Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia

Name: 6D/5N Ocean Quest (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-12-01
Location: Australia

8.9 Fabulous

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

from $ 208 / 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.

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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.

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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: 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
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

10 Exceptional
David M
Australia

I'm now one of the privileged few, "La dolce vita!"
Fantastic experience living on the Great Barrier Reef for 5 days and 4 nights. I feel very privileged to have experienced what this great part of Australia has to offer. Loved the fish feeding and the expert commentary from Nils, he was very informative. Ocean Quest and the crew, sorry I cannot remember all the crews' names, but they were all fantastic. Also, a very international flavor with the broad collection of people representing a vast number of countries.
Recommended for
Friendly courteous customer focused crew. All were very welcoming and looked after me and my daughter.. Especial thanks and kudos to the skipper Matt and crew Deanne, Zach, Evan, Liam, Nils and Evelina. Great dive cons made me feel very safe in the water and most importantly kept my daughter safe whilst diving. Got us back to the boat every time within the 50 bar/50 minutes parameters.. The Ocean Quest is a well-appointed boat with very functional facilities for diving and passenger comfort. The only thing that would have improved my experience is the showers having better water pressure and hot water. and heat showers..
16 Jul, 2026

9.2 Superb
Mousindha A
United Kingdom

Nils was an absolutely fantastic dive master and I highly recommend requesting him for dives if booking a master. the whhole
1. Nils was absolutely fantastic. He recognised our challenges as divers and supported us throughout. Felt really confident and comfortable with him 2. All our equipment was always ready and prepared for us to go. 3. The vegetarian food was good and I liked that we always had snacks between and hot drinks 4. Everything ran like clockwork and was well organised
Recommended for
Nils our dive master. location of the dives. food and drinks availability.
18 Jul, 2026

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

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
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
Henricus R
Australia

Best drive trip ever
Amazing service by the staff. Nature delivered: abundant sea life Highlight was the Minke whales
Recommended for
Minke whales, the reef, the crew
27 Jun, 2021

10 Exceptional
Annabelle H
United Kingdom

Never to be forgotten!
Professional team onboard, wonderful guides and absolutely fantastic experience with the sharks at night. So good I’ve booked again!!
Recommended for
Staff, safety and the night dive
07 Apr, 2023

10 Exceptional
Dan T
Vietnam

Absolutely stunning
Absolutely loved the crew, the dive sites and the sharks.
Recommended for
Best night dives; Best food; Best people
07 Apr, 2023

10 Exceptional
Tanja W
Denmark

Amazing
The Crew was so amazingly awesome, helpful and fun. Always ready to help or answer stupid questions. The dives were amazing, utterly serene. The food was really good, and they always make sure you don’t go hungry. It was all worthwhile and every dime was well spent
Recommended for
Crew, dives, food
25 Mar, 2020

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8.9 Fabulous
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9.6 Exceptional
Lorenz R
Germany

Worth to travel with
Great experience!
Recommended for
Nice and helpful crew. Organized dives. Nice cabin.
19 Jun, 2025

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
Yushan X
China

wonderful trip
love ocean again
Recommended for
first time night diving, freindly people, amazing ocean
11 Oct, 2023

10 Exceptional
Ellen V
United States

Ocean Quest exceeded expectations!! It was so incredible!!
The dives were absolutely amazing!!
Recommended for
Great staff, great food and well organized!
16 Mar, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Hyejin Y
South Korea

It was wonderful experience and crew!
Great Barrier Reef!!
Recommended for
Diving point, Foods and Crew
04 Dec, 2023

10 Exceptional
Sarah S
Ireland

The highlight of our Queensland trip
My partner & I spent 2D/1N on Ocean Quest and it was truly the highlight of our trip. -He completed six dives (the maximum number possible) with guides from the team as well as buddies on board. At each briefing, the team runs through points of interests and is happy to help with any queries. -While he was diving, I completed a number of snorkelling sessions with another member of the team. Still fun and got to see plenty of reef creatures! -Food was absolutely delicious, compliments to the chef. -All members of staff, from the diving team to hospitality team, were super friendly, helpful and always happy to chat. -Vibes on the boat were amazing, everyone excited to be there! Highly recommend this trip.
Recommended for
Incredibly well organised - meals, dives & transfers all work like a well oiled machine. Friendly & approachable team. Comfortable cabin & lots of space on the sun deck and common areas.
09 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Delphine C
New Caledonia

A wonderful experience
A fabulous cruise on board with a caring staff and optimal diving conditions (choice of sites, dive guide and safety). It is with pleasure that I will come back to the ocean quest.
Recommended for
Reception. Availability. Number of dives.
20 Jan, 2025

Translated from French

9.2 Superb
Rickard E
Sweden

Wonderful and nice trip!
Amazing dives, the professional and friendly crew together with the atmosphere among the divers aboard made this to a memory that will last!
Recommended for
The crew, the atmosphere, the diving
14 Jan, 2020

10 Exceptional
Danny B
United States

Very enjoyable trip that I wish lasted longer.
Found my first time on a live aboard to be very enjoyable. The boat and cabins were comfortable. The entire crew was friendly and helpful. Thought the food was very good and liked each meal. Really liked getting allot of dives in a short amount of time. Found this trip to be a very good value for the money and only wish I could have stayed on board for a few more days. Would highly recommend and would certainly do this trip again.
Recommended for
I reallyenjoyed there was not allot of down time. If we weren't diving we were eating. Thought the food was very good. Like that you get allot of dives each day.
09 Sep, 2016

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
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.
06 May, 2019

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
Maren S
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.
14 Apr, 2025

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9.6 Exceptional
chana B
Canada

Amazing experience!
We saw such a variety of marine life, definitely the best diving experience I’ve ever had!
Recommended for
The staff were all very friendly and helpful, every cabin had its own ensuite bathroom, the dive sites picked were fantastic
18 Mar, 2024

9.2 Superb
Bert K
Netherlands

Great liveaboard
Great dives during this liveaboard, nice boat and cabin, good helpful crew and good food.
Recommended for
Good rooms and amenities. Good and helpful crew. Good equipment.
31 Oct, 2025

Translated from Dutch

8.8 Fabulous
Kimiko K
United States

Well run ship
Well run and tight ship practices. Appreciated the focus on safety. Liked the announcements to ensure everyone knew what was coming up.
Recommended for
Barrier reef experience. Staff provided incredible service. On target with their timing of activities.
08 May, 2026

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
jonathan O
United States

Amazing experience
The guides were super helpful and all of the staff were very accommodating and assisted us at every turn. Would recommend them to anyone.
Recommended for
Diving, food, rooms.
24 Jun, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Julie W
Denmark

Great Crew and good guides
Helpful crew, always gave a good briefing before the dives. Our room had an amazing view. The food was always great. Can recommend!
Recommended for
Friendly crew, good food og nice rooms
09 Dec, 2023

9.2 Superb
Robin O
Netherlands

Amazing experience, lovely food en best crew ever!
I loved the nightdives
Recommended for
I loved the amazing crew, the fresh food they made, and the 4 dives a day.
06 May, 2023