Australia Great Barrier Reef Land and Liveaboard Trip

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Dates: October 4 - 18, 2027

Duration: 14 nights

Accommodation:  Spoilsport Liveaboard

Trip Cost: $11,495-12,995 (depending on cabin selection)*

*Estimated, as prices are subject to change

It’s been over 20 years since DIPNDIVE has been here but based on popular demand, we’re Finally going back to the dream destination of most divers - the Great Barrier Reef in Australia!

Join Chris & Kim on an adventure dive trip of a lifetime that will take us to Sydney, Cairns & Brisbane!

Our trip will begin as we fly into Sydney, Australia from LAX and spend 3 fabulous days in the “Emerald City” where you can visit some of the top attractions such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge, Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Blue Mountains, Whale Watching and much more!

We’ll then fly into Cairns, Australia where we’ll spend a week on the “Spoilsport” Liveaboard on a 450-mile expedition exploring the Coral Sea on a 7 night/26 dive once in a lifetime experience!

Then after our Liveaboard adventure, we’ll depart Cairns and fly to Brisbane for a few days, where you can visit the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout, Brisbane River, Eat Street Northshore and so much more!

Tentative Schedule:

• Monday, 10/4/27 – LAX to Sydney
  
• Tuesday, 10/5/27 (Sydney)
• Wednesday, 10/6/27 (Sydney)
• Thursday, 10/7/27 – Sydney to Cairns
• Friday, 10/8/27 – Friday, 10/15/27: Spoilsport Liveaboard
• Friday, 10/15/27 – Cairns (staying overnight)
• Saturday, 10/16/27 – Depart Cairns to Brisbane (Saturday morning/afternoon)
• Sunday, 10/17/27 – (Brisbane)
• Monday, 10/18/27 – Depart Brisbane to LAX

The “Spoilsport” is a 100’ in length Australia’s most awarded Liveaboard. It has a twin hull design which maximizes stability and passenger comfort in all conditions. There are 4 different cabin choices ranging from Premium, Standard, Club & Budget Cabins. Each cabin is air conditioned. The ship also features a lounge & bar, sundeck, alfresco deck, music/DVD player, large screen TVx2, daily cabin service.

During our 7 day, up to 26 dives Liveaboard adventure, we’ll visit many dive sites, which could include a variety of marine life, such as: Sharks, Turtles, Stonefish, Scorpion Fish, Manta Rays, Octopus, Giant Clams, Diver Sized Potato Cod, Barracuda’s, Sea Snakes and much much more!

There are also dive sites with caves, tunnels, swim throughs in conjunction with 100’ visibility (all weather dependent)!

What’s Included:

• All airfare starting from/back to LAX (LAX to Sydney, Sydney to Cairns, Cairns to Brisbane, Brisbane to LAX)*
• Liveaboard which includes food, diving & accommodations (price based on Cabin selection)*
• Hotels (7 Nights)*

Not Included:

• Airport to/from Hotels Transfers (we’ll let people know the pricing once we have it)
• Airline Bag fees (if applicable)
• Gratuities
• Meal/Activities outside of Liveaboard
• Misc Taxes and/or Fees associated with the Liveaboard or City/Country (if applicable)

*This is based on “estimated” pricing (Liveaboard, Airfare & Hotels). With this trip being over 2 ½ years away, we expect this price to change based on what the pricing will be in 2027, in conjunction with the relevant currency exchange rate between the AUD and USD.

If you’re interested in signing up, you can leave your non-refundable deposit of $1500 (pp) with us by calling 716-837-3483 or stopping into the shop. Our travel waiver will need to be signed as well.