Spoilsport Liveaboard, Australia

Name: Fly Dive Minke Whales (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-07-13
End: 2026-07-16
Location: Australia

9.3 Superb

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

from $ 407 / day Check dates

“Great crew who attended to every detail of comfort, safety and service with high professional standards.”
BRIAN D, Australia

Highlights

Australia’s most awarded liveaboard dive boat
Twin hull design to increase stability and reduce motion onboard
Swim with dwarf minke whales in June & July

The MV Spoilsport liveaboard is an award winning vessel which was custom built to explore the uncrowded dive sites of the Coral Sea. The twin hull design of the boat increases stability making for smooth sailing year-round. On board there are 4 cabin standards to cater to differing budgets, from the budget cabins with twin bunk beds to the premium cabins with double beds and ocean views.

The on board dining experience includes chef prepared meals with freshly sourced produce from sustainable resources from both land and sea. A wide variety of dietary requirements can be catered to, including vegetarian and vegan, which are served at the indoor salon and dining room. There is a large sun deck on the upper deck with a partially shaded area and comfortable loungers.

Guests can enjoy world-class diving on the Great Barrier Reef and in the Coral Sea with the Spoilsport Australia. Itineraries include the 5-night Coral Sea & Cod Hole trip, the 6-night Yongala & Coral Sea trip for adventure diving the SS Yongala Wreck; Wheeler, Holmes & Flinders Reef, 3, 4 & 7 night fly dive expeditions as well as the limited minke whale trips.

Call us or book online today to start planning your Coral Sea dive liveaboard aboard the Spoilsport yacht.

Please note that the 3 and 4 night itineraries can be extended to 7 night trips.

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04 Jun

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 2,064

FULL

04 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,529

FULL

08 Jun

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,823

FULL

11 Jun

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 2,064

FULL

11 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,529

FULL

15 Jun

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,823

FULL

18 Jun

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 2,064

FULL

18 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,529

FULL

22 Jun

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,823

FULL

25 Jun

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 2,064

FULL

25 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,529

FULL

29 Jun

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,823

FULL

Included: VAT, Port Fees, Local Flights, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Cabin Towels.

Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (20 AUD per night), National Park Fees (8 AUD per day).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (30 AUD per day), Nitrox Course (310 AUD per item), Private Dive Guide (350 AUD per activity), Rental Gear (44 AUD per day), Scuba Diving Courses (280-310 AUD per item), Snorkel Gear.

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

Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Outdoor Dining
Observation Deck
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Naturalist Guide

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Fine Wines Selection
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

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
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Tech diving
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

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

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1990

Year renovated: 2014

Length: 30 meters

Beam: 10.5 meters

Top speed: 15 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: 2 x 354 KW Detroit 60 series

Max guests: 28

Number of cabins: 14

Number of bathrooms: 14

Tenders: 2 inflatables

Water capacity: 8000 liters

Fuel capacity: 12'000 liters

Freshwater maker: 10'00 liters per day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
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
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Spoilsport Reviews

9.3 Superb

Vessel

8.9
Crew

9.3
Food

9.8
Diving

9.4
Value

8.9

10 Exceptional
Trang N
United States

Outstanding crew
The most attentive and hardworking crew you could ever ask for.
Recommended for
Outstanding crew. Amazing food. Great dives.
10 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Eli R
United States

Open deck diving with an awesome crew that makes the diving.
Diving in the middle of nowhere with no crowds just us. Excellent hard coral everywhere, beautiful color and natural lighting. Liveaboard with a crew for detail and open deck diving. Epic distance covered.
Recommended for
Exploration to new sites. Excellent crew with attention to detail. Liveaboard built for diving first.
15 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Markus F
Germany

Can't get any better
Great dive sites with perfect care all around
Recommended for
Kindness. Comfort. Catering.
28 Sep, 2025

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Bozena B
Poland

I was speechless in front of such amazing underwater life.
I was surprised that not every dive was guided, but it was nice to dive in my own speed and plan.
Recommended for
Selfnavigation undervthe water after exellent dive breefing. Food. Friendly atmosphere.
03 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Wai Yee W
Hong Kong

Great Vacation with best service
Amazing diving in Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy it very much!
Recommended for
service, dive sites, photography
24 Feb, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Eglys V
Canada

Come dive with Spoilsport
Overal great experience. Very lovely boat
Recommended for
The diving sports. The equipment. The food.
24 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
David F
United Kingdom

Cod hole 3 nights
I honestly had a great time, the crew and fellow divers were really friendly and it was a really safe and fun environment to do the dives! All of the locations offered something different - I’d recommend it to anyone!
Recommended for
The diving, the crew and the food!
20 Oct, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Simon B
Australia

