Spoilsport Liveaboard, Australia

Name: Spoilsport
Brand: Spoilsport
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (529 reviews)

World-class voyages to the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea on Australia's most awarded liveaboard

from$395 /day

per person

Overview

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.

Highlights

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

Number of cabins:14
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Ensuite bathrooms:YES
Group booking discounts

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11Jun 2026
8D / 7N
Ultimate Minke Whale Expedition
22 dives
from $3,443
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 22
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
11 Jun 2026
06:00 PM
Trinity Wharf, Cairns.
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
18 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
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
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Environmental fee - AU$8.50 per day
Fuel surcharge - AU$20 per person per night, paid onboard
Optional Extras
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
Highlights
Week-long circular trip searching for minke whales
Visit the impressive chain of Ribbon Reefs
Swim with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
Dive along the edge of the continental shelf
Lighthouse Bommie, Blue Lagoon, Vertical Gardens, and more
Find and swim with minke whales
Dive with weird and wonderful creatures at Steve's Bommie
Enjoy an hour or two exploring beautiful Lizard Island
Night dives included
Day 1:
08:30 – Check in begins.
16:00 – Check in ends.
17:30 – Gather for boarding. Dinner is not provided today, please eat before boarding.
17:50 – Board Spoilsport. Enjoy champagne and snacks during a full briefing.
18:00 – Spoilsport departs Cairns. Time to organise dive equipment.

Day 2: (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: (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: (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.
17:00 – Afternoon Tea.
18:30 – Spoilsport moors off Lizard Island for the evening.
20:00 – Aussie BBQ party night.

Day 5: (2 dives + night dive)

07:00 – Light breakfast
08:00 – Bid farewell to passengers doing the 4 night expedition who will disembark here.
08:00 – Stay on board or take a tender over to Lizard Island to explore.
11:00 – New passengers join us here. Champagne and light snacks provided.
12:45 – Dive brief and dive.
14:00 – Lunch.
15:45 – Dive brief and dive.
16:45 – Afternoon tea.
18:00 – Dive brief and night dive.
20:00 – Dinner.

Day 6: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room
07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences
09:00 – Cooked breakfast
10:30 – Dive briefing & 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 7: (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.
17:00 – Afternoon Tea.
18:30 – As the sun sets we get ready for a final farewell party!
20:00 – Overnight cruise to Cairns

Day 8:
07:00 – Light breakfast.
08:00 – Disembark and courtesy transfer to hotel or airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment 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.
Cancellation 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.
from $3,443 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
11Jun 2026
5D / 4N
Fly Dive Minke Whales 4N
12 dives
from $2,014
Overview
Length of trip 5 days / 4 nights
Number of dives 12
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
11 Jun 2026
06:00 PM
Trinity Wharf, Cairns.
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
15 Jun 2026
11:45 AM
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
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Environmental fee - AU$8.50 per day
Fuel surcharge - AU$20 per person per night, paid onboard
Optional Extras
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
Highlights
Circular trip searching for minke whales
Visit the impressive chain of Ribbon Reefs
Swim with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
Dive along the edge of the continental shelf
Lighthouse Bommie, Blue Lagoon, Vertical Gardens, and more
Find and swim with minke whales
Dive with weird and wonderful creatures at Steve's Bommie
Enjoy an hour or two exploring beautiful Lizard Island
Night dives included
Day 1:
08:30 – Check in begins.
16:00 – Check in ends.
17:30 – Gather for boarding. Dinner is not provided today, please eat before boarding.
17:50 – Board Spoilsport. Enjoy champagne and snacks during a full briefing.
18:00 – Spoilsport departs Cairns. Time to organise dive equipment.

Day 2: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in 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: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in 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: (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.
17:00 – Afternoon Tea.
18:30 – Spoilsport moors off Lizard Island for the evening.
20:00 – Aussie BBQ party night.

