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Spoilsport

Australia · Tauchsafaris★ 4.9

ab AUD 2,504 / Person

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Typ
Liveaboard
Baujahr / renoviert
1989 / 2019
Länge × Breite
30 m × 10 m
Kabinen
14
Nitrox
YES ($)
WLAN
YES ($)
Leihausrüstung
YES ($)

Highlights

  • Big fish action with 40 meters of visibility, beautiful coral and amphitheatre shark dives, all available on this popular liveaboard offering trips to the Great Barrier Reef, Cod Hole or the Coral Sea.
  • This is the most-awarded Australian liveaboard, offering unlimited dives, tec-diving, an 'open dive deck' policy and an informal photo competition on most trips.
  • Operated by diving hall of fame legend Mike Ball, this liveaboard is rebreather-friendly, a spacious dive deck with entry and exit platforms and dives from large RIBs.
  • Three, four, five and seven-night trips available - and snorkelers are very welcome, with Minke whale watching snorkeling trips available in June and July.

Über Spoilsport

The award-winning Spoilsport, operated by diving hall of fame legend Mike Ball, welcomes divers and non-divers alike with its 'open dive deck' policy, tec-diving facilities and remarkably flexible itineraries that let you choose a trip length to suit you. This rebreather-friendly liveaboard features a spacious dive deck with entry and exit platforms and dives from large RIBs.

Routes and marine life

Sailing from Cairns, Spoilsport runs three, four, five, seven and ten-night voyages to the Great Barrier Reef, Cod Hole and the Coral Sea. Expect big fish action in up to 40 metres of visibility, beautiful coral and amphitheatre shark dives. Encounters can include minke whale, manta ray, oceanic whitetip and tiger sharks, eagle ray, mobula, dolphins, hawksbill turtle, barracuda and nudibranch.

Snorkelers are very welcome, with minke whale watching snorkeling trips available in June and July. On board, expect all meals, unlimited dives on most trips, and an informal photo competition — making this the most-awarded Australian liveaboard.

Routen & Abfahrten

Fly Dive Minke Whale4 Nächte · 12 Tauchgänge · 78 Abfahrten
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    Check in is at the Mike Ball office on the day of departure between 8.30am and 4.00pm with luggage. Passengers will complete final paperwork and board the vessel at 5.30pm Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the harbor. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

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    For the photographers amongst you, it's reassuring to note that Mike Ball himself is an avid underwater photographer, so you can rest assured that the setup for photographers is second to none. The dive deck has 3 dedicated camera tables as well as rinse tanks for your valuable equipment.  Spoilsport operates an "open dive deck" policy, which allows guests to plan and dive independently with their buddies. This means that if you want 2 hours in the water getting that "cover shot" of a particularly elusive fish then there is no problem in doing so. However, if you like having the dive sites' best marine life pointed out to you, the experienced Spoilsport crew leads scheduled dives twice daily. Additional guided dives can be arranged with the Spoilsport staff on an ad-hoc basis Sample itinerary Minke Whale Expeditions trip is much more than a ‘dive’ trip. Each passenger is able to partake in Minke Whale behaviour monitoring and research, attend lectures by trained crew on the ecology of the reef and discuss all facets of Minke Whale behaviour, biology and research with research volunteers. What awaits you?, Since commencing Minke Whale Expeditions in 1996 we have had a 98% success rate. The largest pod seen was 28 whales, the longest encounter was 10 hours. Every day has a high probability of dwarf minke encounters. Off to a flying start, Imagine yourself on a spectacular ‘flying start’ to Lizard Island. On the way you will have a birds-eye view of the Great Barrier Reef. Half of your 150 mile flight is at a very low 180 metres (600ft) above the sites you will dive along the Great Barrier Reef’s continental shelf. A truly spectacular beginning to your expedition. Lizard Island, See where the famous English navigator James Cook climbed in 1770 to find a way out of the labyrinth of reefs. Naturalist Joseph Banks lamented that he had too little time to study the wealth of strange creatures he saw in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Will you have time to record the wealth of creatures you find? The turquoise chain of Ribbon Reefs, This 55 mile chain of reefs from Lizard Island to Cooktown is the most prized dive region of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef: it is also where the Minke Whales migrate too each year, to breed and calve. This is where you can see more of the Great Barrier Reef’s 1,500 fish and 400 coral species than elsewhere. Diver size fish at the Cod Hole and Cod Wall!, One of the Great Barrier Reefs most amazing phenomenons awaits at the Cod Hole. Swim with incredibly inquisitive ‘small diver size’ potato cod. Tidal currents ensure the coral growth here is very diverse. The Cod Hole’s Shark Alley is a great place to see sleeping white tips in the sand and the occasional grey reef shark. Shallow but fantastic - Challenger Bay, One of the Ribbon Reefs most interesting sites is Challenger Bay, a sloping reef with large sandy patches. The biodiversity here is outstanding, rich with hard and soft corals and all the associated reef fish. Minke Whales are sometimes spotted here and this is a great night diving location. Lighthouse Bommie – Where the Minkes Hang Out, This is one of the best places to see dwarf Minke Whales! These are the smallest of the baleen whales. A fully developed adult is approx 7-9m (25-30ft) in length and 5-7 tonnes in weight. Sleek in appearance these whales have a white band on each fin. Pixie Reef: Pixie Gardens & Vertical Gardens, Pixie Gardens are home to harlequin ghost pipefish, leafy scorpion fish and lace scorpion fish. Vertical Gardens is only accessible on a handful of days every year: this dive site is home to a herd of large green bump head parrotfish. More amazing Ribbon Reef diving. Steve’s Bommie, On the final day, you will find yourself at one of the Great Barrier Reef’s best and most popular sites, Steve’s Bommie. This site is a photographers dream! It’s hard to put into the words the quantity and variety of Great Barrier Reef fish and corals that you will see here. A showcase of the best of the best.

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    On the final day, you will find yourself at one of the Great Barrier Reef’s most popular sites, Steve’s Bommie. Schooling trevally, barracuda and large mackerel hang in the current, reef sharks patrol in the depths, fantastic coral and a huge diversity of reef fish surround the top of the site. A photographer’s dream! You will spend the last day on the boat Dinner is serve on board

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    Returning to Cairns End your epic diving adventure with a stunning, low-level flight from Lizard Island back to Cairns. Half of your 150 mile flight is at a very low 180 meters (600ft) and we provide detailed flight maps so you can anticipate the low altitude pass over Endeavour Reef where Captain Cook ran aground. Courtesy transfers are provided from the vessel to the Mike Ball office, inner city hotel locations and the Cairns Domestic and International Airports.  

