome people we will be staying in touch with!
Recommended for
The diving, the people we met, the food
19 Aug, 2022