Coral Sea 7 Nights Dive Safari - Club Accommodation (twin share, bunks, private bathroom)

Location(s):

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

Description:

7 nights / 6 days – Unlimited diving (approx. 26 dives) Prime dives sites - GUARANTEED! Club Accommodation (twin share, bunks, private bathroom)

The new 7 night, 450 mile Coral Sea Safari includes some of the best dive sites on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea featuring: spectacular first dive at Challenger Bay, diver size fish at the Cod Hole, plummeting Coral Sea wall dives in gin clear water, exciting shark action in the Coral Sea, schooling trevally and barracuda in the Coral Sea, exploration of Lizard Island, the Cod Wall, outer edge big fish dive, the prime Ribbon Reef sites, all dives north of Cooktown, dive site guarantee!

Thursday: Check-in and Departure

Prior to 4:00pm. Check-in luggage at 143 Lake Street, Cairns. If you are unable to check-in prior to 4:00pm phone us using the contact details on your booking confirmation for departure details.
6:00pm our crew meets you at the Cairns Corporate Tower entrance and escort you to Spoilsport – Trinity Wharf, Cairns. Cruise overnight to the magnificent Ribbon Reefs, the first stop on your 700km dive odyssey.

Friday: Ribbon Reef #9 - Pixie Gardens, Cod Hole

Buddy up with diver size fish that dive with you at the Cod Hole! Swim with giant potato cod, napoleon wrasse and moray eels. Enjoy close encounters with huge Maori wrasse. Anticipate spectacular coral gardens, spotted rays, reef sharks and green turtle sightings. Night dive where decorator crabs, egg cowry shells, moray eels and crayfish are just a few of the creatures you can find.

Saturday & Sunday: Coral Sea - Osprey Reef

Cruise 100 miles overnight to Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea. Enjoy 40 meter (132ft) visibility with spectacular walls disappearing to 1000metres. At North Horn swim with giant potato cod, napoleon wrasse, moray eels, tuna and barracuda. Witness the resident shark population including grey whalers, whitetip reef sharks, silvertips and hammerheads. Search for the commonly seen green and loggerhead turtles. Find the caves, overhangs and spectacular walls adorned with huge soft coral trees and gorgonian fans. Night dive.

Monday: Lizard Island & Ribbon Reef #10 & #9 – Cod Wall, Cod Hole, Challenger Bay

Climb “Cook’s Look” at Lizard Island where Captain Cook searched for safe passage through the reef.
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.
Choose to dive the Cod Hole again if you agree with us that one day is not enough to enjoy its diverse marine life. 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 fusilier 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 had 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. Night dive.

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

Spiral majestic coral pinnacles teeming with diverse 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 back in Cairns

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 sites that have restricted access.
If weather forces an itinerary change our surety of access to the prime Ribbon Reef sites is your guarantee of the best diving available. Spoilsport’s outstanding stability minimizes disruption to your itinerary and your diving experience. 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.

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 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

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 personalised dive service.