Gut zu wissen

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Anreise

You need to check-in with your luggage and dive certification before 7am on departure day at the Mike Ball Dive Expeditions office, 3 Abbott Street, Cairns Afterwards you will be transferred to Hinterland aviation from the office at around 7:00am and take a spectacular scenic flight to Lizard Island where the boat is waiting The boat is fitted with Yoke style valves The last dive will be on Wednesday afternoon and finished by around 17:00 On Thursday, you will arrive back into Trinity Wharf Cairns in the morning Enjoy a light breakfast on board before being dropped back to your Cairns hotel around 8:00am.

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Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 29, 20267AUD 4,853—
Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 5, 20267AUD 4,802—
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Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 5, 20263AUD 2,504—
Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 10, 20265AUD 4,0251 frei
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Nov 26, 2026 – Dec 3, 20267AUD 5,280—
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Dec 10, 2026 – Dec 14, 20264AUD 3,2558 frei
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Dec 17, 2026 – Dec 24, 20267AUD 4,80210 frei
Dec 17, 2026 – Dec 21, 20264AUD 2,83510 frei
Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 24, 20263AUD 2,50417 frei
Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 31, 20267AUD 4,80218 frei
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 5, 20275AUD 4,02516 frei
Jan 7, 2027 – Jan 14, 20277AUD 4,8024 frei
Jan 7, 2027 – Jan 11, 20274AUD 2,8354 frei
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Jan 18, 2027 – Jan 21, 20273AUD 2,5048 frei
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Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 28, 20277AUD 4,80219 frei
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Jan 28, 2027 – Feb 1, 20274AUD 2,83523 frei
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Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 4, 20273AUD 2,50419 frei
Mar 4, 2027 – Mar 9, 20275AUD 3,430—
Mar 12, 2027 – Mar 22, 202710AUD 7,4096 frei
Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 30, 20275AUD 4,60714 frei
Apr 1, 2027 – Apr 6, 20275AUD 3,60225 frei
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Jun 10, 2027 – Jun 14, 20274AUD 3,3063 frei
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Jun 17, 2027 – Jun 21, 20274AUD 3,30616 frei
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Jul 12, 2027 – Jul 15, 20273AUD 2,9219 frei
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Jul 15, 2027 – Jul 19, 20274AUD 3,3067 frei
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Jul 22, 2027 – Jul 29, 20277AUD 6,36713 frei
Jul 29, 2027 – Aug 3, 20275AUD 3,60228 frei
Aug 5, 2027 – Aug 10, 20275AUD 3,60228 frei
Aug 12, 2027 – Aug 16, 20274AUD 3,11927 frei
Aug 12, 2027 – Aug 19, 20277AUD 5,04227 frei
Aug 16, 2027 – Aug 19, 20273AUD 2,75422 frei
Aug 19, 2027 – Aug 26, 20277AUD 5,42628 frei
Aug 26, 2027 – Aug 31, 20275AUD 3,60226 frei
Sep 2, 2027 – Sep 9, 20277AUD 5,04220 frei
Sep 2, 2027 – Sep 6, 20274AUD 3,11920 frei
Sep 6, 2027 – Sep 9, 20273AUD 2,75424 frei
Sep 9, 2027 – Sep 16, 20277AUD 5,42619 frei
Sep 16, 2027 – Sep 20, 20274AUD 3,11924 frei
Sep 16, 2027 – Sep 23, 20277AUD 5,04224 frei
Minke Whale Expedition7 Nächte · 21 Tauchgänge
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    Check in is at the Mike Ball office on the day of departure between 8.30am and 4.00pm with luggage. Passengers will complete final paperwork and board the vessel at 5.30pm Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the harbor. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

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    For the photographers amongst you, it's reassuring to note that Mike Ball himself is an avid underwater photographer, so you can rest assured that the setup for photographers is second to none. The dive deck has 3 dedicated camera tables as well as rinse tanks for your valuable equipment.  Spoilsport operates an "open dive deck" policy, which allows guests to plan and dive independently with their buddies. This means that if you want 2 hours in the water getting that "cover shot" of a particularly elusive fish then there is no problem in doing so. However, if you like having the dive sites' best marine life pointed out to you, the experienced Spoilsport crew leads scheduled dives twice daily. Additional guided dives can be arranged with the Spoilsport staff on an ad-hoc basis Sample itinerary Minke Whale Expeditions trip is much more than a ‘dive’ trip. Each passenger is able to partake in Minke Whale behaviour monitoring and research, attend lectures by trained crew on the ecology of the reef and discuss all facets of Minke Whale behaviour, biology and research with research volunteers. What awaits you?, Since commencing Minke Whale Expeditions in 1996 we have had a 98% success rate. The largest pod seen was 28 whales, the longest encounter was 10 hours. Every day has a high probability of dwarf minke encounters. Off to a flying start, Imagine yourself on a spectacular ‘flying start’ to Lizard Island. On the way you will have a birds-eye view of the Great Barrier Reef. Half of your 150 mile flight is at a very low 180 metres (600ft) above the sites you will dive along the Great Barrier Reef’s continental shelf. A truly spectacular beginning to your expedition. Lizard Island, See where the famous English navigator James Cook climbed in 1770 to find a way out of the labyrinth of reefs. Naturalist Joseph Banks lamented that he had too little time to study the wealth of strange creatures he saw in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Will you have time to record the wealth of creatures you find? The turquoise chain of Ribbon Reefs, This 55 mile chain of reefs from Lizard Island to Cooktown is the most prized dive region of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef: it is also where the Minke Whales migrate too each year, to breed and calve. This is where you can see more of the Great Barrier Reef’s 1,500 fish and 400 coral species than elsewhere. Diver size fish at the Cod Hole and Cod Wall!, One of the Great Barrier Reefs most amazing phenomenons awaits at the Cod Hole. Swim with incredibly inquisitive ‘small diver size’ potato cod. Tidal currents ensure the coral growth here is very diverse. The Cod Hole’s Shark Alley is a great place to see sleeping white tips in the sand and the occasional grey reef shark. Shallow but fantastic - Challenger Bay, One of the Ribbon Reefs most interesting sites is Challenger Bay, a sloping reef with large sandy patches. The biodiversity here is outstanding, rich with hard and soft corals and all the associated reef fish. Minke Whales are sometimes spotted here and this is a great night diving location. Lighthouse Bommie – Where the Minkes Hang Out, This is one of the best places to see dwarf Minke Whales! These are the smallest of the baleen whales. A fully developed adult is approx 7-9m (25-30ft) in length and 5-7 tonnes in weight. Sleek in appearance these whales have a white band on each fin. Pixie Reef: Pixie Gardens & Vertical Gardens, Pixie Gardens are home to harlequin ghost pipefish, leafy scorpion fish and lace scorpion fish. Vertical Gardens is only accessible on a handful of days every year: this dive site is home to a herd of large green bump head parrotfish. More amazing Ribbon Reef diving. Steve’s Bommie, On the final day, you will find yourself at one of the Great Barrier Reef’s best and most popular sites, Steve’s Bommie. This site is a photographers dream! It’s hard to put into the words the quantity and variety of Great Barrier Reef fish and corals that you will see here. A showcase of the best of the best.

