Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia

Name: 6D/5N Ocean Quest (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-11-22
End: 2026-11-27
Location: Australia

8.9 Fabulous

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

from $ 211 / 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

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 4 dives a day: 3 daytime and 1 nighttime. Non-diving guests are also welcome aboard.

Please be aware that the dives are self-guided; however, for solo travelers, the crew will be happy to assist with pairing you with a dive buddy or 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.

Book your Outer Great Barrier Reef Dive adventure today.

Choose your departure date

Date

Itinerary

Price

Select

02 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin only 2 spaces left

02 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin only 1 space left

02 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin only 1 space left

02 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

Select Cabin only 1 space left

02 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

FULL

03 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin only 3 spaces left

03 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin only 1 space left

03 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin only 1 space left

03 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

Select Cabin only 1 space left

03 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

FULL

04 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin only 1 space left

04 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin only 1 space left

04 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin only 1 space left

04 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

Select Cabin only 1 space left

04 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

FULL

05 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin only 5 spaces left

05 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin only 5 spaces left

05 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin only 5 spaces left

05 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

Select Cabin only 5 spaces left

05 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

Select Cabin only 5 spaces left

06 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin available

06 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin available

06 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin available

06 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

Select Cabin available

06 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

Select Cabin available

07 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin available

07 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin available

07 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin available

07 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

Select Cabin available

07 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

FULL

08 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin available

08 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin available

08 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin available

08 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

Select Cabin only 1 space left

08 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

FULL

09 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin available

09 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin available

09 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin only 1 space left

09 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

Select Cabin only 1 space left

09 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

FULL

10 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin available

10 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin only 1 space left

10 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin only 1 space left

10 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

Select Cabin only 1 space left

10 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

Select Cabin only 2 spaces left

11 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin only 1 space left

11 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin only 1 space left

11 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin only 1 space left

11 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

FULL

11 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

Select Cabin only 2 spaces left

12 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin available

12 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin only 2 spaces left

12 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin only 2 spaces left

12 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

FULL

12 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

Select Cabin only 2 spaces left

13 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin only 2 spaces left

13 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

FULL

13 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin only 2 spaces left

13 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

FULL

13 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

Select Cabin only 2 spaces left

14 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

FULL

14 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

FULL

14 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin only 2 spaces left

14 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

FULL

14 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

FULL

15 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin available

15 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin available

15 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin available

15 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

FULL

15 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

FULL

16 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin available

16 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin available

16 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

FULL

16 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

FULL

16 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

FULL

17 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin available

17 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

FULL

17 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

FULL

17 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

FULL

17 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

FULL

18 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

FULL

18 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

FULL

18 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

FULL

18 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

FULL

18 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

FULL

19 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin available

19 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin available

19 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin available

19 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

Select Cabin available

19 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

Select Cabin available

20 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin available

20 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin available

20 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin available

20 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

Select Cabin available

20 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

Select Cabin available

21 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 587

Select Cabin available

21 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 815

Select Cabin available

21 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,044

Select Cabin available

21 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,272

Select Cabin available

21 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,501

Select Cabin available

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

Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (AUD20 / day), Port Fees (AUD20 / day).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Snacks, Nitrox (AUD10), Nitrox Course (AUD325 / activity), Private Dive Guide (AUD750 / activity), Scuba Diving Courses (AUD335 / 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.

* Extra fees are shown per person.

