Why Combine Fiji and the Great Barrier Reef?
These two incredible dive destinations are just a 4 hour direct flight apart!
Stop choosing between the 'Soft Coral Capital of the World' and the largest living structure on Earth. Waterlust Fiji's combined Fiji and Australia's Great Barrier Reef dive packages allow you to dive two wonders - Fiji's premium soft coral and shark dives and the Continental offshore shelf of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Take in bull and tiger sharks, manta rays, minke whales and some of the most vibrant reefs on the planet in one single, seamless itinerary.
With 3 direct four hour flights per week between Nadi (Fiji's International Airport) and Cairns - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays merging two incredible scuba dive destinations has never been so simple. Waterlust Fiji has packaged the Great Barrier Reef's most awarded liveaboard, MV Spoilsport, with Fiji's best dive resorts offering you savings and a convenient and easy booking experience.
Enjoy the MV Spoilsport's Open Deck policy
The 30 metre (98 ft) liveaboard we have chosen for our GBR partner operates a highly desirable 'OPEN DECK' policy. This provides amazing freedom and flexibility to dive as often as you like, with no bottom time limits ( provided decompression limits are adhered to). The large dive deck allows plenty of space to dive in and out as much as you like - this is a fantastic facility for photographers and night dive enthusiasts.
From the Soft Coral Capital to the World's Largest Reef
Bestseller Fiji and Australia Combined Scuba Dive Itineraries
Fiji's Ultimate Soft Corals/Sharks &
GBR 'Coral Sea 'Standard' Liveaboard Safari 2026/2027 - 14 nights
Our solid bestseller - taking in the very best of Osprey Reef's soft corals and patrolling sharks & the giant cod of the famous 'cod hole', olive sea snakes and fish filled vibrant coral gardens of the Ribbon Reefs. Covering over 450 miles this trip offers an unforgettable dive trip
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Up to 36 boat dives
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7 nights MV Spoilsport ( Mike Ball Expeditions)
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7 nights Volivoli Beach Resort | Beqa Lagoon Resort (Fiji)
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Full meal plan
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Ground transfers
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One way transfer flight between Cairns >< Fiji on Fiji Airways included
MV Spoilsport Coral Sea 'Standard' Departure Dates *
2026 : 13 August | 3, 17, 24 September | 1, 29 October | 10, 17 December
2027 : 7, 14, 21, 28 January | 22 April | 12 August | 2, 16, 23, 30 September | 14, 28 October | 9, 16 December
* Destinations itineraries available in either order - Cairns to Fiji or Fiji to Cairns.
Fiji's Ultimate Soft Corals/Sharks &
GBR Coral Sea 'Exploratory' Safari 2026/2027 - 14 nights
The 'Coral Sea' standard expedition with the inclusion of the dive sites of the Holmes Reef system. Again the trip includes the continental shelf dive magic of Osprey Reef and Bougainville Reefs but also incorporates Holmes Reef and the 'Abyss' dive site - a wall dropping down to 1000 metres deep. Pelagics and sharks are common
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Up to 38 boat dives
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7 nights MV Spoilsport ( Mike Ball Expeditions)
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7 nights Volivoli Beach Resort | Beqa Lagoon Resort (Fiji)*
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Full meal plan
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Ground transfers
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One way transfer flight between Cairns >< Fiji on Fiji Airways included
MV Spoilsport Coral Sea 'Exploratory' Departure Dates *
2026 : 28 May | 23 July | 20 August | 10 September | 24 December
2027 : TBC
* Destinations itineraries available in either order - Cairns to Fiji or Fiji to Cairns.
Scuba Diving Australia's GBR on MV 'Spoilsport'
A live aboard trip is the ultimate way to experience the remote Ribbon Reefs and Osprey Reef. These expeditions from Cairns take you far beyond the reach of day boats to the Great Barrier Reef's most pristine and thrilling dive sites.
Ribbon Reefs: Biodiversity & Famous Encounters
A live aboard trip is the ultimate way to experience the remote Ribbon Reefs and Osprey Reef. These expeditions from Cairns take you far beyond the reach of day boats to the Great Barrier Reef's most pristine and thrilling dive sites.
A spectacular chain of 10 individual reefs in the far northern Great Barrier Reef, accessed only by liveaboard. These sites are famous for their dramatic underwater topography and the world renowned Cod Hole.
Osprey Reefs : The Shark Highway
Osprey Reef is a remote submerged atoll in the Coral Sea, rising 1000 metres from the ocean floor. Ir's an advanced, expedition-style destination famous for thrilling shark encounters and vibrant soft coral walls.
Coral Sea Liveaboard 'Safari' 7 nights/ up to 26 dives
One unforgettable week of world class scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef combining the blue water pelagic drop offs of Osprey Reef and the coral gardens and giant 'potato ' cod of the Ribbon Reef ecosystem.
