About Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Since 1969 Mike Ball has been setting standards in the Australian dive industry with exceptional liveaboard expeditions to the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. Spoilsport’s twin hull design maximizes your comfort in all weather conditions. Expeditions suit both novice divers and the adventuresome diver seeking exciting big fish and shark action. Novice divers are given the opportunity to enhance their skills with complimentary orientation dives, and experienced divers are given the freedom to do their own thing.

It is our attention to detail that sets us apart and puts a smile on your face. In 2004 Mike Ball was the world’s first liveaboard operator inducted into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame. Mike Ball Dive Expeditions makes world class diving a world-class experience.

Spoilsport Vessel Features

• Spoilsport is Australia’s most ‘Awarded’ liveaboard,
• Length 30m (100ft); Beam 10m (36ft); Speed 15 knots,
• Passenger average 20 (max 28) Crew 11,
• Twin hulls reduce seasickness and maximize stability, space and privacy,
• Twin or double cabins, most with ocean views. Daily cabin service,
• Spacious: dining room; lounge; alfresco deck and sundeck,
• Sensational chef prepared meals and in-between meal snacks,
• Complimentary soft drinks and Australian wines with dinner.

You will notice there is no rush or limit placed on your dive time. Spoilsport’s itineraries normally provide 3 dive sites per day with opportunity for relaxed or unlimited diving. At sites like Challenger Bay some photographers do 2 hour dives to capture special fish behavior photographs.

Spoilsport Dive Services

• Complimentary Reef Ecology Program,
• Low key photo comp on every expedition,
• Huge dive deck with convenient entry/exit platforms,
• Photographer friendly with 3 large camera tables,
• ‘Open dive deck’ allows flexible dive planning,
• 3 dive sites per day is normal,
• Underwater photography and video services,
• Nitrox fills
• PADI instruction: Advanced, Nitrox, Naturalist and Photo/Video,
• Dry towel after each dive,
• Solo diving as per Mike Ball Safe Solo System,
• 2 large inflatables for personalised dive service.

You will notice there is no rush or limit placed on your dive time. Spoilsport’s itineraries normally provide 3 dive sites per day with opportunity for relaxed or unlimited diving. At sites like Challenger Bay some photographers do 2 hour dives to capture special fish behavior photographs.