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    DAY 3 On the final day, you will find yourself at one of the Great Barrier Reef’s most popular sites, Steve’s Bommie. Schooling trevally, barracuda and large mackerel hang in the current, reef sharks patrol in the depths, fantastic coral and a huge diversity of reef fish surround the top of the site. A photographer’s dream! You will spend the last day on the boat Dinner is serve on board

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    On the final day, you will find yourself at one of the Great Barrier Reef’s most popular sites, Steve’s Bommie. Schooling trevally, barracuda and large mackerel hang in the current, reef sharks patrol in the depths, fantastic coral and a huge diversity of reef fish surround the top of the site. A photographer’s dream! You will spend the last day on the boat Dinner is serve on board

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    Returning to Cairns Disembark Thursday 8:00am at Trinity Wharf, Cairns. Courtesy transfers are provided from the vessel to the Mike Ball office, inner city hotel locations and the Cairns Domestic and International Airports

Gut zu wissen

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Anreise

You can check your luggage between 8:30 and 16:00 on departure day at the Mike Ball Dive Expeditions office, 3 Abbott Street, Cairns After check in is complete, you are free to enjoy the rest of the day. The meeting point for boarding is nearby Mondo’s Café Bar and Grill between 4pm and 5:30pm- you will get directions and a map etc. when you are in the office. You will be met by the crew at the meeting point and escorted to the Spoilsport nearby The last dive will be on Wednesday afternoon and finished by around 17:00 On Thursday after the trip, you will arrive back into Trinity Wharf Cairns in the morning Enjoy a light breakfast on board before being dropped back to your Cairns hotel around 8:00am.

Coral Sea Exploratory7 Nächte · 27 Tauchgänge
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    Check in is at the Mike Ball office on the day of departure between 8.30am and 4.00pm with luggage. Passengers will complete final paperwork and board the vessel at 5.30pm Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the harbor. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

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    (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 am: Wakeup call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9.00 am: Full cooked Breakfast 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.00 pm: Lunch 3.30 pm: Dive brief & diving 4:30 pm: Afternoon Tea 6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive 8:00 pm: Dinner  

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    (4 dives + night dive) As per above

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    (4 dives) As per above. Exit last dive 5pm. As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for a final farewell party! Overnight cruise to Cairns

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    Returning to Cairns Disembark Thursday 8:00am at Trinity Wharf, Cairns. Courtesy transfers are provided

Gut zu wissen

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Anreise

You can check your luggage between 8:30 and 16:00 on departure day at the Mike Ball Dive Expeditions office, 3 Abbott Street, Cairns After check in is complete, you are free to enjoy the rest of the day. The meeting point for boarding is nearby Mondo’s Café Bar and Grill between 4pm and 5:30pm- you will get directions and a map etc. when you are in the office. You will be met by the crew at the meeting point and escorted to the Spoilsport nearby The last dive will be on Wednesday afternoon and finished by around 17:00 On Thursday after the trip, you will arrive back into Trinity Wharf Cairns in the morning Enjoy a light breakfast on board before being dropped back to your Cairns hotel around 8:00am.

Coral Sea & Cod Hole Expedition5 Nächte · 17 Tauchgänge
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    Check in is at the Mike Ball office on the day of departure between 8.30am and 4.00pm with luggage. Passengers will complete final paperwork and board the vessel at 5.30pm Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the harbor. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

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    6:30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9:00 am: Full cooked Breakfast 10:30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2:00 pm: Lunch 3:30 pm: Dive brief & diving 4:30 pm: Afternoon Tea 6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive 8:00 pm: Dinner (4 dives + night dive)

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    6:30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9:00 am: Full cooked Breakfast 10:30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2:00 pm: Lunch 3:30 pm: Dive brief & diving 4:30 pm: Afternoon Tea 6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive 8:00 pm: Dinner (4 dives + night dive) 

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    (3 dives + night dive)

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    6:30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9:00 am: Full cooked Breakfast 10:30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2:00 pm: Lunch 3:30 pm: Dive brief & diving all diving is finished by 5pm. 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 Cairns

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    7:00 am:  Light breakfast 8:00 am:  Disembark and courtesy transfer to Cairns inner city hotels, the airport or our office where we can store your luggage until 5pm if you have a later flight.  

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Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

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 Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding. Please make sure you check the visa and/or immigration requirements for your nationality . In most countries Australian visas are available electronically online or via your travel agent. You will require a current passport, with no less than six months validity from your return date, and tickets to an onward destination. You should ensure you have diving insurance which specifies medical evacuation and emergency support for scuba diving A travel Insurance should be taken to cover: weather's problem; expedition cancellations; airline difficulties; medical problems and lost or damaged luggage.  Decompression diving is allowed on special Deep Reef Expeditions and for special groups on application. Decompression diving is not permitted on standard expeditions without prior arrangement. The staff speaks only English; divers must have a good grasp of English to understand our vessel and dive safety briefings. Divers with poor English language skills may have to miss some dives Snorkelling in the Coral Sea is only suitable for experienced snorkelers and strong swimmers, and may not be available at every site.  You may not always have a snorkel ‘buddy’ or crew member to accompany you, and you may be required to wear a floatation device.   Surcharges/local fees (harbor fees, park fees, admin fees, distance fees, fuel surcharges, etc. ) may change at very short notice driven by local conditions, oil price changes, etc. This is outside PADI Travel’s control and will have to be paid by the customer and you might be contacted by our team once we learn about this to inform you of the changes. A change in these fees does not give you the right to cancel Powered by Froala Editor

Coral Sea Safari7 Nächte · 25 Tauchgänge
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    Check in is at the Mike Ball office on the day of departure between 8.30am and 4.00pm with luggage. Passengers will complete final paperwork and board the vessel at 5.30pm Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the harbor. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

