7 Night Far North Coral Sea Exploratory

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Crown Jewel of Scuba Diving

7 Night Far North Coral Sea Exploratory

Enjoy the best of dive locations in the Coral Sea. This expedition combines adventure diving in the Coral Sea’s Bougainville, Osprey Reefs with the best of the Far Northern and Ribbon Reefs.  This 650 mile expedition explores three unique regions: remote Coral Sea, the Far Northern Reefs & the superb Ribbon Reefs.

To consider that scuba diving the Coral Sea is the best in the world is a big statement, but this postcard region really is the crown jewel of scuba diving. On the outer edges of the world-heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Sea offers everything from giant cod fish, sharks, whales, manta rays and turtles to spectacular coral formations and exciting 1,000m drop-offs.

This world class liveaboard diving expedition and its dive sites cater to scuba divers of all experience levels. In saying that holding your Advanced Open Water – Deep Dive Speciality is strongly considered to have or at least let’s get you certified while on this trip.

Trip Overview

  • 7 Nights / Up to 28 DivesExperience
  • Advanced, or 15 logged ocean dives inc. 5 in last 12 months.
  • Depart – Thursday 6pm – Trinity Wharf, Cairns.
  • Return – Thursday 8am – Trinity Wharf, Cairns

Trip Highlights

7 Night Far North Coral Sea Exploratory featuring:

  • Bougainville – Spectacular big fish action at Crystal Plateau.
  • Explore the Dungeons & Dragons labyrinth of caves & caverns.
  • Dive the scattered remains of MV Antonio Tarabocchia.
  • Coral Sea Dive Sites
  • 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
  • Stanley Island (Yindayin) – Incredible indigenous rock art.
  • Far Northern Reefs – 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.
  • 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.

2024 Departures

Date: 19 September | 24 October | 26 December

2025 Departures

Date: 14 August | 25 September | 23 October | 23 December

Cabin Types

Premium Cabin#3 #4 #9 #10

Premium –Cabins 9/10 (Queen beds) – Cabins 3/4 (double beds) All cabins have ensuite and ocean views.

 

Spoilsport - Premium Cabin

Spoilsport – Premium Cabin

Standard Cabin #5 #6 #7 #8

Standard – All cabins with single bed configuration on same level, ensuite and ocean views.

Spoilsport - Standard Cabin

Spoilsport – Standard Cabin

Club Cabin #11 #12 #13 #14

Club – All cabins with bunk bed configuration and ensuite (no ocean views).

Spoilsport - Club Budget Cabin

Spoilsport – Club Budget Cabin

Budget Cabin #1 #2

Budget – Both cabins with bunk bed configuration, shared separate shower and toilet facilities (no ocean views).

Spoilsport - Budget Cabin

Spoilsport – Budget Cabin


Rates Include

  • Accommodation in twin/double cabins
  • Delicious meals & snacks, wine and soft drink are included with the evening meal
  • Tanks, air fills and weight belt
  • Daily cabin service
  • Reef ecology programme
  • Dive computer workshop
  • Transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after your expedition
  • Vivid Pix digital photo editing software workshop

Optional Extras

  • Dive Courses
  • Onboard Purchases

 


Pricing Tables

7 Night Far North Coral Sea Exploratory | April 2024- March 2025
Option Cost
Budget Cabin - per person, share cabin - shared bathroom $4,402.00
Club Cabin - per person, share cabin $5,158.00
Standard - per person, share cabin $5,897.00
Premium - double or queen bed, per person* $6,416.00
*Premium available as a cabin booking only. Environmental Management Fee $8.00/day.A completed booking form (one per guest) and 30% security deposit is required to confirm the booking. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to departure.
7 Night Far North Coral Sea Exploratory | April 2025- March 2026
Option Cost
Budget Cabin - per person, share cabin - shared bathroom $4,622.00
Club Cabin - per person, share cabin $5,415.00
Standard - per person, share cabin $6,192.00
Premium - double or queen bed, per person* $6,736.00
*Premium available as a cabin booking only. Environmental Management Fee $8.00/day.A completed booking form (one per guest) and 30% security deposit is required to confirm the booking. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to departure.

Full Itinerary

Sample itinerary, subject to change based on conditions.

Thursday:  

  • Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8.30 am and 4.00 pm.
  • From 4.30 pm:  Make your own way to meet your fellow passengers. The meeting point for boarding is at 5:30pm, further details will be given at check-in.  Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
  • 5.50 pm: Our crew will lead you to board Spoilsport.  Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
  • 6.00 pm:  Spoilsport departs Cairns
  • Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.

Friday:  (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

Sat – Tue:  (4 dives + night dive)

  • As per above

Wednesday: (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

Thursday:

  • 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.

Important:

  • We recommend that you allow 24 hours between your last dive and your onward flight (all diving is finished by 5pm Wednesday).

 


FAQ

A completed booking form (one per guest) and 30% security deposit is required to confirm the booking. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to departure.
Cooling off period: Less than 24hrs after deposit, 0% forfeit of trip fee. More than 60 days prior to departure: Deposit refundable, less credit card transaction fee. Between 60 – 30 days prior to departure: Deposit not refundable. Credit valid for 2 years. Within 30 days of departure: 100% forfeit. Credits only offered for cancellations directly resulting from a pandemic; relevant documentation required.
Unforeseen events may cause you to cancel this expedition. Compensation for cancellation must be claimed against your travel insurance. Mechanical breakdown, bad weather or the evacuation of a guest may cause the itinerary to be altered i.e. different route, shortened or cancelled. Compensation for: expedition alteration; reduced dives and/or lost or damaged bags; belongings; or equipment must be claimed against your travel insurance, no refund is offered.
You must be in good health for diving. Any medical history of heart or lung disorders, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy or narcolepsy must be discussed with the reservations staff. You must not dive during the expedition if you are feeling unwell or have a chest cold or respiratory congestion. Any medical condition contrary to these requirements requires a diving medical certificate completed by a diving medical specialist.
Cancellations due to weather are refunded for value of days lost less associated costs of 15% of expedition fee. Cancellations due to vessel breakdowns are fully refunded. No compensation is offered to change flights or holiday plans. If the evacuation of a guest causes a change of route; reduced days or dives, a credit is provided to the value of days lost.

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