Rum Runner Liveaboard, Australia
- from $ 144 / day
- 9.1 Superb
- 17 Verified Reviews 17 Verified Reviews
- Flexible Booking
The S.V Rum Runner Australia is a fantastic budget-friendly way to dive the Great Barrier Reef. There are 2 tours available, a 2-day/1-night itinerary away from the crowds at the Outer Great Barrier Reef, or a longer 3-night expedition to dive with sharks at the even more remote Holmes Reef. The classic 1-night tour is perfect for divers, snorkellers or even people who would like to try diving in this amazing area. 6 dives are available, including a night dive, meaning that you will get the most out of your 2 days on the Great Barrier Reef. For the more adventurous diver, the 3-night Coral Sea shark-diving trip is a must. Holmes Reef lies 90 miles outside of the Great Barrier Reef, so due to its isolation is home to abundant sharks, large pelagic fish life and incredible visibility - up to 50m.
Topside the S/V Rum Runner can accommodate up to 16 guests in twin and 4-share single bunk-syle berths. Cabins are not very spacious or private - more like a multi-share hostel but on water, but ideal for resting after a day of diving or snorkeling. Common areas include an open salon and galley, as well as covered and open deck areas. There are also charging areas for cameras and phones, and separate male and female shared bathrooms with hot water shower. All meals are included but the boat operates a Bring Your Own Alcohol policy - no glass allowed.
Operating dive tours in the Great Barrier Reef since 2005, the Rum Runner liveaboard is perfect for the adventurous diver wanting to explore Australia's Barrier Reef and beyond. Call us or book online today to reserve your space.
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Included: VAT, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Visas and Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (20 AUD per day), Private Dive Guide (44 AUD per item), Rental Gear (140 AUD per trip), Scuba Diving Courses (220 AUD).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Soft drinks (2 AUD per item), Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
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Boat features
Food & Drinks
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
The crew speaks English.
Gear Rental
There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Boat Specifications
- Year built 1984
- Length 66ft
- Max guests 16
Boat Navigation and Safety
Rum Runner Reviews
- 9.1 Superb
- 17 Verified Reviews
- Vessel 7.6
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.4
- Value 9.5
- 10 Exceptional
- Will R
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United Kingdom
Amazingly friendly trip, absolute highlight of my trip to Australia
Sucba diving through "The Laybrinth" or "Five ways" coral reefs, seeing the amazing fish and turtles and corals, hilarious and interesting stories from the crew members
- Recommended for
- Friendly staff, well planned, stunning reefs
- 10 Exceptional
- Jarno L
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Finland
Highly recommended
This was a wonderful experience. Everything was well organised, the crew knew what they were doing and were super friendly to boot. Nice combination of showing where the best dive spots are while still allowing you to explore at your own pace. Highly recommended.
- Recommended for
- Great atmosphere, friendly and professional crew, top-notch dive spots
- 10 Exceptional
- Yvonne N
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Czech Republic
I enjoyed it very much
Perfectly selected diving spots, very good organization of dives and perfect servis on the boat
- Recommended for
- great diving, crew frienlinnes, good food
- 9.2 Superb
- Julian S
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Austria
As awesome as you would expect
Deep dive
- Recommended for
- Crew, diving, trip
- 6.0 Review score
- Mark S
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United States
Good hosts and food. Very professional. Boat and some equipment need updating
Ask for “The Labyrinth” dice.
- Recommended for
- Good Day 2 selection of dives. Crew worked well together, made us feel at home and kept us on time.
- 8.4 Very good
- Ananda S
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United States
A fun adventure!
Music onboard, hot shower after the dive, the rocky boat sleeping experience, the gorgeous fish, coral, and caverns on the reef.
- Recommended for
- 1) Captain PJ with his reef talk and guitar playing, 2) Kate and her excellent breifings, friendliness, and professionalism, and 3) the amazing underwater beauty.
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Eric D
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United States
Felt as though we had a real diving experience without unnecessary comforts and distractions.
Improved diving skills, beautiful reefs, interesting conversations with people from around the world.
- Recommended for
- Professional dives, good company, escape from the internet.
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Julie L
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Switzerland
Good dives and good times
Really nice dives with some through "coral tunnel", a night dive and a really good time just chilling on the boat. Great experience!
- Recommended for
- Nice dives, good atmosphere, friendly crew
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Sheridan V
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Australia
Great Diving at Thetford Reef
Mystery - towering coral columns and swim throughs made this site something special
- Recommended for
- Diving, diving and more diving. No frills or other time wasters on this trip.
- 9.2 Superb
- robert G
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United States
Small group experience w family run business
Getting to know Captain Jase, authentic,skilled,and generous. From one green man to annother
- Recommended for
- Hanna,Paige,George
