Ocean Quest, Australia
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9,0 Magnifico
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- Nitrox disponibile
- da $ 197/ giorno
- Prenota Ora
“This apparently is the only liveaboard option for snorklers for the GBR. Unfortunately, this trip was a bad fit for us and we left…”
L'OceanQuest è un catamarano di 36 metri che offre immersioni alla magnifica Grande barriera corallina in Australia durante tutto l'anno. La OceanQuest è permanentemente ormeggiata nella barriera esterna e gli ospiti vengono trasferiti in barca veloce da Cairns. Questa crociera subacquea offre il massimo in termini di itinerari flessibili, con partenze OceanQuest disponibili tutti i giorni della settimana. Gli ospiti possono godersi una sola notte o più notti per vivere il meglio delle immersioni nella Grande Barriera Corallina.
La lussuosa OceanQuest è stata rinnovata nel 2017 e dispone di 22 cabine, ognuna con bagno privato, aria condizionata e TV. Lo spazio della OceanQuest, suddiviso su tre ponti, offre molto spazio per rilassarsi dopo una giornata piena di immersioni. C'è un grande salone con aria condizionata per divertirsi, un bar ben fornito con sistema di intrattenimento e una spaziosa sala da pranzo. I terrazi solarium sono perfetti per abbronzarsi sotto il caldo sole australiano tra un'immersione e l'altra. Il team della OceanQuest offre 3 pasti al giorno, serviti a buffet nella grande sala da pranzo.
La crociera subacquea a bordo della OceanQuest sa come coccolare ogni tipo di viaggiatore, con tante opzioni di attività per subacquei certificati, subacquei principianti e snorkelers. Gli ospiti possono esplorare numerosi siti di immersione della Grande Barriera Corallina e godersi fino a cinque immersioni al giorno: quattro la mattina e una notturna. Anche gli ospiti non subacquei sono i benvenuti a bordo.
I subacquei della OceanQuest hanno la possibilità di vivere la Grande Barriera Corallina anche di notte in un modo completamente nuovo grazie al Fluoro Night Diving. Questa incredibile immersione utilizza torce specializzate e filtri per maschere per dare vita alla barriera corallina in una gamma di colori fluorescenti (per questa attività si applica un costo aggiuntivo). Mentre le immersioni notturne Shark In The Dark offrono la possibilità di vedere gli squali della Grande Barriera Corallina durante la notte. I fan delle balene che si uniscono alla crociera subacquea della OceanQuest avranno la possibilità di vedere da vicino questi maestosi animali con il "Meet The Minke" (disponibile a giugno e luglio).
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Inclusi: IVA, Trasferimento dall'hotel, Acqua minerale, Tè e caffè, Pensione intera, Noleggio attrezzatura subacquea, Pacchetti immersioni.
Extra necessari: Commissioni portuali (20 AUD per giorno).
Extra opzionali: Mancia, Trasferimento aeroportuale, Bevande alcoliche, Bevande analcoliche, Snack / Spuntini, Corsi di immersione, Corso per il Nitrox (269 AUD), Guida privata per le immersioni (120 AUD per attività), Nitrox.
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Ocean Quest Recensioni
- 9,0 Magnifico
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Imbarcazione
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Equipaggio
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Cibo
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Subacquea
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Valore
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- 4,8 Voto recensione
- Heather H
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Stati Uniti
Not a good fit at all!
This apparently is the only liveaboard option for snorklers for the GBR. Unfortunately, this trip was a bad fit for us and we left after 2 nights even though we paid for 5 nights. The pros: the staff was fantastic and safety is taken seriously. Food was ample and adequate and the fruit was excellent. The boat smelled OK (with the exception of our head, because our swim gear and towels wouldn't dry there). The cons: Boat amenities are the bare minimum and policies seem to be focused on efficiency rather than customer comfort. Unfortunately, we first learned about these policies when we were already underway, as they were not disclosed previously. First, we learned while onboard Aqua Quest that both boats were barefoot only. I just spent the better part of 4 years eradicating incredibly resistant plantar's warts (which spread from one foot to the other), and this included daily chemotherapy and other painful injections that affected my mobility. This was followed by a couple of rounds of athlete's foot. I have sterilized all shoes, socks and linens and my doctor has implored me to never go barefoot in any wet areas, including in my own house, so that my family members and I won't have the chance to spread viruses or fungus to each other. Suddenly, I learned I was *required* to share foot viruses and diseases with a whole slew of people in a wet environment. If I had known about that in advance, we never would have booked this trip. We tried to make the best of it, but it was not tolerable for us. Second, we were required to be completely dry in order to be inside both Aqua Quest and Ocean Quest (which means getting in and out of wetsuits and swim gear between every snorkel). This was challenging, because there were no hooks, hangers or clothing lines to hang wet or dry clothes in the wet heads on Aqua Quest or our cabin on Ocean Quest, and insufficient air circulation in our cabin head for gear or towels to dry overnight. I also didn't notice any hairdryers in our cabin to assist with drying ourselves. These have been basic amenities on all other livaboards we have stayed on, but Ocean Quest offers the bare minimum. The aircon on Ocean Quest was freezing indoors, so even when dry, it was difficult to warm up. We actually skipped some snorkels because we were already cold and couldn't imagine getting wet and colder. These boats are designed for diving, so I can't understand why they weren't furnished with floors and furniture in some indoor areas that can simply be wiped down. I also can't understand why the temperature couldn't be controlled and there was no option for heat. As for our cabin, having a bright and open view of the water and horizon is really important to us when we are at sea, for enjoyment and to prevent seasickness. We were told when we booked that our room type would have a window to the water. We were assigned a cabin on the lowest level of guest rooms that faced forward to the bow, which was about 3 steps above us. We could see water when we searched for it, but our view was obstructed by equipment and was dark and depressing. We ended up keeping our shades closed often for privacy, because staff would need to operate equipment on the bow. That is, we kept the shades as closed as possible, because the curtain holds were falling apart. Considering most people booked the boat for 1 or 2 nights (and we booked for 5), we were surprised that we were not assigned a nicer room. Some other people had a sitting area in their room, but we had nothing like that. We just had a bed with 2 pillows and 2 throw pillows on a bed for 2 people. We saw no places to charge anything in our cabin except in the head, right above the sink (with no shelf to place any belongings). Again, the bare minimum. We couldn't wait to disembark, as this is unlike the experience we have had any other time at sea (and we've done many livaboards, including powerboats and sailboats) of all sizes. The water was fairly choppy
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- The pros: the staff was fantastic and safety is taken seriously. Food was ample and adequate and the fruit was excellent. The boat smelled OK (with the exception of our head, because our swim gear and towels wouldn't dry there).
