Name: Spoilsport
Brand: Mike Ball Dive Expeditions
SKU: 4401
Rating: 9.4 (114 reviews)

9.6 Exceptional
Francis R
Belgium

Awesome diving experience

From the first moment, everything was perfect! Awesome flight over the reef, super friendly staff, amazing diving spots, really the whole package. Will go diving with Mike Ball again for sure!

Recommended for: Diving spots - friendly crew - food

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

10 Exceptional
Bryce O
United States

Fantastic!

As above

Recommended for: 1. Amazing crew, loved their enthusiasm and helpfulness 2. Delicious food 3. Convenient and beautiful diving

10 Exceptional
Tim K
United States

It was great. The shark feeding dive was the best part for me personally.

The previously mentioned Shark Feeding, sea snake and schools of fish under water were the best parts of the diving experience.

Recommended for: The Shark Feeding, Seeing the sea snake and schools of fish.

9.2 Superb
Bruce S
Germany

A great experience both over and under water

We had a great time aboard the Spoilsport. The crew was amazing, always friendly, always good for a joke but still doing a very professional job and taking security very serious. The dive briefs were great, and the guides did their job very well. We had some bad luck with bad weather, but the schedule was quickly adjusted and we still got to have a ton of fun that day. The food was - simply put - amazing! If you‘re hoping to loose a few pounds - forget it! The flight back was another highlight. Seeing the reef from above after knowing what is going on under water puts it on a whole different level.

Recommended for: Crew, Food, Soft Corals

9.6 Exceptional
Christopher F
United Kingdom

Dive a portion of reef where you are the only visitors

The service was brilliant from start to end, and this includes the people in the office. A great experience to see a range of species normally scared away at other sites due to the volume of divers. Recommendation leave only bubbles and take only pictures.

Recommended for: Sharks, cuttlefish and the staff

8.4 Very good
Phil J
United Kingdom

Awesome diving on the Great Barrier Reef

Night diving with reef sharks.

Recommended for: Easy of diving, amount of dives, tranquility

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.

10 Exceptional
Craig W
United States

Exceeded expectations!

Diving with the sharks!!

Recommended for: Diving in the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef. Friendly staff. Good!

8.8 Fabulous
catriona L
Australia

A truly Spectacular Expedition

We were lucky enough to have three dives near Raine Island and saw so many turtles that I lost count. Recommendation for future passengers, you will need to change out of your swimmers after each dive since the dining/lounge area is a dry area. Bring as many sets of swimmers as you can so that you don't have to struggle back into wet swimmers for each dive. Also, bring big clothes pegs to attach your wet swimmers to the railings to dry.

Recommended for: The dive sites, the crew and the company

9.6 Exceptional
Simon H
Australia

Amazing. World class diving and first class service.

Osprey Reef!!! 40m+ viz and 2.5km drop off.

Recommended for: Crew, boat and dive destination. Osprey Reef was incredible.

10 Exceptional
Anne D
United States

Amazing first time liveaboard experience!

We loved the advanced course with Joe. Our diving greatly improved! Will was a great trip director - made it all fun, safe and easy. Bobbie is an amazing chef - the food variety was hard to believe. Julie’s photography and fish lectures were fantastic bonuses! We hope to return!

Recommended for: Dive sites, crew and food

9.2 Superb
Ana W
United States

I can't wait to do this trip again!!

I thought diving Australia would be a once in a lifetime trip. Now I can't wait to go back & do it again. The service by the staff was superb! Accommodations were very nice and my dive buddy & I didn't feel cramped sharing a space. The shark feed dive was my absolute highlight having never done a dive like that before. I was very pleased with the crews commitment to safety. You guys were amazing! Thank you for this wonderful experience. I can't wait to come back with more dive buddies.

Recommended for: Amazing service by staff, dive safety was a priority, & relaxed experience

9.6 Exceptional
James S
Canada

he boat has plenty of space and nice accommodations and the crew was excellent and met all of our requests.

The diving was great and the crew went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time and was comfortable in the water.

Recommended for: Excellent dive sites, great crew, awesome food.