Day 5:
07:00 – Light breakfast.
08:00 – Disembark Spoilsport and walk to the airport on Lizard Island.
09:30 – Board a light aircraft for a low level flight back to Cairns.
11:45 – Land Cairns and transfer to a hotel or airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment 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.
Cancellation 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.
from $2,014 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
15Jun 2026
4D / 3N
Fly Dive Minke Whales 3N
10 dives
from $1,779
Overview
Length of trip 4 days / 3 nights
Number of dives 10
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
15 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
Mike Ball Office, Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
18 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
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
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Environmental fee - AU$8.50 per day
Fuel surcharge - AU$20 per person per night, paid onboard
Optional Extras
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
Highlights
Circular trip searching for minke whales
Visit the impressive chain of Ribbon Reefs
Swim with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
Dive along the edge of the continental shelf
Lighthouse Bommie, Blue Lagoon, Vertical Gardens, and more
Find and swim with minke whales
Dive with weird and wonderful creatures at Steve's Bommie
Enjoy an hour or two exploring beautiful Lizard Island
Night dives included
Day 1: (3 dives)
06:30 – Check in.
07:15 – Transfer to Cairns Airport.
08:00 – Board a light aircraft for a low level flight to Lizard Island.
10:30 – Board Spoilsport for a welcome briefing.
12:45 – Dive brief and dive.
14:00 – Lunch.
15:45 – Dive brief and dive.
16:45 – Afternoon tea.
18:00 – Dive brief and night dive.
20:00 – Dinner.

Day 2: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in 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: (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 back to Cairns overnight.

Day 4:
Early morning docking.
07:00 – Light breakfast.
08:00 – Disembark and courtesy transfer to hotel or airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment 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.
Cancellation 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.
from $1,779 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
18Jun 2026
8D / 7N
Ultimate Minke Whale Expedition
22 dives
from $3,443
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 22
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
18 Jun 2026
06:00 PM
Trinity Wharf, Cairns.
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
25 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
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
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Environmental fee - AU$8.50 per day
Fuel surcharge - AU$20 per person per night, paid onboard
Optional Extras
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
Highlights
Week-long circular trip searching for minke whales
Visit the impressive chain of Ribbon Reefs
Swim with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
Dive along the edge of the continental shelf
Lighthouse Bommie, Blue Lagoon, Vertical Gardens, and more
Find and swim with minke whales
Dive with weird and wonderful creatures at Steve's Bommie
Enjoy an hour or two exploring beautiful Lizard Island
Night dives included
Day 1:
08:30 – Check in begins.
16:00 – Check in ends.
17:30 – Gather for boarding. Dinner is not provided today, please eat before boarding.
17:50 – Board Spoilsport. Enjoy champagne and snacks during a full briefing.
18:00 – Spoilsport departs Cairns. Time to organise dive equipment.

Day 2: (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: (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: (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.
17:00 – Afternoon Tea.
18:30 – Spoilsport moors off Lizard Island for the evening.
20:00 – Aussie BBQ party night.

Day 5: (2 dives + night dive)

07:00 – Light breakfast
08:00 – Bid farewell to passengers doing the 4 night expedition who will disembark here.
08:00 – Stay on board or take a tender over to Lizard Island to explore.
11:00 – New passengers join us here. Champagne and light snacks provided.
12:45 – Dive brief and dive.
14:00 – Lunch.
15:45 – Dive brief and dive.
16:45 – Afternoon tea.
18:00 – Dive brief and night dive.
20:00 – Dinner.

Day 6: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room
07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences
09:00 – Cooked breakfast
10:30 – Dive briefing & 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 7: (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.
17:00 – Afternoon Tea.
18:30 – As the sun sets we get ready for a final farewell party!
20:00 – Overnight cruise to Cairns

