Ocean Quest 3-Day Liveaboard from Cairns – Dive the Great Barrier Reef
About Ocean Quest 3 day liveaboard
- Customised Itineraries 📅 Select from flexible one- to five-night stays aboard the OceanQuest, with daily departures tailored to fit your schedule seamlessly.
- Diverse Diving Experiences 🐠 Discover over 14 permanent moorings across Saxon and Norman reefs, alongside select sites at Hastings Reef, catering to divers of all skill levels.
- Comfortable Living Quarters 🛏️ Relax in air-conditioned twin or double cabins with private en suite bathrooms, providing a cosy haven after a day of underwater exploration.
- Delicious Onboard Dining 🍲 Indulge in freshly prepared meals by our skilled onboard chef, including hearty breakfasts, satisfying lunches, and gourmet dinners, with dietary preferences considered.
- Thrilling Night Dives 🦈 Dive into the magic of the ocean at night with adventures like ‘Sharks in the Dark’ or Fluoro Diving for truly unique underwater experiences.
- Expert Dive Training 🤿 Advance your skills with guidance from professional instructors, offering a perfect opportunity to complete or elevate your dive certifications.
Who is this trip for?💁
- Families 👪
- Couples 🧑🤝🧑
- Solo Travellers 🧍
Now’s your chance! Embark on OceanQuest’s exciting 3-day, 2-night liveaboard adventure. Perfect for divers, snorkelers, and ocean lovers of all abilities, this journey offers unforgettable moments in a breathtaking underwater haven.
Departure Info for Ocean Quest 3 day liveaboard🛥️
- Daily Departures
- Check-in at 08:00 B Finger Marlin Marina at the boat Sea Quest
- Transfers available from select Cairns accommodations
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Highlights
Three days and two-night liveaboard – Wake up on the Great Barrier Reef!
Itinerary
Day 1
7.30-8 am: Pick up from your city accommodation (if booked) and check in at our dive centre at 319 Draper Street before transferring to the marina
8.30 am: Set off from Cairns Marina and cruise out to the Reef, either on our day trip vessel AquaQuest with two dive/snorkel sessions before you transfer onto OceanQuest (Thursday – Saturday departures) or directly on board OceanQuest (Wednesday departures only).
2.30 pm: During the afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity for more snorkel and dive sessions and to relax on board.
6 pm: Dinner is served
6.30 pm: Sharks in the Dark or Night Dive
8 pm: Dessert
10 pm: Bar closes
Day 2
7.30 am: Breakfast time! Sit down to a full-cooked breakfast to fuel you for the day ahead.
8.30 am: Dive or snorkel session
10.30 am: Dive or snorkel session
12.30 pm: Lunch
2.30 pm: During the afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity for more snorkel and dive sessions and to relax on board.
6 pm: Dinner is served
6.30 pm: Sharks in the Dark or Night Dive
8 pm: Dessert
10 pm: Bar closes
Day 3
7.30 am: Breakfast time! Sit down to a full-cooked breakfast to fuel you for the day ahead.
8.30 am: Dive or snorkel session
10.30 am: Dive or snorkel session
12 pm: Check out of your cabin
12.30 pm: Lunch
2.30 pm: Our transfer vessel arrives to return you to Cairns
3 pm: Depart Outer Barrier Reef
5 pm (approx): Return to your Cairns accommodation
Included
- Snorkelling (included for all passengers)
- Snorkelling equipment
- Dive equipment for scuba divers
- All meals on board, plus chilled drinking water, tea and coffee
- Sharks in the Dark
- Transfers from Cairns CBD accommodation
- GBRMPA environmental management charge
Optional Extras
- Digital camera hire
- Professional photos for purchase
- Guided dives ($15 per dive)
- Extra dives (subject to availability)
- Nitrox fills
- PADI Nitrox Dive Course
- Introductory Dive package (subject to availability)
- Soft drinks, alcohol and snacks
- Quality souvenirs
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
- Bedding and bath towels are supplied on board. Excess baggage can be stored at our Draper Street office at check in
How to get there
7.30-8 am: Pick up from your city accommodation (if booked) and check in at our dive centre at 319 Draper Street before transferring to the marina
OR
Boarding starts at 8.00 am from Cairns Marina, either on our day trip vessel AquaQuest with two dive/snorkel sessions before you transfer onto OceanQuest (Thursday – Saturday departures), or directly on board OceanQuest (Wednesday departures only).
Where Can I Park?
Several parking stations throughout Cairns are within walking distance of the Marina. Click here to see where
Important Information
All scuba participants must meet medical questionnaire requirements and some conditions or medications may prevent you from diving.