10 Exceptional
Andrew G
Australia

Absolutely brilliant

The shark feeding The barbecue on the last night The friendly crew The diving in general The organisation of everything was -spot on

Recommended for: The crew, the diving, our group in general. Everyone got along really well and we were from all corners of the globe.

8.4 Very good
Graham P
Australia

Great crew and experience

Osprey reef

Recommended for: The diving the location the crew

9.6 Exceptional
Constanza V
Chile

Great experience with a great team onboard

diving

Recommended for: crew

8.4 Very good
Cecil B
United States

Great food, diving and strict adherence to diving safety protocols.

I was at the great barrier reef in the late 1980s and it was amazing. A direct comparison between now and then difficult because we went to different sites but The Great Barrier Reef appears to be alive and healthy. The food was amazing and wonderful and the staff went to great lengths to provide whatever assistance you needed in diving or onboard.

Recommended for: Diving, professional photographer and food

10 Exceptional
Alex H
United States

THE BEST CREW I HAVE EVER SEEN

northern reefs

Recommended for: The Diving, the crew, the boat

8.4 Very good
FREDERICK T
United States

Great time at GBR

My first dive trip so the service from the staff was great! Very helpful and I learned so much. Everything was provided for us. We just relaxed and dove. Excellent discussion of coral reefs prior to one dive.

Recommended for: Sharks, Turtles, and Mike Ball staff's service

9.6 Exceptional
Maggie F
United States

Great staff, great food, very informative, loved my trip overall.

Our tour operator was very kind. The captain hosted a party on the boat the last night and sang for us. The crew was very helpful. We just loved this trip.

Recommended for: Diving, Staff, Food.

10 Exceptional
Harry S
United States

Five stars all the way.

- The flight up to Lizard Island is beautiful (sit on the left for the best views). - Talking with Captain Peter about pirates off the coast of New Guinea. - My partner's a bit new to diving, and an instructor was available to accompany her on every dive. - All the great diving! We saw cuttlefish, turtles eating jellyfish, eels, sharks, nudis, you name it. Lots of different locations, all terrific. - Oh, man, the food!

Recommended for: The diving (of course), the terrific crew, and the food!

8.4 Very good
Gwendalyn P
United States

Trip of a lifetime!

Actually looked forward to hearing Kirran’s wake up calls and Dive Brief Calls. The Crew made the trip outstanding. Always helpful and enthusiastic, ready to make every dive exceptional! Hugged everyone of them upon return.

Recommended for: The Reef, the Crew and Efficiency.

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

9.2 Superb
Kathryn C
New Zealand

Swimming with 20+ minke whales, sharks, sea turtles & more!

Swimming with large groups of minke whales was incredible - they come so close to divers and snorkelers. The coral reefs are vibrant and full of sharks, fish, macro life and turtles. Incredible GBR outer-reef diving and the crew were so helpful and fun.

Recommended for: Minke whales, bull sharks, pygmy seahorses

10 Exceptional
Eric L
United States

This was the best dive trip I have ever been on, and I cannot wait for the next experience with SpoilSport!

Getting up close and personal with the Dwarf Minke Whales was incredible along with the evening commentary from Dr Allister Burris about what we saw and what it meant to science. The dive briefings from Kristy were spot on and quite informative of what we would see, and where we would see it. The crew was like a well oiled machine in the way that they worked together so well and anticipated our every need. Every day of diving just got better and better. And after diving - we were fed quite well!!

Recommended for: The best things about this experience were diving with the whales, the time spent with an experienced and highly professional crew, and of course the awesome food 3 times a day!

10 Exceptional
Kevin B
United States

A life changing experience

Minke Whales, so many!

Recommended for: Crew, Food and Dive sites

10 Exceptional
Roberto G
Spain

Awesome

Minke Whales, Dive spots, food&drink, Boat, How to crew manage the expedition, safety on board, sustainability Tourism, summarizing it has been an outstanding experience!

Recommended for: Minke Whale Project, Dive Spots and the way the crew manage the expedition

9.6 Exceptional
Hei Man C
Hong Kong

You will never regret it! :)

Mike Ball Spoilsport really lives up to its name. Our minke whale expedition is superb! We have numerous whale encounters every day. We even swam with sea turtles! No matter you’re a diver or a snorkeler, you will surely be having tons of fun.

