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Liveaboard Australia
from $311 /day

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from $311 /night

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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.


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Cabins

  • 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.

Amenities

Boat

Dive facilities


  • 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.

Vessel

Vessel information

Designed for superior comfort and ease of diving, the 30-metre Spoilsport offers world-class, yet affordable liveaboard trips to the Great Barrier Reef. This modern vessel boasts a twin hull design to maximise stability and comfort in all weather conditions - great for those who suffer from sea sickness. Operated by one of Australia’s leading expedition operators - Mike Ball Expeditions - you can expect nothing less than five-star service, luxurious comforts and excellent dive and camera facilities that have earned this fantastic liveaboard multiple awards.

Leading the way in the Australian dive industry since 1969, Mike Ball Dive Expeditions’s outstanding dive trips depart from Cairns, Townsville or Horn Island to explore some of the best dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef and in the Coral Sea. Each three, four and seven night voyage gives guests the chance to explore this incredible region, including the likes of Ribbon Reefs, the world famous Cod Hole, the Yongala wreck and so much more. Throw in a warm Australian welcome and award-winning service, and you’re in for an amazing trip.

Onboard Spoilsport

Spoilsport accommodates up to 28 guests in 14 air-conditioned ensuite cabins that are serviced daily. Guests have everything needed onboard for a comfortable trip, including a spacious air-conditioned lounge and well-stocked bar offering indoor relaxation, and a lavish partially-shaded sun deck with sun beds and lovely ocean views. The chef prepares all international meals from fresh, which are served in the air-conditioned dining room. Vegetarians are well-catered for with their own dedicated menu, and Spoilsport’s award-winning food also accommodates other dietary requirements with advance notice.

Diving from Spoilsport

Diving is made easy thanks to a spacious dive deck complete with entry and exit platforms, along with two tenders for easy access to and from dive sites, and nitrox to maximise bottom time. There’s also a large camera table and separate camera rinse tanks for photographers. Plus the team’s procedures allow greater freedom for divers, with an ‘open dive deck’ policy - meaning there is no restriction on bottom time.

PADI Discover Scuba, Open Water Referral, Advanced, Nitrox and other courses can all be undertaken onboard Spoilsport.


Top tips

  • The best way to explore the Coral Sea and Ribbon Reef sites, opt for a seven-night Coral Sea Safari which also includes unlimited dives.
  • Minke whales are commonly seen along the Ribbon Reefs north of Cairns between May and August, but for the best chances of an encounter, trips in June and July are recommended.
  • In June and July, Spoilsport conducts special minke whale expeditions with the second day devoted almost entirely to finding minke whales.
  • Spoilsport’s ‘Fly Dive Cod Hole’ itinerary showcases the best sites of the Great Barrier Reef handpicked by the highly experienced team.


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