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 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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Cabin Types
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
- Inge D
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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.
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- 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.
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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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- 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.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Lawrie A
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United Kingdom
Highly recommend!
The team was great! Took out a Scuba diving guide with me every dive. Highly recommend! Had a very enjoyable experience overall!
- Recommended for
- Scuba Diving. Night Dive. Very well Organised.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- René N
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Germany
Great result the underwater world at the Great barriere reef
We were at Saxon and Norman Reef where there is a great underwater world, the night dive was the highlight for me, the sharks etc.
- Recommended for
- Professional divers. Good organization. Nice crew.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Mark G
- United States
3 wonderful days on the great barrier reef liveaboard
Excellent snorkeling on the reef Staff was professional and helpful when we had questions or needs Excellent communications about activities, timing
- Recommended for
- Entire operation well run by extremely helpful staff. Snorkel guides were very helpful, led us out to a wonderful variety of reefs. Cabins were comfortable, and food was good and plentiful.
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- 10 Exceptional
- kwiyoung P
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South Korea
Thank you for make happiest memory of my life
They every time checked our limit of depth and time. So I feel very safely cared by crew members.
- Recommended for
- One of the guide saved my gopro drop in the ocean.. Every crew members are super Kind.. Food is very delicious.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Yan Chi L
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ka Wai L
- Hong Kong
Amazing
It's my second time joing Ocean Quest, they are well organized, friendly, and well knowledged.
- Recommended for
- Vibes from the crew. Well organized. Good food.
