Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Liveaboard Scuba Diving on the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea

  • Fly Dive Cod Hole Expedition 1st - 4th February 2010

    Acropolis Corals

    Acropolis Corals


    Diver at Acropolis

    Diver at Acropolis


    Sunset aboard Spoilsport

    Sunset aboard Spoilsport


    Conditions

    20m / 66ft
    visibility
    27°C / 80.6°F
    water temperature

    Guest Comments

    Michelle Youngblood Rhonda Kittle Paul Stewart
    "The staff were so freindly and helpful, Dorothy was amazing!" "Dispite the weather, everything was exceptional." "Incredible service and attentive staff."

    Guest Photo Competition - Judged by Julia Sumerling (Click on images to enlarge)

    1st Place: 
    Rhonda Kittle (Compact Category)

    Rhonda Kittle (Compact Category)


    2nd Place: 
    Carlos Momoli (Compact Category)

    Carlos Momoli (Compact Category)


    3rd Place: 
    Rhonda Kittle (Compact Category)

    Rhonda Kittle (Compact Category)


  • Fly Dive Coral Sea Expedition 4th - 8th February 2010

    Steve's Bommie

    Steve's Bommie


    Cod, Shark and Diver

    Cod, Shark and Diver


    Deep Walls at Osprey Reef

    Deep Walls at Osprey Reef


    Conditions

    30m / 98ft
    visibility
    27°C / 80.6°F
    water temperature

    Guest Comments

    Tonry Felisi John Senjov Nicki Spencer
    "The diving was great, and the chilled out atmosphere and good laughs with the crew." "Really appreciated the professionalism of the crew and great vis off Osprey Reef." "What can I say, Great Trip! The friendliness and organisation of the crew made the trip as good as it could be. would definitely recommend Mike Ball to anyone I know."

    Guest Photo Competition - Judged by Laurence Buckingham (Click on images to enlarge)

    1st Place: 
    Tommy Huber (Compact Category)

    Tommy Huber (Compact Category)


    2nd Place: 
    Christian Blank (Compact Category)

    Christian Blank (Compact Category)


    3rd Place: 
    Christian Blank (Compact Category)

    Christian Blank (Compact Category)


  • Fly Dive Cod Hole 8th - 11th February 2010

    Challenger Bay

    Challenger Bay


    Diver with Schooling Trevally

    Diver with Schooling Trevally


    Challenger Bay

    Challenger Bay


    Conditions

    30m / 98ft
    visibility
    27°C / 80.6°F
    water temperature

    Guest Comments

    Dean Shields Jacqui Turner Iain Hime
    "Food is fantastic, don't ever sack the chef!!" "All staff went out of their way to provide excellent service and also they were very friendly and I very much enjoyed spending time with alll of them on the boat." "It was a most enjoyable adventure, Osprey reef was defiantly a highlight."

    Guest Photo Competition - Judged by Laurence Buckingham (Click on images to enlarge)

    1st Place: 
    Thommy Huber (Compact Category)

    Thommy Huber (Compact Category)


    2nd Place: 
    Suzy Hine (Compact Category)

    Suzy Hine (Compact Category)


    3rd Place: 
    Keiko Fujiwara (Compact Category)

    Keiko Fujiwara (Compact Category)


  • Fly Dive Coral Sea Expedition 11th - 15th February 2010

    Beatrice Coton - Osprey Reef Shark Feed

    Beatrice Coton - Osprey Reef Shark Feed


    Spoilsport

    Spoilsport


    Challenger Bay

    Challenger Bay


    Conditions

    30m / 98ft
    visibility
    27°C / 80.6°F
    water temperature

    Guest Comments

    Robin lotgreu Rasman Carlsson Christopher Guglietmo
    "Crew Super! Food Super! The dives were awesome and everything was great!!" "The crew were very supportive, great dive sites, and the meals were superb." "Excellent food, very nice to see a qualified and talented photo pro who encourages photography and builds excitement. Very comfortable and appointed vessel. Thanks for the solo diving!!"

