Tick diving off your Australia bucket list in style with up to four dives per day on this Great Barrier Reef liveaboard.
Join the crew of Divers Den on board OceanQuest and spend your days exploring two incredible outer Great Barrier Reef dive sites a day, with 17 moorings across Saxon, Norman, and Hastings reefs on the roster. Whether you’re a snorkeller, intro diver, or a certified diver, there’s something for everyone – including unique night diving experiences like Sharks in the Dark and Fluoro Diving!
The three-deck, 35-meter OceanQuest catamaran is purpose-built for reef exploration, with a spacious dive deck, sundecks to soak up the sun between dives, air-conditioned cabins, and fresh hot water showers to refresh you after a day in the water.
Meals are freshly prepared on board, from hearty breakfasts to well-earned desserts after dinner.
Choose from one, two, or three nights, and with departures seven days a week, it’s easy to fit an epic Great Barrier Reef liveaboard adventure into your plans!
Highlights
- Dive and snorkel at top Great Barrier Reef sites, including Saxon, Norman, and Hastings reefs.
- Try unique experiences like Sharks in the Dark or Fluoro Diving.
- Stay in air-conditioned cabins with en suite bathrooms—choose from twin or double options.
- Enjoy delicious meals prepared by an onboard chef, plus access to a lounge and bar for relaxing evenings.
- Perfect for snorkellers, intro divers, and certified divers, with expert instructors available.
Included
- Snorkelling (included for all passengers)
- Snorkelling and scuba equipment, including dive computer and air fills, with full tuition
- All meals on board, plus chilled drinking water, tea and coffee
- Sharks in the Dark
- Transfers from Cairns CBD accommodation
Additional information
| Accommodation Options | Double Ensuite, Twin Ensuite |
|---|---|
| Trip Options | 2 Day 1 Night, 3 Day 2 Night, 4 Day 3 Night |
Day Of Arrival
7.30-8am: Pick up from your city accommodation (if booked) and check in at the dive centre on Draper Street, before transferring to the marina
8.30am: Set off from Cairns Marina and cruise out to the reef on Divers Den’s day trip vessel SeaQuest
10am: Arrive at the reef for your first snorkel or dive on SeaQuest
12pm: Enjoy lunch while the crew moves to your second dive and snorkel site
12:30pm: Second dive or snorkel opportunity on SeaQuest
2.30pm: Transfer to OceanQuest and settle into your cabin
3.30pm: Third dive or snorkel session
6pm: Dinner is served!
6.30pm: Gear up for one of Divers Den’s unique liveaboard evening dive experiences, or simply chill out on board
8pm: Dessert is served
10pm: Bar closes
Full Days Of Stay
7.30am: Breakfast time! Sit down to a full cooked breakfast to fuel you for the day ahead.
8.30am: First dive or snorkel session
10.30am: Second dive or snorkel session
12.30pm: Lunch is served
3.30pm: Third dive or snorkel session
6pm: Dinner
6.30pm: Briefing and night dive/sharks in the dark/fluoro dive
8pm: Dessert
10pm: Bar closes
Day Of Departure
7.30am: Breakfast
8.30am: Dive or snorkel session
10.30am: Dive or snorkel session
12pm: Check out of your cabin
12.30pm: One final lunch before you board the transfer vessel for the trip back to Cairns
2.30pm: The transfer vessel arrives to return you to Cairns
3pm: Depart Outer Barrier Reef
5pm (approx): Return to your Cairns accommodation
Important notes:
- This Great Barrier Reef liveaboard is adults only.
- All introductory and certified scuba participants must meet medical questionnaire requirements and some conditions or medications may prevent you from diving. Visit Divers Den’s Can I Dive page to see if you meet the requirements before booking.
Not included:
- Digital camera hire
- Professional photos for purchase
- Guided dives ($15 per dive)
- Extra dives (subject to availability)
- Nitrox fills
- Introductory dive package
- Fluoro Diving
- PADI Nitrox Dive Course
- Soft drinks, alcohol and snacks
What to bring:
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Swimsuit and towel
- Overnight bag with changes of clothing, including warm clothing and socks for overnight wear
- Toiletries
- Reusable water bottle
Accommodation options:
- OceanQuest has 18 twin cabins and 4 double cabins.
- All cabins are air conditioned with en-suite bathrooms.
Provider details:
Divers Den
Phone: +61 7 4046 7333
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