Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Liveaboard Scuba Diving on the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea

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

    Anenome Shrimp

    Anenome Shrimp


    Cuttelfish

    Cuttelfish


    Diver

    Diver


    Conditions

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

    Guest Comments

    Alexandra Haase Jesper Schels Alex Luetolf
    "The trip was excellent all together, the dives are very good, the dice staff were all very nice and helpful." "Great diving, great crew, great food." "The best part was the beers at the end of the day with great new friends and an amazing view."

    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)


  • Fly Dive Coral Sea Expedition 25th - 29th March 2010

    White Tip Reef Sharks

    White Tip Reef Sharks


    Diving the Cod Hole

    Diving the Cod Hole


    Diving the Coral Sea

    Diving the Coral Sea


    Conditions

    25m / 82ft
    visibility
    27°C / 80.6°F
    water temperature

    Guest Comments

    Karen Erickson Kim Blackwell Maggie Dazell

    The crew were fantastic! Kerrin did an excellent job leading the group. They made us feel welcomed. 

    The face that we could dive as much or as little as we wanted was fantastic. We had such a fantastic time and would love to do it again on our next trip to Oz. The shark feed was amazing!!!! I also really enjoyed the night dive. The staff were great!
    Guests| Australia Reef Barrier Liveaboard Sea Coral Great Dive Scuba Diving
    Guests
    Crew

    Crew

    © Laurence Buckingham


    Guest Photo Competition - (Click on images to enlarge)

    1st Place: 
    Photo Comp 1st Place - Potato Cod

    Photo Comp 1st Place - Potato Cod

    © Antti Paatela


    2nd Place: 
    Photo Comp 2nd Place Soft Coral

    Photo Comp 2nd Place Soft Coral

    © Nick Jones


    3rd Place: 
    Photo Comp 3rd Place - Anemonefish

    Photo Comp 3rd Place - Anemonefish

    © Dustin Hurlbut


  • Cod Hole Fly Dive 29th March - 1st April 2010

    Long Nose Hawk Fish

    Long Nose Hawk Fish


    Leafy Scorpionfish

    Leafy Scorpionfish


    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch


    Conditions

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

    Guest Comments

    Jeff Riley Angela Broemeling Steve Barrett
    Great friendly crew, luxurious boat and excellent diving experienceThe diving, the crew, the boat were all excellent. fablous service and i will definitely recommend Mike Ball to others.Excellent organisation, friendly and professional staff, superb food and great diving!!!!!!!
    Guests| Expedition Coral Diving Cairns Barrier
    Guests
    Crew

    Crew

    © Laurence Buckingham


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

    1st Place: 
    Anemone Fish

    Anemone Fish

    © Dustin Hurlbut


    2nd Place: 
    Christmas Tree Worm

    Christmas Tree Worm

    © Dustin Hurlbut


    3rd Place: 
    Sweetlips

    Sweetlips

    © Neil Broemeling