Ocean Quest Liveaboard: Great Barrier Reef Adventure over 4 days and 3 nights
About Ocean Quest liveaboard
- Ultimate Reef Adventure: Spend 4 days and 3 nights exploring the Great Barrier Reef’s most stunning dive and snorkel sites, with up to 18 dives or snorkel sessions available.
- Dive by Day, Stargaze by Night: Experience the reef’s beauty during the day and the thrill of a night dive, or enjoy magical stargazing on the open sea.
- Comfortable Onboard Living: Relax in spacious air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms and unwind in the cozy lounge or sun deck between reef explorations.
- Thriving Marine Life: Encounter a vibrant underwater world, including tropical fish, turtles, rays, reef sharks, and colourful coral gardens.
- Expert Crew and Guides: The friendly and professional team ensures a safe and unforgettable experience for divers and snorkelers of all levels.
- Delicious Meals and Relaxation: Enjoy freshly prepared meals, snacks, and beverages, creating the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation on the water.
Discover the Great Barrier Reef with Ocean Quest’s liveaboard.
Embark on the ultimate Ocean Quest liveaboard four-day experience, where the Great Barrier Reef becomes your playground. Spend your days and nights exploring the most magnificent outer Great Barrier Reef dive sites while enjoying comfort and convenience.
Unmatched Comfort and Convenience
Our purpose-built, three-deck, 35-metre catamaran is designed to provide you with a top-class dive holiday. With a spacious dive deck, expansive open sundecks, and invigorating hot showers, your comfort is our top priority. Savour delicious meals freshly prepared by our onboard chef, including hearty breakfasts, scrumptious lunches, and delightful dinners. And don’t forget to indulge in dessert after a day of underwater wonders!
Flexibility for Your Schedule
With departures available seven days a week, you can choose the duration of your stay from one to five nights. Explore over 14 permanent moorings at Saxon and Norman Reefs, along with selected sites at Hastings Reef, ensuring incredible snorkelling and diving opportunities for all levels of enthusiasts.
Ocean Quest: Nighttime Adventures
As night falls, unwind in our comfortable lounge and bar area. For those seeking more underwater adventures, embark on unique night dive experiences like “Sharks in the Dark” or “Fluoro Diving” to make your liveaboard unforgettable. If you want to enhance your dive skills, our expert dive instructors are on hand to guide you at the outer Great Barrier Reef.
Snorkelling Ocean Quest, 4 day
If you’ve never experienced an overnight dive or snorkel trip before, Ocean Quest is the perfect place to start. Join us for the ultimate 4-day liveaboard snorkelling cruise and explore the best outer Great Barrier Reef snorkel sites. These warm waters are teeming with diverse and colourful marine life waiting to be discovered.
Introductory Scuba Diving
For those eager to try introductory dives during their stay at our ‘reef hotel,’ our friendly crew is more than willing to assist. Set out on an overnight cruise from Cairns to experience scuba diving with our knowledgeable team in the presence of the most incredible marine life.
Certified Divers
Embark on the ultimate Great Barrier Reef overnight diving cruise departing from Cairns. Join us on our liveaboard vessel, OceanQuest, and dive into the best outer reef dive sites, creating unforgettable memories.
Enhance Your Skills
While onboard, consider upgrading your scuba diving skills and qualifications. Enhance your experience by adding a PADI Advanced Open Water course or the Enriched Air (Nitrox) speciality to your booking.
Create Lasting Memories
Join us for an exceptional Great Barrier Reef diving adventure on OceanQuest and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
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Highlights
Embark on a thrilling 4-day liveaboard adventure aboard Ocean Quest, diving at the best Great Barrier Reef sites by day and night. Enjoy vibrant marine life, comfortable accommodations, freshly prepared meals, and the option to enhance your diving skills with certification courses.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef
7:30-8 am: Pickup from your Cairns city accommodation (if booked) and check-in at our dive centre on Draper Street.
8:30 am: Depart from Cairns Marina aboard SeaQuest, heading to the stunning Great Barrier Reef.
10 am: Arrive at the reef for your first snorkelling or diving experience.
12 pm: Enjoy a delicious lunch while relocating to a second dive/snorkel site.
12:30 pm: Dive or snorkel again at this new location.
2:30 pm: Transfer to OceanQuest and settle into your cabin.
3:30 pm: Dive or snorkel again in the reef’s wonders.
6 pm: Dinner is served onboard.
6:30 pm: Option to enjoy a liveaboard evening dive or relax onboard.
8 pm: Dessert time!
10 pm: Bar closes, time to rest for the next day.
Day 2: Explore the Reef
7:30 am: Start your day with breakfast.
8:30 am: Dive or snorkel in the clear reef waters.
10:30 am: Dive/snorkel again at another reef site.
12:30 pm: Lunch onboard OceanQuest.
3:30 pm: Another dive/snorkel session to explore more.
6 pm: Dinner time.
6:30 pm: Briefing for a thrilling night dive, Sharks in the Dark, or fluorescent dive.
8 pm: End the day with dessert.
10 pm: Bar closes as you rest up for another adventurous day.
Day 3: More Reef Exploration
7:30 am: Breakfast.
8:30 am: First dive/snorkel session.
10:30 am: Second dive/snorkel session.
12:30 pm: Lunch.
3:30 pm: Third dive/snorkel session.
6 pm: Dinner.
6:30 pm: Briefing for night dive/Sharks in the Dark/fluorescent dive.
8 pm: Dessert.
10 pm: Bar closes.
Day 4: Farewell to the Reef
7:30 am: Breakfast.
8:30 am: Last dive/snorkel session.
10:30 am: Final dive/snorkel of the trip.
12 pm: Check out and say goodbye to OceanQuest.
12:30 pm: Enjoy lunch before boarding the transfer vessel.
3 pm: Depart the Outer Barrier Reef.
5 pm (approx.): Return to your accommodation in Cairns.
Included
- Snorkelling
- Scuba Equipment
- Delicious Meals
- Sharks in the Dark: Experience the mystery of the reef at night with this thrilling dive
- Transfers: Convenient transfers from Cairns CBD accommodation are included
Optional Extras
- Digital Camera Hire
- Professional Photos
- Refreshments
- Quality Souvenirs
- Fluoro Diving
- Nitrox Fills
- Guided Dives
- PADI Nitrox Dive Course
- PADI Advanced Open Water Dive Course
What to bring
- Hat, Sunglasses, and Sunscreen
- Swimsuit and Towel
- Overnight Bag with Clothing
- Toiletries
- Reusable Water Bottle
Bedding and bath towels are provided on board, so no need to bring those.
Important Information
- Diving Requirements: Introductory Divers must complete a Dive Medical Questionnaire to ensure they can safely scuba dive. Certain medical conditions or medications may prevent individuals from diving unless they possess a current Queensland Diving Medical Certificate. Conditions such as heart disease, asthma, epilepsy, or diabetes can be potential disqualifiers.
- Certified Divers: Certified Divers are required to provide proof of their diving qualification, either in the form of a Dive License (C Card) or Divers Logbook, to our Dive Instructor on the day of the trip. If you have lost your certification card, please contact us in advance, and we will do our best to verify your diver rating before your travel date. Ocean Quest reserves the right to refuse a Certified Dive to anyone unable to prove their certification.
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