8 Day/7 Night Mike Ball Coral Sea and Outer Reef Scuba Expedition from Cairns

This is THE dive adventure of a lifetime as you explore the untouched beauty of the remote Great Barrier Reef north of Cooktown.
from $4,083
About This Experience
  • 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
Inclusions
  • 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
Select date and guests:
Guests
Tour Overview

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.  
  • 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
16:00
Meet at 3 Abbott Street to be escorted to the vessel
Meet at 3 Abbott Street to be escorted to the vessel
18:00
Cairns Accommodation
Cruise overnight to the Ribbon Reefs
Cruise overnight to the Ribbon Reefs
Featuring some great dive sites such as Steve's Bommie and Flare Point.
Day 2
Spend the Day Exploring Ribbon Reef #9 featuring dive sites such as the Pixie Gardens and the Cod Hole
Spend the Day Exploring Ribbon Reef #9 featuring dive sites such as the Pixie Gardens and the Cod Hole
Featuring some great dive sites such as Steve's Bommie and Flare Point.
Opportunity to enjoy a Scuba Dive!
Continue exploring Ribbon Reef #9
Continue exploring Ribbon Reef #9
Featuring some great dive sites such as Steve's Bommie and Flare Point.
Cruise overnight to Osprey Reef
Cruise overnight to Osprey Reef
Osprey Reef
Day 3
Spend the next two days exploring the Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea - great diving!
Spend the next two days exploring the Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea - great diving!
Osprey Reef
Continue Exploring the Osprey Reef.
Continue Exploring the Osprey Reef.
Osprey Reef
Day 4
Spend another day in the Magnificent Osprey Reef
Spend another day in the Magnificent Osprey Reef
Osprey Reef
Shark Cage Diving
Shark Cage Diving
Exhilarating Shark Cage Dive
Continue Exploring the Osprey Reef
Continue Exploring the Osprey Reef
Osprey Reef
Cruise Overnight to Lizard Island
Cruise Overnight to Lizard Island
Discover the tropical paradise that is Lizard Island, only 150 miles north of Cairns
Day 5
Explore Lizard Island, take a walk up to 'Cook's Look'
Explore Lizard Island, take a walk up to 'Cook's Look'
Discover the tropical paradise that is Lizard Island, only 150 miles north of Cairns
This afternoon visit Ribbon Reef #9 and #10 to explore the Cod Wall and Challenger Bay - great diving!
This afternoon visit Ribbon Reef #9 and #10 to explore the Cod Wall and Challenger Bay - great diving!
Featuring some great dive sites such as Steve's Bommie and Flare Point.
Day 6
Spend some more time exploring Ribbon Reef #9- great diving!
Spend some more time exploring Ribbon Reef #9- great diving!
Featuring some great dive sites such as Steve's Bommie and Flare Point.
Spend the afternoon exploring Ribbon Reef #4 and #5- great diving!
Spend the afternoon exploring Ribbon Reef #4 and #5- great diving!
Featuring some great dive sites such as Steve's Bommie and Flare Point.
Day 7
Spend today exploring Ribbon Reef #3 - great diving!
Spend today exploring Ribbon Reef #3 - great diving!
Featuring some great dive sites such as Steve's Bommie and Flare Point.
Lunch
Lunch
Take a break and enjoy lunch.
Spend today exploring Ribbon Reef #3- great diving!
Spend today exploring Ribbon Reef #3- great diving!
Featuring some great dive sites such as Steve's Bommie and Flare Point.
Dinner
Dinner
Relax and enjoy a delicious dinner.
Day 8
Breakfast
Breakfast
Most important meal of the day!
Arrive Cairns Trinity Wharf
Arrive Cairns Trinity Wharf
8:00
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.
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

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