Recommended for: Whale encounters, friendly and professional staff, food

10 Exceptional
Vicky H
United States

Lovely crew, great food and good fun!

So many beautiful Nudis! Loved hunting for those. Enjoyed some picturesque diving at Steve's Bommie, Pixie Pinnacle and Coral Gardens. Additionally, we were able to snorkel with curious Minke Whales (4x!) all while having access to a knowledgable Minke Whale Project researcher named Suzanne. The crew went out of their way to accommodate the guests wants and needs and the food and beverages on board were fantastic and plentiful. The chef, Joe, made some delicious breads and the best brownies I've ever eaten. Meals were creative and presented beautifully. The program director, Kerrin, did a fabulous job keeping everything running smoothly and was a friendly, accomadating host. Nicole went out of her way to help out the guests in any way possible. She definitely appeared to be the hardest working crew member on board. Captain was a great entertainer and overall hoot! Was neat to have Julia, the photographer, on board and she provided lots of guidance for the camera I rented as well as some interesting facts about marine life. Joe and Newie were helpful on the dive deck and Shakira was an absolute cheery delight to be around. The only criticism I have is that the informational talks at night were a bit dry and there were a few times I needed help gearing up for dives and no one was available. Otherwise, I had a great time, some great dives and would highly recommend this livaboard to anyone wanting to have an unforgettable time on the Great Barrier Reef.

Recommended for: Beautiful coral gardens, plentiful marine life and delicious brownies.

8.0 Very good
Tuan N
United States

We have a great time onboard with spoilsport

Have a good time meet new people

Recommended for: Great diving location,crews and service were excellent

8.8 Fabulous
Bob C
United States

Diving the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef

Diving the Bouganville Reef was a special bonus, and Osprey Reef was great too. We saw several sharks of various types, lots of marine life, and great reefs. Both the day and night dives were super. No bad dives. We actually got lucky with some bad weather that caused us to leave Osprey one day early so we got to add the Great Barrier Reef to our list as well.

Recommended for: The crew is top notch and goes over the top to ensure we had a great trip. Super dive sites.

8.8 Fabulous
Andreas M
Belgium

Awsome

Awsome crew, awsome meals, awsome service!

Recommended for: Crew, service, meals

9.2 Superb
Jim O
United States

Amazing dive experience on first-class boat.

The crew was amazing at conveying the location of interesting things to see underwater

Recommended for: professional crew; excellent food; great dive sites

7.2 Good
Lisa K
United States

Great trip to the far north

Beautiful corals and school of bumphead parrotfish

Recommended for: Photography course, independence in diving with buddies, great schools of fish

8.4 Very good
David N
Australia

Great boat and crew- bad weather itinerary

Winds gusting from 30-40 knots prevented us from going to Osprey, Bougainville and Holmes reefs. This was the Captains decision for both the safety and comfort of the passengers. A decision which reflects the operations attention to passenger safety. Unfortunately for me this section of the trip was the primary reason for taking the trip. I knocked a star off for the replacement dive sites and diving as they were overall, just OK. Steve's Bommie, Pixies Bommie and the Light House Bommie gave us some good dives. A night dive with Giant Trevally and dozens of sharks at Gotham City was a highlight. Overall, a great boat and crew. I will have no hesitation in traveling on Spoilsport again. Hopefully I will get the Osprey reef then.

Recommended for: The staff, crew and guides. The food and drinks. The operation of Spoilsport from its focus on safety to cleaning.

10 Exceptional
Chelsea
United States

Experience of a lifetime.

We loved the entire trip. The low flying plane was really fun and gave us a beautiful view of the reef. The boat was nice and the crew was fantastic! The food was really delicious. The diving was as good as it could have been given the bad weather but the crew did their best to give us the best!

Recommended for: Diving, Food, Service

10 Exceptional
Dave B
United States

Outstanding all around

I can’t say enough great things about this trip. The plan had to change due to weather, which was fine because the alternative was arguably better. Diving was great. Focus on Safety was noticeable. The food from Katie beats most restaurants. The staff/crew is cheerful and helpful at all times. The boat was immaculate. I will definitely travel with Mike Ball Expeditions when I return to Australia.

