Spoilsport Liveaboard, Australia

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

from$347 /day

per person

Overview

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 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.

Number of cabins:14
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Group booking discounts

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3Oct 2024
8D / 7N
Coral Sea Safari
26 dives
from $2,962
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 26
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
03 Oct 2024
06:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
10 Oct 2024
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Land excursions
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - AU$8 per day
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - AU$47 per day
15l tanks - AU$25 per day
Nitrox - AU$25 per day
Diving courses
Transfers
Highlights
Week-long circular trip around the Coral Sea
Dive or snorkel among superb biodiversity at at Lizard and North Island
Dive Dungeons & Dragons and Crystal Plateau at Bougainville Reef
Descend into the shark sanctuary of Osprey Reef
Experience the healthy corals and biodiversity of the Ribbon Reefs
Interact with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
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: (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 6: (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 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 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Less than 60 days prior to departure - forfeit 30% of trip fee per person.
Less than 30 days prior to departure - forfeit 100% of trip fee per person.
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.
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from $2,962 /guest
Per person, diving included
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3Oct 2024
5D / 4N
Fly Dive Coral Sea
14 dives
from $1,732
Overview
Length of trip 5 days / 4 nights
Number of dives 14
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
03 Oct 2024
02:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
07 Oct 2024
11:45 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Land excursions
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - AU$8 per day
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - AU$47 per day
15l tanks - AU$25 per day
Nitrox - AU$25 per day
Diving courses
Transfers
Highlights
Quick circular trip around the Coral Sea’s top sites
Dive Dungeons and Dragons & Crystal Plateau at Bougainville Reef
Descend into the shark sanctuary of Osprey Reef
Enjoy the unforgettable drift dive site at Western Wall
Explore MV Antonio Tarabocchia shipwreck
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.
18:00 – Aussie BBQ party night.
22:00 – Spoilsport cruises to Lizard Island overnight.

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 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Less than 60 days prior to departure - forfeit 30% of trip fee per person.
Less than 30 days prior to departure - forfeit 100% of trip fee per person.
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.
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from $1,732 /guest
Per person, diving included
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7Oct 2024
4D / 3N
Fly Dive Cod Hole
12 dives
from $1,530
Overview
Length of trip 4 days / 3 nights
Number of dives 12
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
07 Oct 2024
07:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
10 Oct 2024
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - AU$8 per day
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - AU$47 per day
15l tanks - AU$25 per day
Nitrox - AU$25 per day
Diving courses
Transfers
Highlights
Quick trip focussing on the Ribbon Reef’s iconic Cod Hole
Dive or snorkel among superb biodiversity at at Lizard and North Island
Experience the healthy corals and biodiversity of the Ribbon Reefs
Swim with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
Lighthouse Bommie, Gotham City, Pixie Pinnacle, and more

DAY 1: (2 dives + night dive)
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.
14:00 – Dive brief and night dive.
20:00 – Dinner.

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)
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 4:
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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Less than 60 days prior to departure - forfeit 30% of trip fee per person.
Less than 30 days prior to departure - forfeit 100% of trip fee per person.
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.
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from $1,530 /guest
Per person, diving included
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10Oct 2024
8D / 7N
Coral Sea Exploratory 7N
28 dives
from $2,962
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 28
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
10 Oct 2024
06:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
17 Oct 2024
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Land excursions
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - AU$8 per day
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - AU$47 per day
15l tanks - AU$25 per day
Nitrox - AU$25 per day
Diving courses
Transfers
Highlights
Exploratory circular trip around the Coral Sea
Dive Dungeons & Dragons and Crystal Plateau at Bougainville Reef
Descend into the shark sanctuary of Osprey Reef
Experience the healthy corals and biodiversity of the Ribbon Reefs
Interact with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
Find and swim with minke whales in June and July
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 + 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: (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 6: (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 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.
18:00 – Aussie BBQ party night.
22:00 – Spoilsport cruises to Cairns overnight.

