Rum Runner Liveaboard, Australia
8.5 Fabulous - Family Cabins
- Aircon Cabins
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
“Nice combination of showing where the best dive spots are while still allowing you to explore at your own pace. ”
Highlights
The Rum Runner Australia is a fantastic, budget-friendly way to dive into the Great Barrier Reef. 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.
The Rume Runner accommodates up to 16 guests in twin and 4-share single bunk-style berths. Cabins are not spacious or private - more like a multi-share hostel on water, but ideal for resting after diving or snorkeling. Common areas include an open salon, galley, and covered and open deck areas. There are also charging areas for cameras and phones, as well as separate male and female shared bathrooms with hot water showers. All meals are included; however, the boat operates a Bring Your Own Alcohol policy, with no glass allowed.
There are 2 tours available: an itinerary away from the crowds at the Outer Great Barrier Reef or an expedition to dive with sharks at the even more remote Holmes Reef. The classic 1-night tour is perfect for divers, snorkelers, or people who want to try diving in this amazing area. 6 dives are available, including a night dive, meaning you will get the most out of your 2 days on the Great Barrier Reef. The Coral Sea shark-diving trip is a must for the more adventurous diver. Holmes Reef lies 90 miles outside the Great Barrier Reef, and due to its isolation, is home to abundant shark populations, large pelagic fish life, and incredible visibility - up to 50m.
Note: Guided dives are not included or available. A Full Dive Briefing and refresher are given during the journey out, and we are ready to dive by the time we arrive at our first Site. Divers are paired in buddy pairs and can follow the Dive Leader to allow more time to relax and focus on the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Alternatively, those with more experience can buddy dive off without a guide. All subsequent dives are buddy diving only. These tours cater very well for those straight off their "open water" course, those who have not dived for a while, and also to divers with more experience.
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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: Environment Tax (40 AUD / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Soft drinks (2 AUD / item), Rental Gear (140 AUD / trip), Scuba Diving Courses (220 AUD), Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
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Rum Runner Reviews
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- 8.5 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.0
- Crew 8.7
- Food 8.9
- Diving 8.7
- Value 9.1
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- 9.2 Superb
- Gemma B
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Australia
Adventurous, exciting and invigorating dive trip away from the crowds with true ocean folk. Great food, company and diving, the rough edges making it all the more wonderful - can’t wait to do another.
From the minute I stepped aboard both my fears of and desire for adventure were realised… yet also cushioned by the solidness of the boat and the experience of the crew. This is a well oiled operation that isn’t afraid of a little grease - get in and do the do, no one holding your hand yet having your back the whole way. Exciting, adventurous, and the dives got better and better - got my Shurtle on the last dive but honestly was already stoked with what we had seen of the corals and little fishies to be content. Highly recommend - 2 days felt like 5… now I want to do the 3 day on the Coral Sea for more! Masa was a reassuring dive instructor and ecologist, Ritchie the no-nonsense yet super kind Captain and JP the funniest and most talented pilot / cook / entertainer / dive briefer around. Thanks guys for making this trip more than I’d hoped for X
- Recommended for
- The crew. Legends. And the other guests.. The food! Surprisingly good, varied and healthy ‘buffet’ style. Impressive for the facilities.. The dives. Thoughtfully staged they got better and better. Viva Las Vegas!.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Michael M
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Switzerland
Beautiful walk
The sailboat is not of the first youth but the quality price is good
- Recommended for
- The captain and crew organize the cruise perfectly. The sailboat, which runs only on the engine, takes only ten passengers. The atmosphere with others is very appreciable. The dive sites are far from other boats.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Freya R
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United Kingdom
Amazing
The best couple of days ever! Such great value for money with 6 dives available. Crew are so friendly and fun putting on shows in the evening and accompanying us on the night dive and even a morning dive to help up find a reef shark! Thank you so much for an incredible trip we will remember forever.
- Recommended for
- Beautiful locations. Friendly and fun crew. Great value for money.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ben S
- Australia
An experience I won't soon forget
We saw multiple sharks, rays and turtles. Despite not seeing much sealife during the night dive it was a great experience. The evening talk on the fish we will find on the reef was both entertaining and interesting
- Recommended for
- The locations of the dives were perfect and offered a wide variety of sealife. The crew was friendly, funny and helpful in answering any questions I had. The boat was well equipped for it's size and I think the small number of people helped the trip feel more unique.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Will R
- 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
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- 8.0 Very good
- Anna S
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New Zealand
Great for diving experience
This is a no frills experience. Great if you are adaptable and want to do lots of diving in different areas of the coral barrier. The 3 members of the crew were very helpful
- Recommended for
- Great crew. Plenty of food.
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- 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
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- 9.2 Superb
- Jess G
- Australia
Excellent Experience
We had excellent weather the whole trip and as a result epic visibility. I didn’t dive, I snorkelled, and my experience was the dive crew preferred the company of divers that at times felt like the snorkelers weren’t given direction or guidance. Otherwise the whole experience was fabulous. The menu was very complimentary to lots of time in the water. The skipper was really friendly and knowledgeable. The dive sites were incredibly beautiful and vibrant - exactly how I had hope to experience The Great Barrier Reef. Highly recommend.
- Recommended for
- Excellent weather - friendly skipper - authentic experience
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- 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
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jade G
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France
Wonderful trip
We spent a wonderful trip : 6 dives including one night dive, the crew is very friendly, the food is amazing. It was perfect !
- Recommended for
- Dive. Food. Crew.