Exceeded expectations
Crew on Spoilsport went over and above expectations on my trip. As an inexperienced diver I thought I would be cast aside over more experienced guests but the crew really looked after everyone providing the best experiences for everyone’s level. Also my fussy eating habits were accommodated well with some pre advice on meals I do eat, and Chef June provided basic meals as requested.
Recommended for
Staff engagement, very friendly. Diving opportunities. Accomodating all guests with their maybe odd requests.
10 Oct, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
TAKASHI H
Japan

Diving paradise
The diving style followed the basic buddy system, and each dive lasted about an hour, which allowed me to take my time observing and photographing marine life. We did up to five dives a day, making it an ideal experience for anyone who can’t get enough of diving. During the surface intervals, I also flew my drone and captured the stunning scenery of the Great Barrier Reef. It truly was a perfect holiday.
Recommended for
Wonderful meal. Cheerful and friendly staff. The diving activities are carried out with a strong focus on ensuring safety..
27 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Anonymous
United States

A once in a lifetime experience that far surpassed our expectations!
Each one of my family members has a different dive spot that they call their favorite. My husband thought the night dive was the best dive of his life! Each site has new coral and sea life that blows your mind.
Recommended for
The coral, the crew, and the food!
27 Dec, 2017

220 reviews

9.3 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Roy H
United States

Best of the Best!
The small plane flight to Lizard Island was awesome! The top notch sites were thrilling. Spoil-Sport was designed for divers and was so easy to use. Night dives were amazing. All the Sharks, and other incredible fish. Bring your camera. Going back again.
Recommended for
STAFF! STAFF! STAFF! I received more scuba training from our guides than in certification classes. The hostesses and helpers would not let us lift a finger. Dive master always on helpful lookout.
17 Mar, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Stefan M
Germany

Great diving experience at Great Barrier Reef
We had an amazing trip! The boat was excellent and the crew was incredibly friendly. We have been on many liveaboards, but we’ve never seen such a high level of safety precautions and professional care—it was truly impressive. Also, the "open deck" diving mode is unique and made the whole experience effortless. Highly recommended.
Recommended for
Friendly & Professional Crew. Open Deck Diving. Safety First.
16 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Gerald B
Canada

Fantastic in every way!
Staff were very professional. Very impressed with commitment to procedures and safety. Experience excellent in all respects. Highly recommended.
Recommended for
Professionalism, Great Staff, Great Hospitality
11 May, 2016

10 Exceptional
Albert T
United States

Outstanding Adventure
The plane ride over the reefs was cool, but the fun began once on the boat. Although scuba diving was our main focus, the crew, particularly Ollie, Jeanna, Nicole and Capt. Peter made you feel at home and well informed about every aspect of the trip, safety and the boat's functions.They also did a great job of taking 28 strangers, and in less than a day, made them all friend. Hats off to Mike Ball and his crew on the SPOILSPORT.....
Recommended for
Diving, meeting new friends and ......Diving
28 Sep, 2016

8.8 Fabulous
John P
United Kingdom

Great experience
Overall excellent. One surprise was no on deck toilet and shower which is normally seen on all the live-aboards i have been on. This would have made things a little more convenient. Other than that the trip was superb.
Recommended for
Great food. Shark Dive. Low level flight back to Cairns.
30 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Jane D
Australia

Exceeded my expectations
This trip was amazing. The team on Spoilsport were first class. The diving was amazing, the cabins were comfortable and kept very clean. I absolutely loved this liveaboard.
Recommended for
The crew. The dive sites. The company on board.
06 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Sherry W
United States

The minke whales made for an unforgettable trip.
The minke whales coming so close and spending so much time with us was absolutely the highlight. The crew was really good at spotting them and immediately altering plans/dropping the float lines. The crew was always helpful and friendly. It was a fun trip
Recommended for
Whale encounters, informative evening presentations, flying back to Cairns.
06 Jul, 2016

10 Exceptional
Daniel T
Australia

Amazing trip
Every moment was a highlight, I'll 100% be coming on another trip with this liveaboard
Recommended for
the diving, the crew and the food
14 Oct, 2022

10 Exceptional
Colin Z
United States

Excellent Trip in Maldives with Scubaspa
the small crew and passengers on the boat which made it great to make new friendships. the diving team was great and thorough with their itineraries. saw amazing aquatic life and sceneries there. highly recommended!
Recommended for
friendly crew, best dive team, and great food!
06 Dec, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Kieran V
Australia

