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Coral Sea Dreaming Liveaboard, Australia
from
USD
220
per day
Experience intimate small group expeditions with a favorable guest-to-crew ratio, ensuring personalized attention and service. Dive confidently under the guidance of expert instructors, ready to enhance your underwater exploration at every turn.
Discover Australia's underwater paradise with access to over 25 premium locations on the Reef, offering unparalleled diving adventures.
Boat exterior and interior
The liveaboard is a haven of comfort and convenience, designed to accommodate up to 12 guests in a fully air-conditioned setting. As you step aboard, you'll find two secluded private cabins at the rear, offering privacy and tranquility. A little further, a bunk bed area awaits, providing cozy sleeping quarters adjacent to the modern facilities including a toilet and shower, conveniently located on the left.
The heart of the liveaboard is the saloon, a welcoming space where guests can gather to enjoy delicious meals and seek refuge during inclement weather. Right beside, the galley stands ready, where all the culinary magic happens.
As you venture forward, you'll find another restroom to your left and an inviting private cabin nestled on the right, promising serene relaxation.
Your journey culminates at the forward section of the vessel, where a spacious, v-shaped cabin offers comfortable bunk beds, promising camaraderie, and shared adventures during the liveaboard diving cruise in Australia.
Dive Deck
Externally, the boat showcases a well-appointed diving area at the forefront, serving as the launch pad for all your underwater adventures. This zone houses the scuba tanks and facilitates the preparation process before divers take their exhilarating leap into the water from the specially designed platform. Reboarding is effortless with stairs that extend into the water, making return trips a breeze. To enhance your diving experience, the boat is outfitted with a state-of-the-art 3-phase compressor and a trio of air banks. This setup ensures swift and efficient tank refills, seamlessly occurring during your surface intervals, so you're always primed and ready for the next exhilarating dive.
Itinerary
25 stunning locations, where each day presents the best sites available, teeming with vibrant coral gardens and picturesque swim-throughs graced by a kaleidoscope of colorful marine life. From turtles and rays to playful nudibranchs and majestic sharks, the Reef unfolds a living spectacle of nature, where snorkelers and seasoned divers alike find delight.
The liveaboard prides itself on optimizing your underwater adventure, tirelessly scouting the most sublime reef spots as dictated by the prevailing weather conditions, ensuring a fresh and exhilarating experience on every excursion.
Tailoring the journey to the winds, the course heads north during stronger gusts, uncovering the beauty held within reefs such as Hastings, Michaelmas, and Breaking Patches. When the breezes are gentle, the boat steers towards the southern sanctuaries of Flynn, Milln, or Thetford, offering a serene and captivating underwater panorama.
When to go
Discover Australia's underwater paradise with access to over 25 premium locations on the Reef, offering unparalleled diving adventures.
Boat exterior and interior
The liveaboard is a haven of comfort and convenience, designed to accommodate up to 12 guests in a fully air-conditioned setting. As you step aboard, you'll find two secluded private cabins at the rear, offering privacy and tranquility. A little further, a bunk bed area awaits, providing cozy sleeping quarters adjacent to the modern facilities including a toilet and shower, conveniently located on the left.
The heart of the liveaboard is the saloon, a welcoming space where guests can gather to enjoy delicious meals and seek refuge during inclement weather. Right beside, the galley stands ready, where all the culinary magic happens.
As you venture forward, you'll find another restroom to your left and an inviting private cabin nestled on the right, promising serene relaxation.
Your journey culminates at the forward section of the vessel, where a spacious, v-shaped cabin offers comfortable bunk beds, promising camaraderie, and shared adventures during the liveaboard diving cruise in Australia.
Dive Deck
Externally, the boat showcases a well-appointed diving area at the forefront, serving as the launch pad for all your underwater adventures. This zone houses the scuba tanks and facilitates the preparation process before divers take their exhilarating leap into the water from the specially designed platform. Reboarding is effortless with stairs that extend into the water, making return trips a breeze. To enhance your diving experience, the boat is outfitted with a state-of-the-art 3-phase compressor and a trio of air banks. This setup ensures swift and efficient tank refills, seamlessly occurring during your surface intervals, so you're always primed and ready for the next exhilarating dive.
