8 Day/7 Night Mike Ball Coral Sea and Outer Reef Scuba Expedition from Cairns
- Departs Thursdays from Cairns
- Returns Cairns
- Duration 8 Day Tour
- Group Size 28
- Vehicle 100ft Catamaran
- Mobile ticketing accepted
- No credit card fees
- 7 days a week support
- Accommodation in twin / double cabins
- 7x Breakfast
- 6x Lunch
- 6x Dinner with wine and soft drink
- Morning Tea
- Afternoon Tea
- Tanks, air fills and weight belt
- 26 Dives
- Reef ecology workshop
- Dive computer workshop
- Transfer to the airport or Cairns after your expedition
- Vivid pix digital photo editing software workshop
- National Park Fees
Join the amazing shark feed at Osprey Reef, dive with the family of potato cod and photograph the pristine Ribbon Reefs north of Cooktown. ​
Come aboard our 7 Night Scuba Expedition to visit some of the Great Barrier Reefs most beautiful dive sites such as the Cod Hole and Challenger Bay. This amazing expedition includes unlimited dives including night dives (bring your own gear or hire ours). Certified divers will love the freedom of diving in buddy pairs. Divers use Nautilus Lifeline GPS for added safety. Nitrox courses and refills are available for those who want to increase bottom times.
Our luxury motor catamaran is fully equipped for underwater photographers. The spacious dive deck has camera shelves with recharging facilities and freshwater rinse tubs. Every departure features a photography competition and barbecue night. All cabins are double or twin share. This tour is not suitable for snorkellers.
Standard itinerary (All itinerary details are subject to change, specific marine life cannot be guaranteed):
- Osprey Reef, Coral Sea – Big fish action in 40 metre visibility, 2-3 shark attraction dives. Spectacular topography, sheer walls, soft and hard corals. Â
- Ribbon Reefs, Great Barrier Reef – a prized region with excellent fish & coral biodiversity.
- Lizard Island – enjoy an hour or two exploring beautiful Lizard Island – white sand beaches and a short hike to Chinaman’s Ridge.
- Cod Hole – Swim with diver size potato cod.
- Dive the GBR – Joanie’s Joy, Clam Beds, Lighthouse Bommie, Pixie Pinnacle, Goggle Gardens, Flare Point, Trolly Shoals, Steve’s Bommie.
The below itinerary can change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.
Day 1
Prior to 4pm Check-in Luggage at 3 Abbott Street, Cairns
Meet at 3 Abbott Street to be escorted to the vessel
Cruise overnight to the Ribbon Reefs
Day 2
Spend the Day Exploring Ribbon Reef #9 featuring dive sites such as the Pixie Gardens and the Cod Hole
Continue exploring Ribbon Reef #9
Cruise overnight to Osprey Reef
Day 3
Spend the next two days exploring the Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea - great diving!
Continue Exploring the Osprey Reef.
Day 4
Spend another day in the Magnificent Osprey Reef
Shark Cage Diving
Continue Exploring the Osprey Reef
Cruise Overnight to Lizard Island
Day 5
Explore Lizard Island, take a walk up to 'Cook's Look'
This afternoon visit Ribbon Reef #9 and #10 to explore the Cod Wall and Challenger Bay - great diving!
Day 6
Spend some more time exploring Ribbon Reef #9- great diving!
Spend the afternoon exploring Ribbon Reef #4 and #5- great diving!
Day 7
Spend today exploring Ribbon Reef #3 - great diving!
Lunch
Spend today exploring Ribbon Reef #3- great diving!
Dinner
Day 8
Breakfast
Arrive Cairns Trinity Wharf
1. Choose Your Tickets
Adult | ||
Twin Share | ||
Budget Cabin (Twin bunk beds, shared bathroom, no ocean view) | $3,910 + $52 Reef Tax | |
Club Cabin (Twin bunk beds, private bathroom, no ocean view) | $4,588 + $52 Reef Tax | |
Standard Cabin (Twin beds, private bathroom, with ocean views) | $5,252 + $52 Reef Tax | |
Premium Cabin (Queen bed or Double bed, private bathroom, with ocean views) | $5,717 + $52 Reef Tax |