Summer Jo 6 Day 5 Night Expedition

A rare Great Barrier Reef dive expedition exploring remote outer reefs departing Airlie Beach.

Only four expedition departures in 2026 – July, August, September and October. These remote outer reef sites are rarely dived and offer night diving and sailing adventures unlike no other trip in the Whitsundays. SV Summer Jo is the only liveaboard sailing vessel in the Whitsundays offering a 6-day, 5-night Coral Sea expedition which includes the legendary SS Yongala wreck. Summer Jo is a 100ft mega yacht features 13 private, air-conditioned ensuite cabins and a crew who know these waters like no other.

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Why this expedition is unique snd divers should book.

• Extended 6 day liveaboard exploring remote reef locations
• Rare limited departures (only four trips in 2026)
• Night diving opportunities on pristine outer reefs
• Small expedition group of just 18–24 guests
• Advanced Diving

This expedition is planned to take you beyond the beaten path to exceptional dive and snorkel locations:

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​Below are on the list of locations part of the 6 Night 5 Day itinerary planned for you to dive.

• SS Yongala Wreck – Ranked among the world’s top 10 dive sites, home to giant groupers, turtles, and vibrant coral.
• Faith Reef – Colourful coral walls teeming with marine life.
• Elizabeth Reef – Remote, pristine, and rarely visited.
• Kennedy Reef
• Seagull Reef
• Night Dives – Witness the reef come alive under the glow of the Milky Way.

Cabins

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Additional Information

Complimentary chilled tap water, tea, and coffee are available at all times.
Please pack only what you will need for your trip in a soft-sided bag, no bigger than carry-on baggage limits for an aircraft.

• All certified diving is included in the 6 day 5 night liveaboard trip

• Meals ($75 addition for dietary requirements for 6 Day 5 Night Voyage)

• Refreshments throughout the trip including unlimited filtered tap water, tea & coffee,

• Snorkel gear and stinger suits if required (Nov-April)

• If diving, all dives & equipment is included.

• Linen and bath towels are provided for your comfort.

• Marine Park fees are included in the package.

BYO Alcohol (Alcohol is not served onboard)

Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages onboard.

Please bring cans or plastic bottles no glass bottles or red wine permitted

All alcohol must be stored safely in designated areas.

​BYO Soft Drinks

Guests may bring their own soft drinks, bottled water, and non-alcoholic beverages.

We encourage the use of reusable drink bottles to help reduce waste.

Additional soft drinks can be purchased onboard if required

• Torch per dive/trip $25/$40
• Underwater camera (incl SD card to keep): $99
• Bottle water / soft drink: $4
• Starlink Wifi: $30 / $45 per day
• Dietary Requirements: $30 addition for 2D2N Voyage and $45 additional charge for 3D3N Voyage, payable directly to SV Summer Jo when on the vessel.
• Wetsuit hire FREE