Itinerary
25 stunning locations, where each day presents the best sites available, teeming with vibrant coral gardens and picturesque swim-throughs graced by a kaleidoscope of colorful marine life. From turtles and rays to playful nudibranchs and majestic sharks, the Reef unfolds a living spectacle of nature, where snorkelers and seasoned divers alike find delight.
The liveaboard prides itself on optimizing your underwater adventure, tirelessly scouting the most sublime reef spots as dictated by the prevailing weather conditions, ensuring a fresh and exhilarating experience on every excursion.
Tailoring the journey to the winds, the course heads north during stronger gusts, uncovering the beauty held within reefs such as Hastings, Michaelmas, and Breaking Patches. When the breezes are gentle, the boat steers towards the southern sanctuaries of Flynn, Milln, or Thetford, offering a serene and captivating underwater panorama.
When to go
Diving at the reefs is a year-round treat, with the boat granting access to breathtaking underwater spectacles throughout every season. Although visibility might vary between sites and seasons due to weather conditions, the boat generally frequents areas with excellent visibility. Specializing in visits to the mid-and outer-reefs, the boat offers divers the chance to enjoy visibility ranging from 15 meters and sometimes exceeding a remarkable 40 meters, promising awe-inspiring glimpses into the vibrant marine life that resides there
Cabins
Lower Deck
Bunk Bed Cabin
4 Guests
Bunk Bed Cabin
Bunk Bed Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:4 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Aircon: Yes
1 twin bunk bed cabin and 1 4-bunk, v-shaped shared cabin in the front. All of the cabins and the saloon are air-conditioned
Lower Deck
Double Bed Cabin
2 Guests
Double Bed Cabin
Double Bed Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:3 Cabins
Aircon: Yes
Two private cabins in the back (1 & 2). All of the cabins and the saloon are air-conditioned
Boat deck plan
Boat Specification
Number of cabins
4
Dive guides to divers ratio
6 : 1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Free
Wi-Fi
No
Nitrox
No
Fleet/Managing company
Coral Sea Dreaming Dive and SailLength and width
15.8 m / 0 m
Capacity
12
Tenders
1
Material
Steel
Languages crew speak
English
Engines
140kw diesel
Generator
17kVA
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
3-phase
Dive Facilities
- Compressors
- Dive Deck
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
- Plate Service
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
Onboard Facilities
- Open Air Saloon
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
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Overnight Dive & Sail Adventure (1 nights) (Cairns-Cairns)
1 nights nights, ±5 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 0 dives, No diver's certification required or equivalent
Included
- 1 night accommodation
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Equipment rental
- Intro dive
- Snorkeling
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- Diving
- Dive guide
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Vibrant coral gardens
Gorgeous swim-throughs and abundant, colorful marine life
Turtles, rays, nudibranchs, pelagics, sharks, countless reef fish
Tour is also suitable for snorkellers and divers
Day 1:
Board Coral Sea Dreaming at 7:45, Berth 3, Finger A, Marlin Marina Cairns for morning tea and meet & greet.
8:00 set sail to Cairns outermost reefs. Along the way we conduct introductory and certified dive briefing and a marine naturalist brief. There is plenty of time for passengers to mingle, relax and get to know each other.
At around 12:00, we arrive at the reef. We will often aim for either Flynn or Milln Reef on the Outer Great Barrier Reef though locations visited always depend on the weather. We love these sites for their fabulous visibility and diverse marine life. Depths range from 1 to 30 meters giving both snorkelers and divers a wide range of options depending on their experience. You’ll experience extensive coral gardens with an unbelievable amount of marine life. Expect to encounter turtles, reef sharks, and schools of pelagic fish. Our in-water activities are followed by a delicious lunch prepared on-board by the crew.
After lunch, the vessel will move to a second location at Flynn or Milln Reef (weather-dependent). Here, large coral bommies sit alongside a reef wall making diving and snorkeling truly spectacular. Dive to 18 meters or snorkel the shallow reef flats. After the second dive, a cheese plate is served while the guests rest from in-water activities. Time for some relaxation and mingling with other guests if desired. Meanwhile, the crew freshly prepares a simple but delicious and satisfying dinner (examples are various curries, stir-fry, gnocchi, Mexican-style burritos…).
Dinner is served, while the crew prepares the gear for the night dive. After dinner, the divers are briefed for the night dive, which typically starts around 7-7:30, after sunset.
