Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia

Name: 6D/5N Ocean Quest (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-04-30
End: 2026-05-05
Location: Australia

8.9 Fabulous

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

from $ 163 / 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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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).

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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

8.9 Fabulous

Vessel

8.7
Crew

8.4
Food

9.5
Diving

9.1
Value

9.1

9.6 Exceptional
Lambertus Sijmen V
Netherlands

Fantastic liveaboard dive experience with Ocean Quest
An awesome few days with loads of diving and incredibly easy, convenient access straight from the boat. The dive sites were stunning, and the whole setup made it very relaxed and efficient. I opted for the Advanced Open Water upsell and it was absolutely worth it — well run and added a lot to the experience. The crew were great, and it was a bonus to meet so many interesting people onboard. Highly recommended.
Recommended for
Stunning locations to dive. Great company. The night dives!.
23 Feb, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Glenn H
Australia

Will likely do it again
Great ecperienced, great crew and well run trip.
Recommended for
Dive guides were great. Night dive. Dive deck and facilities.
11 Jan, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Annie P
Canada

Great diving, great staff, great equipment and organization! Highly recommend!
Fantastic diving sites, varied and stunning coral formations. Great variety of fish! Friendly staff. Very well organized. Good equipment! A little rushed to take dinner and be ready for dive briefing 25 min later. Otherwise, all great.sea can be a bit rocky sometimes.
Recommended for
The dive sites are amazing. Th cabins are nice, large and dir CT view on ocean. Super friendly and accommodating staff. They had prescription masks!.
06 Dec, 2025

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

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10 Exceptional
Paul R
Australia

Awesome
Everything was awesome the staff were exceptional and happy to be there
Recommended for
Staff food dives
27 Dec, 2020

10 Exceptional
Michael C
United States

Fantastic trip!
Night diving,Seeing multiple species of underwater organisms, seeing the reef at various sites. Overall a fantastic live aboard, would return in a heartbeat. #bringbackthehashbrowns #bringbackthehotchocolate #bringbackthemusic
Recommended for
Justin the cook was fantastic, the dives were fantastic, everything was well organized which was great.
02 Nov, 2019

10 Exceptional
Alexandra W
United States

Absolutely incredible with amazing staff
This trip was so beyond incredible and I had the absolute best time. The staff was amazing and the diving was so much fun. I loved the shark diving, and exploring the reef, and meeting other people on ocean quest! Definitely hope to do it again!
Recommended for
The amazing diving, the staff, the food
14 Feb, 2023

10 Exceptional
Jasper W
United States

Such a wonderful experience!!
All the nudibranchs!! Amid seeing some of the most amazing animals on the planet, I made some wonderful friends and ate great food!
Recommended for
High number of dives, exuberant and knowledgeable staff, warm cozy beds
22 May, 2023

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

9.6 Exceptional
CHIHLUNG C
Taiwan

Excellent liveaboard diving experience. The night dive was well worth it.
On the first day, the itinerary was compact, and the first experience was a little physical, but I told the dive guide that they would give appropriate advice and take special care of you. The night dive is well worth seeing a lot of sharks. During the day, you can also see stingrays, turtles, and sharks. The environment is clean and comfortable, and the food is good.
Recommended for
The dive guide is very friendly, will give proper guidance, and will take you to see the underwater life you want to see as much as possible. The team of dive guides is professional and will ensure the safety of all personnel. There is endless food and water that can be replenished at any time.
06 Jan, 2025

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