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    Diving on the Coral Sea and the Ribbon Reefs (Weather dependent) Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room Dive brief & diving commences Full cooked breakfast Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm Lunch Dive brief & diving Afternoon tea Night dive brief & dive Dinner   Coral Sea dive sites: Amazing - Holmes Reef - Coral Sea A maze of bommies create tunnels and swim throughs, great to explore. The site provides a great habitat for fish as well as creatures such as octopus, cuttlefish and rock lobsters. Plus it’s a hotspot for grey reef and silvertip sharks, which patrol the shallow reef wall. Nonki Bommie - Holmes Reef - Coral Sea Soft coral and sea fan enthusiasts will love this dive. Nonki Bommie rises to the surface from 35 meters and it is split with a huge crack down the middle filled with giant yellow and orange sea fans. Sharks and other fish are attracted to the site, making for an exciting dive. MV Antonio Tarabocchia - Coral Sea This cargo ship struck the Reef in 1961. The scattered remains include a huge engine block and propeller, which now lie on the gentle sloping terraces of the reef. The clear water, strewn wreckage and abundant fish life, including resident potato cod, makes for a fantastic dive. Fairy Grotto - Osprey Reef - Coral Sea A ‘mountain range’ of big coral bommies, flanked by a steep wall, dropping to over a 1000 meters. The many small caverns and swim throughs at this site give it its name, the largest of which is spacious enough to fit several divers. Admiralty Anchor - Osprey Reef - Coral Sea Named after an anchor lodged midway through a tunnel; it makes for an exciting swim through. A maze of huge towering bommies are home to plenty of fish and a delight to explore. Below them a sheer wall attracts sharks and occasionally manta rays. Dungeons Camp; Dragons - Bougainville - Coral Sea The reef top here is cut with an incredible maze of caves, tunnels and swim throughs– great to poke around to discover fish and other critters. Otherwise, venture beyond the shallows to a wall descending to around 1000m, where you can find sharks and barracuda. Crystal Plateau - Bougainville Reef - Coral Sea The reef top descends to a spectacular terrace of hard corals at 20-30m before edging over into an abyss hundreds of meters deep. Sea fans and soft corals adorn the reef wall where sharks also patrol. False Entrance - Osprey Reef - Coral Sea This site has exciting fish action alongside colourful gorgonian fans, whips and soft corals. Resident barracuda and schooling big eye trevally make for great photo opportunities, and keep an eye out for cruising hammerheads in the blue. North Horn - Osprey Reef - Coral Sea Welcome to shark central! Watch a controlled shark feed with 40-60 grey reef, white- tip reef and silver tip sharks. Keen photographers may have the opportunity to do a private shark shoot dive with a limited number of divers, ensuring clean and up close photos. Western Wall - Osprey Reef - Coral Sea Drift along a sheer wall plummeting over 1000m, cut with overhangs and grottos, and lined with soft corals and fans. Surgeon fish and fusiliers flow up and down the wall like a waterfall. Search for dogtooth tuna, grey reef sharks, barracuda and other pelagics out in the blue. Ribbon Reefs Dive Sites: Snake Pit - Ribbon Reefs – GBR An isolated platform reef shoaling up to form a number of deep coral bommies festooned with multi coloured crinoids. Olive sea snakes are commonly found and are both very curious and very complacent, allowing the more adventurous diver and photographer to get very close! Code Hole - Ribbon Reefs – GBR The Cod Hole is home to a family of ‘diver sized’ potato cod.  Incredibly inquisitive and often boisterous, these beautiful fish will wow you with their presence. Whether taking fantastic close-up photographs or simply hanging out, either way you will be left with an indelible impression. Lighthouse Bommie - Ribbon Reefs - GBR  Big schools of brightly coloured yellow and blue snapper cruise the top of an adjacent reef, while numerous species of anemone fish have also made it their home. This is one of the best locations for encounters with Minke Whales during the season. (June to July) Goggle Gardens - Ribbon Reefs - GBR  Goggle Gardens is a diverse site. Spectacular coral formations rise from the depths of the ancient ‘starky river’ adorning walls, bommies and sandy flats to the reef edge crevasses. For the photographers amongst you, it's reassuring to note that Mike Ball himself is an avid underwater photographer, so you can rest assured that the setup for photographers is second to none. The dive deck has 3 dedicated camera tables as well as rinse tanks for your valuable equipment.  Spoilsport operates an "open dive deck" policy, which allows guests to plan and dive independently with their buddies. This means that if you want 2 hours in the water getting that "cover shot" of a particularly elusive fish then there is no problem in doing so. However, if you like having the dive sites' best marine life pointed out to you, the experienced Spoilsport crew leads scheduled dives twice daily. Additional guided dives can be arranged with the Spoilsport staff on an ad-hoc basis.

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    Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room Dive brief & diving commences Full cooked breakfast Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm Lunch Dive brief & diving Afternoon tea Night dive brief & dive Dinner

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    Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room Dive brief & diving commences Full cooked breakfast Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm Lunch Dive brief & diving Afternoon tea Night dive brief & dive Dinner 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.

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    Bid farewell to passengers doing the 4 night Fly Dive Coral Sea Expedition who will disembark here. Stay onboard or take a tender over to Lizard Island to stretch your legs and explore a snippet of this beautiful island. Whilst on the island, see where the famous English navigator James Cook climbed in 1770 to find a way out of the labyrinth of reefs. New passengers join here.  Drinks and light snacks provided. During their dive briefs, relax on-board before your 2 dives and night dive on the incredible Ribbon Reefs The turquoise chain of Ribbon Reefs: This 55 mile chain of reefs from Lizard Island to Cooktown is the most prized dive region of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. This is where you can see the Great Barrier Reef’s 1,500 fish and 400 coral species. The currents that channel between the Ribbon Reefs attract large fish populations. Exciting Marine Life Encounters: The currents that channel between the Ribbon Reefs attract a bigger fish population than anywhere else. Marine life encounters range from pygmy seahorses to manta rays and whales. The Great Barrier Reef has 9 species of anemone fish, 43 species of butterfly fish, 1001 species of nudibranchs, and 6 of the world’s 7 turtle species.

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    Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room Dive brief & diving commences Full cooked breakfast Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm Lunch Dive brief & diving Afternoon tea Night dive brief & dive Dinner

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    Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room Dive brief & diving commences Full cooked breakfast Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm Lunch Dive brief & diving Afternoon tea Night dive brief & dive Dinner Exit last dive 5pm. As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for a final farewell party! Overnight cruise to Cairns Ribbon Reefs Dive sites: Snake Pit - Ribbon Reefs – GBR An isolated platform reef shoaling up to form a number of deep coral bommies festooned with multi coloured crinoids. Olive sea snakes are commonly found and are both very curious and very complacent, allowing the more adventurous diver and photographer to get very close! Code Hole - Ribbon Reefs – GBR The Cod Hole is home to a family of ‘diver sized’ potato cod. Incredibly inquisitive and often boisterous, these beautiful fish will wow you with their presence. Whether taking fantastic close-up photographs or simply hanging out, either way you will be left with an indelible impression. Lighthouse Bommie - Ribbon Reefs - GBR Big schools of brightly coloured yellow and blue snapper cruise the top of an adjacent reef, while numerous species of anemone fish have also made it their home. This is one of the best locations for encounters with Minke Whales during the season. (June to July) Goggle Gardens - Ribbon Reefs - GBR  Goggle Gardens is a diverse site. Spectacular coral formations rise from the depths of the ancient ‘starky river’ adorning walls, bommies and sandy flats to the reef edge crevasses. Steves Bommie - Ribbon Reefs - GBR  Schooling trevally, barracuda and large mackerel hang in the current, reef sharkspatrol in the depths, fantastic coral and a huge diversity of reef fish surround the top of the site. A photographer's dream!