Recommended for: Staff, diving, food

10 Exceptional
David H
United States

Great accommodations and a very competent and caring crew. What more could one ask for?

The coral on my last dive was spectacular (go right once down the line and hug the reefs on your left shoulder in the shallows (3-5 M). The friendliness of the crew. Can't compliment them enough. The efficiency of the dive prep.

Recommended for: The food (Joe is an awesome chef). The crew - competent and caring. The accommodations. Very nice!

8.4 Very good
Willem F
South Africa

Could not fault anything.

Diving Steve's bommie, great crew especially Kiana, Joe the cook and the serenading captain. Lastly the comfort of the ship which was really shipshape, clean and well equipped.

Recommended for: Organized, crew, a lot of dive for your buck.

9.6 Exceptional
logan B
United States

Just an all around great experience, from crew, accomodations, and diving.

Diving particularly the night dives

Recommended for: Diving, crew, food

10 Exceptional
Kathryn M
United States

Absolutely incredible experience

We saw a whole pod of dolphins swimming near one of the reefs. Went to areas that didn't have much bleaching and was filled with wildlife.

Recommended for: The reefs/dive locations we went to were great. The staff was friendly and helpful with anything needed. Absolutely worth the price you pay. The fly over to Lizard Island was awesome.

10 Exceptional
Brian V
United States

These memories will last a lifetime and will always be at the top of the list!

My trip was full of amazing people and experiences! The scuba diving was safe and exciting. The boat (Spoilsport) was clean, well staffed with amazing food every meal. The crew were warm and friendly, extremely helpful and kept everyone very involved in the process.

Recommended for: The friends I made on the trip, the scuba diving and crew, the amazing food!

10 Exceptional
Corey O
United States

Stellar Crew and Diving

The crew was really the best I've ever dived with, the boat is nice and the dive sites are glorious

Recommended for: Crew, diving

10 Exceptional
Clarissa Y
United States

Amazing service and amazing diving

Swimming with sharks, observing a cuttlefish, seeing turtles and other fish. Learning to identify more corals and fish. Improving my buoyancy with the help of the crew so I can stay underwater longer.

Recommended for: The night shark dive, the beautiful corals and marine life, and the service and amenities on the dive boat.

9.6 Exceptional
Catherine A
Canada

Great trip, would totally recommend!

Everything is really well organised, hassle free and the staff (always happy to help)q does a great job. They set the standard pretty high in terms of customer service. Unfortunately, the diving didn't fully reach my expectations because the strong winds didn't allow us to go to the Coral Sea. It obviously isn't Mike Ball's fault and the captain told us his door was open for anyone who wanted more information about the weather conditions and the impact on our itinerary. The staff also made sure to provide us with detailed briefings of the dive sites to make sure we would still get the best out of it. There was also a dive guide jumping in at almost every dive, which was great for those who were not confident with their navigation skills.

Recommended for: Very friendly and helpful crew, the food was fresh with a good variety and all the diving activities were very well organised.

9.2 Superb
Shawn A
United States

Amazing experience

Definitely spending time on the whale lines watching the minke whales. The shark feed dive was awesome and the wall dive that was next to the shark feed was equally good. Potato cod, sea turtles, sea snakes, and eagle rays were other highlights of the trip. The crew was also really great, they were fun and friendly and were just as excited as the guests were when spotting whales or talking about the dives. I would recommend this trip to any serious diver.

Recommended for: Whales, Shark Feed, the Crew

8.8 Fabulous
Weng Koon V
Malaysia

Efficient and well run

The Minke Whales of course

Recommended for: The seamless way everything ran - hassle free

10 Exceptional
Emily S
United States

So happy I booked with Mike Ball SpoilSport

Got to see Minke whales.

Recommended for: Diving sites, crew and boat cleanliness.

8.4 Very good
Trevor D
United Kingdom

Amazing diving

The opportunity to have 4 dives a day and either go alone or dive with a guide. Friendly relaxing atmosphere on board a well maintained boat.

Recommended for: Good spacious boat, friendly and knowledgable crew, excellent diving

8.4 Very good
Kaitlyn B
United States

Amazing staff and boat!

