Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia

Name: 6D/5N Ocean Quest (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-04-28
End: 2026-05-03
Location: Australia

8.9 Fabulous

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

from $ 159 / 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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08 Apr

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 575

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08 Apr

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 799

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08 Apr

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$ 1,023

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08 Apr

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,247

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08 Apr

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$ 1,471

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09 Apr

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$ 575

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09 Apr

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$ 799

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09 Apr

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,023

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09 Apr

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$ 1,247

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09 Apr

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$ 1,471

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10 Apr

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$ 575

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10 Apr

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$ 799

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10 Apr

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$ 1,023

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10 Apr

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$ 1,247

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11 Apr

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12 Apr

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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: 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

8.4 Very good
Eric N
United States

Anyone one who wants to dive the Great barrier Reef shoud do Live Aboard.
Highlight of the time on Live aboard was doing a night dive
Recommended for
Thought all processes for the numerous dives were well managed. They did a good job moving things forward when the trip had to get cut short due to weather risks. The access to numrous dives in a short period of time.
25 Mar, 2026

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
Kelly M
United States

First time on liveaboard
Overall experience was outstanding. Crew always had things ready to go for the next dive, never had to wait for equipment. Living conditions were clean, neat, and more than met my expectations. Food was great, on-time and always a couple options if a person didnt like what was being served. I liked how the information for the next dive was given out with plenty of time to prepare.
Recommended for
Good amount of dives for time spent on trip. Food was better than expected, plenty of options. Crew was super helpful, always had things ready to go for next dive.
04 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Dakyung J
South Korea

Professional, Safe, and Well Organized
Overall, this was a well-organized and professionally run liveaboard. The crew offered a flexible diving setup, allowing divers to choose buddy diving while maintaining clear procedures and strong safety management. Although most dives were done as buddy dives by our preference, the operation was smooth and well controlled. Briefings were clear, entries and exits were well managed, and surface support was consistently attentive. The guided night dive was a highlight of the trip. Having a guide for our first night dive made the experience feel safe, calm, and truly memorable. From diving operations to life onboard, everything felt well organized and thoughtfully managed. I would recommend this liveaboard to divers who value flexibility, good safety management, and a supportive, professional crew.
Recommended for
Professional and safety-focused crew. Well-managed buddy diving system. Comfortable onboard environment.
02 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
John H
United States

My first live aboard experience 😀
This was my first night dive and it was incredible!! Overall I think everything was very well managed. The boat pick up and transfer. Timing of meals and dive briefs were well organized. Great experience and I would highly recommend.
Recommended for
Night dive. Friendly staff. Clean, spacious room and bathroom.
23 Mar, 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

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
Yan Chi L
Hong Kong

Best liveaboard experience
It’s one of my best diving experiences with super friendly and professional staffs on board. The accommodation and food are fantastic.
Recommended for
Friendly and helpful staffs. Professional dive guides. Delicious food.
10 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Jade V
Australia

Everything was incredible!
Everything was incredible. The crew were the absolute best and I loved how easy they made it to dive and have a great time!
Recommended for
The crew, the organisation and diving the GBR!!
19 Aug, 2022

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