Day 8:
07:00 – Light breakfast.
08:00 – Disembark and courtesy transfer to hotel or airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment 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.
Cancellation 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.
from $3,443 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
18Jun 2026
5D / 4N
Fly Dive Minke Whales 4N
12 dives
from $2,014
Overview
Length of trip 5 days / 4 nights
Number of dives 12
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
18 Jun 2026
06:00 PM
Trinity Wharf, Cairns.
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
22 Jun 2026
11:45 AM
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
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Environmental fee - AU$8.50 per day
Fuel surcharge - AU$20 per person per night, paid onboard
Optional Extras
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
Highlights
Circular trip searching for minke whales
Visit the impressive chain of Ribbon Reefs
Swim with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
Dive along the edge of the continental shelf
Lighthouse Bommie, Blue Lagoon, Vertical Gardens, and more
Find and swim with minke whales
Dive with weird and wonderful creatures at Steve's Bommie
Enjoy an hour or two exploring beautiful Lizard Island
Night dives included
Day 1:
08:30 – Check in begins.
16:00 – Check in ends.
17:30 – Gather for boarding. Dinner is not provided today, please eat before boarding.
17:50 – Board Spoilsport. Enjoy champagne and snacks during a full briefing.
18:00 – Spoilsport departs Cairns. Time to organise dive equipment.

Day 2: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in 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: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in 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: (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.
17:00 – Afternoon Tea.
18:30 – Spoilsport moors off Lizard Island for the evening.
20:00 – Aussie BBQ party night.

Day 5:
07:00 – Light breakfast.
08:00 – Disembark Spoilsport and walk to the airport on Lizard Island.
09:30 – Board a light aircraft for a low level flight back to Cairns.
11:45 – Land Cairns and transfer to a hotel or airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment 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.
Cancellation 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.
from $2,014 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
22Jun 2026
4D / 3N
Fly Dive Minke Whales 3N
10 dives
from $1,779
Overview
Length of trip 4 days / 3 nights
Number of dives 10
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
22 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
Mike Ball Office, Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
25 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
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
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Environmental fee - AU$8.50 per day
Fuel surcharge - AU$20 per person per night, paid onboard
Optional Extras
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
Highlights
Circular trip searching for minke whales
Visit the impressive chain of Ribbon Reefs
Swim with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
Dive along the edge of the continental shelf
Lighthouse Bommie, Blue Lagoon, Vertical Gardens, and more
Find and swim with minke whales
Dive with weird and wonderful creatures at Steve's Bommie
Enjoy an hour or two exploring beautiful Lizard Island
Night dives included
Day 1: (3 dives)
06:30 – Check in.
07:15 – Transfer to Cairns Airport.
08:00 – Board a light aircraft for a low level flight to Lizard Island.
10:30 – Board Spoilsport for a welcome briefing.
12:45 – Dive brief and dive.
14:00 – Lunch.
15:45 – Dive brief and dive.
16:45 – Afternoon tea.
18:00 – Dive brief and night dive.
20:00 – Dinner.

Day 2: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in 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: (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 back to Cairns overnight.

Day 4:
Early morning docking.
07:00 – Light breakfast.
08:00 – Disembark and courtesy transfer to hotel or airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment 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.
Cancellation 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.
from $1,779 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
25Jun 2026
8D / 7N
Ultimate Minke Whale Expedition
22 dives
from $3,443
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 22
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
25 Jun 2026
06:00 PM
Trinity Wharf, Cairns.
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
02 Jul 2026
08:00 AM
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
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Environmental fee - AU$8.50 per day
Fuel surcharge - AU$20 per person per night, paid onboard
Optional Extras
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
Highlights
Week-long circular trip searching for minke whales
Visit the impressive chain of Ribbon Reefs
Swim with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
Dive along the edge of the continental shelf
Lighthouse Bommie, Blue Lagoon, Vertical Gardens, and more
Find and swim with minke whales
Dive with weird and wonderful creatures at Steve's Bommie
Enjoy an hour or two exploring beautiful Lizard Island
Night dives included
Day 1:
08:30 – Check in begins.
16:00 – Check in ends.
17:30 – Gather for boarding. Dinner is not provided today, please eat before boarding.
17:50 – Board Spoilsport. Enjoy champagne and snacks during a full briefing.
18:00 – Spoilsport departs Cairns. Time to organise dive equipment.

Day 2: (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: (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: (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.
17:00 – Afternoon Tea.
18:30 – Spoilsport moors off Lizard Island for the evening.
20:00 – Aussie BBQ party night.