Potato cod, steve's bomme, staff, our cabin

Recommended for: Staff, boat comfort, food

9.6 Exceptional
Olivia S
United States

Amazing trip!

The crew of the Spoilsport ran a very professional, well-organized and diverse diving experience. The trip went above and beyond our expectations. The sites and dive masters catered to divers of all levels and put safety first. Guides were available to point out unusual sights/species during each dive. Professional photographer present to capture highlights of each dive. Friendly staff that fostered an environment of cooperation and commraderie among the guests. Experience of a lifetime and highly recommended to anyone interested in diving the Great Barrier Reef!

Recommended for: Great crew, super diving, delicious dining!

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

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.

9.6 Exceptional
Chris P
Germany

Absolutely amazing trip on a nice and well organised boat

No other or to much other companies on the route. So it is not crowded and you can fully enjoy the reef

Recommended for: Service, food and friendly crew

9.2 Superb
Martin C
Hong Kong

First time on a liveaboard

It was my first liveaboard experience, and I think I have been spoiled by the amazing trip: the crew were exceptionally friendly, the food was delicious, not to mention the amazing diving at the great barrier reef. My highlight was the shark attraction dive at Osprey reef!

Recommended for: Food, cabin crew, dive buddies

10 Exceptional
Preston F
United States

Great

Location of dives

Recommended for: Location of dives

10 Exceptional
Anonymous

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!

9.2 Superb
Myriam G
Switzerland

Best LiveAbord experience in Australia

Shark diving

Recommended for: Great boat, top crew and dive material and sites

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.

9.2 Superb
Colin Z
United States

Excellent Trip in GBR with Spoilsport

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 and entertainment!

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!

8.8 Fabulous
Martin B
United States

awesome

For one , the flight to lizard Island and the experience of a liveaboard Trip ! The dive sites where great and the sea live was awesome ! The crew is super friendly and fun ,I had a great time ,thanks

Recommended for: Location ,People and Staff , Flight

9.6 Exceptional
Clive S
United Kingdom

Fantastic because of the Minke whales!

Minke whales. Humpback whales. Dive staff were outstanding. Word of caution though that in July the sea conditions can be very rough, so beware if you suffer from sea sickness. Still highly recommended!

Recommended for: Proximity to the Minke whales, professionalism of the staff, food.

7.2 Good
Andreas K
Austria

It was a nice trip

The fly to Lizard Island

Recommended for: The fly to Lizard Island, the Nightdives, the last evening on board

8.8 Fabulous
Terence K
United Kingdom

Beautiful Barrier Reef

Seeing the dratic pinaccles and corals of the Gt Barrier Reef.

Recommended for: Organisation of diving, reef, food on board

10 Exceptional
Christy R
New Zealand

Amazing

Would definitely recommend this to anyone to do. The Ribbon Reefs are a must see and Mike Ball expeditions and Spoilsport are the best way to experience it!

Recommended for: The diving, the crew, the reef

8.0 Very good
Natasha S
United Kingdom

Great trip with the Minkies!!

The highlight of my trip was definitely getting to snorkel and dive with the whales. I found the boat to be well set out and relatively comfortable despite challenging conditions and the dive sites were varied and well briefed. The crew, especially Yella, were attentive and friendly and the rest of the divers all got on well together. Will def be booking another trip through liveaboard.com. Thank you

Recommended for: The whales, the diving, the crew

9.6 Exceptional
Agnieszka S
Poland

Superb

Diving

Recommended for: Diving, crew, food

10 Exceptional
Dana C
United States

Fabulous Experience

We had so gorgeous dives and were so happy with our experience. The crew took every step to go above and beyond and really made the trip a spectacular one. We will absolutely book with Mike Ball in the future.

Recommended for: Crew, Quality of Diving, Food

8.0 Very good
Dirk V
Belgium

Excellent Diving on The Great Barrier Reef

*The nightdive with lots of sharks * The variety of divesites (pinnacles, walls, sandy slopes, soft and hard coral * a lot of life on the dive sites with great variety

Recommended for: The diving, the friendliness of the crew they go out of their way to make you feel at home, the peace and quiet at see (haven't seen another ship during the entire trip)

9.6 Exceptional
Dinin L
United States

Retired

Crew's genuine caring and enthusiasm throughout every aspect of trip. Food was excellent and varied. Everything geared towards enhancing your diving experience. Diving was amazing!

