Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and remote Coral Sea offer some of the most spectacular marine environments on earth, with stunning reefs and thrilling big fish encounters.
Departing from Cairns, this epic adventure heads north towards the beautiful Ribbon Reefs on the northern reaches of the Great Barrier Reef, before heading out into the Coral Sea. Your adventure includes up to 26 dives, all from the comfort of a luxurious liveaboard.
Highlights include the Cod Hole, the plunging walls and sharks of Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea and a visit to Lizard Island.
This is an ideal adventure to form part of an extended holiday to Australia. For those short on time, three and four day fly-dive adventures are also possible, with the highlight of a spectacular low-level flight to or from Lizard Island.
This remote sea, bordering the South Pacific Ocean is the realm of pelagic species, including barracuda, trevally and tuna. The big draw for divers here are the incredible shark encounters, with regular sightings of grey reef, white-tip and silvertip sharks. Larger oceanic species such as hammerhead sharks are also seen, while divers can enjoy spectacular soft coral walls and plunging drop-offs down to 1,000 metres.
After an overnight crossing, enjoy a final day’s diving to take in the best of the beautiful Ribbon Reefs. On occasion, liveaboard itineraries divert to take in Bougainville Reef, home to impressive caves, canyons and the wreck of the Antonio Tarabocchia.
Please note: This itinerary is ideally suited for those with a PADI Advanced diving certificate or equivalent. The above itinerary is a sample only. Itineraries vary depending on the vessel and the local weather conditions. Fuel surcharges may apply.
Stretching almost 3,000 kilometres along the coast of Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef is a complex ecosystem blessed with the breathtaking beauty of the world’s largest coral reef. There are over 2,900 individual reef systems, cays and tropical islands. Find Out More about {acc:title}
The Coral Sea extends to the east of Australia, encompassing remote coral atolls and an exceptionally healthy marine life. Divers head to the remote Osprey Reef, only accessible by liveaboard, for shark encounters and manta ray and whales in season. Find Out More about {acc:title}
Experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea on board this luxurious liveaboard. Three, four and seven night itineraries are available to the Ribbon Reefs, Cod Hole and Osprey Reef. Find Out More about MV Spoilsport
This is an elegant air-conditioned vessel, with 12 spacious cabins, huge dive deck and a comfortable bar. Electronic stabilisers make her very comfortable, as she sails to dive sites around Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs and Coral Sea. Find Out More about Spirit of Freedom