Pay by bank transfer or online with

Best Price Guaranteed

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: 9

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

8.9 Fabulous

Vessel

8.7
Crew

8.4
Food

9.4
Diving

9.1
Value

9.0

10 Exceptional
Nectar P
Australia

Great experience.
Going SCUBA diving after so many years not going. A big thanks to Josh the captain of the boat for encouraging me and taking me one in one SCUBA diving. .
Recommended for
The People you meet in the boat. The crew are friendly and professional. Going SCUBA diving.
28 Aug, 2026

10 Exceptional
Ellen A
United States

Perfecg way to snorkel the great barrier reef.
Great way to see and snorkel the reef. Transfer days are hectic. Recommend staying at least 2 nights if you can so you have at least one full day. We stayed 4 nights and loved it. Cabins can be cold so bring a warm jacket.
Recommended for
Very accommodating to snorkelers. Good equipment.. Very efficient and great crew.. Comfortable cabin and good foos..
02 Sep, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Simon W
United Kingdom

Wow!! Loved this experience…a must do in cairns
This experience exceeded my expectations. It was extremely well run and in the space of two half days with a sleep over in the middle the crew squeezed us in 6 dives…including an amazing scary night dive. Apart from feeling a tad chilly between dives and it being cloudy at times I couldn’t have wished for anything different. Thanks to the crew for their professionalism and support
Recommended for
Night dive. Smooth organisation. Food.
07 Oct, 2026

8.0 Very good
BRUNO M
France

Very well organized, good welcome, nice dives we would have liked more different sites, 5 times the same is a lot
A very good organization from the beginning with the pick up from the hotel, then all the dives, the trip, and a smiling and very friendly service. The dives are beautiful, only downside we dived 5 times out of 10 on the same site, playground on Norman reef...
Recommended for
Very good organization. Night diving with sharks. The corals are very varied and colorful.
23 Jul, 2026

Translated from French

8.8 Fabulous
Alfredo D
Italy

A fantastic opportunity to enjoy the GBR sleeping onboard in close connection with nature
The whole trip was very well organized. Pace is definitively demanding and water around 24°C made it a bit hard to endure long dives. The night dive, allowed to see some bigger fishes. Being in the middle of the ocean is a fantastic experience
Recommended for
organization / logistic. friendliness of staff. night dive.
21 Oct, 2026

9.2 Superb
Toke L
Denmark

Amazing 3 day trip, do it!
Amazing, even if you cant scubadive (I got a cold) you can still do snorkeling or simply stay comfy on the boat. Be prepared for really cold air-con (helps against seasickness)
Recommended for
The dives (good gear and satefy was top notch). The vibes from the passengers and crew. The view.
11 Aug, 2026

8.0 Very good
Kirstie B
New Zealand

Incredible experience for return to diving
Once I had mastered sea sickness- had an awesome time- staff were great and process to organise so many divers - super efficient.
Recommended for
Safety first. Friendly staff. Great facilities.
15 Sep, 2026

10 Exceptional
CATHY B
Australia

Incredible from start to finish
Diving, the incredible fish, being taken care of by a superb crew, great food, an overall incredible experience.
Recommended for
diving, the fish, the reef
11 Sep, 2023

10 Exceptional
Ingunn R
United States

Wonderful Experience with Ocean Quest on GBR
Liveaboard provides a much more relaxed and enjoyable dive experience than day trip boats - well worth the extra cost. We got to experience the GBR with great guides and then share our experiences with the other guests over a meal or a beer in the bar. The diversity at GBR is just awesome and getting to experience sea turtles, cuttlefish, sharks, unicorn fish and all the other colorful and unique species we encountered.
Recommended for
Warm showers when you wanted/needed, a bed to rest on .. and the crew
21 Aug, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
mark B
United States

Ocean Quest Fulfilled
It was all one long highlight. Three days, two nights, seven dives. Great crew and super guides.
Recommended for
The crew, the food, the laid back atmosphere
13 Sep, 2016

584 reviews

8.9 Fabulous
584 Verified Reviews

Sort reviews by:

10 Exceptional
Blake S
Australia

The only way to dive the GBR
Our trip was saw the Ocean Quest with only 5 guests on board. The crew was fantastic with spending time with us and having great chats about the reef and any dicing questions we had. My wife and I are both advanced open water certified and were able to buddy dive which we haven't been able to do with other companies. The highlight was the night dive with many many reef sharks swimming around us, a true bucket list experience. The food is homely, delicious and plentiful so don't worry about going hungry. 10/10 And will recommend to all
Recommended for
Diving effcienfy, knowledge of reef by staff, the food
19 Feb, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Carlos C
Spain

