Mike Ball | 3 Day 3 Night Fly And Dive Cod Hole
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Explore the Great Barrier Reef with Mike Ball 3 day, 3 night diving trip to Cod Hole
- Enjoy 11 dives over 3 days
- Start with a low level reef flight where you can see the reef from above before diving in and exploring from below!
- Novice divers, advanced divers and snorkellers will get to explore Cod Hole and the Ribbon Reefs of the Great Barrier Reef for the ultimate underwater experience
- Visit beautiful reef sites including Dynamite Pass, Lighthouse Bommie, Pixie Wall, Pixie Pinnacle, Trolly Shoal, Coral Kingdom, Flare Point, Blue Lagoon and Steve's Bommie
Fly and dive with Mike Ball 3 day, 3 night trip to the Great Barrier Reef! Enjoy a one-hour scenic flight over the reef to Lizard Island, where your diving adventure begins! Guests will get to enjoy up to 12 dives, getting to checking out the diverse marine life of Cod Hole and the Ribbon Reefs of the Great Barrier Reef. With diverse concentrations of corals, colourful fish, amazing marine life and even sometimes minke whales, Mike Ball offers the ultimate diving experience over a 3 day tour.
Highlights
- 1 hour private scenic flight to Lizard Island
- 12 dives, including night diving
- Visit Cod Hole to dive with huge potato cod
- Amazing reefs including Dynamite Pass, Lighthouse Bommie, Pixie Wall, Pixie Pinnacle, Trolly Shoal, Coral Kingdom, Flare Point, Blue Lagoon and Steve's Bommie
- Novice and advanced divers welcome
- Great for snorkellers
- Chef prepared meals
- Nitrox, solo diving and a rebreather service also offered
- Cylinders and weight belts included
Important Information
- Please note dive site selection is based on the best dive sites available. Less experienced divers receive complimentary 'site orientations' as necessary, while experienced divers are given the freedom to plan their own dives.
- Guests must be at least 12 years old to dive
- Children ages 8 and up are welcome on board
- Please note divers may be subject to a medical questionnaire before they are able to dive. Please click here for more diving information and to read the medical questionnaire.
Sample Itinerary
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Day 1
2 dives + night dive
Check in bright and early to start your day by 7:15am. Next head to the Cairns airport, where guests will hop on board their one hour scenic flight to Lizard Island, getting to see the reef from above. Afterwards, guests will board Spoilsport for their 3 day adventure. Here you will find comfort, stability and plenty of space on board, where you can enjoy cruising withi...
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Day 1
2 dives + night dive
Check in bright and early to start your day by 7:15am. Next head to the Cairns airport, where guests will hop on board their one hour scenic flight to Lizard Island, getting to see the reef from above. Afterwards, guests will board Spoilsport for their 3 day adventure. Here you will find comfort, stability and plenty of space on board, where you can enjoy cruising within sheltered waters to your diving destinations! Diving starts before lunch, with 2 dives and 1 night dive on the agenda at Cod Hole, Cod Wall or Challenger Bay.
Day 2
4 dives + night dive
Day 2 will begin with an early rise so guests can start diving by 7:00am. The day will consist of 4 dives and 1 night dive at Lighthouse Bommie, Pixie Pinnacle, Andy's Postcard, Clam Beds or Vertical Gardens.
Day 3
4 dives
This is the last full day on board Spoilsport, where guests will get to take advantage of 4 dives at Flare Point, Joani's Joy and Steve's Bommie. In the evening, Spoilsport will host a fun Aussie BBQ where guests get to dress up in their loudest tropical shirt. Overnight, Spoilsport will make her way back to port.
Day 4
Early docking and a light breakfast on board Spoilsport before disembarking.
Snorkelling
Snorkellers can look forward to exploring the expanses of the reef from the surface of the water for an immersive and unique snorkelling experience! We'll take you to shallow reefs where you can enjoy the marine life from above, enjoying it in all its beauty and wonder.
Scuba Diving
Both novice and advanced divers are welcome to explore the Great Barrier Reef for 3 amazing days and nights. Divers can look forward to exploring diverse reefs, including the famous Cod Hole and participating in up to 11 dives over their trip. As one of the best places in the world to dive, guests are in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience with Mike Ball!
DIVE SITES
- The Ribbon Reefs are known for their diverse marine life, sitting right on the edge of the continental shelf with waters full of nutrients, ideal for many species of fish and coral.
- The Cod Hole is known for its enormous species of potato cod. The docile species are as big as the divers who frequent the reef and are extremely friendly towards their visitors.
- Lighthouse Bommie is one large pinnacle where many species of marine life are known to frequent. Home to sharks, rays, turtles and reef fish, olive sea snakes, stonefish and more, it's also one of the best places to spot minke whales in whale season!
- Gotham City is named after the batfish that live there, but this site is also known for its sharks and giant trevally. It's the ideal place for night diving, due to its many species of hunting fish that make for an amazing nightly show.
