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Spoilsport Liveaboard, Australia
4.8Excellent3 verified reviewsfrom
USD
357
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Spoilsport offers 3, 4, or 7 nights trips to wonderful Australian diving destinations - The Great Barrier Reef and The Coral Sea. Dive with sharks or swim with minke whales, explore amazing coral reefs. The boat's design allows planning an "open deck" session - no restrictions on the bottom time. Excellent photo services are provided - a camera station, separate rinsing tanks, charging points, and a flat-screen. Divers can upgrade certification levels while onboard or gain new skills during the photo master classes.
Boat Interior
Spoilsport can accommodate 28 passengers. The total amount of cabins onboard is 14. There are budget cabins with shared bathrooms and bunk-style beds and club cabins with private showers and bunk-style beds. The other two types of staterooms are slightly bigger in size, they have big portholes and private facilities. Standard cabins are equipped with twin beds and can be shared, Premium Cabins have double beds.
The relaxation area of Spoilsport is nice and cozy. The salon has plenty of space and big soft couches. Divers can spend time here in between dives, watch TV, or use computers to watch and edit photos and videos. Sun deck of Spoilsport has two areas, an open sundeck, and a shaded area.
Dive Deck
Spoilsport's dive deck is large and has all the facilities to make your diving comfortable. There are lots of storage boxes for your gear. You can rent the equipment on board. Nitrox is available onboard for divers with EANx certification. There are also special facilities for underwater photographers. Computers and a place to work with cameras and separate rinsing tanks are available for use of Spoilsport guests.
Safety
For Spoilsport crew safety is extremely important. The vessel is equipped with emergency rafts, life vests, first aid kit. Team members are trained to manage emergency situations.
Itinerary
The itinerary of Spoilsport includes the greatest treasures of Australia. You will be diving on the world's famous reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Coral Sea. It’s a spectacular topography, a world covered in sheer walls, and soft and hard corals. Join 2-3 shark attraction dives in our Coral Sea. Big fish action in 40-meter visibility. Dive with dozens of sharks, surrounded by spectacular reef sites. Labyrinths of caves & caverns and giant potato codes await you in the Great Barrier Reef. It is a prized region with excellent fish & coral biodiversity. Enjoy an hour or two exploring beautiful Lizard Island - white sand beaches and a short hike to Chinaman’s Ridge.
When to go
Any time is good for diving in Australia. Water temperatures vary between 24 and 28C. Warmer months are between November and April. Cooler temperatures are from May till October. The calmest sea conditions tend to be between September and February. Minke Whale Season is during June and July and offers an opportunity to snorkel with these precious animals while exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Crew members are highly experienced and know the most exciting dive sites of this diving destination
Cabins
Main Deck
Budget Cabin (#1, 2)
2 Guests
Budget Cabin (#1, 2)
Budget Cabin (#1, 2)
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Cabin with bunk beds, shared bathroom. 1 x bunk length 1900 x width 890
Main Deck
Club Cabin (#11-14)
2 Guests
Club Cabin (#11-14)
Club Cabin (#11-14)
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Twin bunk beds cabin with private ensuite bathroom. 1 x bunk length 1900 x width 890
Main Deck
Standard Cabin (#5-8)
2 Guests
Standard Cabin (#5-8)
Standard Cabin (#5-8)
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Twin beds cabin with private bathroom and ocean view. 1 x bunk length 2000 x width 890, 1 x bunk length 1960 x width 890
Main Deck
Premium Cabin (#3, 4, 9, 10)
2 Guests
Premium Cabin (#3, 4, 9, 10)
Premium Cabin (#3, 4, 9, 10)
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Double bed cabin with private bathroom and ocean view. #3, 4 double 1 x bunk length 1840 x width 1530, #9, 10 queen 1 x bunk length 2030 x width 1530
Boat deck plan
Boat Specification
Year built / Renovation
1990 / 2019
Number of cabins
14
Dive guides to divers ratio
8 : 1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
No
Nitrox
Surcharge
Fleet/Managing company
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions
Length and width
30 m / 10.5 m
Capacity
28
Tenders
2 RIBs
Material
Steel
Languages crew speak
English
Power plugs onboard
Australian 3 pin 240 volt & US 2 pin (unpolarised) 110 volt
Engines
2 x 354 KW Detroit 60 series
Generator
x 2
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
Yes
Compressors
x 2
Freshwater maker
1000 liters per day
Dive Facilities
- Warm Water Showers
- Rebreather Support
- Compressors
- Rinse Hosts
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
- DIN Adaptors
- Personal Storage Space
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
- Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
- Snacks All Day
Onboard Facilities
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Open Air Saloon
- Indoor Saloon
- Bar
- Child Friendly
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
- Land Excursions
Photographer Facilities
- Camera & Photography Station
- Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
- Camera Table
- Special Storage for U/W Camera
- Charging Stations
Spoilsport Reviews
4.8
Excellent
3 verified reviews
Cabins & Facilities
Food & drinks
Guiding & Safety
Service & Infrastructure
4.5
Ashmore Exploratory Trip
Spoilsport is a very good liveaboard. It is well maintained and run to a high standard. The food on this trip was fantastic. The crew friendly and helpful. The weather on this trip was variable, but the captain and crew managed to ensure that we were able to dive each day. The diving was typical for far north Australia.
