Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia

Name: 6D/5N Ocean Quest (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-05-22
End: 2026-05-27
Location: Australia

9.0 Superb

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

from $ 165 / 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.

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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 (20 AUD per day), 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: 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

9.0 Superb

Vessel

8.7
Crew

8.4
Food

9.5
Diving

9.1
Value

9.1

10 Exceptional
Inge D
United States

Great stay, highly recommended
We loved our 5-day stay. There is such a good atmosphere on the boat and everything is run so well. Our cabin was great and had everything we needed.
Recommended for
Friendly and knowledgeable crew and guides. Loved our cabin. Great food.
14 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Russell H
United States

Great 1-night liveaboard.
We had a wonderful trip despite the very windy and choppy conditions. The crew was delightful and always available to help.
Recommended for
The Crew who were fantastic and very helpful. Clarity of information and instruction.. The food!.
05 Aug, 2025

9.2 Superb
Jessica S
United States

Best way to experience GBR. Recommend 2 overnights to really appreciate !
Amazing. Not just the GBR but the orderly schedule, dive orientation and coordination.
Recommended for
Great crew. Well run dive orientation/ organization. Well maintained equipment.
25 Oct, 2025

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!
25 Oct, 2018

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
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
04 Dec, 2018

10 Exceptional
Janice O
United States

Awesome experience!
It was a great trip. Loved the experience and will recommend it.
Recommended for
Great staff. Lots of dives. Good food.
31 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
YaShih L
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.
03 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Jiexiong W
China

Brilliant!
Night diving is so awesome. The corals are also beautiful.
Recommended for
Diving Crews and Individual bathroom
14 Apr, 2021

10 Exceptional
Manasi L
United States

Very memorable great barrier reef trip
Great staff and dive guides! Very helpful with our 11 and 13 year old kids.
Recommended for
Dive guide option. Very friendly and easy operation. All items included so there was nothing to bring on board.
03 Aug, 2024