Coral and fish on the Great Barrier Reef

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions - Coral Sea Safari

Mike Ball is a pioneer of professional and commercial diving on the Great Barrier Reef, offering advanced divers a truly superlative experience. Mike Ball is the first Australian dive operator to have been inducted into the ‘International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame’, alongside great names of the sport such as Jacques Yves Cousteau. An unforgettable holiday experience awaits you!

This first-class dive expedition takes guests to the finest dive sites of the colourful Great Barrier Reef. The included night dives are particularly spectacular.

Travel dates

01.05. - 08.05.25

04.08. - 11.08.25

18.09. - 25.09.25

02.10. - 09.10.25

16.10. - 23.10.25

30.10. - 06.11.25

08.01. - 15.01.26

15.01. - 22.01.26

22.01. - 29.01.26

Your ship

The purpose-built dive expedition vessel has a large dive deck and sun deck. The air-conditioned cabins with bunk beds (Budget/Club) have a private bathroom (Budget with shared bathroom).

Dates and prices

Arrivals every Thursday

Dates

Price from, in CHF p.p.

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2027

CHF p.p. 3,083

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Boat trip

Diving/snorkelling

Cruises

Itinerary
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions - Coral Sea Safari

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Day 1 Departure from Cairns The ship leaves Cairns at 18:00.

Days 2 - 7 Variable route taking in the following highlights Bougainville Reef

Hard coral reef with sea fans, soft corals, sharks, caves and tunnels.

Osprey Reef

A labyrinth of towering bommies. A controlled feed attracts various species of shark.

Lizard Island

Time to relax on the beach, go for a swim or explore the island.

Ribbon Reef

Known for its giant groupers, giant clams, bumphead parrotfish, stonefish and scorpionfish, octopuses, clownfish and turtles.

Day 8 Arrival in Cairns The dive cruise ends at 8:00 with a transfer to the airport/hotel.

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Services

Dive package 8 days from/to Cairns

Included in the price

Flight from/to Cairns (cruise of 4 or 5 days)

Cruise in the cabin of your choice

All meals, wine and soft drinks with dinner

22 dives, 4 night dives

Air tank & weight belt

Reef ecology lesson

Not included in the price

Other drinks

Diving equipment

Reef tax approx. AUD 64 per person

Personal expenses & tips

Notes

Luggage limit of 25 kg per person for flights to Lizard Island

Changes to the programme and/or the introduction of a fuel surcharge are possible at any time.

Mike Ball offers other interesting cruises. Ask us for details and prices