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Guiding & Safety
Food & drinks
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2025-04-30by N. David
5.0
Great Trip
Superb experience. The Cruise Director was just great and dynamic, and his staff was very helpful and energetic. I would recommend this experience to all divers.
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Guiding & Safety
Food & drinks
Cabins & Facilities
2019-11-06by T. Marc
4.8
Turtle Trip
Spoilsport is a comfortable boat. The food and facilities are excellent. The budget cabin is small but we managed to work together to avoid any hassles. The shared bathroom facilities did not present any problems. The rooms were kept clean as were the shared facilities.
The diving operations are very well run. The dive briefings are good and the staff friendly and efficient. Safety is a key feature and treated seriously. The dive staff rate very highly in my estimation.
The food and beverages are excellent. Coffee facilities are available as is a bar. The quality of the food is very good. The staff in this area also rate highly in my estimation.
The diving was impacted by wind from the "wrong" direction. This dictated a change in the itinerary. The first few days of the trip had average diving. The turtles did not materialize during our dives on Raine reef. They were around but staying out. The last part of the trip made up for the poor start. We ventured out to largely pristine un-dived sites and experienced some great dives.
My fellow guests were gregarious and made for a fun trip.
Summary
The Captain, crew and boat and services are good. The dive operations are well conducted. The weather impacted the itinerary due to safety concerns. That's diving.
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Cabins & Facilities
2019-06-11by N. David
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Fly Dive Cod Hole (3 nights) (Cairns-Cairns)
3 nights nights, ±12 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Only Great Barrier Reef is included
Swim with diver size potato cod
Sharks are commonly seen but rarely at close range
Available for novice to advanced divers and snorkelers
Day 1:
2 dives + night dive. Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6:30 and 7:00.
7:15: Transfer to Cairns Airport.
8.00: Board a light aircraft for a low-level flight over the reef to Lizard Island (flight time approx. 1 hour).
Board Spoilsport mid-morning where you will be served drinks and snacks while our Trip Director gives you a welcome briefing.
Time to organize any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
12:45: Dive brief and dive.
14:00: Lunch.
15:45: Dive brief and dive.
16:45: Afternoon tea.
18:00: Dive brief and night dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive.
This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimize the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked breakfast.
10:30: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
14:00: Lunch.
15:30: Dive brief & diving.
16:30: Afternoon tea.
18:30: Night dive brief & dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 3:
4 dives.
As per above. Exit last dive 17:00.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Spoilsport cruises back to Cairns overnight.
Day 4:
Early morning docking.
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
2 dives + night dive. Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6:30 and 7:00.
7:15: Transfer to Cairns Airport.
8.00: Board a light aircraft for a low-level flight over the reef to Lizard Island (flight time approx. 1 hour).
Board Spoilsport mid-morning where you will be served drinks and snacks while our Trip Director gives you a welcome briefing.
Time to organize any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
12:45: Dive brief and dive.
14:00: Lunch.
15:45: Dive brief and dive.
