Spoilsport Liveaboard, Australia

Name: Fly Dive Coral Sea (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-09-24
End: 2026-09-28
Location: Australia

9.3 Superb

Nitrox available
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 395 / day Check dates

“Great crew who attended to every detail of comfort, safety and service with high professional standards.”
BRIAN D, Australia

Highlights

Australia’s most awarded liveaboard dive boat
Twin hull design to increase stability and reduce motion onboard
Swim with dwarf minke whales in June & July

The MV Spoilsport liveaboard is an award winning vessel which was custom built to explore the uncrowded dive sites of the Coral Sea. The twin hull design of the boat increases stability making for smooth sailing year-round. On board there are 4 cabin standards to cater to differing budgets, from the budget cabins with twin bunk beds to the premium cabins with double beds and ocean views.

The on board dining experience includes chef prepared meals with freshly sourced produce from sustainable resources from both land and sea. A wide variety of dietary requirements can be catered to, including vegetarian and vegan, which are served at the indoor salon and dining room. There is a large sun deck on the upper deck with a partially shaded area and comfortable loungers.

Guests can enjoy world-class diving on the Great Barrier Reef and in the Coral Sea with the Spoilsport Australia. Itineraries include the 5-night Coral Sea & Cod Hole trip, the 6-night Yongala & Coral Sea trip for adventure diving the SS Yongala Wreck; Wheeler, Holmes & Flinders Reef, 3, 4 & 7 night fly dive expeditions as well as the limited minke whale trips.

Call us or book online today to start planning your Coral Sea dive liveaboard aboard the Spoilsport yacht.

Please note that the 3 and 4 night itineraries can be extended to 7 night trips.

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Itinerary

Price

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06 Aug

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,392

FULL

13 Aug

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,977

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13 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,349

FULL

17 Aug

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,746

FULL

20 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,349

Select Cabin available

27 Aug

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,392

FULL

03 Sep

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,977

FULL

03 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,349

FULL

07 Sep

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,746

FULL

10 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,349

Select Cabin only 5 spaces left

17 Sep

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,977

FULL

17 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,349

FULL

Included: VAT, Port Fees, Local Flights, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Cabin Towels.

Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (20 AUD / night), National Park Fees (8 AUD / day).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (30 AUD / day), Nitrox Course (310 AUD / item), Private Dive Guide (350 AUD / activity), Rental Gear (44 AUD / day), Scuba Diving Courses (280-310 AUD / item), Snorkel Gear.

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Outdoor Dining
Observation Deck
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Naturalist Guide

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Fine Wines Selection
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Tech diving
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1990

Year renovated: 2014

Length: 30 meters

Beam: 10.5 meters

Top speed: 15 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: 2 x 354 KW Detroit 60 series

Max guests: 28

Number of cabins: 14

Number of bathrooms: 14

Tenders: 2 inflatables

Water capacity: 8000 liters

Fuel capacity: 12'000 liters

Freshwater maker: 10'00 liters per day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Spoilsport Reviews

9.3 Superb

Vessel

8.9
Crew

9.3
Food

9.8
Diving

9.4
Value

8.9

6.8 Review score
Marco C
Portugal

Interesting journey as a whole
Interesting dives but without having seen the Minkle whale and with previous liveaboards of great quality make it difficult to classify this trip as incredible. A curiosity... There are several dives that allow tourists to do unguided dives, that is, on their own!
Recommended for
Great Barrier Reef. Crew. Route boat trip.
18 Jul, 2026

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10 Exceptional
Markus F
Germany

Can't get any better
Great dive sites with perfect care all around
Recommended for
Kindness. Comfort. Catering.
28 Sep, 2025

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10 Exceptional
jennifer L
United States

Amazing trip
I loved that we got to do night dives. One of them I saw a cuttlefish. The other I saw swimming flatworm and teeny crab. So many things happen at night.
Recommended for
Coral reefs, crew, breakfast
07 Jun, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Erin O
Canada

Perfect once in a lifetime Minke Whale trip
The Minke Whales were the highlight of course. But I also enjoyed the BBQ on the last night and how organized and smoothly everything ran.
Recommended for
Beautiful Diving. Amazing staff. Great food.
15 Jul, 2025

10 Exceptional
Wade W
United States

Mike Ball Go to FOR PERFECTION
After 22 years of diving this was best trip of all. Safety. Signing. Great diving. Humor. Amazing food and drink
Recommended for
SKIPPER. Dwarf Whales. Mel keeping me hydrated.
12 Jul, 2024

