Ocean Quest Liveaboard, Australia

Name: 6D/5N Ocean Quest (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2025-11-04
End: 2025-11-09
Location: Australia

8.9 Fabulous

Nitrox available
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 150 / day Check dates

“Amazing experience with an amazing crew. ”
Pascal J, Canada

Highlights

Fluoro Night Diving to experience fluorescent colors
Nightly "Shark In The Dark" dives
Whale diving safari to meet the Minke

The OceanQuest Liveaboard is a 36m Catamaran offering year-round diving trips to Australia's magnificent Outer Great Barrier Reef. The OceanQuest liveaboard is permanently moored at the Outer Reef, and guests are transferred by fast boat from Cairns.

The OceanQuest liveaboard was refurbished in 2017 and has 22 cabins, each with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, and a TV. Each cabin has either two single beds or two single bunk beds. Split over 3 decks, the OceanQuest liveaboard offers plenty of space for relaxing after a full day of diving. There is a large air-conditioned lounge, a well-stocked bar area with an entertainment system, and a spacious dining room. The sun decks are perfect for sunbathing between dives in the warm Australian sun. The OceanQuest team provides 3 meals per day, served buffet style in the large dining area.

There is something for everyone with the OceanQuest liveaboard, with options for certified divers, introductory divers, and snorkelers. Guests can explore numerous outer Great Barrier Reef dive sites with OceanQuest and enjoy up to four dives a day; 3 daytime and 1 nighttime dive. Non-diving guests are also welcome aboard.

Please be aware that the dives are self-guided; however, for solo travelers, the crew will be more than happy to assist in pairing you with a dive buddy or a dive group. Rest assured, there is always a dedicated supervisor on board and a vigilant lookout on the deck during in-water activities. If you wish to opt for a guided dive experience, you can reserve this service on the day and overnight trips, priced at 20 AUD per person per dive. In cases where your certification or a medical condition necessitates supervised diving, it is mandatory to partake in dives accompanied by a guide.

OceanQuest liveaboard divers can experience the Great Barrier Reef at night in a new way with Fluoro Night Diving. This incredible dive uses specialist torches and mask filters to bring the reef to life in an array of fluorescent colors (extra charge applies). Nightly Shark In The Dark dives offer the chance to jump in and see the Great Barrier Reef sharks at night. Whale fans can join an OceanQuest liveaboard ‘Meet The Minke’ whale diving safari (available in June and July).

Book your Outer Great Barrier Reef Dive adventure today.

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15 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

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15 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

FULL

15 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

FULL

15 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

FULL

15 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

FULL

16 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

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16 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

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16 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

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16 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

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16 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

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17 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

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17 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

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17 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

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17 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

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17 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

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18 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

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18 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

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18 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

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18 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

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18 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

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19 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

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19 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

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19 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

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19 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

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19 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

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20 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

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20 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

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20 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

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20 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

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20 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

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21 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

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21 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

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21 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

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21 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

FULL

21 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

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22 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

FULL

22 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

FULL

22 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

FULL

22 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

FULL

22 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

FULL

23 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

FULL

23 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

FULL

23 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

FULL

23 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

FULL

23 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

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24 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

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24 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

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24 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

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24 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

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24 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

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25 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

FULL

25 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

FULL

25 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

FULL

25 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

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25 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

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26 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

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26 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

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26 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

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26 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

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26 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

FULL

27 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

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27 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

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27 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

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27 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

FULL

27 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

FULL

28 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

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28 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

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28 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

FULL

28 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

FULL

28 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

FULL

29 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

Select Cabin available

29 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

FULL

29 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

FULL

29 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

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29 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

FULL

30 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

FULL

30 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

FULL

30 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

FULL

30 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

FULL

30 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

FULL

31 Oct

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

Select Cabin available

31 Oct

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

FULL

31 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

FULL

31 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

FULL

31 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

FULL

01 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

Select Cabin only 2 spaces left

01 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

FULL

01 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

FULL

01 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

FULL

01 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

FULL

02 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

Select Cabin available

02 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

FULL

02 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

FULL

02 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

FULL

02 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

FULL

03 Nov

2 Days / 1 Night

$ 521

FULL

03 Nov

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 732

FULL

03 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 942

FULL

03 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,153

FULL

03 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,363

FULL

Included: VAT, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Diving Package, Rental Gear.

Required Extras: Port Fees (20 AUD per day).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Snacks, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (325 AUD per activity), Private Dive Guide (750 AUD per activity), Scuba Diving Courses (335 AUD per activity).

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

* Extra fees are shown per person.

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Seaview Cabins
Indoor Saloon
TV in cabins
Daily housekeeping

Food & Drinks

Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Buffet style
Western Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Dive deck

Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1988

Year renovated: 2013

Length: 36 metres

Beam: 13 metres

Cruising speed: 9 knots

Max guests: 44

Number of cabins: 23

Number of bathrooms: 23

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Ocean Quest Reviews

8.9 Fabulous

Vessel

8.7
Crew

8.4
Food

9.5
Diving

9.1
Value

9.1

10 Exceptional
Andrew O
United States

Great diving trip
A wonderful trip and wonderful crew. Very professional and well organised.
Recommended for
Felix. Service. The boat.
07 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Eva F
Spain

Everything great
Our experience was amazing. Great boat, nice people on board, great food. Everything really well organized.
Recommended for
Great boat. nice people. amazing reefs.
08 Jul, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Lorenz R
Germany

Worth to travel with
Great experience!
Recommended for
Nice and helpful crew. Organized dives. Nice cabin.
19 Jun, 2025

9.2 Superb
Celine B
Belgium

Great experience!
Great night dive with reef sharks!
Recommended for
Organization. Security. Comfort.
16 Sep, 2025

Translated from French

9.2 Superb
Christopher M
United States

Will remember this trip for the rest of my life!
Overall the trip was great. The boat was nice and clean, the staff was friendly and the food was good given it was on a liveaboard boat. The dive sites were beautiful and got to see a large variety of different organisms.
Recommended for
The crew was super friendly and fun!. The whole experience was not very expensive.. Seeing the variety of reef sites with the night dives as well..
16 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Russell H
United States

Great 1-night liveaboard.
We had a wonderful trip despite the very windy and choppy conditions. The crew was delightful and always available to help.
Recommended for
The Crew who were fantastic and very helpful. Clarity of information and instruction.. The food!.
05 Aug, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Kenneth G
United States

Well orchestrated, friendly staff, very enjoyable
We had a great time diving with people from around the world. Dives were great! Loved the beautiful coral and sea creatures we were able to see.
Recommended for
Very helpful getting ready for dives and after dives.. Meeting people, staff and other passengers. Great dives!.
02 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Candice M
United States

Great experience traveling to the GBR
Loved this LivaAboard experience. It was our first time diving since becoming certified and it was lovely. Great safety checks before we went out. Very happy with the room size.
Recommended for
The variety of dive sites and experiences.. The night dives.. Warm drinks available to enjoy all day..
06 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Ka Wai L
Hong Kong

Amazing
It's my second time joing Ocean Quest, they are well organized, friendly, and well knowledged.
Recommended for
Vibes from the crew. Well organized. Good food.
18 Aug, 2025