16:45: Afternoon tea.
18:00: Dive brief and night dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive.
This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimize the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked breakfast.
10:30: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
14:00: Lunch.
15:30: Dive brief & diving.
16:30: Afternoon tea.
18:30: Night dive brief & dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 3:
4 dives.
As per above. Exit last dive 17:00.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Spoilsport cruises back to Cairns overnight.
Day 4:
Early morning docking.
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Compare the route with other expeditions by the link)
Departure
- Arrival at Cairns Airport. You have to make your own way to the boat's office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6:30 and 7:00.
- 8:00: Board a light aircraft for a low-level flight over the reef to Lizard Island (flight time approx. 1 hour)
Return
- Disembarkation at 8:00.
- Boat's representatives will arrange a transfer either to the airport or local hotel or boat's office
Coral Sea Safari (7 nights) (Cairns-Cairns)
7 nights nights, ±26 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, OWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Combines the 4 night Fly Dive Coral Sea expedition with the 3 night Fly Dive Cod Hole expedition
Enjoy an hour or two exploring beautiful Lizard Island with white sand beaches
2-3 shark attraction dives - shark feed; passive shark attraction & private shark shoot. 100's of sharks
No flight included
Day 1:
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
17:50: Our crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
18:00: Spoilsport departs Cairns.
Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive. This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimise the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences
9:00: Full cooked Breakfast
10:30: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm
14:00: Lunch
15:30: Dive brief & diving
16:30: Afternoon Tea
18:30: Night dive brief & dive
20:00: Dinner
Day 3:
4 dives + night dive.
As per above.
Day 4:
4 dives.
As per above, however all diving is finished by 5pm. Spoilsport moors off Lizard Island for the evening.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Day 5:
2 dives + night dive.
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Bid farewell to passengers doing the 4 night Fly Dive Coral Sea Expedition who will disembark here.
8:00: Stay onboard or take a tender over to Lizard Island to stretch your legs and explore a little of this beautiful island.
11:00: New passengers join us here. Drinks and light snacks provided.
12:45: Dive brief and dive.
14:00: Lunch.
15:45: Dive brief and dive.
16:45: Afternoon tea.
18:00: Dive brief and night dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 6:
4 dives + night dive.
As per Friday, above.
Day 7:
4 dives.
As per above. Exit last dive 17:00.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for a final farewell party!
Overnight cruise to Cairns.
Day 8:
7:00: Light breakfast.
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Compare the route with other expeditions by the link).
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
17:50: Our crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
18:00: Spoilsport departs Cairns.
Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive. This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimise the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences
9:00: Full cooked Breakfast
10:30: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm
14:00: Lunch
15:30: Dive brief & diving
16:30: Afternoon Tea
18:30: Night dive brief & dive
20:00: Dinner
Day 3:
4 dives + night dive.
As per above.
Day 4:
4 dives.
As per above, however all diving is finished by 5pm. Spoilsport moors off Lizard Island for the evening.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Day 5:
2 dives + night dive.
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Bid farewell to passengers doing the 4 night Fly Dive Coral Sea Expedition who will disembark here.
8:00: Stay onboard or take a tender over to Lizard Island to stretch your legs and explore a little of this beautiful island.
11:00: New passengers join us here. Drinks and light snacks provided.
12:45: Dive brief and dive.
14:00: Lunch.
15:45: Dive brief and dive.
16:45: Afternoon tea.
18:00: Dive brief and night dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 6:
4 dives + night dive.
As per Friday, above.
Day 7:
4 dives.
As per above. Exit last dive 17:00.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for a final farewell party!
Overnight cruise to Cairns.
Day 8:
7:00: Light breakfast.
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Compare the route with other expeditions by the link).
Departure
- Arrival at Cairns Airport. You have to make your own way to the boat's office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6:30 and 7:00.
- Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
- From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers
Return
- Disembarkation at 8:00.
- Boat's representatives will arrange a transfer either to the airport or local hotel or boat's office
Fly Dive Coral Sea (4 nights) (Cairns-Cairns)
4 nights nights, ±14 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
The Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef will be visited
Walls with huge soft coral trees
2-3 shark attraction dives, 100’s of sharks
Explore the Dungeons & Dragons labyrinth of caves & caverns (if weather permits)
Day 1:
Check in at the office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
5:50: Our crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
6:30: Spoilsport departs Cairns.