DAY 8:
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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Less than 60 days prior to departure - forfeit 30% of trip fee per person.
Less than 30 days prior to departure - forfeit 100% of trip fee per person.
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.
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from $2,962 /guest
Per person, diving included
Limited availability
17Oct 2024
8D / 7N
Coral Sea Exploratory 7N
28 dives
from $2,962
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 28
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
17 Oct 2024
06:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
24 Oct 2024
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Land excursions
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - AU$8 per day
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - AU$47 per day
15l tanks - AU$25 per day
Nitrox - AU$25 per day
Diving courses
Transfers
Highlights
Exploratory circular trip around the Coral Sea
Dive Dungeons & Dragons and Crystal Plateau at Bougainville Reef
Descend into the shark sanctuary of Osprey Reef
Experience the healthy corals and biodiversity of the Ribbon Reefs
Interact with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
Find and swim with minke whales in June and July
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 + 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: (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 6: (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 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.
18:00 – Aussie BBQ party night.
22:00 – Spoilsport cruises to Cairns overnight.

DAY 8:
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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Less than 60 days prior to departure - forfeit 30% of trip fee per person.
Less than 30 days prior to departure - forfeit 100% of trip fee per person.
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.
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from $2,962 /guest
Per person, diving included
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24Oct 2024
8D / 7N
Far North Coral Sea Exploratory
26 dives
from $2,994
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 26
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
24 Oct 2024
06:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
31 Oct 2024
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Land excursions
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - AU$8 per day
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - AU$47 per day
15l tanks - AU$25 per day
Nitrox - AU$25 per day
Diving courses
Transfers
Highlights
Circular trip around the far north of the Coral Sea
Dive Dungeons & Dragons and Crystal Plateau at Bougainville Reef
Descend into the shark sanctuary of Osprey Reef
Experience the healthy corals and biodiversity of the Ribbon Reefs
Swim with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
Visit the remote sites of Three Mile Opening and Creech Reef
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, Bougainville
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, Osprey
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 + night dive, Far Northern Reefs
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: 3 dives + night dive, Far Northern Reefs & Stanley Island
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 6: 4 dives + night dive, Ribbon Reefs
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 7: 4 dives, Ribbon Reefs
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 8:
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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Less than 60 days prior to departure - forfeit 30% of trip fee per person.
Less than 30 days prior to departure - forfeit 100% of trip fee per person.
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.
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31Oct 2024
8D / 7N
Coral Sea Safari
26 dives
from $2,962
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 26
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
31 Oct 2024
06:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
07 Nov 2024
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Land excursions
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - AU$8 per day
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - AU$47 per day
15l tanks - AU$25 per day
Nitrox - AU$25 per day
Diving courses
Transfers
Highlights
Week-long circular trip around the Coral Sea
Dive or snorkel among superb biodiversity at at Lizard and North Island
Dive Dungeons & Dragons and Crystal Plateau at Bougainville Reef
Descend into the shark sanctuary of Osprey Reef
Experience the healthy corals and biodiversity of the Ribbon Reefs
Interact with diver size potato cod at Cod Hole
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: (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 6: (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 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 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Less than 60 days prior to departure - forfeit 30% of trip fee per person.
Less than 30 days prior to departure - forfeit 100% of trip fee per person.
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.
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Per person, diving included
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31Oct 2024
5D / 4N
Fly Dive Coral Sea
14 dives
from $1,732
Overview
Length of trip 5 days / 4 nights
Number of dives 14
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
31 Oct 2024
02:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
04 Nov 2024
11:45 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Land excursions
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - AU$8 per day
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - AU$47 per day
15l tanks - AU$25 per day
Nitrox - AU$25 per day
Diving courses
Transfers
Highlights
Quick circular trip around the Coral Sea’s top sites
Dive Dungeons and Dragons & Crystal Plateau at Bougainville Reef
Descend into the shark sanctuary of Osprey Reef
Enjoy the unforgettable drift dive site at Western Wall
Explore MV Antonio Tarabocchia shipwreck
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.
18:00 – Aussie BBQ party night.
22:00 – Spoilsport cruises to Lizard Island overnight.

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 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Less than 60 days prior to departure - forfeit 30% of trip fee per person.
Less than 30 days prior to departure - forfeit 100% of trip fee per person.
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.
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from $1,732 /guest
Per person, diving included
2 spaces left

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2 people
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Bunk beds
2 people
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2 people
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2 people
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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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