Coral Sea Exploratory - 7 Night “Remote Reefs. Big Water. Adventure diving the Coral Sea.” Holmes, Bougainville, Osprey & Ribbon Reefs. © Jayne Jenkins "Amazing in-water encounters with minke whales!" Minke Whale Season June-July GBR & Ribbon Reefs - 5 Night “Where the Great Barrier Reef Shows Its Best.” Cod Hole. Pixie Pinnacle. Steve's Bommie. Lighthouse Bommie. © Jayne Jenkins "Thrilling underwater encounters and spectacular dive sites in some of the remotest parts of the Great Barrier Reef." - Australian National Geographic Raine Island | Northern Exposure Expedition Coral Sea Liveaboard Ribbon Reefs MIke Ball Dive

World class scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea on Australia's most awarded liveaboard, Spoilsport.

from $2304 Standard Expeditions

3, 4, 5 & 7 Nights

Scuba diving expeditions departing from Cairns

from $4148 Coral Sea Exploratory

7 Nights/ Up to 26 Dives

Holmes, Bougainville; Osprey & Ribbon Reefs

from $2047 GBR & Ribbon Reefs

5 Nights / Up to 18 Dives

Showcasing the best of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

from $2540 Special Expeditions

Exploratory Dive Trips

Planned by divers, for divers in amazing locations

Leading the way in the Australian dive industry since 1969

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions runs exceptional liveaboard scuba diving adventures from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea—two of the world’s most iconic dive regions. Explore the vibrant biodiversity of the northern Great Barrier Reef, including the legendary Cod Hole, or head offshore into the remote Coral Sea for thrilling big-fish encounters, shark action, and crystal-clear visibility.

Spoilsport is Australia’s most awarded dive liveaboard, purpose-built for divers with a spacious twin-hull design that delivers unmatched stability and comfort. Our signature ‘open dive deck’ policy gives you the freedom to dive your way, with no limits on bottom time for safe, relaxed exploration.

Great diving, just as you like it.

Learn more about the Mike Ball Difference!

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