Tour Highlights
- Five amazing nights on a livaboard dive tour of the Great Barrier reef.
- Diving with Giant Potato cod, see incredible reefs, Sharks, Barracuda, Manta Rays, white tip reef sharks, silver tip sharks and an abundance of amazing reef life
- Dive over nine different locations during your 5 night Liveaboard Great Barrier Reef experience
Description & Tour Inclusions
Included In Price
- 5 nights accommodation in twin/double cabins
- 18 Scuba Dives
- Delicious meals & snacks, wine and soft drink are included with the evening meal
- Tanks, air fills and weight belt
- Daily cabin service
- Reef ecology programme
- Dive computer workshop
- Unlimited snorkeling
- Transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after your dive expedition
A new Cod Hole dive tour has been created for our 5 night liveaboard dive trips exploring the brilliant corals and marine life in this world re-known Coral Sea dive spot in Australia on the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef.
Based in Cairns in Far North Queensland we are the pioneers of liveaboard diving trips on the Great Barrier Reef with our expert dive crew you are guaranteed of a dive tour like no other specially created for the serious scuba divers, underwater photographers and marine explorers.
Our dive boat is Australia's most awarded liveaboard dive boat and offers all the comforts you would expect of a high level dive company. .
Book your cabin on our 5 night dive the Coral Sea & Cod Hole famous liveaboard dive tour that departs each Thursdays evening.
Our liveaboard dive trips are scheduled in January February and March.
Departure Dates (current as of 02/09/23)
2023 Departure dates: 28 December (sold out)
2024 Departure dates: 29 February | 28 March | 4 April | 8, 22, 29 (sold out) August | 7 November | 19 December
2025 Departure dates: 30 January | 27 March
Highlights of the 5 Night Coral Sea & Cod Hole Dive Expedition
- Coral Sea: The azure and fathomless water of the Coral Sea is the playground for sharks and big fish action in exceptional visibility. Huge soft coral trees and sea fans will impress.
- Ribbon Reefs: The potato cod grouper at the Cod Hole are a highlight, however it is the rich biodiversity of fish species and coral that make this section of the Great Barrier Reef so incredible.
- The liveaboard dive boat: She has recently undergone a major re-fit and is still the only luxury dive boat servicing dive trips to the Cod Hole and the Coral Sea
- Crew: The boat has a dedicated crew of 12 persons to ensure your dive holiday is at the top end of luxury
- Our guest cabins are a combination of double and twin share and fully air-conditioned and serviced daily on our floating boatel
- Chef: Our masterchef prepares delicious meals catering to all dietary requirements and they even bake afternoon tea fresh each day. Snacks are available all day such as biscuits and fruits. 5 star boatel cuisine
- Dive site guarantee: Our dive boats outstanding stability minimizes disruption to your itinerary and your scuba diving experience. If weather forces an itinerary change we divert to the best, ‘safe, accessible sites’ to ensure you get the best scuba diving available. The Coral Sea may not be accessible in strong winds. All itinerary details are subject to change, specific marine life cannot be guaranteed.
View more of our liveaboard dive trips from Cairns here
Read all about swimming with minke whales on the Great Barrier Reef.
Tour Details
Departs From
Cairns
Departure Time
- Check in Thursdays 8.30am to 4.00pm - Cairns Office
- Departs Thursdays 6.00pm - Trinity Wharf Cairns
- Disembarks 8.00am Tuesdays - Trinity Wharf Cairns
Pickup Locations
Cairns
Destinations
- Cod Hole
- Coral Sea
Months of Operation
August, November - April
Days of Operation
Thursday
2023 Departure dates: 28 December (sold out)
2024 Departure dates: 29 February | 28 March | 4 April | 8, 22, 29 (sold out) August | 7 November | 19 December
2025 Departure dates: 30 January | 27 March
Duration
5 Nights
Available for Purchase / Hire
- Nitrox
- Gear Hire
- Photo Services
- Dive Courses
- Bar Bill - Please note that the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority requires us to collect an Environmental Management Charge of $7.00 per day spent on the Great Barrier Reef. This amount will be added to your bar bill at the end of your expedition.
Fitness Level Required
Active
Additional Information
- Experience: Advanced, or 15 logged ocean dives inc. 5 in last 12 months.
- Extras available are dive courses, photo services, gear hire, and nitrox.
- Due to current social distancing regulations (subject to change)
- Twin share: Only available to guests in travel bubble (travelling together)
- Solo travellers: Mandatory sole occupancy surcharge of 20% applies (Sole occupancy normally 70%)
- If twin shared is preferred please advise at time of booking, sole occupancy will be refunded if restrictions are lifted before departure.
- We recommend that you allow 24 hours between your last dive and your onward flight
- Passengers MUST understand English
- The nearest hyperbaric chamber is based in Townsville
- All staff and crew are all trained in Emergency First Aid and Boat Safety.
- Ensure that all your equipment has been recently serviced.
What to Bring
- Carry all personal gear in a soft bag for easy storage
- Dive gear (it is possible to hire dive gear on board)
- Certification card and log book
- Excess luggage may be left at dive company office. We take care but not liability
- You should bring your own personal toiletries, hair dryer, travel adaptor and plugs, batteries, personal medication, swimming costume, rash vest, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, foot wear (sandals or tennis shoes), T-shirts, shorts, sweater and sweat pants – light weight pants and tops for the evening are a good idea.
- Also your wildest “loud” shirt/dress for the BBQ evening
Child Policy
Not suitable for children
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be in writing.
Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Operator’s Cancellation Policy:
- All cancellations must be in writing.
- 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.
Insurance should be taken to cover: weather problem; expedition cancellations; airline difficulties; medical problems and lost or damaged luggage. Unforeseen weather or machinery problems may cause us to cancel or change an itinerary. No refund is offered for time lost due to the medical evacuation of a guest or reduction of dives due to weather conditions. No compensation is offered to guests to change flights or holiday plans. DiveAssure offers cover for both Australian residents & non-residents traveling to Australia.
In line with the current Australian and Queensland Government we advise that COVID vaccination will no longer be required to travel on Mike Ball Dive Expeditions effective immediately.
We will however still require all guests to do a Rapid Antigen Test (self test) within 24 hours prior to boarding – and show negative result to board. We aim to minimise the possibility of active COVID boarding the vessel. Guests who have tested positive in the 12 weeks prior – with proof of the positive test will not be required to test.
Any guest testing positive within the 24 hours prior to boarding will NOT be permitted to board, and options for Travel Insurance or Travel Credit will be advised.
Please note that the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority requires us to collect an Environmental Management Charge of $7 per day spent on the Great Barrier Reef. This amount will be added to your bar bill at the end of your expedition.
Cancellations by MBDE:
1.Due to weather: 85% refund refund client.
From
au$2,963.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Tour Code: 1016
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