Time to organize any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive. This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimize the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked breakfast.
10:30: Dive briefing & dive. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
14:00: Lunch.
15:30: Dive brief & diving.
16:30: Afternoon tea.
18:30: Night dive brief & dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 3:
4 dives + night dive.
As per above.
Day 4:
4 dives.
As per above. Exit last dive by 16:00.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Overnight cruise to Lizard Island.
Day 5:
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Disembark Spoilsport. Our crew will walk you to the airport on Lizard Island.
9:30: Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Compare the route with other expeditions by the link).
Check in at the office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
5:50: Our crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
6:30: Spoilsport departs Cairns.
Time to organize any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive. This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimize the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked breakfast.
10:30: Dive briefing & dive. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
14:00: Lunch.
15:30: Dive brief & diving.
16:30: Afternoon tea.
18:30: Night dive brief & dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 3:
4 dives + night dive.
As per above.
Day 4:
4 dives.
As per above. Exit last dive by 16:00.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Overnight cruise to Lizard Island.
Day 5:
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Disembark Spoilsport. Our crew will walk you to the airport on Lizard Island.
9:30: Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Compare the route with other expeditions by the link).
Departure
- Arrival at Cairns Airport. You have to make your own way to the boat's office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6:30 and 7:00.
- Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
- From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers
Return
- Disembarkation at 8:00.
- Boat's representatives will arrange a transfer either to the airport or local hotel or boat's office
Dive sites you’ll see
Coral Sea & Cod Hole (5 nights) (Cairns-Cairns)
5 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, OWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Зlayground for sharks and big fish action
The potato cod grouper at the Cod Hole
A spectacular terrace of hard corals
Resident barracuda and schooling big eye trevally
Day 1:
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
17:50: Our crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
18:00: Spoilsport departs Cairns.
Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Days 2-4:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 5:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 6:
7:00: Light breakfast.
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Compare the route with other expeditions by the link).
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
17:50: Our crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
18:00: Spoilsport departs Cairns.
Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Days 2-4:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 5:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 6:
7:00: Light breakfast.
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Compare the route with other expeditions by the link).
Departure
- Arrival at Cairns Airport. You have to make your own way to the boat's office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6:30 and 7:00.
- Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
- From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers
Return
- Disembarkation at 8:00.
- Boat's representatives will arrange a transfer either to the airport or local hotel or boat's office
Dive sites you’ll see
Coral Sea Exploratory (7 nights) (Cairns-Cairns)
7 nights nights, ±26 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1: Thursday - meet & greet at the Trinity Wharf, Cairns. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing. Days 2-7: Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. Day 8: Thursday- check-out from the yacht at the Trinity Wharf, Cairns. Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Fly Dive Minke Whales (3 nights) (Cairns-Cairns)
3 nights nights, ±10 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Spectacular 250km low-level scenic flight over the reef from Cairns to Lizard Island
Dedicated time to find and swim with the whales
Swim with diver size potato cod
Available for snorkelers, novice & advanced divers
Day 1:
3 dives.
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6.30 and 7am.
7:15: Transfer to Cairns Airport
8:00: Board a light aircraft for a low level flight over the reef to Lizard Island (flight time approx. 1 hour).
Board Spoilsport mid-morning where you will be served drinks and snacks while our Trip Director gives you a welcome briefing.
Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
12:45: Dive brief and dive.
14:00: Lunch.
15:45: Dive brief and dive.
16:45: Afternoon tea.
18:00: Dive brief and night dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive.
This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimize the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in the dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked breakfast.
10:30: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
14:00: Lunch.
15:30: Dive brief & diving.
16:30: Afternoon tea.
18:30: Night dive brief & dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 3:
4 dives.
As per above. Exit last dive 17:00.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Spoilsport cruises back to Cairns overnight.
Day 4:
Early morning docking.
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
3 dives.
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6.30 and 7am.
