Spoilsport Liveaboard, Australia

Name: Fly Dive Cod Hole (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-11-02
End: 2026-11-05
Location: Australia

9.2 Superb

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

from $ 406 / day Check dates

“Great crew who attended to every detail of comfort, safety and service with high professional standards.”
BRIAN D, Australia

Highlights

Australia’s most awarded liveaboard dive boat
Twin hull design to increase stability and reduce motion onboard
Swim with dwarf minke whales in June & July

The MV Spoilsport liveaboard is an award winning vessel which was custom built to explore the uncrowded dive sites of the Coral Sea. The twin hull design of the boat increases stability making for smooth sailing year-round. On board there are 4 cabin standards to cater to differing budgets, from the budget cabins with twin bunk beds to the premium cabins with double beds and ocean views.

The on board dining experience includes chef prepared meals with freshly sourced produce from sustainable resources from both land and sea. A wide variety of dietary requirements can be catered to, including vegetarian and vegan, which are served at the indoor salon and dining room. There is a large sun deck on the upper deck with a partially shaded area and comfortable loungers.

Guests can enjoy world-class diving on the Great Barrier Reef and in the Coral Sea with the Spoilsport Australia. Itineraries include the 5-night Coral Sea & Cod Hole trip, the 6-night Yongala & Coral Sea trip for adventure diving the SS Yongala Wreck; Wheeler, Holmes & Flinders Reef, 3, 4 & 7 night fly dive expeditions as well as the limited minke whale trips.

Call us or book online today to start planning your Coral Sea dive liveaboard aboard the Spoilsport yacht.

Please note that the 3 and 4 night itineraries can be extended to 7 night trips.

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07 Sep

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,795

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10 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,442

FULL

17 Sep

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 2,032

FULL

17 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,442

FULL

21 Sep

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,795

FULL

24 Sep

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 2,032

FULL

24 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,442

FULL

28 Sep

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,795

FULL

01 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 2,032

FULL

01 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,442

FULL

05 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,795

FULL

22 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,478

FULL

Included: VAT, Port Fees, Local Flights, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Cabin Towels.

Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (AUD20 / night), National Park Fees (AUD8 / day).

Optional Extras: Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (AUD30 / day), Nitrox Course (AUD310 / item), Private Dive Guide (AUD350 / activity), Rental Gear (AUD44 / day), Scuba Diving Courses (AUD280-310 / item), Snorkel Gear.

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Boat features

Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Outdoor Dining
Observation Deck
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Naturalist Guide

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Fine Wines Selection
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

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
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Tech diving
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1990

Year renovated: 2014

Length: 30 meters

Beam: 10.5 meters

Top speed: 15 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: 2 x 354 KW Detroit 60 series

Max guests: 28

Number of cabins: 14

Number of bathrooms: 14

Tenders: 2 inflatables

Water capacity: 8000 liters

Fuel capacity: 12'000 liters

Freshwater maker: 10'00 liters per day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
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
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Spoilsport Reviews

9.2 Superb

Vessel

8.9
Crew

9.3
Food

9.8
Diving

9.4
Value

8.8

8.8 Fabulous
Andrea R
Switzerland

It was great, gladly again!
A great safari with beautiful dives. We really appreciated always knowing what was planned. The briefings were very good, and in general very good attention was paid to safety. The team was very helpful. It was nice to see that everyone everywhere pitched in and supported each other,
Recommended for
Dive sites. Security. Communication.
24 Aug, 2026

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Jürgen R
Germany

Great trip with great dive sites and dives.
Great dive sites, everything very well organized and great service.
Recommended for
Great organization. High safety standard. Great diving spots.
30 Oct, 2025

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Wai Yee W
Hong Kong

Great Vacation with best service
Amazing diving in Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy it very much!
Recommended for
service, dive sites, photography
24 Feb, 2020

10 Exceptional
Rowen T
Australia

World class diving
Excellent trip on Spoilsport - diving was amazing, crew was awesome and food was beautiful! Loved that there was an ecologist on board and BBQ night
Recommended for
Diving. Food. Crew.
23 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
Suzanne W
United States

Outstanding Experience
We saw a diversity of animals and locations, the weather was fantastic, and the entire crew were fantastic to spend a week with.
Recommended for
The staff were professional and knowledgeable, the kitchen was able to accommodate my dietary restrictions, the weather was outstanding.
02 Nov, 2023

7.2 Good
Boris Alexander G
Germany

All-round successful liveaboard
The diving spots are super beautiful and you are always completely alone with the spoilsport!
Recommended for
Exclusivity of the diving spots. No inexperienced divers on board. Marine biologist on board.
19 Aug, 2026

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Francis R
Belgium

Awesome diving experience
From the first moment, everything was perfect! Awesome flight over the reef, super friendly staff, amazing diving spots, really the whole package. Will go diving with Mike Ball again for sure!
Recommended for
Diving spots - friendly crew - food
02 Mar, 2020