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    Light breakfast Disembark and courtesy transfer to Cairns inner city hotels, the airport or our office where we can store your luggage until 5pm if you have a later flight. Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Gut zu wissen

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

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You can check your luggage between 8:30 and 16:00 on departure day at the Mike Ball Dive Expeditions office, 3 Abbott Street, Cairns After check in is complete, you are free to enjoy the rest of the day. The meeting point for boarding is nearby Mondo’s Café Bar and Grill between 4pm and 5:30pm- you will get directions and a map etc. when you are in the office. You will be met by the crew at the meeting point and escorted to the Spoilsport nearby The last dive will be on Wednesday afternoon and finished by around 17:00 On Thursday after the trip, you will arrive back into Trinity Wharf Cairns in the morning Enjoy a light breakfast on board before being dropped back to your Cairns hotel around 8:00am.

Fly Dive Coral Sea4 Nächte · 12 Tauchgänge
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    Check in is at the Mike Ball office on the day of departure between 8.30am and 4.00pm with luggage. Passengers will complete final paperwork and board the vessel at 5.30pm Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the harbor. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

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    Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room Dive brief & diving commences Full cooked breakfast Dive briefing & dive. ‘Open deck’ 1-2 dives either am or pm Lunch Dive brief & diving Afternoon tea Night dive brief & dive Dinner

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    Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room Dive brief & diving commences Full cooked breakfast Dive briefing & dive. ‘Open deck’ 1-2 dives either am or pm Lunch Dive brief & diving Afternoon tea Night dive brief & dive Dinner

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    Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room Dive brief & diving commences Full cooked breakfast Dive briefing & dive. ‘Open deck’ 1-2 dives either am or pm Lunch Dive brief & diving Afternoon tea Night dive brief & dive Dinner Exit last dive by 5pm. 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.

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    Light breakfast Disembark Spoilsport. Our crew will walk you to the airport on Lizard Island. Board a light aircraft for a spectacular low-level flight over the reef, spot rays and sharks from above as you fly back to Cairns (flight time approx. 1 hour). Land Cairns and courtesy transfer to inner Cairns city hotels, the airport or the office where you can store luggage until 5pm if you have a later flight. Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Gut zu wissen

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Anreise

You need to check-in with your luggage and dive certification before 7am on departure day at the Mike Ball Dive Expeditions office, 3 Abbott Street, Cairns Afterwards you will be transferred to Hinterland aviation from the office at around 7:00am and take a spectacular scenic flight to Lizard Island where the boat is waiting The last dive will be on Wednesday afternoon and finished by around 17:00 On Thursday, you will arrive back into Trinity Wharf Cairns in the morning Enjoy a light breakfast on board before being dropped back to your Cairns hotel around 8:00am.

Fly Dive Cod Hole3 Nächte · 9 Tauchgänge
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    Check in is at the Mike Ball office on the day of departure between 8.30am and 4.00pm with luggage. Passengers will complete final paperwork and board the vessel at 5.30pm Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the harbor. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

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    For the photographers amongst you, it's reassuring to note that Mike Ball himself is an avid underwater photographer, so you can rest assured that the setup for photographers is second to none. The dive deck has 3 dedicated camera tables as well as rinse tanks for your valuable equipment.  Spoilsport operates an ‘open dive deck’ policy, which allows guests to plan and dive independently with their buddies. This means that if you want 2 hours in the water getting that "cover shot" of a particularly elusive fish then there is no problem in doing so. However, if you like having the dive sites' best marine life pointed out to you, the experienced Spoilsport crew leads scheduled dives twice daily. Additional guided dives can be arranged with the Spoilsport staff on an ad-hoc basis.  What awaits you?, Imagine yourself on a spectacular ‘flying start’ to Lizard Island. On the way you will have a birds-eye view of the Great Barrier Reef. Half of your 150 mile flight is at a very low 180 metres (600ft) above the sites you will dive along the Great Barrier Reef’s continental shelf. A truly spectacular beginning to your expedition. Lizard Island, see where the famous English navigator James Cook climbed in 1770 to find a way out of the labyrinth of reefs. Naturalist Joseph Banks lamented that he had too little time to study the wealth of strange creatures he saw in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Will you have time to record the wealth of creatures you find? The turquoise chain of Ribbon Reefs, This 55 mile chain of reefs from Lizard Island to Cooktown is the most prized dive region of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. This is where you can see more of the Great Barrier Reef’s 1,500 fish and 400 coral species than elsewhere. The currents that channel between the ribbon reefs attract large fish populations. Exciting Marine Life Encounters, the currents that channel between the ribbon reefs attract a bigger fish population than elsewhere. Marine life encounters range from pygmy seahorses to manta rays and whales. The Great Barrier Reef has 9 species of anemone fish, 43 species of butterfly fish, 1001 species of nudibranch, and 6 of the world’s 7 turtle species. Snake Pit - Ribbon Reefs - GBR, an isolated platform reef shoaling up to form a number of deep coral bommies festooned with multi coloured crinoids. Olive sea snakes are commonly found and are both very curious and very complacent, allowing the more adventurous diver and photographer to get very close indeed! Diver size fish at the Cod Hole!, The Cod Hole is home to a family of ‘diver sized’ potato cod; incredibly inquisitive and often boisterous, these beautiful fish will wow you with their mere presence. Fantastic close-up photographs or simply hanging out, either way you’ll be left with an indelible impression of these magnificent characters. Lighthouse Bommie - Ribbon Reefs - GBR, Big schools of brightly coloured yellow and blue snapper cruise the top of an adjacent reef, while numerous species of anemone fish have also made it their home. During minke whale season (June to July) this is one of the best spots to see these magnificent creatures. Goggle Gardens - Ribbon Reefs - GBR, Goggle Gardens is a diverse site requiring more than one dive; spectacular coral formations rise from the depths of the ancient ‘starky river’ adorning walls, bommies and sandy flats to the reef edge crevasses.  Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room. Dive brief & diving commences. Full cooked breakfast. Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm. Lunch Dive brief & diving Afternoon tea  Night dive brief & dive Dinner

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     Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room. Dive brief & diving commences. Full cooked breakfast. Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm. Lunch Dive brief & diving Afternoon tea  Night dive brief & dive Dinner  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.