7:15: Transfer to Cairns Airport
8:00: Board a light aircraft for a low level flight over the reef to Lizard Island (flight time approx. 1 hour).
Board Spoilsport mid-morning where you will be served drinks and snacks while our Trip Director gives you a welcome briefing.
Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
12:45: Dive brief and dive.
14:00: Lunch.
15:45: Dive brief and dive.
16:45: Afternoon tea.
18:00: Dive brief and night dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive.
This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimize the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in the dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked breakfast.
10:30: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
14:00: Lunch.
15:30: Dive brief & diving.
16:30: Afternoon tea.
18:30: Night dive brief & dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 3:
4 dives.
As per above. Exit last dive 17:00.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Spoilsport cruises back to Cairns overnight.
Day 4:
Early morning docking.
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Departure
- Arrival at Cairns Airport. You have to make your own way to the boat's office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6:30 and 7:00.
- 8:00: Board a light aircraft for a low-level flight over the reef to Lizard Island (flight time approx. 1 hour)
Return
- Disembarkation at 8:00.
- Boat's representatives will arrange a transfer either to the airport or local hotel or boat's office
Dive sites you’ll see
Fly Dive Minke Whales (4 nights) (Cairns-Cairns)
4 nights nights, ±12 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Dedicated time to find and swim with the whales
Swim with diver size potato cod
Spectacular 250km low-level scenic flight over the reef from Cairns to Lizard Island
Great fish and coral diversity
Day 1:
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
From 4:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
5:50: Our crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
6;00: Spoilsport departs Cairns
Time to organize any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive.
This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimise the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked breakfast.
10:30: Dive briefing & dive. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm
2:00: Lunch.
3:30: Dive brief & diving.
4:30: Afternoon tea.
6:30: Night dive brief & dive.
8:00: Dinner.
Day 3:
4 dives + night dive.
As per above.
Day 4:
4 dives.
As per above. Exit last dive by 16:00.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Moor off Lizard Island.
Day 5:
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Disembark Spoilsport. Our crew will walk you to the airport on Lizard Island.
9:30: Board a light aircraft for a low-level flight over the reef back to Cairns (flight time approx. 1 hour).
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
From 4:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
5:50: Our crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
6;00: Spoilsport departs Cairns
Time to organize any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive.
This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimise the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked breakfast.
10:30: Dive briefing & dive. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm
2:00: Lunch.
3:30: Dive brief & diving.
4:30: Afternoon tea.
6:30: Night dive brief & dive.
8:00: Dinner.
Day 3:
4 dives + night dive.
As per above.
Day 4:
4 dives.
As per above. Exit last dive by 16:00.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Moor off Lizard Island.
Day 5:
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Disembark Spoilsport. Our crew will walk you to the airport on Lizard Island.
9:30: Board a light aircraft for a low-level flight over the reef back to Cairns (flight time approx. 1 hour).
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Departure
- Arrival at Cairns Airport. You have to make your own way to the boat's office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
- 8:00: Board a light aircraft for a low-level flight over the reef to Lizard Island (flight time approx. 1 hour)
Return
- Disembarkation at 8:00.
- 9:30: Board a light aircraft for a low-level flight over the reef back to Cairns (flight time approx. 1 hour).
- Boat's representatives will arrange a transfer either to the airport or local hotel or boat's office
Dive sites you’ll see
The Ultimate Minke Whale Expedition (7 nights) (Cairns-Cairns)
7 nights nights, ±22 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Combines 4 night Fly Dive Minke expedition back to back with our 3 night Fly Dive Minke expedition
Dedicated time to find and swim with the whales
Swim with diver size potato cod
Great fish and coral diversity
Day 1:
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
17:50: Our crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
18:00: Spoilsport departs Cairns.
Time to organize any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive.
This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimize the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in the dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked breakfast.
10:30: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
14:00: Lunch.
15:30: Dive brief & diving.
16:30: Afternoon Tea.
18:30: Night dive brief & dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 3:
4 dives + night dive.
As per above.
Day 4:
4 dives.
As per above, however, all diving is finished by 17:00. Spoilsport moors off Lizard Island for the evening.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Day 5:
2 dives + night dive.