9.2 Superb
Wolfram S
Germany

Very well organized
Super efficient, highly organized, very friendly and helpful crew.e
Recommended for
Crew. Diving. Food.
23 Oct, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Ray S
United States

Amazing trip!
The crew of the Spoilsport ran a very professional, well-organized and diverse diving experience. The trip went above and beyond our expectations. The sites and dive masters catered to divers of all levels and put safety first. Guides were available to point out unusual sights/species during each dive. Professional photographer present to capture highlights of each dive. Friendly staff that fostered an environment of cooperation and commraderie among the guests. Experience of a lifetime and highly recommended to anyone interested in diving the Great Barrier Reef!
Recommended for
Great crew, super diving, delicious dining!
16 Apr, 2018

10 Exceptional
Chien Hung Jackson H
Canada

Whole trip has been amazing!
Whole trip has been amazing!
Recommended for
Food. Staff. Diving.
09 Jun, 2025

228 reviews

9.2 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
Joanne C
Australia

A great trip withb a wonderful crew
A great trip exploring new dive sites on Ashmore Reef. Lots of fish! A great crew, comfortable boat, and lots of wine with dinner!
Recommended for
Crew competence and friendliness.. Great itinerary. Smooth sailing in the catamaran hull.
28 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
SEULKY K
South Korea

Good to see minkies in season!
Playful Minkies! 🙂
Recommended for
diving, food, and Minkies!
12 Jul, 2023

10 Exceptional
Tim K
United States

It was great. The shark feeding dive was the best part for me personally.
The previously mentioned Shark Feeding, sea snake and schools of fish under water were the best parts of the diving experience.
Recommended for
The Shark Feeding, Seeing the sea snake and schools of fish.
30 Dec, 2019

10 Exceptional
Mark M
United States

Excellent!
The dives and the friendly, efficient crew. The captain was excellent!
Recommended for
Dive sites, food, service
15 Jun, 2022

10 Exceptional
Daniel T
United States

Best way to dive the reef!
Couldn't have asked for a better trip. Definitely the best way to experience the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea.
Recommended for
Diving the Coral Sea in addition to the Great Barrier Reef. Night Dives. Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly dive masters.
04 Nov, 2024

10 Exceptional
Vernon J
United States

This is a well run operation and I have been on 6 liveaboards.
1. Seeing sea life I had not seen before. 2.Getting to know people with similar interests. I may go on a group trip with a dive group from my home state next year. 3.Winning first place in the photo contest on board. I have already shared this on Facebook and Instagram. If I win photo of the year and the free trip back to a Mike Ball boat, I will definitely come, even though it is a long way from Texas
Recommended for
1. I saw sealife I had never seen before, potatoe cod,Napolean Wrass, rock fish, leafy scorpion fish [?]
18 Nov, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Jaroslava S
Czech Republic

Perfect diving holiday
The crew was professional, helpful and always prepared. They double and triple checked everything while still being flexible and adjusted to my needs. I always felt secure to dive and I was perfectly taken care of. Diving spots are selected to showcase the Great Barrier Reef and its marine life. I saw tremendous amount of aquatic life all within safe measures. I can only recommend this trip.
Recommended for
I felt safe and well prepared for each dive.. Food was excellent.. Started as a fresh new diver and left as experienced diver..
12 Sep, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Daniel T
Australia

Great diving at the best GBR spots
This is a trip for real scuba divers. It is the best way to experience the GBR. Dive instructors are super professional and helpful, but you still get to dive by yourself (with your buddy) with complete freedom. Nice cabins & lounge area & food.
Recommended for
2-3 different locations every day, 3-5 dives per day, very nice food
28 Oct, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Christopher F
United Kingdom

Dive a portion of reef where you are the only visitors
The service was brilliant from start to end, and this includes the people in the office. A great experience to see a range of species normally scared away at other sites due to the volume of divers. Recommendation leave only bubbles and take only pictures.
Recommended for
Sharks, cuttlefish and the staff
24 Dec, 2019

10 Exceptional
Clarissa Y
United States

Amazing service and amazing diving
Swimming with sharks, observing a cuttlefish, seeing turtles and other fish. Learning to identify more corals and fish. Improving my buoyancy with the help of the crew so I can stay underwater longer.
Recommended for
The night shark dive, the beautiful corals and marine life, and the service and amenities on the dive boat.
25 Oct, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Joe S
United States

Excellent Experience with a phenomenal crew!
This was a phenomenal experience that I will do again in the future!
Recommended for
1) The Amazing Crew Members 2) The knowledge of the dive sites 3) the family feel amongst the entire group including the crew
24 Nov, 2023

6.8 Review score
Marco C
Portugal

Interesting journey as a whole
Interesting dives but without having seen the Minkle whale and with previous liveaboards of great quality make it difficult to classify this trip as incredible. A curiosity... There are several dives that allow tourists to do unguided dives, that is, on their own!
Recommended for
Great Barrier Reef. Crew. Route boat trip.
18 Jul, 2026

