Unmatched experience Attention to detail in all areas from dive briefs, variety of foods, accommodation, fantastic dive sites and encounter with Minki whales was a surreal experience.
They cater for all experience levels, ensuring highest level of safety, without putting crazy restrictions on dives.
Due to a shoulder injury, I required a little extra help on entry and exits, all staff were amazing.
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Judy B
27/06/2026
All of my three trips with Mike Ball have been amazing. Good Diving, good staff, other divers from all over the world great to meet. Food exceptional. The boat is well setup for diving. Even for us older folk. I would and do recommend to fellow divers.
Chris Nipper New Zealand
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chris nipper
11/06/2026
What a great organistion!
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Vincenzo Spanghero
04/06/2026
We had a fantastic 5 night trip to the coral sea and Great Barrier Reef, the food was amazing, the staff were brilliant, and the diving was epic, thanks so much ❤️
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Trevor Love
07/04/2026
Trip got cancelled due to bad weather. Very disappointing handling from Mike Ball team.
Cancellation notice given only ONE day before the dive trip. Having to juggle the disappointment, last minute accommodation arrangement, and wasted upfront costs for flight and insurance. And worst of all, a full refund is NOT possible. (A 15% fee based on your total cost is charged even tho the trip is cancelled). Huge financial and time lost on customer’s end.
Prior booking, I have checked with them about the possibility of trip cancellation and was told that it only happens occasionally with the possibility about once every two years. They also took the courtesy of mentioning refund is available and having NO mentioned of the 15% fee that will be charged no matter what.
Overall, I would not expect an experienced dive company to come with such a short notice and provide NO support in this situation. Would not recommend if you’re travelling to Cairns specifically to dive with them.
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Sharon Yeoh Shi Woon
05/03/2026
Great multi day charter service This is the best bang for your buck if you’re looking for a multiple day charter. The accommodations are great, service spectacular, and food to accommodate lots of diets. I would recommend this charter for multi days trips out of cairns.
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bradhP3014BO
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
21/01/2026
Outstanding Experience We had an outstanding experience with Mike Ball Dive Expeditions on the 7-night Northern Exposure Southbound Great Barrier Reef trip. From start to finish, everything was first-class.
The crew was exceptional—attentive, professional, and genuinely focused on making sure every guest had a fantastic experience both on and off the water. Daily briefings were concise, clear, and informative, setting us up perfectly for each day’s diving.
The dive sites themselves were absolutely outstanding, with incredible variety that lived up to the reputation of this itinerary. Every dive felt special and well-managed.
Life onboard was just as impressive. Our room was comfortable and well-appointed. Meals were fabulous, delicious, and plentiful. One of us had dietary restrictions, and the chef personally checked in with us daily to discuss meal plans, which was incredibly thoughtful and much appreciated. Chef Emily truly knocked it out of the park.
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions delivers a world-class liveaboard experience, and we would not hesitate to book with them again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for exceptional diving and top-tier service on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Cheryl H
13/12/2025
Amazing trip to Cod Hole, Osprey Reef and Ribbon Reefs. The Mike Ball team is top notch. The boat is great. The food was fantastic. Highly recommended!
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Michael Casey
17/11/2025
Fantastic 7-day expedition Mike Ball’s operation is top notch! They take safety to the top level - probably the safest liveaboard I’ve ever been on. The diving is exceptional: the reefs have healthy corals and lively and diverse fish population. The crew is great! They are attentive and friendly. The food is delicious.
To address previous comments: the dive deck does get busy, but nothing that can’t be handled with a bit of patience and coordination with your deck neighbours.
We did a stop at an island (not Lizard) to visit, and I have to say that most of us on board were happy for the short break! (well, our ears were relieved!)
We are rescue qualified divers, meaning we are qualified to dive and have dived deep, but in this trip, we rarely went below 60’ (20 m), and spent most of our time around 40’ to 20’ deep, which is where you find the best diving. The guides were available, and generally had 3-4 people with them. BUT when we dove Steve’s Bommie, they used little markers to identify stonefish.