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- 9,2 Magnifico
- Traci D
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Stati Uniti
Great way to experience the GBR!
We really enjoyed the trip. As stated above, the staff, the equipment was ample and well maintained. Liked that you could dive or snorkel and that guides were always available. The lead into the trip was great. Communication was clear and I always received responses to my questions. The downside was the air conditioning. It really needs to be upgraded. We were very cold and uncomfortable in our room. The vent is loud, cold and no ability to adjust to a reasonable temperature. The only other area for improvement would be cleanliness. The rooms are only superficially cleaned between guests. However our takeaway was very good memories and fun.
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- The locations and experience on the reef. The dive guides. The sunrises from the boat.
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- 6,0 Voto recensione
- Kris H
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Stati Uniti
Minke Whale trip June 2024
It definitely felt like a cattle boat the first day, as they take day snorkelers and day divers on the transfer boat. It was chaotic without a lot of information and so many people. You had to pay for a guide for each dive if you wanted one, never saw this before on a LOB, yet the price was high. Was happy to dive without the pricey guides. No towels provided for after dive, had to use room shower towel. Seeing the Minke whales was spectacular. Advertised as Dive trip, but you don’t dive with the Minkes - only snorkeling, which was ok, just wish that was made clearer. Next time I’ll choose another boat.
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- The boat was kept clean, but is old and tired. Big decks, but absolutely no chairs on sun deck to relax.
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- 10 Eccezionale
- Eliot N
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Stati Uniti
Great ocean adventure!
Our family of 5 had a wonderful time on all the different dives sites exploring the reef and aquatic life. All of the crew, from Captains Anna and Dany to Chef Marcos were always friendly, helpful and encouraging! Our dive guides (Diegho, Natalee, Jack, Simon) were so helpful - especially Diegho with his amazing energy and excitement at being able to show us the reef. Our nighttime flouro-dive was spectacular in its intimacy with the flourescence of the coral and the proximity of sharks (almost brushing us)! The chance to dive 4 times per day (or rest) and the crew's support is something we've never had before. One of us completed Advanced Diver certification, another Adventure Diver cert. They both said the chance to do-the-read and immediately apply the diving skills was so much richer than a dive class at home. The care of the crewe towards the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef and "flora and fauna" there is important too - with climate change this opportunity is fading unless huge changes can be made. The crew made us aware of this throughout. We loved our time on OceanQuest and would certainly return/rebook through Diver's Den in the future! Eliot (of the Nottleson family)
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- The amazing GBR diving, the fantastic diving guides and the great crew,
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- 8,0 Molto buono
- William W
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Stati Uniti
First Time Liveaboard
night dive with sharks
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- Daily change of dive sites, decent food, efficient crew
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- 10 Eccezionale
- Peter D
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Stati Uniti
The staff were amazing, and dive safety was carefully monitored.
Gluten free options at every meal. The chef even made me gluten free brownies!
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- Dietary restrictions were addressed perfectly by the kitchen, diver safety was first, and the staff were superb!
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- 7,2 Buono
- Michael H
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Stati Uniti
Too crowded and the same dive spots over & over.
We got to scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef!
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- Gear was included. Staff was great. Liam was amazing
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- 9,6 Eccezionale
- Luis D
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Stati Uniti
Memorable experience on the Barrier Reef
All night dives Very positive atmosphere Diverse group of guests
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- Dive guides, staff, Night dives
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- 3,6 Voto recensione
- Christine N
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Stati Uniti
The food was not edible I cannot believe someone would serve this low quality food
The water was warm and the equipment was in good condition. The head staff was rude and the food was horrible. I cannot believe they served the dinner that you cannot eat. If you asked for an extra piece of bread (the only thing that was edible) they said NO. Very crowded getting ready for the dive and coming out of the water no one to help you. Would not recommend this company. I have done close to 200 dives as this was poorly run by the head staff. Again food horrible.
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- Equipment was good
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- 10 Eccezionale
- Ellen V
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Stati Uniti
Ocean Quest exceeded expectations!! It was so incredible!!
The dives were absolutely amazing!!
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- Great staff, great food and well organized!