Spoilsport

MV Spoilsport by Mike Ball Dive Expeditions is a world-class liveaboard offering exceptional diving in Australia, featuring spacious cabins, expert guides, and thrilling encounters on the Great Barrier Reef. 

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Trip dates, price & live availability

5 night Coral Sea & Cod Hole

18

DEC

2025

From

$2,131

5 night Coral Sea & Cod Hole

5 nights (6 days)

22/56 spots available

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7 Night New Year Coral Sea Exploratory

30

DEC

2025

From

$2,983

7 Night New Year Coral Sea Exploratory

7 nights (8 days)

9/56 spots available

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4 Night - Fly Dive Coral Sea

8

JAN

2026

From

$1,761

4 Night - Fly Dive Coral Sea

4 nights (5 days)

6/56 spots available

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4 Night - Fly Dive Coral Sea

15

JAN

2026

From

$1,761

4 Night - Fly Dive Coral Sea

4 nights (5 days)

23/56 spots available

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7 Night - Coral Sea Safari

15

JAN

2026

From

$2,983

7 Night - Coral Sea Safari

7 nights (8 days)

1/56 spots available

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3 Night - Fly Dive Cod Hole

19

JAN

2026

From

$1,555

3 Night - Fly Dive Cod Hole

3 nights (4 days)

1/56 spots available

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4 Night - Fly Dive Coral Sea

22

JAN

2026

From

$1,761

4 Night - Fly Dive Coral Sea

4 nights (5 days)

16/56 spots available

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7 Night - Coral Sea Safari

22

JAN

2026

From

$2,983

7 Night - Coral Sea Safari

7 nights (8 days)

4/56 spots available

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3 Night - Fly Dive Cod Hole

26

JAN

2026

From

$1,555

3 Night - Fly Dive Cod Hole

3 nights (4 days)

4/56 spots available

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5 night Coral Sea & Cod Hole

29

JAN

2026

From

$2,131

5 night Coral Sea & Cod Hole

5 nights (6 days)

51/56 spots available

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5 night Coral Sea & Cod Hole

5

MAR

2026

From

$2,131

5 night Coral Sea & Cod Hole

5 nights (6 days)

46/56 spots available

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7 Night - Yongala Coral Sea TSV - CNS

12

MAR

2026

From

$3,221

7 Night - Yongala Coral Sea TSV - CNS

7 nights (8 days)

16/56 spots available

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5 night Coral Sea & Cod Hole

26

MAR

2026

From

$2,131

5 night Coral Sea & Cod Hole

5 nights (6 days)

36/56 spots available

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7 Night -Special Ashmore Exploratory

3

APR

2026

From

$3,444

7 Night -Special Ashmore Exploratory

7 nights (8 days)

34/56 spots available

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7 Night -Special Ashmore Exploratory

10

APR

2026

From

$3,444

7 Night -Special Ashmore Exploratory

7 nights (8 days)

40/56 spots available

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Cabins

Premium Main Deck - image

Premium Main Deck

Air Conditioning (AC)
Fan Ventilator
TV
Wifi
Toilet
Shower
Bathtub
Hair Dryer
Safe
Refrigerator
Standard Main Deck - image

Standard Main Deck

Air Conditioning (AC)
Fan Ventilator
TV
Wifi
Toilet
Shower
Bathtub
Hair Dryer
Safe
Refrigerator
Club Main Deck - image

Club Main Deck

Air Conditioning (AC)
Fan Ventilator
TV
Wifi
Toilet
Shower
Bathtub
Hair Dryer
Safe
Refrigerator
Budget Main Deck - image

Budget Main Deck

Air Conditioning (AC)
Fan Ventilator
TV
Wifi
Toilet
Shower
Bathtub
Hair Dryer
Safe
Refrigerator

Deck plan

Features & facilities

Boat features & facilities

  • Air-conditioning throughout

  • Lounge & bar

  • Large sundeck with optional shade cover

  • Alfresco deck

  • 2x large-screen TV & music and DVD player

  • Daily housekeeping

  • All-inclusive chef-prepared meals and in-between snacks or meals

  • Complimentary soft drinks and Australian wines (with dinner)

  • Large multilevel camera table and dedicated camera rinse tanks

Dive features & facilities

  • Dive courses & dive gear rental available

  • Solo diving option

  • Camera table

  • Rebreather service

  • Help for novices/freedom for experienced divers

  • Digital photo shoot-out on every expedition

  • Custom designed to provide superb dive and guest facilities.

  • 2 Large inflatables for personalized dive service

  • Nitrox available

  • Huge dive deck with convenient entry/exit platforms

Dive Overview

The dive sites in the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea feature healthy reefs, soft corals, mantas, schooling gray reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, hawksbill turtles, and much more.

Dive Requirements

For the Fly Dive Coral Sea and Coral Sea Safari itineraries, the certification required is Advanced Open Water or 10 ocean dives with at least 5 dives in the last 12 months. The Fly Dive Cod Hole is suitable for Novice to Advanced Divers and Snorkelers.

[See: Australia Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

  • No. of Cabins: 14 cabins for up to 28 guests
  • Cabin Types: 4x Premium, 4x Standard, 4x Club, 2x Budget
  • General Amenities: En-suite bathroom (except for Budget Cabins) and air conditioning
  • Bedding: See each room type for details

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  • Premium Cabins
  • No. of Cabins: 4 Premium Cabins (Cabins 3, 4, 9, 10)
  • Amenities: En-suite bathroom, ocean view, air conditioning
  • Bedding Size: (in mm) Cabin 9 - queen bed L 2030 x W 1530; Cabin 10 - queen bed L 2030 x W 1530; Cabin 3 - double bed L 1840 x W 1370 Cabin 4 - double bed L 1860 x W 1370
  • Standard Cabins
  • No. of Cabins: 4 Standard Cabins (Cabins 5,6,7,8)
  • Amenities: Twin beds, en-suite bathroom, ocean view, air conditioning
  • Bedding Size (in mm): Cabin 5, 6, 7 & 8: Window - single beds L 2000 x W 890; Wall - single beds L 1960 x W 890

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  • Club Cabins
  • No. of Cabins: 4 Club Cabins (Cabins 11, 12, 13 & 14)
  • Amenities: Bunk beds, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning
  • Bedding Size (in mm): Cabin 11, 12, 13 & 14 - bunk beds L 1900 x W 890
  • Budget Cabins
  • No. of Cabins: 2 Budget Cabins (Cabins 1 &2)
  • Amenities: Bunk beds, air conditioning
  • Bedding Size (in mm): Cabin 1 & 2 - bunk beds L 1960 x W 890

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Food & Drinks

The Spoilsport's award-winning food service caters to all dietary requirements. Your chef prepares all meals fresh. Vegetarians and vegans are catered for with their own menu.

More information

Practical information

Local Currency

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Payment methods

Cash (AUD) and/or Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard or Amex. 3% surcharge applies on Amex payment)

Information

While not mandatory

Information

exceptional service tips of about 10% are common.

Information

220 V

Boat specifications

Year Built: 1989

Structure: Catamaran

Length: 100 ft (30m)

Beam: 35 ft (10.5m)

Cruising Speed: 13 knots

Passengers: avg. 22 max. 28

Number of Cabins: 10 with A/C

Number of Bathrooms: 10

Number of crew: 12

Tenders: 2 Large Inflatables

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