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.
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 (AUD20 / day), Port Fees (AUD20 / day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Snacks, Nitrox (AUD10), Nitrox Course (AUD325 / activity), Private Dive Guide (AUD750 / activity), Scuba Diving Courses (AUD335 / 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 8.6
- Crew 8.4
- Food 9.4
- Diving 9.1
- Value 9.0
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- 9.2 Superb
- Toke L
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Denmark
Amazing 3 day trip, do it!
Amazing, even if you cant scubadive (I got a cold) you can still do snorkeling or simply stay comfy on the boat. Be prepared for really cold air-con (helps against seasickness)
- Recommended for
- The dives (good gear and satefy was top notch). The vibes from the passengers and crew. The view.
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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
- Jacqueline W
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United Kingdom
Amazing staff
The Oceanquest staff were really amazing. I struggled to carry my tank and equipment up and down the stairs to the dive deck as my mobility isnt what it used to be. For each dive one of the staff helped me carry my equipment and help me in and out of it. They really went above and beyond. So helpful and friendly. Great diving with colourful fish and coral, reef sharks and turtles.Night dives we an added bonus. After a 27 year dive gap and a recent refresher is was great to know that I was in safe hands with the dive guides who looked after me so well.
- Recommended for
- Amazing helpful staff. Excellent dive guides. Great organisation.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ellen A
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United States
Perfecg way to snorkel the great barrier reef.
Great way to see and snorkel the reef. Transfer days are hectic. Recommend staying at least 2 nights if you can so you have at least one full day. We stayed 4 nights and loved it. Cabins can be cold so bring a warm jacket.
- Recommended for
- Very accommodating to snorkelers. Good equipment.. Very efficient and great crew.. Comfortable cabin and good foos..
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- 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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Megan S
- United States
Ocean Quest = The Ocean's Best!
The crew's professionalism and friendly demeanor really made this trip special. Between their dedication to safety, jovial sense of humor, skilled diving abilities, and all around authentic joy for their work, I felt welcomed to the Great Barrier Reef like a member of the family. Top marks all across the board.
- Recommended for
- Crew, Sites, Accommodations
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- 10 Exceptional
- Emile A
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Canada
Amazing experience
The highlight of my trip was seeing sharks, turtles, and two octopus fighting in one dive. I did intro dives and the crew was really nice in introducing me to the dives
- Recommended for
- The dives the atmosphere and the food
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- 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!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Shira G
- United States
Fantastic dive trip
Beautiful dives, amazing minke encounters, really great crew, comfortable boat, reliable rental gear, yummy food
- Recommended for
- Diving/ minke snorkels, attentive & kind crew, good food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Annabelle H
- United Kingdom
Never to be forgotten!
Professional team onboard, wonderful guides and absolutely fantastic experience with the sharks at night. So good I’ve booked again!!
- Recommended for
- Staff, safety and the night dive