7:00: Light breakfast
8:00: Bid farewell to passengers doing the 4 night expedition who will disembark here.
8:00: Stay onboard or take a tender over to Lizard Island to stretch your legs and explore a little of this beautiful island.
11:00: New passengers join us here. Champagne and light snacks provided.
12:45: Dive brief and dive.
14:00: Lunch.
15:45: Dive brief and dive.
16:45: Afternoon tea.
18:00: Dive brief and night dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 6:
4 dives + night dive).
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in the dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Cooked breakfast
10:30: Dive briefing & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
14:00: Lunch.
15:30: Dive brief & diving.
16:30: Afternoon tea.
18:30: Night dive brief & dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 7:
4 dives.
As per above. Exit last dive 17:00.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for a final farewell party!
Overnight cruise to Cairns.
Day 8:
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
17:50: Our crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
18:00: Spoilsport departs Cairns.
Time to organize any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive.
This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimize the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in the dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked breakfast.
10:30: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
14:00: Lunch.
15:30: Dive brief & diving.
16:30: Afternoon Tea.
18:30: Night dive brief & dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 3:
4 dives + night dive.
As per above.
Day 4:
4 dives.
As per above, however, all diving is finished by 17:00. Spoilsport moors off Lizard Island for the evening.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Day 5:
2 dives + night dive.
7:00: Light breakfast
8:00: Bid farewell to passengers doing the 4 night expedition who will disembark here.
8:00: Stay onboard or take a tender over to Lizard Island to stretch your legs and explore a little of this beautiful island.
11:00: New passengers join us here. Champagne and light snacks provided.
12:45: Dive brief and dive.
14:00: Lunch.
15:45: Dive brief and dive.
16:45: Afternoon tea.
18:00: Dive brief and night dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 6:
4 dives + night dive).
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in the dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Cooked breakfast
10:30: Dive briefing & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
14:00: Lunch.
15:30: Dive brief & diving.
16:30: Afternoon tea.
18:30: Night dive brief & dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 7:
4 dives.
As per above. Exit last dive 17:00.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for a final farewell party!
Overnight cruise to Cairns.
Day 8:
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Departure
- Check in at the office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
- From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
- 17:50: Boat's crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
- 18:00: Spoilsport departs Cairns
Return
- Disembarkation at 8:00.
- Boat's representatives will arrange a transfer either to the airport or local hotel or boat's office
Ashmore Exploratory (7 nights) (Horn Island-Horn Island)
7 nights nights, ±27 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Remote rarely visited reefs of Ashmore Reef with incredible coral
Hundreds of turtles at the world’s biggest green turtle nesting site
Sharks, giant groupers
Big fans, hard and soft corals & pelagics
Day 1:
4.00 pm board Spoilsport at Horn Island Pier.
4.30 pm depart for Great Detached Reef.
Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Day 8:
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
GBR & Ribbon Reefs Expedition (5 nights) (Cairns-Cairns)
5 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, OWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Incredible marine biodiversity, both large and small
The potato cod grouper at the Cod Hole
Excellent fish & coral diversity
Resident barracuda and schooling big eye trevally
Day 1:
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
17:50: Our crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
18:00: Spoilsport departs Cairns.
Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Days 2-4:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 5:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 6:
7:00: Light breakfast.
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Compare the route with other expeditions by the link).
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
17:50: Our crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
18:00: Spoilsport departs Cairns.
Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Days 2-4:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 5:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 6:
7:00: Light breakfast.
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Compare the route with other expeditions by the link).
Departure
- Arrival at Cairns Airport. You have to make your own way to the boat's office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6:30 and 7:00.
- Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
- From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers
Return
- Disembarkation at 8:00.
- Boat's representatives will arrange a transfer either to the airport or local hotel or boat's office
Northern Exposure – Southbound (7 nights) (Horn Island-Cairns)
7 nights nights, ±28 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Remote dive areas
Trevally, barracuda, mackerel, patrolling tuna & sharks
Night dive with moray eels, giant trevally & sharks at Gotham City
2-3 shark attraction dives, see 100’s of sharks
Day 1:
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8.30 am and 4.00 pm.
