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Mike Ball Dive Expeditions are proud
of their reputation for exceptional diving and extraordinary service.
It is their attention to detail that sets them apart. Spoilsport’s
specially designed itineraries provide more diving and more relaxed
diving. Quickly you will notice there is no rush or limit placed
on your dive time. You benefit from the industry’s best trained
and qualified staff. Seven of the 11 person crew are dive masters
or instructors.
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Mike Ball offers 3 types of trips:
click below for itinerary and prices.
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The 3
night ‘Fly Dive Cod Hole’
expedition departs Cairns every Monday and offers prime Ribbon Reef
dive sites which suit every type of diver.
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The 4
night ‘Fly Dive Coral Sea’
expedition departs Cairns every Thursday and is geared towards
the more adventurous diver and offers great diving in the remote
Coral Sea. Both departures include a spectacular low-level reef
flight just 180 metres above the Great Barrier Reef.
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The 7
night ‘Coral Sea Safari’
expedition provides a combination of both three and four night
expeditions and offers you the best Great Barrier Reef and Coral
Sea diving with no repeat dive sites except the world famous Cod
Hole.
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Click
here to see more details of above trips
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All Tour Services Include:
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Daily serviced air conditioned accommodation.
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Complimentary softdrinks and wine
with your evening meal.
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Superb meals plus fresh snacks between
meals.
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Spectacular low level reef flight
(except on 7 Night Coral Sea Safari).
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Warm towels after every dive.
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Uncrowded dive sites - choose between
main vessel or tender dives.
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Complimentary Reef Ecology Certificate
course.
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Mike Ball Dive Expedition's Safe
Scuba System ensures both experienced and novice divers are catered
for.
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Children:
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Minimum age is eight; divers under
18 have to dive with a parent or a guardian.
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Allocation of one family with children
per trip.
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Non diving Children aged 8 to 14
receive 25 per cent discount.
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Exclusions:
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Gear rental (if needed)
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Government Environmental Management
Charge - $16 per person
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Fuel Surcharge
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Dive/Medical
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Evacuation Insurance (if needed)
- passenger/s require insurance for Diver Medical Evacuation (DAN
insurance is able to be purchased from MBDE at check-in, at a cost
of $16 per person, if alternative insurance arrangements have not
been made).
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Cancellation Policy:
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Less than 90 days, forfeit 30% of
trip fee
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Less than 60 days, forfeit 50% of
trip fee
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Less than 30 days, forfeit 100%
of trip fee
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Dining:
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Enjoy a sumptuous variety of meals
that has earned Spoilsport an enviable reputation for catering excellence.
Vegetarian and standard diets are catered for with Australian and
International menus using fresh local produce. Please advise if
you have special dietary needs.
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Activities you can engage in
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Barbecue
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Cruising
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Scuba-Diving Lessons/Tutorials
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Scenic Flights
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Snorkelling
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Swimming
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Animal Viewing
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Photographic Services:
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Photographic and video facilities
aboard M.V Spoilsport include E6 processing, 1 video player and
2 monitors, slide projector and screen, viewing loupes, 1 large
light table, a large multi-level camera station with air guns, a
3 tier camera shelf with recharging facilities (110v & 240v), along
with dedicated fresh water rinse tubs.
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Accommodation Options:
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Premium Cabin: Double bed, private
ensuite and ocean views.
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Standard Cabin: Two single beds,
private ensuite and ocean views.
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Economy Cabin: Two single bunk beds,
private bathroom.
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Budget Cabin: Two single bunks,
shared bathroom facilities.
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