- Pixie Pinnacle is another pinnacle dive, centring around one diverse bommie. It's full of diverse marine life, as well as flame fire slams and disco clams, known for their flashing lights.
- Coral Kingdom isn't just full of corals, but is also known for its resident giant clams, bump headed parrotfish and inquisitive barracuda.
- Steve's Bommie is said to be a photographer's dream with an incredible quantity of marine life. With stonefish, clownfish, turtles, octopus and scorpionfish, this is a great place for seeing some of the most beautiful species on the reef.
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What To Bring
- Small overnight bag
- Camera
- Personal toiletries
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Swim wear
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Foot wear (sandals or tennis shoes)
- Warm pullovers for cooler months
- Luggage 25kg / 55lb per person plus 3kg / 6.5lb carry on.
- An additional 10kg/22lb is allowed for professional photo/video housed systems.
What's Included
- 12 dives - Includes 2 night dives
- Accommodation in twin/double cabins
- Delicious meals & snacks, complimentary ...
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What To Bring
- Small overnight bag
- Camera
- Personal toiletries
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Swim wear
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Foot wear (sandals or tennis shoes)
- Warm pullovers for cooler months
- Luggage 25kg / 55lb per person plus 3kg / 6.5lb carry on.
- An additional 10kg/22lb is allowed for professional photo/video housed systems.
What's Included
- 12 dives - Includes 2 night dives
- Accommodation in twin/double cabins
- Delicious meals & snacks, complimentary soft drinks and wine with dinner
- Tanks, air fills and weight belt
- Daily cabin service
- Reef ecology programme
- Dive computer workshop
- Transfer to the airport or Cairns hotel after your expedition
- Private scenic flight Cairns to Lizard Island
- Vivid Pix digital photo editing software workshop
- Double and twin shared air-conditioned cabins
- Spacious lounge and bar area
*Please note divers must be 12 years of age or older.
All dietary requirements can be catered for. Please let us know at time of booking.
What's Extra
- Environmental Reef Levy - $8.00/day payable on board
- Full equipment hire - $44.00/day (cylinders and weight belts supplied free of charge)
- Additional soft drinks, wine, beer, mixed drinks are available for purchase on board
- Please note divers may be subject to a medical questionnaire before they are able to dive. Please click here for more diving information and to read the sample medical questionnaire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are special dietary requirements catered for?
Please advise in advance if you have special dietary requirements. Complimentary tea, coffee and water are provided 24 hours. A selection of beverages is served with every meal. Three chef prepared meals and in-between meal snacks are provided each day with fruit and biscuits always available.
Snacks: You are welcome to bring your own additional snack food onboard however there is no guest access to the Galley. Food brought onboard must be non-perishable and not require refrigeration or heating / cooking.
Beverages: Additional soft drinks, wine, beer, mixed drinks are available for purchase on board. Please do not bring any alcohol onboard as we have a ‘Ship’s Bar Only’ policy.
What is the minimum age allowed on this trip?
The minimum age for children is 8 years old. The minimum age for diving is 12 years old. (10-12 year old Jr Open Water certified divers – considered, on application) Parents or guardians traveling with children are responsible for child minding, and children less than 12 years of age cannot be left alone.
Are transfers included from my accommodation to the boat?
You will need to make your own way to the Mike Ball Dive Expeditions office for check in for your expedition. After your expedition you will be transfered to either Mike Ball office, airport or any inner city hotel. Inner city boundaries are within the airport to the north and Earlville shopping centre to the south.
English is my second language, do you have any foreign speaking instructors?
Mike Ball only have English speaking staff. Divers must have a good grasp of English to understand the vessel and dive safety briefings. Divers with poor English language skills may have to miss some dives.
Is there a luggage allowance?
Lizard Island airport is only accessible by small charter (not commercial) aircraft. Unlike larger commercial airlines with large payload capacity, you cannot purchase extra weight. ALL luggage main and hand, will be weighed; strict conditions apply, please see below:
- You are limited to 28kg / 61.5lbs inclusive of ALL hand/carry-on luggage.
- ‘Professional’ Photographers with housings/strobes are permitted an additional 7kg / 15.5lbs only.
- Bags must be soft sided, duffle style or mesh; hard/rigid cases not permitted (Not applicable for camera gear).
- Excess luggage can be stored at our office during your expedition.
- Max weight per bag 25kg / 61.5lbs.
- Hard cases can be stored at office; simply transfer items to your own soft/mesh bag for expedition and flight. Check-in area is small, please ensure your items are transferred prior to arrival at office.
- Only small items such as a book, camera, iPad, can be taken to your seat on the aircraft, not backpacks. All luggage is handled with the utmost care.
- You and any items being carried will be weighed at the airport prior to boarding. Please empty your personal water bottles prior to weigh-in (you will be supplied a water on boarding).
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