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    On Thursday, you will arrive back into Trinity Wharf Cairns in the morning Enjoy a light breakfast on board before being dropped back to your Cairns hotel  Courtesy transfers are provided from the vessel to the Mike Ball office, inner city hotel locations and the Cairns Domestic and International Airports.  Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Gut zu wissen

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Anreise

You need to check-in with your luggage and dive certification before 7am on departure day at the Mike Ball Dive Expeditions office, 3 Abbott Street, Cairns Afterwards you will be transferred to Hinterland aviation from the office at around 7:00am and take a spectacular scenic flight to Lizard Island where the boat is waiting The boat is fitted with Yoke style valves The last dive will be on Wednesday afternoon and finished by around 17:00 On Thursday, you will arrive back into Trinity Wharf Cairns in the morning Enjoy a light breakfast on board before being dropped back to your Cairns hotel around 8:00am.

Far North Coral Sea Exploratory7 Nächte · 25 Tauchgänge
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    Check in is at the Mike Ball office on the day of departure between 8.30am and 4.00pm with luggage. Passengers will complete final paperwork and board the vessel at 5.30pm Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the harbor. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

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    4 dives + night dive, Remote Coral Sea Bougainville: Dungeons & Dragons; Crystal Plateau; MV Antonio Tarabocchia. Bougainville: Spectacular big fish action at Crystal Plateau. Explore the Dungeons & Dragons labyrinth of caves & caverns. Dive the scattered remains of MV Antonio Tarabocchia.

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    4 dives, Remote Coral See Osprey: Admiralty; False Entrance; North Horn. Osprey: 2-3 shark attraction dives, see 100’s of sharks. Includes Passive Attraction, Shark Feed & Private Shark Shoot. Spectacular topography, visibility & pelagics at False Entrance

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    4 dives + night dive, Far Northern Reefs TMO (Three Mile Opening); Mambo#5. Far Northern Reefs: Mambo #5, TMO, Aladdin’s Cave & Pirate’s Cove. The upwelling currents attract schooling pelagics including: trevally, barracuda, mackerel, patrolling tuna & sharks. Mantas, mobula & eagle rays cruise the Continental Shelf. Photograph huge yellow & red soft corals on the deep walls.

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    4 dives + night dive, Far Northern Reefs Scuba Beach; Aladins Cave; Pirates Cove.

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    4 dives + night dive, Ribbon Reefs Cod Hole; Pixie Pinnacle; Gotham City. Ribbon Reefs: Explore the Ribbons best fish & coral sites. Buddy up with diver size fish at the Cod Hole. Night dive with moray eels, giant trevally & sharks at Gotham City. Find the Great Barrier Reef’s largest clam at the Clam Beds. Diverse critters & pelagics at Lighthouse, Pixie Pinnacle & Steve’s Bommie.

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    4 dives, Ribbon Reefs 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

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    Light breakfast Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!  

Gut zu wissen

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Anreise

You can check your luggage between 8:30 and 16:00 on departure day at the Mike Ball Dive Expeditions office, 3 Abbott Street, Cairns After check in is complete, you are free to enjoy the rest of the day. The meeting point for boarding is nearby Mondo’s Café Bar and Grill between 4pm and 5:30pm- you will get directions and a map etc. when you are in the office. You will be met by the crew at the meeting point and escorted to the Spoilsport nearby If you have any emergencies, please contact the boat’s office at +61 7 4053 0500 The boat is fitted with Yoke style valves The last dive will be on Wednesday afternoon and finished by around 17:00 On Thursday after the trip, you will arrive back into Trinity Wharf Cairns in the morning Enjoy a light breakfast on board before being dropped back to your Cairns hotel around 8:00am.

Northern Exposure North Bound7 Nächte · 26 Tauchgänge
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    Check in is at the Mike Ball office on the day of departure between 8.30am and 4.00pm with luggage. Passengers will complete final paperwork and board the vessel at 5.30pm Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the harbor. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

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    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 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9.00 am: Full cooked breakfast 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.00 pm: Lunch 3.30 pm: Dive brief & diving 4:30 pm: Afternoon tea 6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive 8:00 pm: Dinner Possible dive sites: Cod Hole - Ribbon Reefs The Cod Hole is famous for its diver-sized potato cod. These fish are incredibly inquisitive and don’t mind getting very chummy with divers.  A great opportunity to capture photographs of these magnificent characters or a simply hang out and enjoy their company. Stanley Island Incredible indigenous rock art featuring turtles, eagle rays and crocodiles as well as ancient tall ships from the 16th Century.  The world’s longest art movement has spanned for thousands of years and you have the opportunity to see this pristine, rarely visited piece of important indigenous history. TMO (Three Mile Opening) Explore the stunning coral gardens and alleyways created by a field of bommies.  There is a huge variety of hard corals plus tonnes of fish life including bump headed parrotfish, eagle rays, sharks, turtles and other reef fish. Tijou / Cat Reefs Exciting diving on walls buzzing with barracuda, rays, sharks and turtles and covered with fans and whips.  The coral here will amaze too with Pussy Galore being especially beautiful.  Explore the walls around Catchers Mitt, cut with gullies and full of fish and hard corals. Small Detached Reefs Stunning sheer walls covered in soft corals and fans, combined with pelagic fish action make this region a diver’s paradise.  There are plenty of dive sites to choose from including Arienne, Shizue, Wrasses Wrath and Kicker, all featuring excellent coral and fish life. Great Detached Reef The 46km of fringing reef here give us some great sites to choose from.  See fields of hard coral down to 30m at Turmoil, plus beautiful soft corals, fans and whips at Twin Peaks, Oh My Bommie, Cracker and Big Woody.  This reef is home to masses of marine life, large & small. Raine Island Between 40,000-100,000 green turtles visit Raine Island each year to lay their eggs in the warm sands. The island is not accessible to the public, but the reefs surrounding it are excellent for diving. The pristine coral here is some of the best we’ve seen anywhere. Pandora Wreck HMS Pandora is a dive into history like no other. This Royal Navy ship sank in 1791 in 33m with the loss of 35 crew and mutineers from HMS Bounty.  Much of the wooden structure has perished however the anchor and stove are the highlights of this historically important site.

