Our liveaboard vessel OceanQuest is the ultimate Great Barrier Reef overnight experience from Cairns. Spend your days and nights exploring the best outer Great Barrier Reef dive sites aboard our floating accommodation, with snorkel, intro dive and certified dive options available.
When just one day at the reef isn’t enough, an overnight trip from Cairns gives you all the time you need. Visit our colourful dive and snorkel sites during the day, and at night everything from the air conditioned cabins with en suites, lounge and bar, are designed for your comfort.
Our three-deck, 35m catamaran is purpose built for a top class dive holiday, with a spacious dive deck, large open sundecks and hot, fresh water showers. All delicious meals are prepared by our onboard chef, including hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Enjoy a well-deserved dessert treat after your day in the water!
Choose to stay from one to four nights on board, with departures available from Wednesday to Saturday (extra dates added during school holidays).
Overnight (liveaboard) Great Barrier Reef trips from Cairns are truly a remarkable adventure. With more than 14 permanent moorings at Saxon and Norman reefs, and selected sites at Hastings Reef, snorkellers and divers of all levels can explore the reef and its diverse marine life from early morning to night.
At night, relax in the lounge and bar. Or if you’re keen for more undersea adventures, try a unique night dive experience like Sharks in the Dark or Fluoro Diving to make your time on board our floating reef hotel truly unforgettable.
An overnight experience is also the perfect time to complete or enhance your practical dive training at the outer Great Barrier Reef. With our expert dive instructors, you’ll be in the best possible hands.
DURATION
3 Days / 2 Nights
ITINERARY
Day 1
- 7.30-8am: Pick up from your city accommodation (if booked) and check in at our dive centre on Draper Street, before transferring to the marina
- 8.30am: Set off from Cairns Marina for the 90-minute trip to the Outer Barrier Reef. If departing on Wednesday, you’ll set off on board OceanQuest and settle into your cabin on the way. If departing Thursday or Friday, you’ll be on our day boat AquaQuest and select your equipment and receive in depth safety briefings along the way.
- 10am: Arrive at the reef for your first snorkel or dive (AquaQuest only)
- 12pm: Enjoy lunch while we move to our second dive and snorkel site (AquaQuest only)
- 12:30pm: Second dive or snorkel opportunity (AquaQuest only)
- 2.30pm: Transfer to OceanQuest and settle into your cabin (AquaQuest only)
- 3.30pm: Third dive or snorkel session (Or first session if departing on Wednesday)
- 6pm: Dinner is served!
- 6.30pm: Gear up for one of our unique liveaboard dive experiences, or simply chill out on board
- 8pm: Dessert is served
- 10pm: Bar closes
Day 2
- 7.30am: Breakfast is served
- 8.30am: First dive and snorkel session
- 10.30am: Second dive and snorkel session
- 12.30pm: Lunch is served
- 3.30pm: Third dive and snorkel session
- 6pm: Dinner
- 6.30pm: Briefing and night dive/sharks in the dark/fluoro dive
- 8pm: Dessert
- 10pm: Bar closes
Day 3
- 7.30am: Breakfast
- 8.30am: Dive/snorkel session
- 10.30am: Dive/snorkel session
- 12pm: Check out
- 12.30pm: One final lunch before you board the transfer vessel for the trip back to Cairns
- 3pm: Depart Outer Barrier Reef
- 5pm (approx): Return to your accommodation
INCLUSIONS
- Dive sites: Norman Reef / Saxon Reef / Hastings Reef
- OceanQuest has 18 twin cabins and four double cabins. All cabins are air conditioned with en suite bathrooms.
- Snorkelling (included for all passengers)
- Snorkelling and scuba equipment, including dive computer and air fills, with full tuition
- All meals on board, plus chilled drinking water, tea and coffee
- Sharks in the Dark
- Transfers from Cairns CBD accommodation
WHAT TO BRING
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Swimsuit and towel
- Overnight bag with changes of clothing, including warm clothing and socks for overnight wear
- Toiletries
- Reusable water bottle
EXTRAS PAID LOCALLY
- Digital camera hire
- Professional photos for purchase
- Guided dives ($15 per dive)
- Extra dives (subject to availability)
- Nitrox fills
- Introductory dive package
- Fluoro Diving
- PADI Nitrox Dive Course
- Soft drinks, alcohol and snacks
- Quality souvenirs
Ved skriftlig aksept av vårt tilbud bekrefter du/dere at våre betingelser er både lest og forstått og at evt kansellerings gebyrer kan tilkomme ved en evt. avbestilling av reisen.
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