Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia
9.0 Superb - 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 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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Included: VAT, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Diving Package, Rental Gear.
Required Extras: 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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- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 8.7
- Crew 8.4
- Food 9.5
- Diving 9.1
- Value 9.1
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kelly M
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Dakyung J
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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.
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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
- 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.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Bert K
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Netherlands
Great liveaboard
Great dives during this liveaboard, nice boat and cabin, good helpful crew and good food.
- Recommended for
- Good rooms and amenities. Good and helpful crew. Good equipment.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Esther N
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Australia
Owesome crews and great team work! Best liverboard in Cairns☆☆☆☆☆
Diving at Saxon reef was the best and Sharks in the dark was the best fun. It was the best holiday to stay on Oceanquest. The food was beautiful and plenty all the time. Program runs on time and every crew knows what they need to do for each program. Great team work, great support for every dives. All crews are kind and enjoyed to work for us. Energetic and cheerful mood all the time.
- Recommended for
- Great crews, facilities including gears, well organised program
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- 10 Exceptional
- Devin C
- United States
Superb crew
Short trip but got in 6 amazing dives. The crew teams were fabulous. Good food, nice cabin and super diving.
- Recommended for
- Enthusiasm of crew. Swift procedures. Good dives.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- TJ B
- United States
17 Dives in 4 Days!
Dolphins, Sharks, Turtles, Octopus, Cuttlefish. Great experience, very worth it
- Recommended for
- Crew, 5 dives a day, Food
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- 10 Exceptional
- kwiyoung P
- 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
- Kevin E
- United States
Exceptional Experience
The Staff made the diving experience wonderful. My first liveaboard experience was different, more difficult, than I expected and the staff lessened the difficulty, made it more knowledgeable, exciting, safe, and all around a life changing adventure.
- Recommended for
- Staff, Staff, Staff
