Rates
Outlined below is a complete list of pricing including expeditions, dive courses, photo services and gear hire, plus discounts available.
Availability does change at very short notice, check availability here and visit our social pages often for updates on upcoming expeditions. If you have any other questions don’t hesitate to contact our reservations team.
All prices are per person in Australian Dollars.
Rates include
- Daily serviced, air conditioned accommodation in twin/double cabins,
- Delicious meals & snacks, complimentary soft drink or wine with evening meal,
- Tanks, air fills and weight belt,
- Reef ecology programme,
- Dive computer workshop,
- Cultural and historical walking tour of Lizard Island (Coral Sea Safari guests only),
- Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (Fly Dive itineraries only),
- Transfer to either our office, the airport or inner city hotel after your expedition.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority requires all visitors to pay an Environmental Management Charge of $8.00 per day (max 3 days) spent on the Great Barrier Reef. This amount will be added to your onboard bar bill.
Booking Conditions
COVID-19 Safe Travel Practices
Cancellation Policy:
More than 60 days prior to departure: deposit refundable, less 1.8% credit card transaction fee.
Between 60 – 30 days prior to departure: Deposit not refundable. Credit valid for 2 years.
Within 30 days of departure: 100% forfeit. Credits only offered for cancellations directly resulting from a pandemic; relevant documentation required.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact reservations.
Reservations: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm AEST
Phone:+61 7 4053 0500
Email: resv@mikeball.com
Gift Vouchers
Gift Vouchers are available to purchase. Please email marketing to discuss options.
Expedition Rates
View and download our rates and dates for 2025/26. Rates-Dates-MBDE-2025-26
View and download our rates and dates for 2026/27. Rates-Dates-MBDE-2026-27
| Coral Sea & Cod Hole Expedition – 5 Night: April 2025 – March 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Cabin | Price |
| Premium | $4778 |
| Standard | $4388 |
| Club | $3833 |
| Budget | $3267 |
| Fly Dive Cod Hole - 3 Nights - April 2025 – March 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Cabin | Price |
| Premium | $3404 |
| Standard | $3111 |
| Club | $2761 |
| Budget | $2385 |
| Fly Dive Cod Hole - 3 Nights - April 2026 – March 2027 | |
|---|---|
| Cabin | Price |
| Premium | $3574 |
| Standard | $3266 |
| Club | $2899 |
| Budget | $2504 |
| Fly Dive Coral Sea - 4 Night - April 2025 – March 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Cabin | Price |
| Premium | $3757 |
| Standard | $3430 |
| Club | $3100 |
| Budget | $2700 |
| Fly Dive Coral Sea - 4 Night - April 2026 – March 2027 | |
|---|---|
| Cabin | Price |
| Premium | $3945 |
| Standard | $3602 |
| Club | $3255 |
| Budget | $2835 |
| Coral Sea Safari - 7 Night - April 2025 – March 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Cabin | Price |
| Premium | $6688 |
| Standard | $6143 |
| Club | $5367 |
| Budget | $4573 |
| Coral Sea Safari - 7 Night - April 2026 – March 2027 | |
|---|---|
| Cabin | Price |
| Premium | $7022 |
| Standard | $6450 |
| Club | $5635 |
| Budget | $4802 |
| Extra Charges | |
|---|---|
| Item | Cost |
| EMC (Environmental Management Charge) | $8.00/day (max 3 days) |
| Yongala Mooring | $13.55/day |
| Sole Occupancy | Berth cost + 80% |
| Fuel Levy - Standard Expeditions | $0 (subject to change) |
| Private Shark Shoot (Coral Sea expeditions only) | $75pp |
| Personal Dive Guides | $350/day (not available during Minke Season) |
| Nitrox Fills | $30/day |
| Bar and Ship Shop Purchases | Variable |
| Hire Gear | Variable; see below table |
| Courses | Variable; see below table |
| Photo Services | Variable; see below table |
| Discounts | |
|---|---|
| Item | Cost |
| Non-diver | 10% (not applicable on Minke Whale expeditions) |
| Non-diving child (8-15 years) | 25% (10% during Minke Whale season) |
| VIP | 5% |
| *Airline Staff | 5% |
| *First Responders | 5% |
| *Serving Military (Australia Only) | 20% |
| *Dive Industry Staff (Australia Only) | $200.00 |
| Agents / Media / Researchers | On Application |
| Discounts applicable to cruise fares only, are only accepted at time of booking and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Proof of employment is required. | |
| * Direct bookings only. | |
| Courses | |
|---|---|
| Item | Cost |
| PADI Advanced Diver | $280 |
| PADI Deep Diver | $310 |
| PADI Nitrox | $310 |
| PADI Discover Scuba (Resort) | $50 per dive (conditions apply). Not available during Minke Season. |
| PADI Underwater Photography | $260 |
| PADI Underwater Naturalist - No pre-bookings, subject to availability onboard. | $220 |
| PADI Self-Reliant Diver - No pre-bookings, subject to availability onboard. | $310 |
| Hire Gear | |
|---|---|
| Item | Cost |
| Reg, Ocy, Gauges | $15/day |
| BCD | $10/day |
| Computer | $12/day |
| Snorkel Gear | $5/day |
| Light/Torch | $10/day |
| Wetsuit | $10/day |
| Safety Sausage (SMB) | No charge |
| Nautilus Lifeline GPS | No charge |
| All of the above | $44/day |
| 2L (13 cu.ft) Pony Bottle + Reg | $15/day |
| 15L (120 cu.ft) Steel Bottle (Subject to availability) | $25/day |
| Nitrox Fills | $30/day |
