Reef Reports
31 May - 4 June 2018
4 Night - FLY DIVE CORAL SEA EXPEDITION - JC
Conditions Report
Visibility
40m / 131ft
Water temperature
25°C / 77°F
Guest Reviews
Pete Maynard - Virginia
First Liveaboard - great organisation, communication and administration prior to trip. Onboard experience & organisation of the process and staff are second to none.
Lisa Litwak - Maryland
Nautilus!!! Squarespont anthias, flashlight fish, cuttlefish, nudibranches, lyretail hogfish, humphead wrasse, sharks, soft corals...
Miguel Pérez Martínez - Spain
Amazing places full of life and diversity.
Coral Sea Excitement PLUS Minkes!
From the dive deck – By Kerrin Jones
At last the strong winds of May abated and allowed Spoilsport to travel out to Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea, where divers enjoyed a chance to view nautilus and an exciting shark feed. Travelling south from Lizard Island to Cairns gave us our first minke whale interactions of the season, at both Lighthouse Bommie and Crack-a-Jack.
4 - 7 June 2018
3 Night - FLY DIVE COD HOLE EXPEDITION - JC
Conditions Report
Visibility
25m / 82ft
Water temperature
30°C / 86°F
Guest Reviews
Daniel Steiner - Germany
The atmosphere on the boat was great and we had an amazing crew & best trip director ever!
Emily Sato - California
Overall the experience was fantastic. The crew were ALL amazing & the captain interacted with everyone. On the dives I saw everything I came for - Minke Whales & Cod Hole.
Kieron Kinderlan - UK
A great variety of dives. Reliable dive instruction that is catered for individual needs.
7 - 11 June 2018
4 Night - FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION - JS
Conditions Report
Visibility
25m / 82ft
Water temperature
25°C / 77°F
Guest Reviews
Sally Passehl - Australia
Such attentive entertaining knowledgeable staff. We had such close encounters with the minkes.
Scott Edmonds - Australia
How amazing are the minke whales I didn't know it would be that spectacular.
Alice Gersch - Australia
There is nothing like seeing the underwater world come to life.
Minke Whale Magic
From the dive deck June 7 – 14By Jelle Kolet
Duringr the week more than 40 whales interacted with our lucky guests. Dr. Alistair Birtles was the minke whale researcher, he presented excellent lectures on these magical whales which delighted the guests. Lighthouse bommie was the stage for an underwater proposal which made this expedition even more special.
11 - 14 June 2018
3 Night - FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION - JS
Conditions Report
Visibility
20m / 66ft
Water temperature
25°C / 77°F
Guest Reviews
Sue Udsen - United States
The minkes are just so unique plus enjoyed hiking on Lizard Is. with Julia.
Nigel Zelcer - United States
Highlight was definitely the intimate snorkeling experience with the minkes.
Sarah Oates - United States
The crew were so awesome. Swimming right next to whales was unforgettable and the reefs were so colourful and overall a magical experience.
14-18 June 2018
4 Night – FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION – JS
Conditions Report
Visibility
30m / 98ft
Water temperature
24°C / 75°F
Guest Reviews
Holly Mentillo, Florida
Minke Whales -being in the water with them was amazing and the reef had so much life!
Mark Wilson, NSW
Most importantly it was a highlight to see what a wonder the GBR still is.
Jayne Chiazzari, London
Staff coordination and attention to detail made my first liveaboard experience truly memorable.
Minke Whale Magic
From the dive deck – By Kerrin Jones
Minke season has come around again and started with a bang. Over the course of the week well over 40 whales interacted with mesmerised guests. Dr. Alistair Birtles joined us as Minke researcher and gave excellent lectures on these magical marine mammals. Lighthouse bommie was the stage for an underwater proposal which made this expedition even more special.
18-21 June 2018
3 Night – FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION – JS
Conditions Report
Visibility
30m / 98ft
Water temperature
24°C / 75°F
Guest Reviews
Sonia Baker - Brisbane
The crew really helped me build my confidence in diving.
Ori Galili - Port Douglas
Extremely well run operations and the crew were great, knowledgeable & professional, they offered great service and attitudes.
Maggie Reeves - Victoria
Looking back into the eyes of the Minke Whales is unforgettable.
21-25 June 2018
4 Night – FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION – JC
Conditions Report
Visibility
25m / 82ft
Water temperature
25°C / 77°F
Guest Reviews
Phoebe Brown - United States
I loved it all - the diving was incredible but so were the staff and food
Alarner Hauber - United States
I really enjoyed all of the dives and having the minke experience. Everything was really well run and organised.
Ben & Liz Wood - Australia
So well organised, amazing experience, great people who looked after us so well.
25-28 June 2018
3 Night – FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION – JC
Conditions Report
Visibility
30m / 98ft
Water temperature
23°C / 73°F
Guest Reviews
Ian and Gail Young - Australia
What an amazing minke encounter 10-12 whales for more than 3hrs!
Aki Toku - Japan
Watching the minke whales in the water was majestic.
Debra Turner - Italy
Snorkeling with minkes. Service from the team and the food.
Minke Central
From the dive deck – By Jelle Kolet
The top of ribbon reef number 10 has once again proven to be a Minke whale hotspot. On both the north and south bound expeditions large numbers of whales interacted with exhilarated guests. At some occasions these amazing marine mammals where only an arm’s length away. The graceful olive sea snakes made appearances at both Lighthouse bommie and Two towers.
28 June - 2 July 2018
4 Night - FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION - JS
Conditions Report
Visibility
30m / 98ft
Water temperature
23°C / 73°F
Guest Reviews
Graham Sutherland - Australia
Great dive sites, awesome service, excellent food, luxurious boat, lots of laughs.
James Page - Australia
Well organised, briefed dives. Very comfortable boat, helpful staff & good food.
Alexandra Knight - Australia
The night dives were so good. Sharks and fish activity was awesome to witness.
