Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia

Name: 6D/5N Ocean Quest (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-12-03
End: 2026-12-08
Location: Australia

8.9 Fabulous

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

from $ 219 / 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.

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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

8.6
Crew

8.4
Food

9.4
Diving

9.1
Value

9.0

10 Exceptional
Ellen A
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..
02 Sep, 2026

9.2 Superb
Toke L
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.
11 Aug, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Simon W
United Kingdom

Wow!! Loved this experience…a must do in cairns
This experience exceeded my expectations. It was extremely well run and in the space of two half days with a sleep over in the middle the crew squeezed us in 6 dives…including an amazing scary night dive. Apart from feeling a tad chilly between dives and it being cloudy at times I couldn’t have wished for anything different. Thanks to the crew for their professionalism and support
Recommended for
Night dive. Smooth organisation. Food.
07 Oct, 2026

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

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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.
23 Mar, 2026

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.
14 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Alicia W
United States

Fun, Professional & Friendly!
The Ocean Quest was wonderful! Great dives, friendly & knowledgable staff, delicious food, and just an overall friendly vibe. We would absolutely recommend this liveaboard for folks that want to enjoy some serious diving!
Recommended for
Diving, food, staff
28 Aug, 2019

10 Exceptional
Jeff B
Australia

Every thing i was expecting
Diving the reef was number 1 of course. But the crew and hospitality were amazing also. The whole experience was awesome and as my first live aboard it has definitely enticed me to do more
Recommended for
Diving, friendly crew and meeting people
21 Aug, 2023

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
12 Dec, 2023

10 Exceptional
Symeon V
United Kingdom

Great and professional diving experience
Sharks in the dark was pretty cool. The bed was really comfortable All the crew were fantastic
Recommended for
The crew were very friendly and the briefs were great
05 Jun, 2019

587 reviews

8.9 Fabulous
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10 Exceptional
Kelly L
United States

Outstanding experience!
We really enjoyed our overnight dive/snorkeling trip. My 18 year old newly certified daughter had a safe and enjoyable dive experience with the staff guides. I was very pleased with the quality of the experience and accommodations. Would recommend 100%!!!
Recommended for
Lots of dive time, great accommodations, exceptional staff
07 Apr, 2023

10 Exceptional
Andrea R
Spain

Impressive! An unforgettable experience, without a doubt. Highly recommended!!
The atmosphere on the boat is spectacular, and the location unbeatable for diving!
Recommended for
Stuff, location and atmosphere
11 Nov, 2022

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

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10 Exceptional
Elizabeth S
United States

This should be on your bucket list
The crew and their energy are amazing. I can not believe how wonderful this experience was. It is a true value for the money. We had excellent divers from all over the world. We all became very close in the four days and nights. I did tell the other divers that diving at night with the sharks was not on my bucket list. I did it. It must be on your bucket list. So different that any experience. We were lucky to hang out with minky whales for hours.
Recommended for
The crew was amazing! The gear and equipment was top notch. The sharks, whales, snakes, clams, night dives, fish, slugs, coral, water and the entire reef.
15 Jul, 2016

10 Exceptional
Allison H
United States

I loved this trip!
I saw an eel, manta ray, orangutan crab, sharks, and a turtle. The food was good and the crew was nice. They really tried to make sure I was comfortable and checked in with me frequently. I really liked how the crew remembered everyone’s names too!
Recommended for
Sights, food, experienced guides.
15 Jun, 2022

10 Exceptional
Paul R
Australia

Awesome
Everything was awesome the staff were exceptional and happy to be there
Recommended for
Staff food dives
27 Dec, 2020

10 Exceptional
Jose D
Spain

Awesome
Twin peaks was the most beautiful spot
Recommended for
The crew the crew and the crew
14 Oct, 2016

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

9.2 Superb
Jerome K
United States

Best way to dive the GBR.
Night dives, seeing sharks, turtles, octopus, moray eel during dives. Guides Peleg and Hayden were great!
Recommended for
Dive guides, food, attention to safety details.
02 Nov, 2019

10 Exceptional
jonathan O
United States

Amazing experience
The guides were super helpful and all of the staff were very accommodating and assisted us at every turn. Would recommend them to anyone.
Recommended for
Diving, food, rooms.
24 Jun, 2023

9.2 Superb
Jonathan N
United States

Fantastic staff made the stay wonderful!
As mentioned earlier, the staff was fantastic in every way. The trip was my first Liveaboard with accommodations beating expectations, galley staff doing a fine job, and good diving when visibility cooperated.
Recommended for
The staff were highly professional, well trained, and really really fun; safety was job one; and the coral colors were amazing when the visibility was good.
18 Dec, 2023

9.2 Superb
Robin O
Netherlands

Amazing experience, lovely food en best crew ever!
I loved the nightdives
Recommended for
I loved the amazing crew, the fresh food they made, and the 4 dives a day.
06 May, 2023

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.
18 Feb, 2025

10 Exceptional
Anonymous
United States

Superb
Loved everything about the trip but the flouro dive was amazing jumping into the ocean at night full of sharks OMG what a buzz.
Recommended for
Crew diving efficiency
03 Apr, 2016

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.
28 Nov, 2024

9.2 Superb
Jillian G
United States

Best way to experience the Great Barrier Reef
Guided dives were great; specifically, Skye was a phenomenal guide - always made sure to point out marine life. The night dives were amazing and the option to fluoro dive was incredible, glad I was able to do both. Truly enjoyed my trip - will be back soon!!
Recommended for
Guided dives, food, night dives
08 Feb, 2024

9.2 Superb
SHUO C
China

If you are not sure yet, just go
It is really an amazing experience when you see the whales cruising under water and looking back on you!
Recommended for
Professional team, best dive sites and friendly crews
07 Jun, 2023

10 Exceptional
Christian F
Denmark

I will come back
The diving was really good and the main highlight was a night dive with around 30 sharks. We had rough weather, but the crew were so good that no one felt uncomfortable.
Recommended for
Diversden run a tight ship and know their dive sites. I loved the night dives.
15 Sep, 2023

10 Exceptional
Janice O
United States

Awesome experience!
It was a great trip. Loved the experience and will recommend it.
Recommended for
Great staff. Lots of dives. Good food.
31 May, 2025

9.2 Superb
David P
United States

safety was the number one concern which made me feel very comfortable
The beautiful sea life, the staff
Recommended for
the helpfulness of the staff, the Great Barrier Reef and the punctuality of the organization
19 Dec, 2022