I highly recommend Mike Ball. They have a high level of service (food, diving, cleanliness, friendliness), to help new divers and well as let those with a high number of dives. Anyone had the choice to dive on their own with a buddy, or go with a dive guide.

Hello Salta-kia, Thank you so much in your interest in Mike Ball Dive Expeditions. For our 4 Night Fly Dive Coral Sea Expedition we do specify that passengers have a minimum of 15 Ocean Dives, with 5 in the last year. The reason being is that the Coral Sea dive sites are typically more challenging. For divers with less experience than that, we suggest the 3 Night Fly Dive Cod Hole. Please be sure to check out our website for more information. We have an extensive archive of videos which you can search for the time of year to see what critters are around at that time. If you decide to go ahead you are able to book directly with us online.

Hello, thanks so much in your interest in Mike Ball Dive Expeditions. We offer 3, 4 and 7 night Expeditions to the Ribbon Reefs which are more remote and not dived as much as other dive sites in the Cairns region. The 4 and 7 night Expeditions venture to the Coral Sea which is dived even less. Here you have to opportunity to see sharks, schools of pelagics and walls of beautiful untouched soft corals. The Ribbon reefs is a marine lovers paradise with a huge amount of bio diversity. Please visit our website for more info and perhaps check out our reef reports (goto Diving, Reef Reports), select the month to see photos and videos for that time last year. Please email us at for bookings and enquiries, or book online.

Hi Angelo, Although there are opportunities for snorkeling at a lot of our sites, our expeditions are catered around diving. If you were to join for snorkeling, the Fly Dive Cod Hole expedition is the most applicable choice. Snorkelers do receive a 10% discount off their expedition price.

When I dived with Mike Ball I had AOW but only 18 logged dives at the time and felt uneasy about not having a guide. There is always the option to pay a bit extra and go with a DM but the dive sites were easy to navigate and the briefings were really detailed and clear! Have fun and explore but if you feel uncomfortable, just ask. They are so accommodating. They also equip everyone with GPS for emergencies although highly unlikely. You will have a blast! Best experience ever.

Hi Billy, after flying in on Lizard Island you will board Spoilsport in the late morning. After the vessel briefing, your first dive will be usually before lunch. There will be an afternoon dive as well as an exciting night dive on your first day. Its a total of 12 dives over 3 nights. Our sample itineraries are available on our website under 'expeditions'. Please contact our lovely Reservations Manager Bre who will be happy to assist you with your enquiry. Kind regards, Stella

They were fairly rough when we travelled on my trib but they said that was unusual. The boat moves fairly fast overnight so that can make it seem a bit choppy. I had no problems with sea sickness and don’t believe anyone else did either.

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Hi Clive & Linda, If you email reservations on resv(put the ampersand sign here as we can't use it on trip advisor)mikeball. com can send you a reply with details about the expeditions we offer. Kind Regards, Louise