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OceanQuest | Cairns 4 Day 3 Night Liveaboard Tour

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Pricing Options

$80 AUD / Person - 1 Introductory Dive (Add-On) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$130 AUD / Person - 2 Introductory Dives (Add-On) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$1030 AUD / Person - Snorkel - Twin with Ensuite (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$1120 AUD / Person - Snorkel - Double with Ensuite (requires 2 people) ($2240 Total) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$1280 AUD / Person - Certified Dives - Twin with Ensuite (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$1370 AUD / Person - Certified Dives - Double with Ensuite (requires 2 people) ($2740 Total) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)

Join OceanQuest on a liveaboard trip to the Great Barrier Reef with all the conveniences of a home away from home.

  • Enjoy creature comforts with spacious rooms, ensuites and air conditioning.
  • Dive or snorkel surrounded by vibrant corals on the stunning Great Barrier Reef!
  • Refuel an empty tank with all meals included for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • All dive and snorkel gear provided. 

OceanQuest is able to accommodate every type of sea lover, with snorkelling, introductory diving and certified diving available. Guests can choose from three types of rooms, with all rooms having their own ensuite and air-conditioning, and enjoy all the comforts of home during their diving adventure. If you're a scuba diver, you can do up to 5 dives a day, including one night dive for certified divers. Explore reefs such as Norman, Saxon, and Hastings Reef on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. 

Certified Scuba Diver Exploring Underwater

Highlights 

  • Spend your time diving, snorkelling and relaxing
  • All cabins have an ensuite and air conditioning
  • Delicious food prepared by an onboard chef
  • Great for snorkellers, intro divers and certified divers 
  • Spend time on the Great Barrier Reef without the crowds
  • Watch sunrises and sunsets at sea
  • Snorkel and dive on some of the most diverse reefs in the world
  • Cairns City accommodation pick-ups included
  • Sharks In The Dark experience (weather permitting)

Two Reef Sharks underwater at night time

Important Information

  • Divers may be subject to a medical questionnaire before they are able to dive. Please view the Scuba Diving Medical Questionnaire to assess.
  • For Sharks in the Dark, divers can only enter the water if they are certified and have completed 1 night dive beforehand. 
  • Introductory divers must be at least 12 years old.
  • Children: The child snorkel age is 4-14 years. There is no minimum age restriction for travelling on vessels when accompanied by a parent or guardian, but children must remain supervised at all times if they are not undertaking a course. 

Sample Itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Day of arrival: 

  • Pick up from your Cairns City accommodation at 7:30 am
  • Board transfer vessel SeaQuest and enjoy a 90 minute ride out to the Outer Reef
  • From SeaQuest,enjoy snorkelling or scuba diving during the day
  • After your first activity enjoy a buffet lunch back on board, with salads, meats, and fruit tea, and coffee
  • Enjoy a last dive or snorkel off of SeaQuest before tra...

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Day of arrival: 

  • Pick up from your Cairns City accommodation at 7:30 am
  • Board transfer vessel SeaQuest and enjoy a 90 minute ride out to the Outer Reef
  • From SeaQuest,enjoy snorkelling or scuba diving during the day
  • After your first activity enjoy a buffet lunch back on board, with salads, meats, and fruit tea, and coffee
  • Enjoy a last dive or snorkel off of SeaQuest before transferring onto OceanQuest to enjoy your nights at sea
  • After some more afternoon activities before taking time to relax back on board
  • Dinner is cooked by our onboard chefs and served in our dining room as night sets in, where afterwards, certified divers can do a night dive, including Sharks in the Dark and Flouro diving. 
  • Indulge in the onboard bar after you're done diving for the day before turning in for a good nights sleep! 

Day 2 and 3 - Full days of stay: 

  • Wake up with the sun and enjoy a early morning snorkel or scuba dive for a refreshing morning
  • Back on board, you'll enjoy a filling breakfast, cooked by our talented chefs
  • Dive or snorkel up to two more times before again enjoying a lunch prepared back on board
  • Relax on board in the afternoon, or take the time to do one last day time dive or snorkel, followed by dinner
  • Certified divers can enjoy another night dive after lights out, with intro divers and snorkellers keeping an eye out from deck on

Day 4 - Day of departure: 

  • Go for an early morning dive or snorkel, followed by your last breakfast on board with our fun crew
  • Enjoy a last scuba or dive adventure before packing up and getting ready to head back to land
  • After lunch, you'll transfer back to SeaQuest for the 90 min trip back to Cairns. 
  • Once back in Cairns, you'll be returned back to your Cairns City Accommodation 

You'll have the time of your life on board OceanQuest, snorkelling, diving and relaxing. Experience the reef for an amazing trip for as long or as little as you'd like and get to know all the beauty that the Great Barrier Reef has to offer.


