Australia and Papua New Guinea
Live-Aboard Diving at its Best
Quality and Experience - In operation for more than 30 years, and the winner of a raft of dive travel industry awards, Mike Ball's dive services are acknowledged to be among the finest in the Pacific. Superb vessels and a variety of creative itineraries can be your ticket to diving the best of Australia and Papua New Guinea. See the data below for a menu of intriguing adventures from Mike Ball Expeditions. Once you've selected the cruise that best meets your requirements, contact Island Dreams for complete details, airfares, customized itineraries, and confirmed reservations. We look forward to the pleasure of serving you!
#1 Cod Hole Adventure (north bound) -- M/V Supersport
#2 Cod Hole Adventure (south bound) -- M/V Supersport
Duration: 3 nights aboard ship / 2 days diving / 12 dives total
Departure: Depart Monday at 7 am from Cairns Colonial Club Resort, Cairns
Return: Thursday at 11 am. Courtesy return transfers to accommodation are included.
Description: Cruise the entire chain of Ribbon Reefs plus a spectacular low level flight to Lizard Island. At the Cod Hole you can photograph giant potato cod, huge moray eels and maori wrasse. Also included Pixie Pinnacle, Dynamite Pass, Challenger Wall, Steve's Bommie, Don's Diner and the Fish Market. Courtesy return transfers to accommodation included.
#4 Coral Sea Reef & Wreck -- M/V Spoilsport
Duration: 6 nights aboard ship / 6 days diving / unlimited diving
Departure: Tuesday at 7 pm from Lobby Bar Lounge at Jupiter's Casino, Townsville
Return: Thursday at 3:30 pm to Holiday Inn, Townsville
Description: Mike Ball's best expedition includes Scuba Zoo shark feed, the legendary Yongala Wreck and Australia's premier Coral Sea location - the Flinders Reef Complex. These pristine waters offer spectacular wall diving and big fish action and spectacular visibility.
#6 Ultimate Adventure (combines trips #1 and #4) -- M/V Supersport and M/V Spoilsport
Duration: 12 nights aboard ship / 9 days diving / approximately 36 dives
Departure: Thursday at 8 pm from Marlin Jetty, Cairns
Return: Tuesday 4 pm, Holiday Inn, Townsville
Description: Includes the Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs, Coral Sea and Yongala Wreck, transfers, accommodation whilst in Cairns, White Water Rafting and accommodation in Townsville.
#7 Exploratory Expedition -- M/V Spoilsport
Duration: 7 nights aboard ship / 7 days diving / unlimited diving
Departure: Tuesday at 8 pm from Lobby Bar Lounge at Jupiter's Casino, Townsville
Return: Tuesday at 3:30 pm, Holiday Inn, Townsville.
Description: Dive the best of #4 with the Coral Sea, Scuba Zoo and Yongala Wreck plus new unexplored Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea sites.
#8 Adventure (combines trips #1 and #7) -- M/V Spoilsport and M/V Supersport
Duration: 13 nights aboard ship / 10 days diving / approximately 38 dives
Departure: Thursday at 8 pm from Marlin Jetty, Cairns
Return: Wednesday 3 pm, Holiday Inn, Townsville
Description: Includes the Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs, Coral Sea, Yongala Wreck and new unexplored Great Barrier Reef sites plus transfers, accommodation and White Water Rafting.
M/V Paradise Sport - Mike Ball Dive Expeditions' Paradise Sport brings you PNG's newest and most luxurious liveaboard. This comfortable twin hull catamaran is fully air conditioned, modern, spacious & stable. All cabins have ensuite facilities and ocean views.
The spacious dive deck is well equipped with extensive photographic facilities. You will enjoy convenient uncrowded dive site access from the main vessel and/or its tender boats. Diving includes 4+ dives daily, nitrox and solo diving as per Mike Ball Dive Expeditions Safe Solo program.
#P1 Milne Bay -- M/V Paradise Sport
Duration: 7 nights aboard ship / 6 days diving / unlimited diving
Departure: Friday at 5:15 pm from Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Return: Friday at 7 am to Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Description: Spectacular biodiversity of marine life - rare & exotic critters excellent for Macro Photography, World War II wrecks, shark action, u/w volcanic activity and fascinating cultural experiences.
#P3 Milne Bay Extended Cruise -- M/V Paradise Sport
Duration: 10 nights aboard ship / 9 days diving / unlimited diving
Departure: Friday at 5:15 pm from Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Return: Monday at 7 am to Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Description: Spectacular biodiversity of marine life - rare & exotic critters excellent for Macro Photography, World War II wrecks, shark action, u/w volcanic activity and fascinating cultural experiences.
#P4 Kavieng -- M/V Paradise Sport
Duration: 7 nights aboard ship / 6 1/2 days diving / unlimited diving
Departure: Friday at 11 am from Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
Return: Friday at 9 am to Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
Description: Kavieng is PNG's Pelagic capital for the excitement of 'big fish action' or being eye to eye with large silver tip sharks plus wreck dives, nautilus dives, and visits to local islands and villages.
#P6 Kavieng Extended Cruise -- M/V Paradise Sport
Duration: 10 nights aboard ship / 9 1/2 days diving / unlimited diving
Departure: Friday at 11 am from Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
Return: Monday at 11 am to Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
Description: Kavieng is PNG's Pelagic capital for the excitement of 'big fish action' or being eye to eye with large silver tip sharks plus wreck dives, nautilus dives, and visits to local islands and villages.
#P8 Kimbe Bay -- M/V Paradise Sport
Duration: 7 nights aboard ship / 6 days diving / unlimited diving
Departure: Friday from Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Return: Friday to Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Description: Kimbe Bay is the gateway to the remote volcanic islands, atolls and sea mounts of the southern Bismarck Sea. Vibrant coral growths make a spectacular backdrop for huge schools of Trevally, Barracuda, and Sharks. This area is unique for its combination of large and small creatures.
#P9 Kimbe Bay Extended Cruise -- M/V Paradise Sport
Duration: 10 nights aboard ship / 9 days diving / unlimited diving
Departure: Friday from Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Return: Monday to Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Description: Kimbe Bay is the gateway to the remote volcanic islands, atolls and sea mounts of the southern Bismarck Sea. Vibrant coral growths make a spectacular backdrop for huge schools of Trevally, Barracuda, and Sharks. This area is unique for its combination of large and small creatures.
#BK Kimbe Bay to Kavieng -- M/V Paradise Sport
Duration: 10 nights aboard ship / 9 days diving / unlimited diving
Departure: Friday from Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Return: Monday to Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
Description: Combines the best of Kimbe Bay and Kavieng diving.
#KB Kavieng to Kimbe Bay -- M/V Paradise Sport
Duration: 10 nights aboard ship / 9 days diving / unlimited diving
Departure: Friday from Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
Return: Monday to Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Description: Combines the best of Kavieng and Kimbe Bay diving.
More Information: The Adventure Experts of Island Dreams Travel are here to serve you. Please contact us for more information about diving Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, including availability, addtional land touring, and discount airfares to Australia and PNG. Please note that availability is limited, and that prices and itineraries are subject to change.
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