Ocean Quest - 2 Day / 1 Night Liveaboard

Starting from: $AU595.00

Tour Overview

  • Tour: 2 Day / 1 Night Ocean Quest Liveaboard
  • Departure location: Cairns (Pick up from Port Douglas available)
  • Ideal for snorkelling & diving
  • Suitable for couples & families
  • Number of passengers: 48
  • Number of rooms: 4 double suites, 18 twin share and 1 quad share cabin
  • Reef locations (permit areas): Hastings, Saxon, Norman, Reef Hastings, Saxon, Norman, Reef
  • Number of reef sites visited: 2 sites a day
  • Day of departure: Daily
  • Duration: 8:00am departure daily – 4:30pm return daily
  • Vessel type and size: Motor catamaram / 36 meters with 3 levels

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Ocean Quest - 2 Day / 1 Night Liveaboard

Ocean Quest is a 36 metre catamaran that offers luxury stay at the Great Barrier Reef. The boat offers 4 double suites cabins, 18 twin share cabins and 1 quad share cabin, all featuring air conditioning, en-suite and television.

The boat has 3 decks with a bar and a restaurant where people can relax after a nice day snorkelling and diving in the reef. The bar is located at the top deck and the restaurant is located at the main deck and features a large dining area that can comfortably fit their 48 customers on board. There is also a spacious dive deck, large open sundecks and hot water showers. All meals are delicious because it is prepared by our onboard chef, including beautiful desserts.

Ocean Quest offers daily departure from Cairns providing customers with a flexible itinerary. The boat transfer between Cairns to the liveaboard is done by their day trip boat called Sea Quest.

Ocean Quest has a permit to travel to 17 exclusive moorings on the Outer Great Barrier Reef at Norman, Saxon and Hastings reefs. The captain of the boat checks the condition of the water and chooses the best locations to visit for the day. This way customers are guaranteed the best visibility of the water for its weather conditions.

For certified divers there are diving packages available with day and night dives included. For those who are not certified divers but would like to try a dive, introductory dives are available as well.

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What's included in the main price

  • 2 day 1 night on a luxury 36 meters catamaran
  • All snorkel equipment
  • Luxury accommodation with private bathroom
  • Air-conditioning facilities
  • Quality meals made fresh daily
  • Large lounge room & bar
  • Fresh chilled water
  • Tea & coffee during the day
  • 2 beautiful dive locations
  • Prescription masks if needed
  • Bed linen (except towels)
  • Introductory dives (up to 5 day dives)
  • Certified dives (up to 4 day dives + 1 night dive)
  • Return coach transfer from Cairns & Port Douglas
  • Digital camera hire
  • Purchase of snacks & alcoholic beverages
  • Dive guide ($15 per dive)

Tour Itinerary

Time Description
07:30 - 08:15 Check-in at the Sea Quest vessel located at B Finger, Cairns Marina
08:30 Boat departs Cairns Marina
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes from Cairns on a fast stable motor catamaran
10:00 Boat arrives at the reef
Enjoy most of the day snorkelling and diving the reef on Sea Quest
14:30 Transfer to Ocean Quest liveaboard
19:30 Night dive for certified divers
DAY 2
07:00 Wake up for an early morning snorkel or dive
Enjoy the day snorkelling and diving the reef from Ocean Quest liveaboard
14:30 Transfer to the daily vessel Sea Quest
15:00 Boat departs the reef
16:30 Boat arrives back in Cairns
  • Please Note: Only a small bag is allowed onboard
  • Beach clothes and accessories such as swimmers, towel, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Extra cash or a credit card for any onboard purchases
  • Motion sickness tablet is recommended to take 30 minutes prior to boat departute
  • Dive card & log book for certified divers

Please Note:
All Divers: In accordance with Australian Diving law, ALL DIVERS must complete a medical questionnaire on board, before diving
Flying after Diving: If only one dive is undertaken then a minimum of 12 hours is recommended before flying. If more than one dive is conducted in the day, an interval of 24 hours is recommended
Introductory Divers - NOTE: Certain medical conditions may prevent you from diving, (e.g. Asthma, Heart Disease), please contact our office. Min. age to dive is 12 years.

Tour Prices

Rates & Tariffs

Season: 2023 - 2024 Rates Dates: 1st May 2023 - 31st March 2024 Action
Twin Cabin (Snorkelling) $595.00 per adult
$595.00 per child
Double Cabin (Snorkelling) $625.00 per adult
$625.00 per child
Double Cabin (Snorkelling) - Sole Use $1,250.00 per adult
$1,250.00 per child
4 Share Cabin (Snorkelling) $595.00 per adult
$595.00 per child
Additional Extras Dates: 1st May 2023 - 31st March 2024
Certified Diver (5 dives - 4 day dives + 1 night dive) $75.00 per adult / $75.00 per child
Intro Diver (2 intro dives) $120.00 per adult / $120.00 per child
Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 Action
Twin Cabin (Snorkelling) $620.00 per adult
$620.00 per child
Double Cabin (Snorkelling) $650.00 per adult
$650.00 per child
Double Cabin (Snorkelling) - Sole Use $1,300.00 per adult
$1,300.00 per child
4 Share Cabin (Snorkelling) $620.00 per adult
$620.00 per child
Additional Extras Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025
Certified Diver (5 dives - 4 day dives + 1 night dive) $130.00 per adult / $130.00 per child
Intro Diver (2 intro dives) $130.00 per adult / $130.00 per child

Prices: Double room: Price is per person but minimum of 2 people booking. Twin room: Price is per person. If only one person booking, the room might be shared with someone else. Double room - Sole use: 1 person only booking.

Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Reef Tax: $20.00 per day is levied for all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef. This charge and other levies are INCLUDED in the cruise fares.

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Ocean Quest - 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard

Ocean Quest is a luxury 36 meter catamaran offering 4 double suites, 18 twin share and 1 quad share cabin. They have the capacity to sleep 48 customers overnight and they can visit 17 exclusive moorings on the Outer Great Barrier Reef.

  • Up to 10 intro day dives
  • Up to 9 day cert dives + 2 night dive
  • Maximum of 48 passengers on board

Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.

Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is to be completed 48 hours prior to departure or on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy.

Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.

Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.

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