Spoilsport Liveaboard, Australia
World-class voyages to the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea on Australia's most awarded liveaboard
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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.
- Number of cabins:14
- Internet:NO
- Nitrox:YES
- Equipment rental:YES
- Group booking discounts
Choose your trip
- 3Apr 20256D / 5N
Coral Sea and Cod Hole
18 divesfrom $2,052Overview
6 days / 5 nights18Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
03 Apr 2025
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
08 Apr 2025
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
- Dive and travel insurance
- National park fee - AU$8 per day
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- 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
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Concise, circular trip around the Coral Sea and Ribbon Reefs
- 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
- Steve's Bommie is a photographers dream-come-true
- 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: (3 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)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 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.Payment & cancellation terms
- 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.
Payment policy30% 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 policySpecial 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.Available - 11Apr 20258D / 7N
Special Ashmore Exploratory
27 divesfrom $3,158Overview
8 days / 7 nights27Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
11 Apr 2025
04:00 PM
Horn Island
Horn Island Airport: HID
Return
18 Apr 2025
08:00 AM
Horn Island
Horn Island Airport: HID
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Soft drinks and wine with dinner
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Night dives
- Transfers
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
- National park fee - AU$8 per day
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - 80%
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Equipment rental - AU$47 per day
- 15l tanks - AU$25 per day
- Nitrox - AU$25 per day
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Remote rarely visited reefs with incredible coral at Boot Reef
- Visit the world’s biggest green turtle nesting site at Raine Island
- Great Detached Reef – big fans, hard and soft corals & pelagics
- RMS Quetta - The wreck diving jewel of the far north
Day 1:16.00 – Board Spoilsport at Horn Island Pier.16.30 – Depart for Great Detached Reef.19.00 – DinnerDay 2: (3 dives + night dive) Great Detached Reef and Raine Island.06.30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room07:00 – Full cooked breakfast09.00 – Dive brief & diving commences10.30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm14.00 – Lunch15.30 – Dive brief & diving16:30 – Afternoon tea18:30 – Night dive brief & dive20:00 – DinnerDay 3: (4 dives + night dive) Pandora Wreck, Cocoon06.30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences09.00 – Full cooked breakfast10.30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm14.00 – Lunch15.30 – Dive brief & diving16:30 – Afternoon tea18:30 – Night dive brief & dive20:00 – DinnerDay 4: (4 dives + night dive) Ashmore Reef , stay overnight06.30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences09.00 – Full cooked breakfast10.30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm14.00 – Lunch15.30 – Dive brief & diving16:30 – Afternoon tea18:30 – Night dive brief & dive20:00 – DinnerDay 5: (4 dives + night dive) Ashmore reef , depart to GDR overnight06.30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences09.00 – Full cooked breakfast10.30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm14.00 – Lunch15.30 – Dive brief & diving16:30 – Afternoon tea18:30 – Night dive brief & dive20:00 – DinnerDay 6: (4 dives + night dive) GDR vicinity, depart to Quetta06.30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences09.00 – Full cooked breakfast10.30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm14.00 – Lunch15.30 – Dive brief & diving16:30 – Afternoon tea18:30 – Night dive brief & dive20:00 – DinnerDay 7: (4 dives) Quetta/Cape York Tip visit06.30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences09.00 – Full cooked breakfast10.30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm14.00 – Lunch15.30 – Dive brief & diving17:30 – As the sun sets, we pour the champagne as we ready for an Aussie BBQ party night20:00 – Spoilsport cruises overnight to Horn Island.Day 8:07.00 – Light breakfast08:00 – Disembark and transfer to the Horn Island airport (HID) 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
- 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.
Payment policy30% 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 policySpecial 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.Limited availability - 18Apr 20258D / 7N
Special Ashmore Exploratory
27 divesfrom $3,158Overview
8 days / 7 nights27Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
18 Apr 2025
04:00 PM
Horn Island
Horn Island Airport: HID
Return
25 Apr 2025
08:00 AM
Horn Island
Horn Island Airport: HID
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Soft drinks and wine with dinner
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Night dives
- Transfers
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
- National park fee - AU$8 per day
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - 80%
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Equipment rental - AU$47 per day
- 15l tanks - AU$25 per day
- Nitrox - AU$25 per day
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Remote rarely visited reefs with incredible coral at Boot Reef
- Visit the world’s biggest green turtle nesting site at Raine Island
- Great Detached Reef – big fans, hard and soft corals & pelagics
- RMS Quetta - The wreck diving jewel of the far north
Day 1:16.00 – Board Spoilsport at Horn Island Pier.16.30 – Depart for Great Detached Reef.19.00 – DinnerDay 2: (3 dives + night dive) Great Detached Reef and Raine Island.06.30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room07:00 – Full cooked breakfast09.00 – Dive brief & diving commences10.30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm14.00 – Lunch15.30 – Dive brief & diving16:30 – Afternoon tea18:30 – Night dive brief & dive20:00 – DinnerDay 3: (4 dives + night dive) Pandora Wreck, Cocoon06.30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences09.00 – Full cooked breakfast10.30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm14.00 – Lunch15.30 – Dive brief & diving16:30 – Afternoon tea18:30 – Night dive brief & dive20:00 – DinnerDay 4: (4 dives + night dive) Ashmore Reef , stay overnight06.30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences09.00 – Full cooked breakfast10.30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm14.00 – Lunch15.30 – Dive brief & diving16:30 – Afternoon tea18:30 – Night dive brief & dive20:00 – DinnerDay 5: (4 dives + night dive) Ashmore reef , depart to GDR overnight06.30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences09.00 – Full cooked breakfast10.30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm14.00 – Lunch15.30 – Dive brief & diving16:30 – Afternoon tea18:30 – Night dive brief & dive20:00 – DinnerDay 6: (4 dives + night dive) GDR vicinity, depart to Quetta06.30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences09.00 – Full cooked breakfast10.30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm14.00 – Lunch15.30 – Dive brief & diving16:30 – Afternoon tea18:30 – Night dive brief & dive20:00 – DinnerDay 7: (4 dives) Quetta/Cape York Tip visit06.30 – Wake up call, light breakfast available in dining room07:00 – Dive brief & diving commences09.00 – Full cooked breakfast10.30 – Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm14.00 – Lunch15.30 – Dive brief & diving17:30 – As the sun sets, we pour the champagne as we ready for an Aussie BBQ party night20:00 – Spoilsport cruises overnight to Horn Island.Day 8:07.00 – Light breakfast08:00 – Disembark and transfer to the Horn Island airport (HID) 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
- 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.
Payment policy30% 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 policySpecial 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.Limited availability
2025
2026
2027
Cabins
Budget cabin
Bunk beds
2 peopleShareableClub cabin
Bunk beds
2 peopleShareableStandard cabin
Twin beds
2 peopleShareablePremium cabin
Queen size bed
2 peopleNon 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.