Australia Spoil Sport June 10-17, 2027
$6270.00
Availability: In Stock
The Great Barrier Reef near Cairns stands out as a world-class destination for scuba diving enthusiasts. Diving in this area, adventurers can explore an underwater world filled with an array of features such as dramatic caves, tunnels, caverns, and shipwrecks. The reef’s wall descends to around 1000 meters, dotted with pinnacles and swim-throughs that create a mesmerizing landscape beneath the waves.
Marine life around Cairns is exceptionally diverse and colorful. Divers can expect encounters with various species of sharks, including grey reef, white tip reef, and silver tip sharks, as well as a plethora of other marine creatures. The waters teem with colorful gorgonian fans, whips, soft corals, and the unique flame file clam, also known as the ‘disco clam’, famous for the flashing light that seems to pulse along its mantle. The area is also home to diver-sized potato cod, stonefish, scorpionfish, octopus, clown anemone fish, turtles, and countless schools of fish, making every dive an unforgettable experience.
What To Expect
Scuba Diving
In Cairns, Australia, scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef presents an adventure through breathtaking underwater landscapes, featuring caves, shipwrecks, and deep-sea pinnacles. Visibility extends to 100 feet, showcasing vibrant marine life, including sharks, colorful corals, and the unique ‘disco clam’. The reef teems with turtles, octopus, and diverse fish populations, offering an immersive experience into the aquatic world. Divers seeking to refine their skills can take advantage of courses in deep diving, night diving, and buoyancy control, enhancing their exploration of this underwater paradise.
You might see:
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Grey Reef Sharks
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White Tip Reef Sharks
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Silver Tip Sharks
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Diver-sized Potato Cod
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Flame File Clam (‘disco clam’)
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Stonefish
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Scorpionfish
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Octopus
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Clown Anemone Fish
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Turtles
Recommended Specialty Courses
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Boat Diving
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Shark Ecology
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Photo & Video
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Night & Limited Visibility
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Deep Diving
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Perfect Buoyancy
Pricing:
Club Room:
Double Diver: $6,270
Single Diver: $12,540
Premium Room: (couple or single occupancy only)
Double Diver: $7,290
Single Diver: $14,580
Standard Room:
Double Diver: $6,790
Single Diver: $13,580
NO Non-Diver Rates for this Expedition**
Payment Due Dates
1st deposit: $1,000 due upon signup
2nd deposit: $1,000 due September 10, 2026
3rd deposit: $1,000 due December 10, 2026
Full Balance: March 20, 2027
Included:
Mike Ball Liveaboard 7 nights accommodations on the Spoil Sport- Minke Whale Expedition
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Accommodation in twin/double cabins
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Up to 22 dives
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Delicious meals & snacks, wine and soft drink are included with the evening meal
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Tanks, air fills and weight belt
Premium – queen or double bed, private bathroom, ocean views.
Standard – twin beds, private bathroom, ocean views.
Club – twin bunk beds, private bathroom, no ocean view.
Standard – twin beds, private bathroom, ocean views.
Club – twin bunk beds, private bathroom, no ocean view.
1 night hotel accommodations June 9, 2027
Transfers included to and from airport to hotel and Dive shop
Not included:
Airfare – Diventures can assist, reach out to travel@diventures.com (Recommended to fly in to Cairns Australia one day before boat boarding. Also recommended to stay in Cairns for the night of the 17th but not required. boat disembarks at 8 am)
Please note that the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority requires us to collect an Environmental Management Charge of $8.00 per day spent on the Great Barrier Reef. This amount will be added to your bar bill at the end of your expedition.
Tip for Crew (Suggested 15% of cost of trip)
Nitrox (around $20 per day, to be paid on board)
E-Visa to be filled out 6 weeks to 2 months before travel
Terri Bernard
MIke Ball Aboard the Spoil Sport- Minke Whales Expedition
1. World-Class Diving Sites
Spoilsport sails to some of Australia’s best dive locations — including the Ribbon Reefs and the Coral Sea — known for pristine walls, pelagic encounters, sharks, and vibrant coral life.
2. Smooth & Stable Catamaran Design
Spoilsport is a twin-hull catamaran, offering a smoother ride, more deck space, and better stability compared to traditional mono-hull liveaboards — especially appreciated on open-ocean routes.
3. Professional Crew & Safety Reputation
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions has decades of experience and an outstanding safety culture. The crew are known for excellent dive briefings, marine knowledge, and attentive service.
4. Premium Diving Experience & Flexibility
You’ll enjoy small dive groups, generous dive times, open deck diving, and the option to skip or extend dives — all designed for photographers, experienced divers, or anyone who wants a relaxed but premium dive experience.
Premium Cabin#3 #4 #9 #10
Premium –Cabins 9/10 (Queen beds) – Cabins 3/4 (double beds) All cabins have ensuite and ocean views.
This cabin has one bed for two people. You must be comfortable sharing the bed with your cabin mate.
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Ocean View
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Bed
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Bathroom
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Yes
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#3 #4 Double 1 x Bunk Length 1530 x Width 1840
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Ensuite bathroom
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Yes
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#9 #10 Queen 1 x Bunk Length 1530 x Width 2030
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Ensuite bathroom
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Standard Cabin #5 #6 #7 #8
Standard – All cabins with single bed configuration on same level, ensuite and ocean views.
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Ocean View
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Bed
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Bathroom
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Yes
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1 x Bunk Length 2000 x Width 890
1 x Bunk Length 1960 x Width 890 |
Ensuite bathroom
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Club Cabin #11 #12 #13 #14
Club – All cabins with bunk bed configuration and ensuite (no ocean views).
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Ocean View
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Bed
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Bathroom
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No
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1 x Bunk Length 1900 x Width 890
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Ensuite bathroom
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Australia aboard the Spoil Sport July 13-23 2028, PHX