Recommended for: Crew friendliness and professionalism, excellent food, superior dive sites

10 Exceptional
Zachary R
United States

Exceeded expectations and the absolute best way to experience the Great Barrier Reef.

The night dive in Gotham was unreal, so much activity and so many sharks made this the best night dive I have ever been on. Everything about the trip was perfect, from the low altitude plane ride over the reef to the food served constantly throughout the day. One of the best parts was the fact that they catered to my party's different levels of dive experience and did everything imaginable to make the trip a one of a kind experience. Furthermore, the personalty of the crew was top notch as they knew when to be serious, but more importantly, they were extremely laid back and helped remind us that we're in one of the best spots in the world to go diving and diving should be fun.

Recommended for: The a sheer number of dives, the biodiversity, the one-on-one expertise given by the crew

10 Exceptional
Mitchell G
United States

Mitch & Mimi's GBR Dive Experience

We loved the Dive director and Crew: Jelle, Kerrin, Kiana, Olly, Justin, Jemma, Derren, Trevor, Julia, and two vounteers Brian and Phil! Jelle was very organized and knowledgeable. The crew were so helpful and always busy. The food was amazing! The other divers on board were wonderful to get to know and have made some very good friends even though we had only been together for 3 days. And the dives were AMAZING! We saw so many beautiful fish, turtle, octopus, manta ray, cuttle fish, stone fish, giant clams, tiny nudibranchs, and beautiful corals! Words can't describe! Luckily we have some awesome pictures that Julia took! I highly recommend the SpoilSport Liveaboard! Thank you!

Recommended for: The dives, the crew, the organization, the food! (sorry that's 4)!

9.6 Exceptional
Russell H
United States

Amazing trip

Barracuda, shark feed, the visibility of 150 feet

Recommended for: Diving western front at bouganville. The shark feed, the service was amazing

9.6 Exceptional
Mark K
United States

Fantastic time exploring the Great Barrier reef.

Seeing the underwater world, the octopus, scuttlefish, nudibranchs, coral, sponges and turtles.

Recommended for: All the staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. If you were an experienced diver you could explore the sites at your own pace with a buddy. The chef and hence the food was fantastic.

10 Exceptional
Terence K
United Kingdom

Doesn't get much better......

The diving was organised to a very professional standard. Nitrox was available (though an extra charge) and 15 litre tanks also available (again extra). Every dive was preceeded by a detailed briefing and a guide was available, though you could dive with a buddy if preferred. 4 or 5 dives a day were offered. Luckily we were blessed with great weather and easy dives. Probably the best dive was a shark feed - 40/50 reef sharks + giant cod all in a feeding frenzy. The food on board was excellent - all tastes and diets catered for. The cabins were very comfy - good bunks, adequate storage and functional bathroom. On the last night we had a party - some guests were professional musicians so we had a good show....& all the crew got everyone up dancing. I was a liveaboard virgin but now a total convert.

Recommended for: Organisation of diving, the crew, comfort of boat

10 Exceptional
Ben L
United Kingdom

Brilliant trip, great staff, awesome dives, superb boat

- Shark feed and dives on Osprey reef - Fantastic weather and diving conditions - Excellent boat, all cabins clean and tidy, beds comfortable, fresh towels whenever requested. - Great food, like eating in a restaurant for all meals - Brilliant staff, all exceedingly friendly and happy to help no matter the time of day or night. Very professional and made the diving feel really easy and extremely safe.

Recommended for: great staff, awesome dives, superb boat

6.4 Review score
Ilona B
Switzerland

Good - but too expensive for what it is

Night dive

Recommended for: Diving - The flight over the reef

10 Exceptional
Juan P
Spain

UNFORGETABLE EXPERIENCE !!!!!

SHARKS AND ALL MARINE LIFE.

Recommended for: WONDERFULL CREW AND ORGANIZATION, GREAT GROUP OF DIVERS, DIVES.

8.4 Very good
Randall L
Singapore

Amazing dive crew that created a very lively atmosphere.