10 Exceptional
Ghaffar Z
Netherlands

Unforgettable Diving Trip
Very friendly crew, everything was fantastic especially night dives and dives with sharks.
Recommended for
Diving, service, comfort
16 Apr, 2018

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10 Exceptional
Rowen T
Australia

World class diving
Excellent trip on Spoilsport - diving was amazing, crew was awesome and food was beautiful! Loved that there was an ecologist on board and BBQ night
Recommended for
Diving. Food. Crew.
23 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
Trang N
United States

Outstanding crew
The most attentive and hardworking crew you could ever ask for.
Recommended for
Outstanding crew. Amazing food. Great dives.
10 Jan, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Maximilian David C
Switzerland

An asolutely perfect trip z
It was a great trip for us!The crew is just not only good, they were fantastic. Familiar, friendly and uncomplicated.The lowest cabin category is so-so, but all the higher categories are wonderful.The diving is a little different than on other boats. You often dive without a guide. No problem for experienced divers. Great explanation of the dive sites. SAFETY IS THE TOP PRIORITY FOR THE OPERATOR! :-)
Recommended for
The staff was great. Thanks to the catamaran, it is a quieter boat. Dive sites in the Coral Sea.
26 Jan, 2026

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10 Exceptional
Daniel T
United States

Best way to dive the reef!
Couldn't have asked for a better trip. Definitely the best way to experience the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea.
Recommended for
Diving the Coral Sea in addition to the Great Barrier Reef. Night Dives. Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly dive masters.
04 Nov, 2024

223 reviews

9.3 Superb
223 Verified Reviews

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9.6 Exceptional
Joe S
United States

Excellent Experience with a phenomenal crew!
This was a phenomenal experience that I will do again in the future!
Recommended for
1) The Amazing Crew Members 2) The knowledge of the dive sites 3) the family feel amongst the entire group including the crew
24 Nov, 2023

9.2 Superb
Kathryn C
New Zealand

Swimming with 20+ minke whales, sharks, sea turtles & more!
Swimming with large groups of minke whales was incredible - they come so close to divers and snorkelers. The coral reefs are vibrant and full of sharks, fish, macro life and turtles. Incredible GBR outer-reef diving and the crew were so helpful and fun.
Recommended for
Minke whales, bull sharks, pygmy seahorses
16 Jul, 2019

10 Exceptional
Roy H
United States

Best of the Best!
The small plane flight to Lizard Island was awesome! The top notch sites were thrilling. Spoil-Sport was designed for divers and was so easy to use. Night dives were amazing. All the Sharks, and other incredible fish. Bring your camera. Going back again.
Recommended for
STAFF! STAFF! STAFF! I received more scuba training from our guides than in certification classes. The hostesses and helpers would not let us lift a finger. Dive master always on helpful lookout.
17 Mar, 2018

10 Exceptional
Jasen A
Australia

Really well run dive operation. Seamless!
The diving, the staff, the food, the experience. Mike Ball Dive Expeditions are the best.
Recommended for
The organisation, the quality of dive sites, the quality of service.
31 Mar, 2021

10 Exceptional
SEULKY K
South Korea

Good to see minkies in season!
Playful Minkies! 🙂
Recommended for
diving, food, and Minkies!
12 Jul, 2023

9.2 Superb
BRIAN D
Australia

Excellent
Great crew who attended to every detail of comfort, safety and service with high professional standards.
Recommended for
Crew. Food. Experience.
21 Apr, 2025

9.2 Superb
Linda H
Australia

Thoroughly professional and enjoyable experience.
This was my first liveaboard experience and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The crew were so helpful and answered all my questions thoroughly. Nothing was too much trouble.
Recommended for
Safety and attention to detail.. Friendly and helpful crew. Great food.
03 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Sidney N
Australia

Awesome
All of It!
Recommended for
Service, dives, quality of everything (food, comfort, staff...)
12 Apr, 2016

10 Exceptional
Walt B
United States

Mike Ball Liveaboard is the BEST!
The room was spacious and comfortable, the service was excellent, the food superb, and the diving was great. The Mike a Ball Staff worked tirelessly to ensure we had a memorable trip. They are the best!
Recommended for
Supreme Service from a Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff! Great diving! Great Food!
11 Sep, 2015

