Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia

Name: 6D/5N Ocean Quest (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-11-03
End: 2026-11-08
Location: Australia

8.9 Fabulous

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

from $ 209 / 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

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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14 Oct

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$ 583

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14 Oct

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14 Oct

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$ 1,264

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14 Oct

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$ 1,491

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15 Oct

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$ 1,037

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15 Oct

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$ 1,264

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$ 1,491

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16 Oct

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16 Oct

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$ 1,037

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16 Oct

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$ 1,264

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16 Oct

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$ 1,491

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17 Oct

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$ 583

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$ 810

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17 Oct

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$ 1,037

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17 Oct

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$ 1,264

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17 Oct

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$ 1,491

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18 Oct

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18 Oct

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$ 1,037

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18 Oct

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19 Oct

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20 Oct

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$ 1,491

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21 Oct

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21 Oct

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$ 1,037

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$ 1,264

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21 Oct

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$ 1,491

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22 Oct

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22 Oct

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$ 1,037

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22 Oct

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$ 1,264

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22 Oct

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$ 1,491

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23 Oct

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23 Oct

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23 Oct

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$ 1,037

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23 Oct

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$ 1,264

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24 Oct

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24 Oct

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24 Oct

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24 Oct

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25 Oct

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25 Oct

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$ 1,037

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$ 1,264

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25 Oct

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$ 1,491

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26 Oct

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$ 583

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26 Oct

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$ 810

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26 Oct

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$ 1,037

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26 Oct

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$ 1,264

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26 Oct

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$ 1,491

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27 Oct

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27 Oct

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27 Oct

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$ 1,037

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27 Oct

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$ 1,264

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27 Oct

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$ 1,491

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28 Oct

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28 Oct

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$ 810

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28 Oct

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$ 1,037

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$ 1,491

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30 Oct

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30 Oct

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31 Oct

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01 Nov

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$ 1,037

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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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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: 9

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

9.4
Diving

9.1
Value

9.0

8.8 Fabulous
Maria S
Spain

Spectacular
Above all, I wanted to highlight Valentina, the ship's crew. I wanted to highlight their professionalism, their kindness and treatment. I hope he'll be there when he gets back on the ship
Recommended for
The staff. The cabins. Value for money.
25 Aug, 2026

Translated from Spanish

9.6 Exceptional
Jacqueline W
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.
08 Sep, 2026

10 Exceptional
Nectar P
Australia

Great experience.
Going SCUBA diving after so many years not going. A big thanks to Josh the captain of the boat for encouraging me and taking me one in one SCUBA diving. .
Recommended for
The People you meet in the boat. The crew are friendly and professional. Going SCUBA diving.
28 Aug, 2026

9.2 Superb
Mousindha A
United Kingdom

Nils was an absolutely fantastic dive master and I highly recommend requesting him for dives if booking a master. the whhole
1. Nils was absolutely fantastic. He recognised our challenges as divers and supported us throughout. Felt really confident and comfortable with him 2. All our equipment was always ready and prepared for us to go. 3. The vegetarian food was good and I liked that we always had snacks between and hot drinks 4. Everything ran like clockwork and was well organised
Recommended for
Nils our dive master. location of the dives. food and drinks availability.
18 Jul, 2026

8.0 Very good
Kirstie B
New Zealand

Incredible experience for return to diving
Once I had mastered sea sickness- had an awesome time- staff were great and process to organise so many divers - super efficient.
Recommended for
Safety first. Friendly staff. Great facilities.
15 Sep, 2026

10 Exceptional
David M
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..
16 Jul, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
jean francois L
France

Wonderful experience!
Superb experience in every way, the whales came near the boat, the sunrises and sunsets, the stars, the underwater life and the shark in the dark, the very good meals thank you to all the staff!
Recommended for
The staff. The meals. The organization.
02 Sep, 2026

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Rainer H
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!.
12 May, 2026

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Ulrich F
Germany

Recommended
The under water world can not compete with Red Sea or Maledives but this is not related to Liveaboard or Ocean Quest
Recommended for
Very good organized and supported. Meals and Cabin. Dive equipment very good.
09 Oct, 2026

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

581 reviews

8.9 Fabulous
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10 Exceptional
Kelcy H
United States

Amazing!
Great diving, so much variety. The food was amazing! The crew was friendly and we met some awesome people we will be staying in touch with!
Recommended for
The diving, the people we met, the food
19 Aug, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Robert R
United States

