Diving with minke whales on the Great Barrier Reef

Mike Ball Expeditions

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions - Diving with Dwarf Minke Whales

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

An expedition on which divers spend as much time as possible diving with the famous dwarf minke whales and exploring the multifaceted Ribbon Reef.

Travel dates

09.06. - 12.06.25

16.06. - 19.06.25

23.06. - 26.06.25

30.06. - 03.07.25

07.07. - 10.07.25

14.07. - 17.07.25

21.07. - 24.07.25

Your ship

Purpose-built for dive expeditions, the vessel has a large dive deck and sun deck. The air-conditioned cabins with bunk beds (Budget/Club) have a private bathroom (shared bathroom in Budget).

Dates and prices

Arrival every Monday

Dates

Price from, in CHF p.p.

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2027

CHF p.p. 1,631

Enquire

Coral on the Great Barrier Reef, Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Mike Ball Expeditions

Coral reef on the Great Barrier Reef, Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Mike Ball Expeditions

Flight with Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, Great Barrier Reef

Mike Ball Expeditions

Turtle on the Great Barrier Reef, Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Mike Ball Expeditions

Diver with a fish on the Great Barrier Reef, Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Mike Ball Expeditions

Diver with a school of fish on the Great Barrier Reef, Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Mike Ball Expeditions

Diver jumping into the water, Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Mike Ball Expeditions

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions dive boat on the Great Barrier Reef

Mike Ball Expeditions

Diving over coral on the Great Barrier Reef

Diver and grey fish on the Great Barrier Reef

Boat excursion

Diving and snorkelling

Cruises

Itinerary
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions - Diving with Dwarf Minke Whales

Print ITINERARY

Day 1 Departure from Cairns Scenic flight to Lizard Island. Two dives, one night dive.

Day 2 Great Barrier Reef Four dives, one night dive.

Day 3 Great Barrier Reef Four open-ocean dives, followed by an Aussie BBQ party with champagne.

Day 4 Arrival in Cairns The dive cruise ends at 8:00 am with a transfer to the airport/hotel.

hide

Services

Dive excursion 4 days from/to Cairns

Included in the price

Flight from Cairns to Lizard Island

Cruise in the cabin of your choice

All meals, plus wine and soft drinks with dinner

8 dives, 2 night dives

Air cylinder & weight belt

Reef ecology talks

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 the flights to Lizard Island

Programme changes 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