Shark feed at North Horn was mind-blowing! The dive crew were also helpful and friendly.

Recommended for: Dive crew, food and diving

9.2 Superb
Russell H
United States

Spoilsport crew took great care of us!!!

The variety of each of the dive sites. The night dives were fantastic with lots of sharks and trevally coming out to feed. The vast diversity of the fish and coral species.

Recommended for: Helpfulness of the crew, amazing dive sites and the boat's amenities.

8.8 Fabulous
Sandra B
Switzerland

great experience

we saw a lot of sharks and cuttlefish. the 2nd nightdive was the highlight for us.

Recommended for: crew, food, dive place

7.6 Good
FRED R
United States

excellent, would recommend highly to any diver

the number of sharks, the amount of each fish species and the variety of those species

Recommended for: the dive sites, the organization and service

8.4 Very good
Sarah N
Germany

the familiar atmosphere on board

The greeting of Crew, when we arrived. The offering for water and coffe almost time. Friendliness of crew almost Time. The detailed dive-breving. When reef shows me the hole and pretty beauty.

Recommended for: first dive at great barrier reef 😍, very great food 😋 and crazy tour director ollie 😄

9.6 Exceptional
Samantha H
Australia

This was my first liveaboard experience. It was one of the most amazing holidays I have ever been on. You could do as much or as little diving as you wanted and all your needs were catered for.

We saw a whale shark, the feeding of the sharks was amazing. I never would have been able to watch the sharks without the support of the crew and now my anxiety over sharks has reduced dramatically. We did our first self navigated dive, again not possible without the support of the amazing crew. The confidence I gained as a new diver through this trip was incredible. We saw amazing seascapes, a huge variety of fish and corals. The food was fresh and plentiful and delicious. Everything ran exceptionally well and while the crew were fun they had safety as a priority which was reassuring. Fantastic experience and would highly recommend Mike Ball diving to anyone, regardless of their level of diving experience.

Recommended for: 1. Diving with sharks, I never thought I would do this in my life. 2. The friendliness and professional staff above & below the water. 3. The confidence I gained as a new diver

10 Exceptional
Vernon J
United States

This is a well run operation and I have been on 6 liveaboards.

1. Seeing sea life I had not seen before. 2.Getting to know people with similar interests. I may go on a group trip with a dive group from my home state next year. 3.Winning first place in the photo contest on board. I have already shared this on Facebook and Instagram. If I win photo of the year and the free trip back to a Mike Ball boat, I will definitely come, even though it is a long way from Texas

Recommended for: 1. I saw sealife I had never seen before, potatoe cod,Napolean Wrass, rock fish, leafy scorpion fish [?]

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

8.0 Very good
Gianfranco D
Italy

great experience

shark feeding dive

Recommended for: osprey shark dive, bouganville drift dive, bouganville reef

10 Exceptional
David H
United States

Great experience

The staff had a great family vibe that put everyone at ease. Great diving locations and plenty to experience. I signed up for 3D/3N trip and didn't want it to end. Met great people to dive with during the trip.

Recommended for: Staff knowledge, family atmosphere, very safety conscious

10 Exceptional
Katelyn H
United States

Amazing experience, lived up to the name "SPOILsport"

The entire trip was great, I can't pick out any similar event. The dives were all delightful and the staff was really on point.

Recommended for: The crew was phenomenal; they were very friendly and always working hard. The food was spectacular and we were never hungry. The diving on this boat was unreal.

8.8 Fabulous
LOUIS S
United States

Excellent. Loved it. Too bad we did not reach Coral Sea.

Nothing jumps out. Just liked everything.

Recommended for: Staff, diving, boat

10 Exceptional
jozef S
United States

Awesome experience diving and snorkeling on barrier reef and with minke whales.

Minke whales COD hole Barrier Reef

Recommended for: Minke whales cod hole barrier reef

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.

10 Exceptional
LOUISE B
United States

Fantastic!!!