Once the night dive is completed, it’s time for more relaxing - and perhaps a tea, hot chocolate, or a glass of wine or beer from the on-board bar, along with some tall tales from the sea.
Day 2:
Awake at dawn and watch the sun rise over the Coral Sea. Throw yourself into the warm tropical water and wake yourself up! This is the perfect time to dive or snorkel as early morning is a fantastic time to see reef sharks, turtles, and cruising pelagic fish.
Breakfast is served. The boat departs to its next location - often to “The Whale” dive site. This large coral bommie stands in 24 meters of water with excellent surrounding coral gardens, perfect for diving and snorkeling, close to the boat. It is also a great dive to see the reef sharks.
Morning tea is served.
After mid-morning, the boat travels to the final dive location, for example, the Thetford Reef. Coral-draped walls rise from 18 meters in a circular lagoon to ensure great diving and snorkeling. This is also an excellent time to catch up on some serious sun tanning or relax, read a book, or take in the stunning views.
Lunch is served before departure.
Upon leaving our anchorage we hoist the sails. It is common to have dolphins surf the bow wave and during the winter months see humpback whales breaching. On the journey home, it is time to relax and enjoy the company of your new friends.
Finally, as we leave behind the wonders of the reef, passengers are treated to a spectacular view as we approach one of Australia’s most scenic harbors - mountains on the left and right rising high above a beautiful tropical city skyline.
Board Coral Sea Dreaming at 7:45, Berth 3, Finger A, Marlin Marina Cairns for morning tea and meet & greet.
8:00 set sail to Cairns outermost reefs. Along the way we conduct introductory and certified dive briefing and a marine naturalist brief. There is plenty of time for passengers to mingle, relax and get to know each other.
At around 12:00, we arrive at the reef. We will often aim for either Flynn or Milln Reef on the Outer Great Barrier Reef though locations visited always depend on the weather. We love these sites for their fabulous visibility and diverse marine life. Depths range from 1 to 30 meters giving both snorkelers and divers a wide range of options depending on their experience. You’ll experience extensive coral gardens with an unbelievable amount of marine life. Expect to encounter turtles, reef sharks, and schools of pelagic fish. Our in-water activities are followed by a delicious lunch prepared on-board by the crew.
After lunch, the vessel will move to a second location at Flynn or Milln Reef (weather-dependent). Here, large coral bommies sit alongside a reef wall making diving and snorkeling truly spectacular. Dive to 18 meters or snorkel the shallow reef flats. After the second dive, a cheese plate is served while the guests rest from in-water activities. Time for some relaxation and mingling with other guests if desired. Meanwhile, the crew freshly prepares a simple but delicious and satisfying dinner (examples are various curries, stir-fry, gnocchi, Mexican-style burritos…).
Dinner is served, while the crew prepares the gear for the night dive. After dinner, the divers are briefed for the night dive, which typically starts around 7-7:30, after sunset.
Once the night dive is completed, it’s time for more relaxing - and perhaps a tea, hot chocolate, or a glass of wine or beer from the on-board bar, along with some tall tales from the sea.
Day 2:
Awake at dawn and watch the sun rise over the Coral Sea. Throw yourself into the warm tropical water and wake yourself up! This is the perfect time to dive or snorkel as early morning is a fantastic time to see reef sharks, turtles, and cruising pelagic fish.
Breakfast is served. The boat departs to its next location - often to “The Whale” dive site. This large coral bommie stands in 24 meters of water with excellent surrounding coral gardens, perfect for diving and snorkeling, close to the boat. It is also a great dive to see the reef sharks.
Morning tea is served.
After mid-morning, the boat travels to the final dive location, for example, the Thetford Reef. Coral-draped walls rise from 18 meters in a circular lagoon to ensure great diving and snorkeling. This is also an excellent time to catch up on some serious sun tanning or relax, read a book, or take in the stunning views.
Lunch is served before departure.
Upon leaving our anchorage we hoist the sails. It is common to have dolphins surf the bow wave and during the winter months see humpback whales breaching. On the journey home, it is time to relax and enjoy the company of your new friends.
Finally, as we leave behind the wonders of the reef, passengers are treated to a spectacular view as we approach one of Australia’s most scenic harbors - mountains on the left and right rising high above a beautiful tropical city skyline.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