3:30 pm: Our crew will lead you from the meeting point to board Spoilsport. Your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
5:00 pm: Spoilsport departs Cairns.
Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
7.00 pm Dinner
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive.
Below is a “typical day” however exact times may vary.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked Breakfast.
10:30: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm
2:00: Lunch.
15:30: Dive brief & diving.
16:30: Afternoon Tea.
18:30: Night dive brief & dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 3:
Up to 3 dives + Stanley Island Rock Art + BBQ party night.
Days 4-6:
4 dives + night dive.
Day 7:
Up to 4 dives. Exit last dive 5pm.
As the sun sets, we pour the champagne as we ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress.
Spoilsport cruises overnight to Horn Island.
Day 8:
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Departure
- Arrival at Cairns Airport. You have to make your own way to the boat's office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6:30 and 7:00.
- Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
- From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers
Return
- Disembarkation at 8:00.
- Boat's representatives will arrange a transfer either to the airport or local hotel or boat's office
Northern Exposure (7 nights) (Cairns-Horn Island)
7 nights nights, ±28 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Remote dive areas
Trevally, barracuda, mackerel, patrolling tuna & sharks
Night dive with moray eels, giant trevally & sharks at Gotham City
2-3 shark attraction dives, see 100’s of sharks
Day 1:
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8.30 am and 4.00 pm.
3:30 pm: Our crew will lead you from the meeting point to board Spoilsport. Your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
5:00 pm: Spoilsport departs Cairns.
Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
7.00 pm Dinner
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive.
Below is a “typical day” however exact times may vary.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked Breakfast.
10:30: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm
2:00: Lunch.
15:30: Dive brief & diving.
16:30: Afternoon Tea.
18:30: Night dive brief & dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 3:
Up to 3 dives + Stanley Island Rock Art + BBQ party night.
Days 4-6:
4 dives + night dive.
Day 7:
Up to 4 dives. Exit last dive 5pm.
As the sun sets, we pour the champagne as we ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress.
Spoilsport cruises overnight to Horn Island.
Day 8:
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Departure
- Arrival at Cairns Airport. You have to make your own way to the boat's office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6:30 and 7:00.
- Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
- From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers
Return
- Disembarkation at 8:00.
- Boat's representatives will arrange a transfer either to the airport or local hotel or boat's office
Coral Sea Odyssey and Yongala Wreck (10 nights) (Townsville-Cairns)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the Breakwater Marina, Townsville. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-10:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 11:
Thursday - check-out from the yacht at the Trinity Wharf, Cairns.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Meet & greet at the Breakwater Marina, Townsville. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-10:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 11:
Thursday - check-out from the yacht at the Trinity Wharf, Cairns.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Yongala Wreck & Coral Sea Expedition (7 nights) (Townsville-Cairns)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Expedition combines adventure diving: SS Yongala Wreck; dramatic vertical walls of Holmes and Flinders Reef
‘Open Deck’ at SS Yongala
Spectacular walls with vertical drops
Gigantus gorgonian fan spans over 5 meters, sharks tuna and barracuda patrol the reef
Day 1:
Check-in on Spoilsport at Breakwater Marina, Townsville between 9:30 - 10:00.
10:00 depart for Wheeler Reef
Assemble dive gear and complete pre-dive briefings
12:00 Lunch.
2:30 ‘Open Dive Deck’.
16:00 afternoon tea.
18:30 Night dive brief.
20:00 dinner.
Day 2-3:
SS Yongala Wreck: 4 dives + night dive.
This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimize the prevailing conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked breakfast.
10:30: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
2:00: Lunch.
3:30: Dive brief & diving.
4:30: Afternoon tea.
6:30: Night dive brief & dive.
8:00: Dinner.
Day 4:
SS Yongala & SS Gothenburg: 4 dives + night dive.
As above.
7:00 to 14:00 ‘Open Deck’ at SS Yongala 3 dives.
Afternoon and night spent at ‘Old Reef’ & SS Gothenburg
Check-in on Spoilsport at Breakwater Marina, Townsville between 9:30 - 10:00.
10:00 depart for Wheeler Reef
Assemble dive gear and complete pre-dive briefings
12:00 Lunch.
