Route Description - Coral Sea & Cod Hole Expedition
5 Nights / Up to 18 Dives. Experience adventure diving in the Coral Sea with superb Great Barrier Reef marine biodiversity
Sample Itinerary
Please note: itinerary is subject to change depending on weather and sea conditions.
Thursday – Check-in & Departure
•Guests check in at the operator’s office located at 3 Abbott Street, Cairns, between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. After check-in, guests make their own way to the designated meeting point for boarding, which begins at 5:30 pm (details provided during check-in).
•At 5:50 pm, the crew escorts passengers aboard MV Spoilsport. A welcome glass of champagne and light snacks are served while the Trip Director delivers a full trip briefing.
•The vessel departs Cairns at 6:00 pm. Guests have time to organize rental gear and set up personal dive equipment.
•Note: Dinner is not provided on the first night; guests are encouraged to dine prior to boarding.
Friday – Diving Begins (Up to 4 dives + 1 night dive)
A typical day onboard includes:
•6:30 am: Wake-up call and light breakfast
•7:00 am: Full cooked breakfast
•8:00 am: Dive briefing
•9:00 am: Morning dive(s) commence
•10:30 am: Midday dive brief & dives (open deck format allows flexibility)
•2:00 pm: Lunch
•3:30 pm: Afternoon dive brief & dive
•4:30 pm: Afternoon tea
•6:30 pm: Night dive briefing & dive
•8:00 pm: Dinner
Saturday & Sunday – Full Diving Days (Up to 4 dives + 1 night dive each day)
•Daily schedules follow the same format as Friday, with dive locations adjusted based on weather and conditions.
Monday – Final Dive Day (Up to 4 dives)
•Diving follows the usual schedule, but concludes by 5:00 pm.
•That evening, guests celebrate with a sunset champagne toast, nibbles, and a fun Aussie BBQ party night. Passengers are encouraged to wear their most vibrant tropical attire and enjoy live entertainment from the crew.
•Overnight cruise back to Cairns follows.
Tuesday – Return to Cairns
•7:00 am: Light breakfast
•8:00 am: Disembarkation and courtesy transfers to inner-city hotels, the airport, or back to the operator’s office, where luggage storage is available until 4:00 pm for guests with later flights.