Spoilsport Itinerary

Far North Coral Sea Exploratory

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 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

8 days / 7 nights
26
Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Required

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.

Transfer details

Departure

04:00pm

Cairns

Cairns Airport: CNS

Return

08:00am

Cairns

Cairns Airport: CNS

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