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    3 dives + Stanley Island Rock Art + BBQ party night 6.30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9.00 am: Full cooked breakfast 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.15 pm: Lunch 4.00 pm: Stanley Island Rock Art, Island Excursion 7:00 pm: BBQ party night

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    4 dives + night dive 6.30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9.00 am: Full cooked breakfast 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.00 pm: Lunch 3.30 pm: Dive brief & diving 4:30 pm: Afternoon tea 6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive 8:00 pm: Dinner

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    4 dives + night dive 6.30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9.00 am: Full cooked breakfast 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.00 pm: Lunch 3.30 pm: Dive brief & diving 4:30 pm: Afternoon tea 6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive 8:00 pm: Dinner

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    4 dives + night dive 6.30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9.00 am: Full cooked breakfast 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.00 pm: Lunch 3.30 pm: Dive brief & diving 4:30 pm: Afternoon tea 6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive 8:00 pm: Dinner

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    4 dives  6.30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9.00 am: Full cooked breakfast 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.00 pm: Lunch 3.30 pm: Dive brief & diving 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.

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    7.00 am: Light breakfast 8:00 am: Disembark Spoilsport, courtesy transfer to the Horn Island airport (HID) or your hotel.

Gut zu wissen

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Anreise

You can check your luggage between 8:30 and 16:00 on departure day at the Mike Ball Dive Expeditions office, 3 Abbott Street, Cairns After check in is complete, you are free to enjoy the rest of the day. The meeting point for boarding is nearby Mondo’s Café Bar and Grill between 4pm and 5:30pm- you will get directions and a map etc. when you are in the office. You will be met by the crew at the meeting point and escorted to the Spoilsport nearby If you have any emergencies, please contact the boat’s office at +61 7 4053 0500 The boat is fitted with Yoke style valves The last dive will be on Wednesday afternoon and finished by around 17:00 On Thursday after the trip, you will arrive back into Trinity Wharf Cairns in the morning Enjoy a light breakfast on board before being dropped back to your Cairns hotel around 8:00am.

Ashmore Exploratory7 Nächte · 26 Tauchgänge
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    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. 7.00 pm Dinner Please Note : This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

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    (Up to 3 dives + night dive) Great Detached Reef and Raine Island. This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimise the prevailing weather conditions on the day. 6.30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Full cooked breakfast 9.00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.00 pm: Lunch 3.30 pm: Dive brief & diving 4:30 pm: Afternoon tea 6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive 8:00 pm: Dinner

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    (Up to 4 dives + night dive) After night dive depart to Ashmore Reef

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    (Up to 4 dives + night dive) Ashmore Reef , stay over night

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    (Up to 4 dives + night dive) Ashmore reef , depart to GDR overnight

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    (Up to 4 dives + night dive) GDR vicinity.

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    (Up to 4 dives) Cape York Tip visit Exit last dive 5pm. Spoilsport cruises overnight to Horn Island.

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    7.00 am: Light breakfast 8:00 am: Disembark Spoilsport Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon! Important: We recommend that you allow 24 hours between your last dive and your onward flight (all diving is finished by 4pm Wednesday). Please note no courses will be available on this expedition.

Gut zu wissen

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Anreise

You need to check-in with your luggage and dive certification before 7am on departure day at the Mike Ball Dive Expeditions office, 3 Abbott Street, Cairns The boat is fitted with Yoke style valves Afterwards you will be transferred to Hinterland aviation from the office at around 7:00am and take a spectacular scenic flight to Lizard Island where the boat is waiting The last dive will be on Sunday afternoon and finished by around 17:00 On Monday after the trip you will enjoy a light breakfast on board followed by transfer to Lizard Island You will then take a spectacular scenic flight back to Cairns followed by courtesy transfer back to your hotel around 11:00am

Northern Exposure South Bound7 Nächte · 26 Tauchgänge
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    Make your own way to Horn Island to meet your fellow passengers.  Please note that dinner is not provided on the first day so you may wish to eat before boarding. Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the harbor. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks Light supper provided. Journey to the first dive site for a check dive. Please take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the vessel and make yourself comfortable.  Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

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    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 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9.00 am: Full cooked breakfast 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.00 pm: Lunch 3.30 pm: Dive brief & diving 4:30 pm: Afternoon tea 6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive 8:00 pm: Dinner Possible dive sites: Cod Hole - Ribbon Reefs The Cod Hole is famous for its diver-sized potato cod. These fish are incredibly inquisitive and don’t mind getting very chummy with divers.  A great opportunity to capture photographs of these magnificent characters or a simply hang out and enjoy their company. Stanley Island Incredible indigenous rock art featuring turtles, eagle rays and crocodiles as well as ancient tall ships from the 16th Century.  The world’s longest art movement has spanned for thousands of years and you have the opportunity to see this pristine, rarely visited piece of important indigenous history. TMO (Three Mile Opening) Explore the stunning coral gardens and alleyways created by a field of bommies.  There is a huge variety of hard corals plus tonnes of fish life including bump headed parrotfish, eagle rays, sharks, turtles and other reef fish. Tijou / Cat Reefs Exciting diving on walls buzzing with barracuda, rays, sharks and turtles and covered with fans and whips.  The coral here will amaze too with Pussy Galore being especially beautiful.  Explore the walls around Catchers Mitt, cut with gullies and full of fish and hard corals. Small Detached Reefs Stunning sheer walls covered in soft corals and fans, combined with pelagic fish action make this region a diver’s paradise.  There are plenty of dive sites to choose from including Arienne, Shizue, Wrasses Wrath and Kicker, all featuring excellent coral and fish life. Great Detached Reef The 46km of fringing reef here give us some great sites to choose from.  See fields of hard coral down to 30m at Turmoil, plus beautiful soft corals, fans and whips at Twin Peaks, Oh My Bommie, Cracker and Big Woody.  This reef is home to masses of marine life, large & small. Raine Island Between 40,000-100,000 green turtles visit Raine Island each year to lay their eggs in the warm sands. The island is not accessible to the public, but the reefs surrounding it are excellent for diving. The pristine coral here is some of the best we’ve seen anywhere. Pandora Wreck HMS Pandora is a dive into history like no other. This Royal Navy ship sank in 1791 in 33m with the loss of 35 crew and mutineers from HMS Bounty.  Much of the wooden structure has perished however the anchor and stove are the highlights of this historically important site.

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    3 dives + Stanley Island Rock Art + BBQ party night 6.30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9.00 am: Full cooked breakfast 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.15 pm: Lunch 4.00 pm: Stanley Island Rock Art, Island Excursion 7:00 pm: BBQ party night

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    4 dives + night dive 6.30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9.00 am: Full cooked breakfast 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.00 pm: Lunch 3.30 pm: Dive brief & diving 4:30 pm: Afternoon tea 6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive 8:00 pm: Dinner

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    4 dives + night dive 6.30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9.00 am: Full cooked breakfast 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.00 pm: Lunch 3.30 pm: Dive brief & diving 4:30 pm: Afternoon tea 6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive 8:00 pm: Dinner

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    4 dives + night dive 6.30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9.00 am: Full cooked breakfast 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.00 pm: Lunch 3.30 pm: Dive brief & diving 4:30 pm: Afternoon tea 6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive 8:00 pm: Dinner

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    4 dives  6.30 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9.00 am: Full cooked breakfast 10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2.00 pm: Lunch 3.30 pm: Dive brief & diving 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 Cairns

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    7.00 am: Light breakfast 8:00 am: Disembark Spoilsport, courtesy transfer to Cairns inner city hotels, the airport or the office where we can store your luggage until 5pm if you have a later flight. 

