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Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

MV Spoilsport

The 30-metre twin-hull liveaboard on every Mike Ball trip we sell, from the 3-night Cod Hole fly and dive to the 7-night Coral Sea exploratory. Here’s the boat, the cabins and the dive deck.

  • 30 mTwin hull
  • 29Guests at most
  • 14Cabins
  • 11Crew
Mike Ball’s liveaboard MV Spoilsport at sea

Photo: Mike Ball

The boat at a glance

Length30 metres (100 feet)
Beam10.5 metres (35 feet)
HullTwin hull, which keeps the boat steadier and helps with seasickness
GuestsUp to 29, in 14 cabins
Cruising speed12 knots
Commissioned1989
CrewMaster, engineer, first mate, chef, host, photo and video pro, 3 dive masters and 2 general hands

Cabins

Every cabin is on the same deck as the dive deck, air-conditioned and serviced daily. There are four types:

CabinCabin numbersBedsBathroomOcean view
Premium3, 4, 9, 10One bed for two: a queen in 9 and 10, a double in 3 and 4EnsuiteYes
Standard5, 6, 7, 8Two single bedsEnsuiteYes
Club11, 12, 13, 14Bunk bedsEnsuiteNo
Budget1, 2Bunk bedsShared shower and toiletNo

Premium cabins have one bed for two people, so book one only if you’re happy to share the bed with your cabin mate. The trip price depends on the cabin you choose when you book.

The dive deck

  • A large dive deck with three big camera tables and dedicated camera rinse tanks
  • Entry and exit platforms with a freshwater shower
  • Two large rigid inflatable tenders
  • Two compressors, with nitrox available (at extra cost on every dive)
  • 240 V and 110 V charging for cameras and lights

A photo and video pro sails with every trip.

Life on board

  • A lounge and bar with two large-screen TVs
  • A dining lounge, with chef-prepared meals and free wine and soft drinks at dinner
  • A spacious sundeck with optional shade cover, and an alfresco deck
  • Air-conditioning throughout

More detail

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions runs Spoilsport. For the full vessel specifications, see Spoilsport’s vessel specifications on the Mike Ball website. To book a trip, choose it below: the price and cabin options are on each trip’s page.

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