Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia
8.9 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“Amazing experience with an amazing crew. ”
Highlights
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 (20 AUD / day), Port Fees (20 AUD / day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Snacks, Nitrox (10 AUD), Nitrox Course (325 AUD / activity), Private Dive Guide (750 AUD / activity), Scuba Diving Courses (335 AUD / 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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Ocean Quest Reviews
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- 8.9 Fabulous
- Vessel 8.7
- Crew 8.4
- Food 9.5
- Diving 9.1
- Value 9.0
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- 10 Exceptional
- Rainer H
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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!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sarah S
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Catherine S
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New Zealand
Come alive & thrive on a barrier reef dive!
This trip was outstanding and a dream come true. We did this trip 24yrs ago but this time surpassed all expectations. Highlights were the sharks in the dark dive. Special shout out to Ari, Sol, Tristan, Kiara & Liam who went above and beyond to get to know us and make our experience extra special.
- Recommended for
- Staff. Dives. Organization.
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- 10 Exceptional
- David M
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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..
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- 8.4 Very good
- Adi T
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Israel
Good time on the Ocean Quest
Very professional operation. Safety oriented. Good overall diving equipment. Great friendly staff.
- Recommended for
- The staff was nice and attaintive. The ship is well maintained. Loved sitting up at the sun deck between dives.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Lambertus Sijmen V
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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!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- SOOBIN Y
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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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alicia W
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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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lesley T
- United States
Cyclone scuba diving!! The show must go on
We were the first guests after Cyclone Jasper. The crew did a fantastic job making the best of a tough situation. Absolutely loved jumping in rough seas to enter the calm serine underwater world. The scuba staff were extremely attentive and safety oriented. Great adventure!!
- Recommended for
- The crew, night diving, scuba scuba
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- 10 Exceptional
- Abi B
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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!