Translated from Portuguese

9.6 Exceptional
Stefan M
Germany

Great diving experience at Great Barrier Reef
We had an amazing trip! The boat was excellent and the crew was incredibly friendly. We have been on many liveaboards, but we’ve never seen such a high level of safety precautions and professional care—it was truly impressive. Also, the "open deck" diving mode is unique and made the whole experience effortless. Highly recommended.
Recommended for
Friendly & Professional Crew. Open Deck Diving. Safety First.
16 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
jennifer L
United States

Amazing trip
I loved that we got to do night dives. One of them I saw a cuttlefish. The other I saw swimming flatworm and teeny crab. So many things happen at night.
Recommended for
Coral reefs, crew, breakfast
07 Jun, 2023

10 Exceptional
Vicky H
United States

Lovely crew, great food and good fun!
So many beautiful Nudis! Loved hunting for those. Enjoyed some picturesque diving at Steve's Bommie, Pixie Pinnacle and Coral Gardens. Additionally, we were able to snorkel with curious Minke Whales (4x!) all while having access to a knowledgable Minke Whale Project researcher named Suzanne. The crew went out of their way to accommodate the guests wants and needs and the food and beverages on board were fantastic and plentiful. The chef, Joe, made some delicious breads and the best brownies I've ever eaten. Meals were creative and presented beautifully. The program director, Kerrin, did a fabulous job keeping everything running smoothly and was a friendly, accomadating host. Nicole went out of her way to help out the guests in any way possible. She definitely appeared to be the hardest working crew member on board. Captain was a great entertainer and overall hoot! Was neat to have Julia, the photographer, on board and she provided lots of guidance for the camera I rented as well as some interesting facts about marine life. Joe and Newie were helpful on the dive deck and Shakira was an absolute cheery delight to be around. The only criticism I have is that the informational talks at night were a bit dry and there were a few times I needed help gearing up for dives and no one was available. Otherwise, I had a great time, some great dives and would highly recommend this livaboard to anyone wanting to have an unforgettable time on the Great Barrier Reef.
Recommended for
Beautiful coral gardens, plentiful marine life and delicious brownies.
12 Jun, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Dean B
United Kingdom

Coral Sea and Ribbon Reefs
Great time with a great crew. Highlights being the hammerhead sharks and the leopard shark! Incredible dive sites with lots of variety.
Recommended for
Osprey reef. Freedom for dive planning. Onboard meals.
02 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Niccolo C
Switzerland

Can't wait to come back for another trip
Outstanding diving paired with a very friendly and cool crew. I very much enjoyed the diving as buddy pairs without guide. I would rate the diving on the outer reef sites slightly higher than on the ribbon reefs but both are very good. Another positive little detail is that dinner is served after the night dive so one can enjoy the outstanding food. The chef deserves an award for her cooking!
Recommended for
Food was outstanding. Friendly and very cool crew. Great diving on the outer reefs.
19 Nov, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Hector Alastair I
United Kingdom

Superb trip to Coral Sea and barrier reef.
We had an excellent trip onboard Spoilsport, Kieran and crew were all very helpfully and the food was the best we've had on a Liveaboard. Dive sites chosen were all great and the fact that we were the only dive boat on the sites made it even better.
Recommended for
Excellent food. Great Crew. Very good diving.
27 Aug, 2024

9.2 Superb
FATEN N
Jordan

Best trip ever
For me the reason I enjoyed so much and made everything else so good is Marita the dive trip director I can’t say anything bad about this trip because of her she is perfect The way she put things together and the way she explained everything was just too good , I never seen a leader that is so informative so knowledgeable and so loving and kind and so professional in what she does her diving skills her knowledge is just wow the way she describe the dive site is exactly what we get !! And the kindness that she has and her passion to diving is just too good and she influenced me big time the whole crew to tell u the truth are the reason for me enjoying , pablo , Rickardo , Blair , wow wow these people are so born to do this , Blair was just too kind and fun and awesome also the diving was wooooooooow best dive of my life but I can actually say Marita pablo rickardo and Blair made the dive better and Captin was so good and nice and understanding I had a situation as I can’t share the room with a man as am conservative Marita and Captin Peter were so understanding and tried to help so much , Captin sang for us and that was super wow and fun god bless all the team also I want to mention Annabel she was too kind and very professional and helpful
Recommended for
1 Marita 2. Diving 3 location
30 Dec, 2023

9.2 Superb
Ana W
United States

I can't wait to do this trip again!!
I thought diving Australia would be a once in a lifetime trip. Now I can't wait to go back & do it again. The service by the staff was superb! Accommodations were very nice and my dive buddy & I didn't feel cramped sharing a space. The shark feed dive was my absolute highlight having never done a dive like that before. I was very pleased with the crews commitment to safety. You guys were amazing! Thank you for this wonderful experience. I can't wait to come back with more dive buddies.
Recommended for
Amazing service by staff, dive safety was a priority, & relaxed experience
30 Nov, 2019