Incredible trip, had an amazing time.
Variety of dive sites with different things to be found at each. Super friendly and knowledge crew. Excellent, plentiful food. Reasonably comfortable living quarters - sufficient for my purposes, even at the lower price levels. I can't wait to go again and would reccomend spoilsport to anyone looking to do a Liveaboard on the GBR.
Recommended for
Friendly crew, amazing dive sites, fabulous food.
21 Oct, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Michele W
United States

Wonderful trip above and below the water!
The Shark encounter, friendly co-passengers, entertaining attentive crew!
Recommended for
Bobby’s cooking was outstanding!!, Destinations were wonderful!, Crew made me feel safe underwater and relaxed and happy above water.
17 Dec, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Kirk L
Australia

Trip was awesome
Too many to mention but dive locations, the dives themselves , the whole crew were awesome we had so much fun and they were so professional, I was super impressed The food was to die for . And all this under trying conditions My dives were so good due to good locations great crew Loved every bit of it Thanks
Recommended for
Diving locations all staff food
02 Jun, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Cesar A
Spain

Wonderfull
LOVE from the crew,diving and food
Recommended for
Crew,nature and sea
27 Aug, 2023

10 Exceptional
Robert B
United States

Hands down, the best dive experience I've had around the world since I got certified in 1984!
My wife and I enjoyed the unique dive sites that the divemaster picked so that we could observe different formations and wildlife. Moving the boat at noon and over night allowed us to experience many different sites with no wasted travel time. Allowing those that choose to explore on their own was fantastic, but also offering up crew to lead a guided tour with those that felt more comfortable with guides was nice. I always judge an outfit by their attention to detail and their safety procedures. The Spoilsport was the best I've experienced. The pre-dive briefings by the divemaster including the use of a white board was very professional. The four tiered safety system in place for every dive - a lookout on the top deck, each diver carrying an inflatable neon safety sausage, and each diver carrying the duel use transmitter (one channel diver to ship, and another channel diver to Coast Guard) was very comforting. To me, everything after the above is just icing on the cake. The Spoilsport certainly added several layers of icing. The cabins were clean and adequate. The food was varied and amazing every day. Snacks were available throughout. The sitting area was great and really allowed all the divers and staff to mingle and socialize. It was nice to have the stand-alone computers available so everyone could share their photos. And, of course, the last night's massive BBQ was incredible and a great way to wrap of an amazing experience. I have and would highly recommend the Spoilsport to anyone who loves diving. Rob Born, Sacramento, Ca.
Recommended for
The unique dive sites, the professional crew and the social experience.
06 Dec, 2017

10 Exceptional
Mark M
United States

Excellent!
The dives and the friendly, efficient crew. The captain was excellent!
Recommended for
Dive sites, food, service
15 Jun, 2022

8.4 Very good
FRANCESCO G
Australia

Mike Ball Diving always delivers the Ultimate experience.
The Yongala was definitely the major draw card. The crew were awesome as always and though the weather wasnt ideal the skipper made the most of it.
Recommended for
Yongala, Crew, boat
16 May, 2022

10 Exceptional
Jasen A
Australia

Really well run dive operation. Seamless!
The diving, the staff, the food, the experience. Mike Ball Dive Expeditions are the best.
Recommended for
The organisation, the quality of dive sites, the quality of service.
31 Mar, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Ngung Chia S
Singapore

Minke Minke every where
Saw Minke Whale 3 days in the 8D7N expedition. Some excellent diving sites e.g. lighthouse bommie. Rough sea due to strong wind but trip is comfortable because of excellent crew and food. Cabin is above average with adequate storage space for luggage and good air conditioner. Very detail dive briefing, making unguided dive not a problem. They also provide two complimentary guided dive per day for those that need them. Professional organisation on dive deck. Bonus information on marine life and minke whales from researcher on boat. Provide drop off service in Cairns area.
Recommended for
Minke Whale, Crew, Diving
22 Jul, 2019

9.2 Superb
Ryder C
Australia

Great trip - this is as good as diving in coral gets
Really good trip with lots of variety between each dive site. Food on board was amazing and crew was awesome.
Recommended for
Food was great. Variety of fish and the potato cod. The crew.
10 Oct, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Mary S
Greece

Exceeded our expectations
We had a wonderful adventure on the Spoilsport thanks to the attentive staff and all the comforts of home. The diving was spectacular, great sites and timing, including two fantastic night dives. We were relaxed and enjoyed ourselves immensely!!
Recommended for
Staff, diving, other passengers
17 Mar, 2018