9.2 Superb
Ryder C
Australia

Great trip - this is as good as diving in coral gets
Really good trip with lots of variety between each dive site. Food on board was amazing and crew was awesome.
Recommended for
Food was great. Variety of fish and the potato cod. The crew.
10 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Jane D
Australia

Exceeded my expectations
This trip was amazing. The team on Spoilsport were first class. The diving was amazing, the cabins were comfortable and kept very clean. I absolutely loved this liveaboard.
Recommended for
The crew. The dive sites. The company on board.
06 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Christy R
New Zealand

Amazing
Would definitely recommend this to anyone to do. The Ribbon Reefs are a must see and Mike Ball expeditions and Spoilsport are the best way to experience it!
Recommended for
The diving, the crew, the reef
05 Sep, 2017

10 Exceptional
Desmond M
Canada

Expensive but worth every penny; I will remember this forever.
superb
Recommended for
sites, staff, food
13 Jan, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Hei Man C
Hong Kong

You will never regret it! :)
Mike Ball Spoilsport really lives up to its name. Our minke whale expedition is superb! We have numerous whale encounters every day. We even swam with sea turtles! No matter you’re a diver or a snorkeler, you will surely be having tons of fun.
Recommended for
Whale encounters, friendly and professional staff, food
17 Jun, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Andreas M
Belgium

Awsome
Awsome crew, awsome meals, awsome service!
Recommended for
Crew, service, meals
28 May, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Robert S
Canada

First live aboard trip, sets a very high bar!
Visiting remote dive sights on the Osprey Reef and the shark dive, truly amazing! Also the final night of the trip we had a bbq and music courtesy of the captain and the crew. Made it a very memorable experience with new friendships. Can't wait to go back for another trip with them.
Recommended for
Great community feel, helpful staff who went above and beyond, very tasty food and beverages
16 May, 2022

10 Exceptional
Dana C
United States

Fabulous Experience
We had so gorgeous dives and were so happy with our experience. The crew took every step to go above and beyond and really made the trip a spectacular one. We will absolutely book with Mike Ball in the future.
Recommended for
Crew, Quality of Diving, Food
19 Jun, 2017

9.2 Superb
Ana W
United States

I can't wait to do this trip again!!
I thought diving Australia would be a once in a lifetime trip. Now I can't wait to go back & do it again. The service by the staff was superb! Accommodations were very nice and my dive buddy & I didn't feel cramped sharing a space. The shark feed dive was my absolute highlight having never done a dive like that before. I was very pleased with the crews commitment to safety. You guys were amazing! Thank you for this wonderful experience. I can't wait to come back with more dive buddies.
Recommended for
Amazing service by staff, dive safety was a priority, & relaxed experience
30 Nov, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Dinin L
United States

Retired
Crew's genuine caring and enthusiasm throughout every aspect of trip. Food was excellent and varied. Everything geared towards enhancing your diving experience. Diving was amazing!
Recommended for
Crew friendliness and professionalism, excellent food, superior dive sites
05 Apr, 2017

10 Exceptional
Vicky H
United States

Lovely crew, great food and good fun!
So many beautiful Nudis! Loved hunting for those. Enjoyed some picturesque diving at Steve's Bommie, Pixie Pinnacle and Coral Gardens. Additionally, we were able to snorkel with curious Minke Whales (4x!) all while having access to a knowledgable Minke Whale Project researcher named Suzanne. The crew went out of their way to accommodate the guests wants and needs and the food and beverages on board were fantastic and plentiful. The chef, Joe, made some delicious breads and the best brownies I've ever eaten. Meals were creative and presented beautifully. The program director, Kerrin, did a fabulous job keeping everything running smoothly and was a friendly, accomadating host. Nicole went out of her way to help out the guests in any way possible. She definitely appeared to be the hardest working crew member on board. Captain was a great entertainer and overall hoot! Was neat to have Julia, the photographer, on board and she provided lots of guidance for the camera I rented as well as some interesting facts about marine life. Joe and Newie were helpful on the dive deck and Shakira was an absolute cheery delight to be around. The only criticism I have is that the informational talks at night were a bit dry and there were a few times I needed help gearing up for dives and no one was available. Otherwise, I had a great time, some great dives and would highly recommend this livaboard to anyone wanting to have an unforgettable time on the Great Barrier Reef.
Recommended for
Beautiful coral gardens, plentiful marine life and delicious brownies.
12 Jun, 2019