Great experience
I had a great time on OceanQuest. The crew was all very friendly, and we traveled to different dive sites across the reef each day
Recommended for
Great room. Friendly crew. Amazing diving.
18 Jul, 2026

10 Exceptional
Ellen V
United States

Ocean Quest exceeded expectations!! It was so incredible!!
The dives were absolutely amazing!!
Recommended for
Great staff, great food and well organized!
16 Mar, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
René N
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.
09 Jun, 2026

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
Ka Wai L
Australia

Best livaboard
Awesome crew, especially thanks to George, Fabio and Taylah
Recommended for
Vibes from the crew. Food onboard. Well-organized.
06 Jun, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Reno M
Malta

Amazing experience
The reef is so beautiful. Our favourite was Troppos! Marine life was amazing. We managed to see some turtles and white tip sharks as well. The staff are very hard workers, professional and very helpful. The cabin was super comfortable and very clean. We had a double room with ensuite. It was an amazing experience! highly recommended
Recommended for
The reef and marine life, the cabin and the staff
17 Dec, 2019

8.4 Very good
Aditya M
Australia

Great first liveaboard experience
We had a great trip. It was our first ever live aboard and my wife wants to make it an annual thing to go diving on a live aboard. So we'll done to the team at Diver's Den for giving us the opportunity to experience diving on the outer reef.
Recommended for
The team. The organisation. Communication.
09 Aug, 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

10 Exceptional
Nicola B
Australia

absolutely fantastic crew, cabin, crew, dive planning, dive gear and support!
The crew were amazing - helpful, organised, professional. The cabin was big, clean and quiet. The dive sites were perfect - constant changes and good divebriefings before each dive. Excellent safety standards too - just brilliant!
Recommended for
Crew - organised, happy, friendly, helpful / cabin was big and clean / food was yummy, fresh and plentiful
02 Oct, 2019

10 Exceptional
Peter B
Australia

This trip has made me want to do more liveaboards
Seeing the Great Barrier Reef from underwater, diving with sharks, could not fault the trip
Recommended for
Staff being organised, friendly helpful staff, great atmosphere
17 May, 2021

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!
25 Oct, 2018

10 Exceptional
Preston H
United States

The crew was GREAT! A great experience. Thanks to you all!
I thoroughly enjoyed my time aboard the Ocean Quest. Luke, Jo, Ana, Lan, everyone of them were helpful and courteous. It was like being with family, only BETTER. I would definitely recommend Deep Sea Divers Den to anyone that wants to experience the reef and the "personal" service. Thank again, Preston Alaska
Recommended for
The crew, the friendliness, the value.
13 Mar, 2016

10 Exceptional
Klaus D
United States

Fun Times
Nick and Jonathan took me on a great night dive. Turtles, sharks, colorful coral, and a crew that cares. Everything is well organized. Food was good, and the company was great. I would highly recommend this dive!
Recommended for
Great dives, great accommodations, and fantastic company
30 Jul, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Petter Å
Sweden

It was great!
Very good! The only thing we can complane about was the transfer boat which was in need of a thorough cleaning.
Recommended for
diving, the crew & sharks!
14 Jan, 2016

10 Exceptional
Ailin K
Taiwan

Excellent minke whale liveaboard experience
We saw so many minke whales, like abt 30 and above over 2 days. How lucky. The crew was very professional and international. Food was excellent. Really enjoyed the trip :)
Recommended for
Minke whales (lots), food, crew
31 Jul, 2017

9.2 Superb
Jose R
United States

They spoiled me rotten!
Not having to bring any of my gear was a huge plus. The cabins were very comfortable thanks to the aircon. I loved being able to go to my room and rinse off after each dive. The food was good, just temper your expectations to buffet level quality and you'll be happy. The night diving was a completely different and amazing experience.
Recommended for
Easy, comfortable, value
04 Apr, 2017

10 Exceptional
Eric C
United States

Amazing reef tour
The crew was very helpful for beginner divers with our gear, depth time, and the night dive. We traveled to different parts of the reef and saw many different fish and sharks.
Recommended for
Crew. Food. 6 dives in 2 days.
01 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Manasi L
United States

Very memorable great barrier reef trip
Great staff and dive guides! Very helpful with our 11 and 13 year old kids.
Recommended for
Dive guide option. Very friendly and easy operation. All items included so there was nothing to bring on board.
03 Aug, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Catherine S
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.
05 Jun, 2026