Route Description - Ashmore Exploratory
7 Nights – Up to 27 Dives. A rare opportunity to visit the remote and pristine reefs of Ashmore Reef. Dive at Raine Island, renowned for its breathtaking coral formations and the chance to witness one of nature’s most extraordinary gatherings of green turtles (Oct-Dec).
Itinerary
Ashmore Exploratory Expedition – Horn Island to Horn Island (Up to 27 Dives)
Sample itinerary – subject to change based on weather and ocean conditions.
Note: This round-trip expedition begins and ends at Horn Island. A commercial flight to/from Horn Island is not included and must be arranged independently.
April Departures Notice: For April departures, boarding takes place on Friday. Please adjust travel plans accordingly.
Thursday – Embarkation at Horn Island
4:00 pm – Guests board Spoilsport at the Horn Island Pier.
4:30 pm – Departure for Great Detached Reef (GDR).
Time is provided to assemble dive gear and organise any rental equipment.
7:00 pm – Dinner is served onboard.
Friday – Great Detached Reef & Raine Island (Up to 3 dives + night dive)
6:30 am – Wake-up call; light breakfast available
7:00 am – Full cooked breakfast
9:00 am – Dive briefing & first dive
10:30 am – “Open deck” diving session (1–2 dives)
2:00 pm – Lunch
3:30 pm – Afternoon dive
4:30 pm – Afternoon tea
6:30 pm – Night dive briefing & dive
8:00 pm – Dinner
Saturday – Great Detached Reef (Up to 4 dives + night dive)
Diving continues as above.
After the night dive, Spoilsport cruises overnight to Ashmore Reef.
Sunday – Ashmore Reef (Up to 4 dives + night dive)
Full day of diving at Ashmore Reef, one of the most remote and pristine reef systems in the Coral Sea.
Vessel remains overnight at Ashmore.
Monday – Ashmore Reef (Up to 4 dives + night dive)
Second day of exploration dives at Ashmore Reef.
After the night dive, overnight cruise back toward Great Detached Reef.
Tuesday – Great Detached Reef Vicinity (Up to 4 dives + night dive)
A full day of diving resumes in the GDR region.
Sites may vary depending on the best conditions available.
Wednesday – Cape York & Farewell Celebrations (Up to 4 dives)
Final dive day concludes by 5:00 pm.
Guests enjoy a sunset champagne BBQ party night, complete with tropical outfits and music by the crew.
Spoilsport cruises overnight to Horn Island.
Thursday – Disembarkation at Horn Island
7:00 am – Light breakfast
8:00 am – Disembarkation at Horn Island
Important Notes
Flight Timing: Please allow a minimum of 24 hours between your last dive and any onward flight (last dive ends by 5:00 pm Wednesday).
Flights to/from Horn Island: Must be booked independently and are not included in the expedition.
Dive Courses: No training courses are offered on this itinerary.