Fly Dive 3 Nights Cod Hole and Great Barrier Ribbon Reef - Club Accommodation (twin share, bunks, Private bathroom)

Location(s):

Cairns, Lizard Island, Great Barrier Reef, Cod Hole.

Description:

3 nights / 3 dive days / 12 dives - Includes 2 night dives. Prime dives sites - GUARANTEED! Club Accommodation (twin share, bunks, Private bathroom)

ITINERARY

Monday: Check-in and Departure & Ribbon Reef #10 & #9 - Cod Hole, Cod Wall, Challenger Bay

• Monday by 7:00am, Mike Ball office (143 Lake St). Transfer to Cairns Airport.
• Spectacular low level 150 mile reef flight to Lizard Island to board Spoilsport.
• Commence diving approximately 12:30pm.
• Explore the rarely dived Cod Wall at the outer reef edge that disappears into 60 meters (200ft)
• Glide back towards the Cod Hole while enjoying the clear water and spectacular coral formations.
• Shallow but fantastic, Challenger Bay is extremely rich in biodiversity from spectacular coral gardens and unusual critters through to large schooling fish. Great night dive location… watch out for Baza the Barra!

Tuesday: Ribbon Reef #9, #5, #4 - Lighthouse Bommie, Pixie Pinnacle, Andy’s Postcard, Clam Beds, Vertical Gardens

• Circumnavigate Pixie Pinnacle and Lighthouse Bommie shrouded in fusiliers and baitfish. Fluorescent purple and orange anthias attract predatory fish to these photogenic sites. Majestic Minke whales are seen here in June and July.
• Rising from 80 meters the pinnacle of Andy’s Postcard is encrusted in hard corals, lion fish, nudibranchs, octopus, schooling trevally and barracuda.
• See spectacular giant clams at Clam Beds as well as caves, canyons and coral encrusted bommies awaiting exploration.
• Sheer walls covered in whip corals and sea fans brim the natural amphitheatre of Vertical Gardens. Marine life varies from the many colourful nudibranchs to large schooling bump head parrotfish.

Wednesday: Ribbon Reef #3 - Flare Point, Joani’s Joy, Steve’s Bommie

• Spiral majestic coral pinnacles teeming with marine life.
• See huge schools of baitfish stalked by barracuda, mackerel and trevally.
• Anticipate spectacular coral gardens, spotted rays, reef sharks and green turtle sightings.

Thursday: Dock
• Early morning docking at Trinity Wharf - Cairns, breakfast, 8:00am courtesy transfers to Cairns city hotels.

This itinerary has been designed to include the ‘prime’ Ribbon Reef and Coral Sea dive sites. If weather forces an itinerary change our surety of access to the prime Ribbon Reef sites is your guarantee of the best possible diving.
We look forward to taking you on the experience of a lifetime, diving on the Great Barrier Reef with Mike Ball Dive Expeditions.

Note: Itinerary subject to change. Superior vessel stability in adverse weather conditions ensure you a comfortable experience.

Spoilsport Vessel Features:

* Length 30m (100ft); Beam 10m (36ft); Speed 15 knots
* Passenger average 23 (max 28) Crew 11
* Twin hull’s reduce seasickness and maximises stability, space and privacy
* Twin or double cabins, most with ocean views. Daily cabin service
* Spacious: dining room; lounge; alfresco deck and sundeck
* Sensational chef prepared meals and in-between meal snacks
* Complimentary soft drinks and Australian wines with dinner

Operator Name:

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Operator Description:

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions offer 3, 4 & 7 night Great Barrier Reef scuba diving expeditions.

Mike Ball Dive Expedition’s diving vessel, Spoilsport, is Australia’s most awarded liveaboard dive boat. Her combination of space, stability, and diver conveniences is unmatched. Dives are exclusively conducted at the sites of best biodiversity north of Cooktown on the Great Barrier Reef including the Cod Hole and Coral Sea. Swim with diver size fish, witness sharks up close, dive plummeting walls in gin clear water. Fly Dive itineraries include a 250km scenic reef flight that provides stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef.

The liveaboard dive trips Include:
• Twin or double cabins, most with ocean views & ensuite.
• Meals, snacks, soft drinks anytime, wine with dinner.
• Transfers to Cairns city hotels after disembarkation from Spoilsport.
• Low-level 250-km reef flight on Fly Dive itineraries.
• Complimentary Reef Ecology Program.
• Huge well-equipped dive deck, 3 large camera stations.
• Warm towels after each dive.
• Nitrox, Solo Diving, PADI instruction & photo services (fees apply)
• Novice divers receive complimentary ‘orientation dives’ to enhances skills.
• Experienced divers receive ample freedom to do their own thing!

Note: Details subject to change. We look forward to welcoming you aboard Spoilsport should you decide to come on the adventure of a lifetime with Mike Ball Dive Expeditions.

Additional Info:

Spoilsport Dive Services:

* Complimentary Reef Ecology Program
* Low key photo comp on every expedition
* Huge dive deck with convenient entry/exit platforms
* Photographer friendly with 3 large camera tables
* ‘Open dive deck’ allows flexible dive planning
* 3 dive sites per day is normal
* Underwater photography and video services
* Nitrox fills (enquire for prices)
* PADI instruction: Advanced, Nitrox, Naturalist and Photo/Video
* Dry towel after each dive
* Solo diving as per Mike Ball Safe Solo System
* 2 large inflatable's for person