Day 5: (2 dives + night dive)

07:00 – Light breakfast
08:00 – Bid farewell to passengers doing the 4 night expedition who will disembark here.
08:00 – Stay on board or take a tender over to Lizard Island to explore.
11:00 – New passengers join us here. Champagne and light snacks provided.
12:45 – Dive brief and dive.
14:00 – Lunch.
15:45 – Dive brief and dive.
16:45 – Afternoon tea.
18:00 – Dive brief and night dive.
20:00 – Dinner.

Day 6: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room
07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences
09:00 – Cooked breakfast
10:30 – Dive briefing & 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 7: (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.
17:00 – Afternoon Tea.
18:30 – As the sun sets we get ready for a final farewell party!
20:00 – Overnight cruise to Cairns

Day 8:
07:00 – Light breakfast.
08:00 – Disembark and courtesy transfer to hotel or airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment 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.
Cancellation 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.
from $3,443 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
25Jun 2026
5D / 4N
Fly Dive Minke Whales 4N
12 dives
from $2,014
Overview
Length of trip 5 days / 4 nights
Number of dives 12
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
25 Jun 2026
06:00 PM
Trinity Wharf, Cairns.
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
29 Jun 2026
11:45 AM
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
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Environmental fee - AU$8.50 per day
Fuel surcharge - AU$20 per person per night, paid onboard
Optional Extras
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
Highlights
Circular trip searching for minke whales
Visit the impressive chain of Ribbon Reefs
Swim with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
Dive along the edge of the continental shelf
Lighthouse Bommie, Blue Lagoon, Vertical Gardens, and more
Find and swim with minke whales
Dive with weird and wonderful creatures at Steve's Bommie
Enjoy an hour or two exploring beautiful Lizard Island
Night dives included
Day 1:
08:30 – Check in begins.
16:00 – Check in ends.
17:30 – Gather for boarding. Dinner is not provided today, please eat before boarding.
17:50 – Board Spoilsport. Enjoy champagne and snacks during a full briefing.
18:00 – Spoilsport departs Cairns. Time to organise dive equipment.

Day 2: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in 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: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in 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: (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.
17:00 – Afternoon Tea.
18:30 – Spoilsport moors off Lizard Island for the evening.
20:00 – Aussie BBQ party night.

Day 5:
07:00 – Light breakfast.
08:00 – Disembark Spoilsport and walk to the airport on Lizard Island.
09:30 – Board a light aircraft for a low level flight back to Cairns.
11:45 – Land Cairns and transfer to a hotel or airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment 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.
Cancellation 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.
from $2,014 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
29Jun 2026
4D / 3N
Fly Dive Minke Whales 3N
10 dives
from $1,779
Overview
Length of trip 4 days / 3 nights
Number of dives 10
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
29 Jun 2026
08:00 AM
Mike Ball Office, Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
02 Jul 2026
08:00 AM
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
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Environmental fee - AU$8.50 per day
Fuel surcharge - AU$20 per person per night, paid onboard
Optional Extras
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
Highlights
Circular trip searching for minke whales
Visit the impressive chain of Ribbon Reefs
Swim with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
Dive along the edge of the continental shelf
Lighthouse Bommie, Blue Lagoon, Vertical Gardens, and more
Find and swim with minke whales
Dive with weird and wonderful creatures at Steve's Bommie
Enjoy an hour or two exploring beautiful Lizard Island
Night dives included
Day 1: (3 dives)
06:30 – Check in.
07:15 – Transfer to Cairns Airport.
08:00 – Board a light aircraft for a low level flight to Lizard Island.
10:30 – Board Spoilsport for a welcome briefing.
12:45 – Dive brief and dive.
14:00 – Lunch.
15:45 – Dive brief and dive.
16:45 – Afternoon tea.
18:00 – Dive brief and night dive.
20:00 – Dinner.

Day 2: (4 dives + night dive)
06:30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in 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: (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 back to Cairns overnight.

Day 4:
Early morning docking.
07:00 – Light breakfast.
08:00 – Disembark and courtesy transfer to hotel or airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment 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.
Cancellation 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.
from $1,779 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out

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Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable
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Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable
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Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
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Queen size bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

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Fly Dive Minke Whales 3N

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Ultimate Minke Whale Expedition

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Fly Dive Minke Whales 4N

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Fly Dive Minke Whales 3N

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