Snorkelling: Whether you're an experienced snorkeller or it's your first time, OceanQuest offers the perfect platform from which to explore the Great Barrier Reef.  They'll show you the ropes and guide you around if you're learning, or send you on your way and keep a careful watch back on board if you're into the swing of things. All your equipment and tuition are included, as well as prescription masks upon request. Keep an eye out for the amazing animals and marine species all around you, including reef sharks, Clownfish, sea turtles, colourful parrotfish, giant clams and so much more. 

Introductory diving: Intro diving is the best way to enjoy a new and exciting experience in the ocean. Without having to take any course or studying, this easy dive is an immersive way to see the amazing sea life living just below the surface of the ocean. You'll be very clearly briefed on what your dive will entail to make sure not only that you have fun and feel safe, but that you have fun! Our experienced crew will clearly guide you through all the skills involved and make sure you're feeling comfortable before you hit the water. You can add up to five intro dives to each day of your trip. 

Certified diving: OceanQuest is the best place on the reef for certified divers to enjoy the freedom of exploring the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Each day includes up to 4 day dives and 1 night dive for a total of 5 dives per day, making this a divers paradise. With thousands of species to see, you'll want to take advantage of every minute under the water from early morning dives to after dark dives, taking the opportunity to do a Sharks in the Dark or amazing and unique Fluro dive. 

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What To Bring

  • Small overnight bag
  • Swimwear
  • Swim towel
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Money for on board purchases

What's Included

  • All equipment - BCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, snorkel, full foot fins, 5mm short arm/leg wetsuit for divers
  • Cairns City accommodation pick-ups included (Transfers from the Northern Beaches $20.00 - payable on the day of travel)
  • All meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Room with ensuit...

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What To Bring

  • Small overnight bag
  • Swimwear
  • Swim towel
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Money for on board purchases

What's Included

  • All equipment - BCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, snorkel, full foot fins, 5mm short arm/leg wetsuit for divers
  • Cairns City accommodation pick-ups included (Transfers from the Northern Beaches $20.00 - payable on the day of travel)
  • All meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Room with ensuite and air conditioning

What's Extra

  • Digital camera hire
  • Onboard bar and snack purchases
  • Guided dives - $20pp
  • Prescription masks.

Please note divers may be subject to a medical questionnaire before they are able to dive. For more diving information please read this sample Scuba Diving Medical Questionnaire.

Terms and Conditions

All information provided at any time by Cairns Tours and our affiliates is subject to these Terms & Conditions. This includes but is not limited to tour information, pricing, blog posts, travel advice, itinerary information and availability.

Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Cairns Tours/Mr Travel and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions.


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 


Transport:

It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Cairns Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.


Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.


Transfers:

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.


Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations

Client Cancellations:

All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 48 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

Group Bookings (6 or more people)

  • Cancellation between 60 and 31 days prior to departure: 25% cancellation fee
  • Cancellation within 30 days prior to departure: 100% cancellation

Cairns Tours is required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. A $40 per person transfer fee applies to all name or date changes.

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Travel Shop retail outlet located in Cairns, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Cairns Tours/Mr Travel online department.


Refunds:

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Cairns Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Information & Advice:

All information, advice or pricing provided by Cairns Tours and our affiliates, or through any of our team, is subject to change. Cairns Tours articles and products are provided online for general information purposes only and are intended as guides. Any advice interpreted from information on the website (including but not limited to financial, immigration, employment and tax information) is not specialist advice and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional instruction. Cairns Tours does not guarantee that any information provided is up-to-date or accurate. Please obtain professional advice before actioning any advice, including but not limited to tax, immigration, employment, travel restrictions and finances.


Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Cairns Tours/ Mr Travel. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

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