Australia Oct 28 - Nov 6, 2025
Experience
Minimum of 15 logged ocean dives including 5 in last 12 months.
Club: (twin bunk beds and private bathroom) SOLD OUT
Double Diver: $4,125
Single Diver: $7,275
Standard: (twin beds with ocean view and private bathroom) Only 1 male space left
Double Diver: $4,695
Single Diver: $8,225
Premium: (Double bed with ocean view and private bathroom) Only 2 rooms left
Double Diver: $5,175
Single Diver: $8,400
Budget: only 1 available (twin bunk beds shared bathroom) Only 1 male space left
Double Diver: $3,625
To sign up, select the base option.
Next, select the rooming / Diving option you want under the "Select Addon Option"
for each traveler
2 nights stay in Sydney before the liveaboard
Hopper flight from Sydney to Cairns
7 nights aboard Spoil Sport
Daily serviced, air conditioned accommodation in twin/double cabins
Delicious meals & snacks, complimentary soft drink or wine with evening meal
Tanks, air fills and weight belt
up to 26 dives
Reef ecology program
Dive computer workshop
Cultural and historical walking tour of Lizard Island
Transfer to either our office, the airport or inner city hotel after your expedition
Airfare (Diventures can assist, reach out to travel@diventures.com)
Enviromental fee $7.00AUD a day (max 3 day)
Tip for Crew (Suggested 10 - 15%)
Transfer to Mike Ball office on day of departure
Nitrox - $25AUD per day (roughly $16.5)
Dive Insurance – REQUIRED https://apps.dan.org/join-dan/?rc=2096543
Travel Insurance – Highly recommended https://dan.org/partner/2096543/trip
1st deposit: $500 due upon signup
2nd deposit: $500 due by August 2, 2024
3rd deposit: $500 due by November 8, 2024
4th deposit: $500 due by March 14, 2025
Full Balance July 11, 2025
Pre-trip meeting: Friday October 3, 2025 6pm
Barb Bakenhus Dan Stalder
Sample itinerary, subject to change based on conditions.
Thursday:
Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 8.30 am and 4.00 pm.
From 4.30 pm: Make your own way to meet your fellow passengers. The meeting point for boarding is at 5:30pm, further details will be given at check-in. Please note that dinner is not provided on the first evening so you may wish to eat before boarding.
5.50 pm: Our crew will lead you to board Spoilsport. Enjoy a glass of champagne and light snacks while your Trip Director provides a full briefing.
6.00 pm: Spoilsport departs Cairns
Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
Friday: (4 dives + night dive)
This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimise the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
6.30 am: Wakeup call, light breakfast available in dining room
7:00 am: Dive brief & diving commences
9.00 am: Full cooked Breakfast
10.30 am: Dive brief & diving. “Open decks” accommodate 1-2 dives either am or pm
2.00 pm: Lunch
3.30 pm: Dive brief & diving
4:30 pm: Afternoon Tea
6:30 pm: Night dive brief & dive
8:00 pm: Dinner
Sat – Tue: (4 dives + night dive)
As per above
Wednesday: (4 dives)
As per above. Exit last dive 5pm.
As the sun sets we pour the champagne, lay out the nibbles and get ready for a final farewell party!
Overnight cruise to Cairns
Thursday:
7.00 am: Light breakfast
8:00 am: Disembark and courtesy transfer to Cairns inner city hotels, the airport or our office where we can store your luggage until 5pm if you have a later flight.
Important:
We recommend that you allow 24 hours between your last dive and your onward flight (all diving is finished by 5pm Wednesday).
You will need to make your own way to the Mike Ball Dive Expeditions office for check in for your expedition. After your expedition we will transfer you to either our office, airport or any inner city hotel. Inner city boundaries are within the airport to the north and Earlville shopping centre to the south.
Availability: Contact us for booking information