Gut zu wissen

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Anreise

You can check your luggage between 8:30 and 16:00 on departure day at the Mike Ball Dive Expeditions office, 3 Abbott Street, Cairns After check in is complete, you are free to enjoy the rest of the day. The meeting point for boarding is nearby Mondo’s Café Bar and Grill between 4pm and 5:30pm- you will get directions and a map etc. when you are in the office. You will be met by the crew at the meeting point and escorted to the Spoilsport nearby If you have any emergencies, please contact the boat’s office at +61 7 4053 0500 The boat is fitted with Yoke style valves The last dive will be on Wednesday afternoon and finished by around 17:00 On Thursday after the trip, you will arrive back into Trinity Wharf Cairns in the morning Enjoy a light breakfast on board before being dropped back to your Cairns hotel around 8:00am.

Coral Sea Odyssey10 Nächte · 37 Tauchgänge
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    Check-in 5:30 pm, 6 pm Departure on Spoilsport at Breakwater Marina, Townsville. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing. Time to organize any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

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    Up to 4 dives including a 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 am: Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room 7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences 9:00 am: Full cooked breakfast 10:30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm 2:00 pm: Lunch 3:30 pm: Dive brief & diving 4:30 pm: Afternoon tea 6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive 8:00 pm: Dinner

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    Exit last dive 5pm (no night dive) Spoilsport cruises overnight to Cairns

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    7:00 am: Light breakfast 8:00 am: Disembark and courtesy transfer to Cairns inner city hotels, the airport or our office where we can store your luggage until 4pm if you have a later flight We recommend that you allow 24 hours between your last dive and your onward flight  Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Gut zu wissen

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Anreise

Check your luggage between 8:30 and 16:00 on departure day at the Mike Ball Dive Expeditions office Meet at Breakwater Marina for a briefing, canapees and departure around sunset As the sun sets over the coastal port city of Cairns, you’ll board Mike Ball’s Spoilsport to begin your epic diving adventure. Meet the crew, mingle with guests and settle into your cabin as you cruise overnight to the first stop on your dive odyssey.

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    Check in is at the Mike Ball office on the day of departure between 8.30am and 4.00pm with luggage. Passengers will complete final paperwork and board the vessel at 5.30pm Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the harbor. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

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    There is no rush or limit placed on your dive time. Standard itineraries usually provide 3 dive sites per day. Normally we have an ‘open deck’ at a single site in the morning and visit 2 sites in the afternoon (this may be reversed). This provides divers with the freedom to dive as much or as little as they want. Those seeking a relaxed holiday may choose to do one dive at each new dive site while keener divers might choose to do up to 5 dives per day.

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    Returning to Cairns Disembark at 8:00am Courtesy transfers are provided from the vessel to the Mike Ball office, inner city hotel locations and the Cairns Domestic and International Airports. Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Gut zu wissen

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Anreise

Same gender twin ‘share cabin’ not guaranteed. Sole occupancy option available.

Inklusivleistungen

  • ✓ All breakfasts, lunches and dinners, coffee, tea and soft drink
  • ✓ Tanks, air refills and weight belts are provided on all dive cruises.
  • ✓ Entry fees
  • ✓ Divers who have completed less than 15 dives, less than 5 ocean dives or less than 5 dives in the last 12 months are required to complete a complimentary onboard orientation dive. In addition, divers over 65 years old, who have completed less than 50 dives are required to complete the complimentary onboard orientation dive.
  • ✓ Free dive insurance from Diviac
  • ✓ Free 1 year Premium membership for diviac's logbook (Value of USD 15)
  • ✓ Full board, including
  • ✓ Transfer back to the airport after the trip
  • ✓ Water
  • ✓ Tea
  • ✓ Coffee
  • ✓ Snacks between meals and after dives
  • ✓ SMB (Surface Marker Buoy)
  • ✓ Reef ecology programme
  • ✓ Nautilus Lifeline
  • ✓ Orientation dive
  • ✓ Dive computer workshop
  • ✓ Wine & soft drinks with dinner
  • ✕ Personal Dive Guides $250/day (+ berth cost for guide) or $50/dive.
  • ✕ Diving and snorkelling equipment are not provided however we can arrange for these to be hired if required
  • ✕ Mike Ball Dive Expeditions offer a range of dive courses on their liveaboard expeditions. All course costs exclude the Expedition fee.
  • ✕ A complete onboard camera service is available, everything from snapping your pictures for you to renting you a camera.
  • ✕ Items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, internet.
  • ✕ Alcohol (apart from soft drinks and wine served with dinner) 
  • ✕ Reef tax of AUD 6.5 per day - to be paid on board
  • ✕ Full Equipment:AUD 44 per day
  • ✕ 15L tanks:AUD 30 per day
  • ✕ U/W photo camera rental:AUD 60 per day
  • ✕ Nitrox Refills:AUD 25 per day
  • ✕ Offset your carbon emissions & preserve reef biodiversity with the SeaGrass Grow Program
  • ✕ Alcohol
  • ✕ PADI Digital Underwater Photography Course
  • ✕ PADI Self-reliant Diver
  • ✕ Spoilsport Business WIFI

Unterwasserwelt

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Bewertungen · 3

★ 53 Gästebewertungen

★ 5 · Brandon Lujan · 2022-10-08

Top Notch operation from start to finish. Great dives, staff, and meals! Very organized and professional from start to finish. Rooms could have been more climate-controlled (AC kept it quite cool), but a small ding on an overall AMAZING trip. The diving was out of this world...wish I was still down there:)

★ 5 · Jesse Coppel · 2019-07-25

Overall the experience was incredible. The dive briefs were informative and safety conscious. The open dive deck policy and excellent dive crew made for some amazing self directed diving. The crew as a whole were fun and very helpful. Always willing to have a chat and always offering to help. The dive deck was superb and perfectly designed, the dedicated photo stations and staff help make it a photographers dream. The cabins were small and a bit musty but there isn’t much that can be done about that given the intense schedule and limited downtime. The vessel is showing its age in some ways and the twin hull isn’t always the most comfortable when steaming at top speed but there was always a glass of wine with dinner or plentiful seasickness medication on offer to help. It was an amazing time and I will be diving on the Spoilsport again.

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