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OceanQuest

2 Day / 1 Night on the Great Barrier Reef

For anyone who finds a day trip too short. Spend two days on the outer reef and a night on board OceanQuest, a 35 m catamaran with air-conditioned ensuite cabins, a lounge and a bar.

  • 6 divesFor certified divers, with a night dive
  • From $730*Per person, AUD
  • 1 nightIn an ensuite cabin
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Divers over hard coral on the Great Barrier Reef

Book your trip

Choose snorkeller, certified diver or intro-dive package, and a twin or double cabin, when you book.
  • Overnight

    2 Day / 1 Night outer reef trip

    Departs daily

    $730*

    • Certified divers: 6 dives, including a night dive
    • Snorkellers: unlimited snorkelling
    • Never dived? Pre-book two intro dives. More can be booked on board, subject to availability.
    • Twin or double ensuite cabin, all meals and all equipment
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* Prices are per person in Australian dollars (AUD) and can change by date. Your booking shows the price for the date you choose.

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Dates

Choose a date to see prices and spots left, then book.
  1. Mon, 5 OctFrom $730Check availability
  2. Tue, 6 OctFrom $730Check availability
  3. Wed, 7 OctFrom $730Check availability
  4. Thu, 8 OctFrom $730Check availability
  5. Fri, 9 OctFrom $730Check availability
  6. Sat, 10 OctFrom $730Check availability
  7. Sun, 11 OctFrom $730Check availability
  8. Mon, 12 OctFrom $730Check availability
  9. Tue, 13 OctFrom $730Check availability
  10. Wed, 14 OctFrom $730Check availability
  11. Thu, 15 OctFrom $730Check availability
  12. Fri, 16 OctFrom $730Check availability

Prices are per person and can vary by date and option.

OceanQuest, a three-deck dive catamaran

The boat

OceanQuest

A 35-metre, three-deck catamaran built for dive holidays, with a large dive deck, big sun decks and hot fresh-water showers. Cabins are air-conditioned with ensuites, and there’s a lounge and bar for the evening.

Built in 1988 and renovated in 2013, she’s 13 metres wide and cruises at 9 knots. There are 23 cabins, each with its own bathroom, for up to 44 guests. Choose a twin-share or double cabin.

The chef cooks generous breakfasts, lunches and dinners, with dessert after your evening in the water. OceanQuest uses more than 14 permanent moorings at Saxon and Norman reefs, and selected spots at Hastings Reef.

  • 35 mThree-deck catamaran
  • EnsuiteAir-conditioned cabins
  • 23Cabins, each with its own bathroom
  • 44Guests max
  • 2013Renovated (built 1988)
  • 14+Moorings at Saxon and Norman reefs

Other ways to see the reef

What’s included

  • TransfersReturn transfers from Cairns city accommodation, and the boat transfer out to OceanQuest and back
  • A night on OceanQuestIn the cabin you book, with all bedding. Bring your own towels.
  • All mealsFrom lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 2, with tea and coffee when the boats aren’t moving
  • All equipmentFor your package
  • Certified divers6 dives
  • SnorkellersUnlimited snorkelling

Not included

  • Prescription mask hireExtra cost.
  • Dive guidesAvailable to certified divers at extra cost, with up to 8 divers per guide. Ask about a private guide.
  • InsuranceTravel insurance covering cancellation and diving medical emergencies. You need it — see the requirements.
  • Camera hireNone is available on board.

Your two days

  1. Day 1Out to the reef

    7:30–8:00 am Pickup from your city accommodation, check in, and transfer to the marina
    8:30 am Leave Cairns Marina on the day boat SeaQuest, with two dive or snorkel sessions before you transfer to OceanQuest
    2:30 pm More dive and snorkel sessions, and time to relax on board
    6:00 pm Dinner
    6:30 pm Sharks in the Dark night dive
    8:00 pm Dessert
    10:00 pm Bar closes

  2. Day 2Morning on the reef, back to Cairns

    7:30 am Full cooked breakfast
    8:30 am Dive or snorkel session
    10:30 am Dive or snorkel session
    12:00 pm Check out of your cabin
    12:30 pm Lunch
    2:30 pm The transfer boat arrives
    3:00 pm Leave the reef
    About 5:00 pm Back at your Cairns accommodation

Intro dive start times are posted on the dive deck. Snorkellers can also buy an intro dive on board.

Requirements

Divers complete a medical self-assessment.Answer the four questions before your trip. A “yes” to any of them means you need a medical from a doctor. If you’re pregnant, or trying to become pregnant, don’t dive. About dive medicals.

The self-assessment

  • Have you ever had an illness or injury that may affect your ability to dive or snorkel safely?
  • Do you have, or have you ever had, a heart or lung disorder, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes or any condition that rules out diving?
  • Are you taking prescription medication (other than birth control or anti-malarials)?
  • Are you not medically and physically fit to dive or snorkel?

Insurance

  • Travel insurance covering cancellation, medical emergencies and scuba diving activities.

Certified divers

  • Open Water (or Scuba Diver) certification, at minimum.
  • No minimum age for certified divers.
  • Dive guides cost extra.

Ages

  • Guests must be 18 or over to travel unaccompanied on overnight trips.
  • Anyone under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times, in the water and around the boat.
  • All ages are welcome, but there are no facilities for infants on board. Travelling with an infant? Contact us first for advice on what to bring.

Each trip operator’s own medical and waiver requirements are emailed with your booking confirmation. About dive medicals.

Frequently asked questions

Do snorkellers and divers go to the same sites?

Yes. See snorkelling the reef for every snorkelling trip from Cairns.

What’s the night dive?

Certified divers can join a night dive such as Sharks in the Dark or fluoro diving.

How many divers per guide?

Up to 8. Ask about a private guide.

Can I hire a camera?

Not on board.

Where can I park in Cairns?

Betta Airport Parking is recommended, and the operator does a pickup from there.

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