2:30 ‘Open Dive Deck’.
16:00 afternoon tea.
18:30 Night dive brief.
20:00 dinner.
Day 2-3:
SS Yongala Wreck: 4 dives + night dive.
This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimize the prevailing conditions on the day.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked breakfast.
10:30: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
2:00: Lunch.
3:30: Dive brief & diving.
4:30: Afternoon tea.
6:30: Night dive brief & dive.
8:00: Dinner.
Day 4:
SS Yongala & SS Gothenburg: 4 dives + night dive.
As above.
7:00 to 14:00 ‘Open Deck’ at SS Yongala 3 dives.
Afternoon and night spent at ‘Old Reef’ & SS Gothenburg
Day 5-6:
Flinders Reef 4 dives + night dive.
Cod Wall, Geronimo’s, Watanabe, Rock Arch, Fan Fair, Trigger Happy.
As above.
Day 6:
Coral sea Holmes Reef: 4 dives.
Nonki Bommie, Amazing, Abyss, Cathedral.
As above (no night dive), exit last dive 17:00
As the sun sets, we pour the champagne as we ready for an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Spoilsport cruises overnight to Cairns.
Day 8:
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Disembark and courtesy transfer to Cairns inner city hotels, the airport or boat's office where you can store your luggage until 17:00 if you have a later flight.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Departure
- Arrival at Townsville Airport (TSV) (Flight to Townsville is not included in the price).
- Check-in between at Breakwater Marina, Townsville
Return
- Disembarkation at Trinity Wharf, Cairns.
- Transfer to Cairns inner city hotels, the airport or boat's office
Dive sites you’ll see
Far North Coral Sea Exploratory (7 nights) (Cairns-Cairns)
7 nights nights, ±28 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (up to 4 dives per day, incl. night dives)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks
- Wine or soft drink with the evening meal
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Reef ecology program, dive computer workshop
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (if required on itinerary)
- Scheduled group transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after the disembarkation
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Environmental management charge - AUD 8 per person per day
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Private dive guide
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Three unique regions: remote Coral Sea; the Far Northern Reefs & the superb Ribbon Reefs
Trevally, barracuda, mackerel, patrolling tuna & sharks
Night dive with moray eels, giant trevally & sharks at Gotham City
2-3 shark attraction dives, see 100’s of sharks
Day 1:
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8.30 am and 4.00 pm.
From 4:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
5:50: Our crew will lead you from Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
6:00: Spoilsport departs Cairns.
Time to organize any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Day 2:
4 dives + night dive, Remote Coral Sea.
Where: Bougainville: Dungeons & Dragons; Crystal Plateau; MV Antonio Tarabocchia.
Below is a “typical day” however exact times may vary.
6:30: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room.
7:00: Dive brief & diving commences.
9:00: Full cooked Breakfast.
10:30: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm
2:00: Lunch.
15:30: Dive brief & diving.
16:30: Afternoon Tea.
18:30: Night dive brief & dive.
20:00: Dinner.
Day 3:
4 dives, Remote Coral Sea.
Where: Osprey: Admiralty; False Entrance; North Horn.
Day 4:
4 dives + night dive, Far Northern Reefs.
Where: TMO (Three Mile Opening); Mambo#5.
Day 5:
4 dives + night dive, Far Northern Reefs.
Where: Scuba Beach; Aladins Cave; Pirates Cove.
Day 6:
4 dives + night dive, Ribbon Reefs.
Where: Cod Hole; Pixie Pinnacle; Gotham City.
Day 7:
4 dives, Ribbon Reefs.
Where: Cracker Jack; Clam Beds; Steve’s Bommie.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for a final farewell party!
Overnight cruise to Cairns.
Day 8:
7:00: Light breakfast.
8:00: Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Departure
- Arrival at Cairns Airport. You have to make your own way to the boat's office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6:30 and 7:00.
- Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8:30 and 16:00.
- From 16:30: Make your own way to Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf (200m from MBDE office) to meet your fellow passengers
Return
- Disembarkation at 8:00.
- Boat's representatives will arrange a transfer either to the airport or local hotel or boat's office