The crew members were absolutely THE BEST!! Everyone was so helpful, considerate and patient. The assistance they gave us with entering and exiting the water was above and beyond. My travel mate/dive buddy and I were a bit apprehensive diving the Great Barrier Reef. The instructors/crew/staff took great care of us, being with us, guiding us, making sure we were comfortable in every way, never left our side on the dives, and, in general, were the nicest and most considerate, helpful, congenial, people ever!! The crew members were so efficient in everything they did. The total experience we had on the Spoilsport was FANTASTIC!!! Ollie, Oliver, Trent, Laurence, Little Sam, Big Sam, Jemma, Carl and of course, Skipper Pete and First Mate-Ricardo were ALL THE BEST!! (And anyone else I might've left out by mistake)There experience and professionalism were incredible. Thank you to all for a most wonderful experience on our first LiveAboard, and hopefully not the last with you all!! We highly recommend Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, this crew and the Spoilsport to everyone!!! Weezie & Rae D. Texas-USA

Recommended for: 1. Helpfulness of the Staff and Crew 2. Ease and comfort of the Spoilsport. 3. Dive deck very organized.

8.8 Fabulous
Anna M
United Kingdom

I had three days aboard Spoil Sport and it was a fantastic experience; I wish that I could have stayed for longer.

The number and quality of the dives, specially Cod Hole and Steve's Bommie.

Recommended for: The crew were attentive to us all and they worked so well together as a cohesive team.The diving was wonderful and briefings clear so everyone was well looked after. Food delicious and company GREAT

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

10 Exceptional
Michael B
New Zealand

Fantastic trip that exceeded our expectations

Opportunity to have so many dives, using great equipment and smart, experienced, and friendly staff enabling us to get the very most out of the trip. Highlight was Coral Kingdom dive - simply stunning!

Recommended for: The diving was fantastic, despite so so conditions. The crew was friendly and very knowledgable and service was top notch. Food and accomodations were wonderful.

10 Exceptional
Micahel E
United States

Awesome

Shark feeding dive

Recommended for: The diving , food , people

10 Exceptional
Sidney N
Australia

Awesome

All of It!

Recommended for: Service, dives, quality of everything (food, comfort, staff...)

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Spoilsport Reviews

Awesome diving experience

Great Vacation with best service

Fantastic!

It was great. The shark feeding dive was the best part for me personally.

A great experience both over and under water

Dive a portion of reef where you are the only visitors

Awesome diving on the Great Barrier Reef

Wonderful trip above and below the water!

Exceeded expectations!

A truly Spectacular Expedition

Amazing. World class diving and first class service.

Amazing first time liveaboard experience!

I can't wait to do this trip again!!

he boat has plenty of space and nice accommodations and the crew was excellent and met all of our requests.

Absolutely brilliant

Great crew and experience

Great experience with a great team onboard

Great food, diving and strict adherence to diving safety protocols.

THE BEST CREW I HAVE EVER SEEN

Great time at GBR

Great staff, great food, very informative, loved my trip overall.

Five stars all the way.

Trip of a lifetime!

Minke Minke every where

Swimming with 20+ minke whales, sharks, sea turtles & more!

This was the best dive trip I have ever been on, and I cannot wait for the next experience with SpoilSport!

A life changing experience

Awesome

You will never regret it! :)

Lovely crew, great food and good fun!

We have a great time onboard with spoilsport

Diving the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef

Awsome

Amazing dive experience on first-class boat.

Great trip to the far north

Great boat and crew- bad weather itinerary

Experience of a lifetime.

Outstanding all around

Great accommodations and a very competent and caring crew. What more could one ask for?

Could not fault anything.

Just an all around great experience, from crew, accomodations, and diving.

Absolutely incredible experience

These memories will last a lifetime and will always be at the top of the list!

Stellar Crew and Diving

Amazing service and amazing diving

Great trip, would totally recommend!

Amazing experience

Efficient and well run

So happy I booked with Mike Ball SpoilSport

Amazing diving

Amazing staff and boat!

Amazing trip!

Exceeded our expectations

Best of the Best!

Absolutely amazing trip on a nice and well organised boat

First time on a liveaboard

Great

A once in a lifetime experience that far surpassed our expectations!

Best LiveAbord experience in Australia

Hands down, the best dive experience I've had around the world since I got certified in 1984!

Excellent Trip in GBR with Spoilsport

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