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Spoilsport Itinerary

Yongala Wreck & Coral Sea Expedition (TSV-CNS)

8 days / 7 nights

About Spoilsport

  • Dive expeditions to the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea and Ribbon Reefs
  • Five-star dive and camera facilities for easy underwater exploration
  • An ‘open dive deck’ policy, meaning no restrictions on bottom time 
  • Award-winning service and a team with unrivalled experience on the reef

Spoilsport liveaboard is operated by the award-winning Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, which has been running world-class dive safaris to the Great Barrier Reef since 1969. As Australia’s most awarded liveaboard, guests can expect nothing less than superb comfort, five-star dive facilities, and all-round exemplary exploration of Australia’s top underwater destinations. Combine this with first-class service and a warm Australian atmosphere, and Spoilsport is the perfect choice for discovering the Great Barrier Reef.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 29
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 15 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Week-long one-way trip to the Coral Sea and SS Yongala
  • Browse the pristine coral platforms of Wheeler Reef
  • Dive Australia’s only underwater museum
  • Log dives on one of the world’s best wrecks, the SS Yongala
  • Enjoy spectacular walls with vertical drops at Flinders Reef
  • Explore the caves canyons and passages of Holmes Reef
Day 1: 
17:30 – Board Spoilsport at Breakwater Marina, Townsville.
18:00 – Departure. 
18:30 – Champagne and snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
19:30 – Time to organise equipment.

Day 2: Wheeler Reef, SS Yongala Wreck: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in the dining room.
07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences.
09:00 – Full cooked breakfast.
10:30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
14:00 – Lunch.
15:30 – Dive brief & diving.
16:30 – Afternoon tea.
18:30 – Night dive brief & dive.
20:00 – Dinner.

Day 3: SS Yongala, ‘Old Reef’ & SS Gothenburg: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in the dining room.
07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences.
09:00 – Full cooked breakfast.
10:30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
14:00 – Lunch.
15:30 – Dive brief & diving.
16:30 – Afternoon tea.
18:30 – Night dive brief & dive.
20:00 – Dinner.

Day 4: Flinders Reef (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in the dining room.
07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences.
09:00 – Full cooked breakfast.
10:30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm.
14:00 – Lunch.
15:30 – Dive brief & diving.
16:30 – Afternoon tea.
18:30 – Night dive brief & dive.
20:00 – Dinner.

Day 5: Holmes Reef (4 dives)
06:00 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in the dining room.
06:30 – Dive brief & diving commences.
08:30 – Full cooked breakfast.
10:00 – Dive brief & diving.
12:00 – Dive brief & diving.
14:00 – Lunch.
15:30 – Dive brief & diving.
18:00 – Aussie BBQ party night.
22:00 – Spoilsport cruises to Cairns overnight.

Day 6:
07:00 – Light breakfast.
08:00 – Disembark Spoilsport, transfer to the airport or your hotel.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

06:00pm

Breakwater Marina, Townsville

Townsville Airport: TSV

Return

08:00am

Trinity Wharf, Cairns

Cairns Airport: CNS

    What's included
    • Meals and snacks
    • Water, tea and coffee
    • Soft drinks
    • Wine with dinner
    • Towels and toiletries
    • Tanks and weights
    • Night dives
    • After expedition transfers
    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Dive and travel insurance
    • Yongala mooring - AU$13.55 per day
    • Environmental fee - AU$8.50 per day
    • Fuel surcharge - AU$20 per person per night, paid onboard
    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 80%
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Equipment rental - AU$50 per day
    • Dive computer - AU$15 per day
    • Snorkeling gear - AU$10 per day
    • 15l tanks - AU$25 per day
    • Nitrox - AU$30 per day
    • Diving courses
    • Private guide
    • Gratuities
    • Internet
    Payment policy
    • More than 60 days prior to departure: Deposit refundable, less 1.8% 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
    Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
    Cancellation policy
    30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
    70% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
    Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/spoilsport/itn-2308160419441-yongala-wreck-coral-sea-expedition-tsv-cns-

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