Our best selection of Ribbon Reef dive sites north of Cooktown. Suitable for all experience levels.

Expedition Highlights

3 Night Fly Dive Cod Hole featuring:

Flying Start – Spectacular 250 km (150 mile) scenic flight along the coastline between Cairns and Lizard Island. (Luggage)
Continental Shelf – Dive 100 miles north of Cairns on the edge of the shelf where nutrient rich waters attract rich marine life.
Lizard Island – Choose to dive, snorkel these fringing reefs offering a different diving experience to the ribbon reefs with fabulous biodiversity of soft and hard corals, critters and schooling fish. Step back in time at the ruins of Mrs Watsons Cottage; stroll along the Pandanis palms boardwalk up to Chinaman’s Ridge for magnificent views of Lizard Island and reefs below.
Ribbon Reefs – a prized region of the Great Barrier Reef, with excellent fish & coral biodiversity. Ribbon Reef Dive Sites
Cod Hole – Swim with diver size potato cod.
Iconic Dive Sites – Lighthouse Bommie, Gotham City, Pixie Pinnacle,
Coral Kingdom, Cracker Jack, Flare Point, Summer Bay.
Steve’s Bommie – a highlight with incredible marine biodiversity, both large and small.
Dwarf minke whales cruise the Ribbon Reefs during June and July. Read more here about our special minke expeditions.

Get Spoilt

Spoilsport is Australia’s most awarded liveaboard.
Enjoy sumptuous cuisine and a superb combination of diver conveniences, space & stability.
Reef Ecology Program, gaining fascinating insights into marine life and reef conservation.

Itinerary
Sample itinerary, subject to change based on conditions.

Monday: (Up to 2 dives + night dive)

Check in at our office (3 Abbott St, Cairns) between 6:30 and 7am.
7:15 am: Transfer to Cairns Airport.
8.00 am: Board a light aircraft for a low level flight over the reef to Lizard Island (flight time approx. 1 hour).
Board Spoilsport mid-morning where you will be served drinks and snacks while our Trip Director gives you a welcome briefing.
Time to organise any rental equipment and put your dive gear together on the dive deck.
12:45 pm: Dive brief and dive
2:00 pm: Lunch
3:45 pm: Dive brief and dive
4:45 pm: Afternoon tea
6:00 pm: Dive brief and night dive
8:00 pm: Dinner
Tuesday: (Up to 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: Wake up 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
Wednesday: (Up to 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 an Aussie BBQ party night. Don’t forget to wear your loudest tropical shirt or dress and sing along to music played by our talented crew.
Spoilsport cruises back to Cairns overnight.
Thursday:

Early morning docking.
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 4pm 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 4pm Wednesday).
A luggage allowance applies to the flight from Cairns to Lizard Island:
25kg / 55lb per person plus 3kg / 6.5lb – carry on.
An additional 10kg/22lb is allowed for professional photo/video housed systems.

About your trip

Standard Main Deck

1 cabin (1 spot) available

$2,259

Budget Main Deck

1 cabin (1 spot) available

$1,732