    Guest Photo Competition - Judged by Julia Sumerling (Click on images to enlarge)

    1st Place: 
    Pete Atkinson (SLR Category)

    Pete Atkinson (SLR Category)


    2nd Place: 
    Curtis Proske (SLR Category)

    Curtis Proske (SLR Category)


    3rd Place: 
    Curtis Proske (SLR Category)

    Curtis Proske (SLR Category)


  • Fly Dive Cod Hole Expedition 15th - 18th February 2010

    Halfway Bay

    Halfway Bay


    Admiralty Anchor

    Admiralty Anchor


    Russel Scott - Potato Cod

    Russel Scott - Potato Cod


    Conditions

    30m / 98ft
    visibility
    27°C / 80.6°F
    water temperature

    Guest Comments

    Tasha Proske Curtis Proske Rishi Gupia
    "Everyone was so friendly!" "Our first liveaboard experience and we loved it." "Dive sites were amazing, crew were fun and friendly, phenomenal food."

    Guest Photo Competition - Judged by Julia Sumerling (Click on images to enlarge)

    1st Place: 
    Jason Klien (Compact Category)

    Jason Klien (Compact Category)


    2nd Place: 
    Beatrice Coton (Compact Category)

    Beatrice Coton (Compact Category)


    3rd Place: 
    Jason Klien (Compact Category)

    Jason Klien (Compact Category)


  • Fly Dive Coral Sea Expedition 18th - 22nd February 2010

    Olive Sea Snake

    Olive Sea Snake


    Cod Hole

    Cod Hole


    Conditions

    25m / 82ft
    visibility
    30°C / 86°F
    water temperature

    Guest Comments

    Andres Moili Cayley Rasmussen Rob Beehner
    "The diving was amazing and the food incredible!" "Best trip I have ever been on! Thankyou sooo much!" "Loved the professionality, courtesy, and good nature of the crew."

    Guest Photo Competition - Judged by Laurence Buckingham (Click on images to enlarge)

    1st Place: 
    Paul Hamilton (Compact Category)

    Paul Hamilton (Compact Category)


    2nd Place: 
    Paul Hamilton (Compact Category)

    Paul Hamilton (Compact Category)


    3rd Place: 
    Paul Hamilton (Compact Category)

    Paul Hamilton (Compact Category)


  • Fly Dive Cod Hole 22nd - 25th February 2010

    Steve's Bommie

    Steve's Bommie


    Steve's Bommie

    Steve's Bommie


    Challenger Bay

    Challenger Bay


    Conditions

    25m / 82ft
    visibility
    30°C / 86°F
    water temperature

    Guest Comments

    Des Kerrigan Scott Boehm Ryan Mcpeek
    "The crew made my diving experience very enjoyable." "Fun staff and great food!" "Absolutely wonderful hospitality, far beyond what I expected."

    Guest Photo Competition - Judged By Laurence Buckingham (Click on images to enlarge)

    1st Place: 
    Des Kerrigan (Compact Category)

    Des Kerrigan (Compact Category)


    2nd Place: 
    David Swan (Compact Category)

    David Swan (Compact Category)


    3rd Place: 
    Ryan McPeek (Compact Category)

    Ryan McPeek (Compact Category)


  • Fly Dive Coral Sea Expedition 25th February - 1st March 2010

    Jac Nott (Compact Category)

    Jac Nott (Compact Category)


    Katrina Hannemon (Compact Category)

    Katrina Hannemon (Compact Category)


    Jac Nott (Compact Category)

    Jac Nott (Compact Category)


    Conditions

    30m / 98ft
    visibility
    27°C / 80.6°F
    water temperature

    Guest Comments

    Esther Hurk Jac Nott Wade Singleton
    ''<3 it!" "The staff were amazing, their attention to detail to make it as best as possible for customers. Thank you all!! "As always the trip was awesome, enthusiasm and friendliness of the staff is always a positive."

    Guest Photo Competition - Judged by Laurence Buckingham (Click on images to enlarge)

    1st Place: 
    Walt Thirion (SLR Category)

    Walt Thirion (SLR Category)


    2nd Place: 
    Wade Singleton (SLR Category)

    Wade Singleton (SLR Category)


    3rd Place: 
    Wade Singleton (SLR Category)

    Wade Singleton (SLR Category)