We had a good experience
First night dive done, guided by Matias, he did an amazing job. We had an unforgettable experience.
Recommended for
Dive
09 May, 2024

10 Exceptional
Eva F
Spain

Everything great
Our experience was amazing. Great boat, nice people on board, great food. Everything really well organized.
Recommended for
Great boat. nice people. amazing reefs.
08 Jul, 2025

10 Exceptional
Jordyn L
Canada

Fantastic Stay
The dives were great and there are lots of them in almost all different locations on the reef. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Had Emily as my dive instructor for my Advanced Open Water certification and she was the best.
Recommended for
Amazing staff, clean facilities and lots of diving
14 Jan, 2020

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
30 Sep, 2017

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

10 Exceptional
Taylor M
United States

An incredible experience that I would recommend to alll.
The staff really went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great experience. The dive masters were very knowledgeable and friendly- especially Guy and Phil. The dive sites were beautiful. The boat was clean and comfortable and the food was amazing. Overall, a great experience and would dive again with Deep Sea Divers Den.
Recommended for
Staff, dive sites and food.
14 Oct, 2016

10 Exceptional
Francesco R
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.
07 Jan, 2025

Translated from Italian

10 Exceptional
Theodore S
United States

Highlight of our trip to Australia
Highlight of our trip to Australia
Recommended for
Very comfortable cabins. Fantastic crew. The snorkeling and scuba diving was out of this world.
31 Dec, 2024

9.2 Superb
Raneem A
Syria

Totally worth it!
Obviously diving the great barrier reef! The diving was amazing! Staff and dive guides are very professional and friendly and everything is neatly organized!
Recommended for
Dives, views, friendliness of staff
07 Dec, 2019

8.4 Very good
Aditya M
Australia

Great first liveaboard experience
We had a great trip. It was our first ever live aboard and my wife wants to make it an annual thing to go diving on a live aboard. So we'll done to the team at Diver's Den for giving us the opportunity to experience diving on the outer reef.
Recommended for
The team. The organisation. Communication.
09 Aug, 2026

10 Exceptional
Robert 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
30 Jul, 2018

10 Exceptional
Jenni S
United States

What an incredible experience!
Honestly, the whole trip was a lifetime highlight!
Recommended for
Obviously the Great Barrier Reef is the highlight of the experience, but the crew/staff really took the trip to the next level. The team was very helpful with general questions about diving/fish/the reef/etc. The food was great. The accommodations were nice.
17 Nov, 2022

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

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
31 May, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Antonio S
Mexico

Incredible trip, it exceeded my expectations.
Everyone was really cordial, friendly and had a great attitude. The actual dives are the best part of the trip, I highly recommend doing them with guides, they are really experienced and know what is worth seeing in the reef.
Recommended for
The crew, the itinerary and the dives.
09 Nov, 2022

10 Exceptional
Rainer H
Austria

3 nights and 4 great days under and above water! :)
Even after almost 30 years of diving in Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America, I ended up in Australia with my son. We deliberately chose the Ocean Quest and not any other dive vessel due to its good recessions.We always dived with guides and especially William and Sam we can highly recommend!In addition to a real interest in the underwater flora and fauna, both always had a watchful eye on their group with whom they were in the water. Both during descent and when surfacing and especially in the course of the dive. Not only did I notice this, but also the other divers who dived with us. Thank you very much for the great time that the Qcean Quest Team made possible for us!
Recommended for
Instructors specifically William and Sam!!. Team on the dive platform - very professional!. Team on board!.
12 May, 2026

Translated from German

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
17 Jun, 2019

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

10 Exceptional
Julia P
Germany

Best week in Australia
I had the best time doing my advanced Open water course with Danny and Momo. Would 100% recommend anyone to do that course
Recommended for
The crew. Great planning. Wonderful dive sites.
05 Nov, 2024