Explore Lizard Island from the luxury of MV 'Spoilsport', Australia's most awarded liveaboard and enjoy delicious meals on this wonderful adventure into the marine biodiversity of the GBR.
Diving the Great Barrier Reef with Mike Ball Expeditions
Operated by world - renowned Mike Ball Expeditions, the MV Spoilsport is recognised as Australia's most awarded dive safari vessel, having plied the waters of the Great Barrier Reef since 1986. This 30 metre long custom built catamaran was specifically designed for stability and comfort, accommodating a maximum of 28 guests in air conditioned cabins. The vessel is renowned for its luxurious amenities, which include a spacious lounge, bar, large sundeck and a dedicated multilevel camera table with rinse tanks for photographers.
Ribbon Reef Dive Sites - Great Barrier Reef
Ribbon Reef Dive Sites - Great Barrier Reef
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Dive Sites : Highlights include Cod Hole, where you can interact with massive friendly potato cod and other famous spots like Steve's Bommie, Pixie Pinnacle, Lighthouse Bommie, Temple of Doom and Dynamite Pass.
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Marine Life : You can see giant potato cod, colourful tropical fish, turtles, olive sea snakes, anemones and during winter, dwarf minke whales.
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Topography : The seascape features mommies, pristine coral gardens and drift diving channels
Osprey Reef - The Shark Highway
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Dive Sites : The most famous site in North Horn, renowned for its shark feed where you can see grey reef, white tip, silver tip and occasionally hammerhead sharks. Other notable sites include Soft Coral Wall and Admiralty Anchor.
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Marine Life : Besides sharks you can see manta rays, giant trevally, tuna and unique creatures like wobbegongs.
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Topography : Dramatic sheer walls plunging into the abyss and vibrant soft coral gardens. Be prepared for potential strong currents making this an advanced-level dive area.
MV Spoilsport Accommodation Options
MV Spoilsport has 14 cabins that accommodate a maximum of 28 guests. All cabins are air - conditioned and serviced daily. They are divided into four main categories. Cabin Amenities include comfortable beds measuring 890n mm wide (singles) and premium doubles / queens ranging from 1840mm to 2030 mm in length. All offer wardrobe space and under bed storage. Bed linen, bath and deck towels are also provided. ( all prices based on double occupancy )
Rates also include a full meal plan (vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available) with snacks, wine and soft drinks included in the evening meal. Daily cabin servicing, a reef ecology programme, dive computer workshop as well as transfers to your hotel or the airport after your expedition.
Premium Cabin - 7 nights Coral Sea GBR Safari US$ 4,935 pp
MV Spoilsport offers 4 Premium Cabins - Cabin 9 & 10 are configured with queen sized beds and Cabin 3 & 4 with double beds
Premium Cabin
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Ocean View
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Ensuite Bathroom
Fiji Diving : Dive the undisputed Soft Coral Capital of the World
Fiji offers divers unmatched visibility, vibrant reef systems often dominated by technicolour soft corals and encounters with pelagics such as manta rays, pilot whales, dolphins. Shark enthusiasts can view tiger sharks, bull sharks, lemon sharks and silver tips in safety in the Beqa Lagoon shark reserves. The best of the soft corals are found in the nutrient rich current-fuelled waters of the Vatu-I-Ra Marine Park.
Waterlust has combined GBR liveaboard packages deals on the MV Spoilsport - Cairn's premium liveaboard vessel - and our best seller 'Soft Corals and Sharks' package - a split dive trip between Volivoli Beach Resort and Beqa Lagoon Resort. We are able to package any itinerary you prefer adding value in terms of costs and efficiency - we can also arrange the Fiji Airways transfer flight at no extra charge.. For groups of 5 + we offer one person free of charge.
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Flights operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
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Duration 4.10 hours
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Operated by Fiji Airways and Qantas (code share)
Air Transfer between Fiji and Cairns (Australia)
Bligh Water Diving
Volivoli Beach Resort
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7 nights accommodation in Oceanfront Room
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10 boat dives in Vatu I Ra marine park and local coral reefs
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All inclusive gourmet meal plan - including coffee and tea and juice with breakfast
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Free use of kayaks and SUP
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Return transfers Nadi International Airport
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Fijian cultural entertainent
Volivoli Beach Resort offers some of the best soft coral diving in the world - the Vatu I Ra marine park is the home of incredible dive sites such as 'Mellow Yellow', 'Instant Replay'. 'Mount Mutiny' and many many more.
The resort, set on a white sandy beach to the north of Fiji's main island, Viti Levu, comprises 36 villas of different levels of luxury, 2 restaurants, a main swimming pool and 7 private pools.
A Volivoli Beach Resort dive package perfectly compliments a Tongan Whale Swim week offering an overload of vibrant marine life and technicolour soft corals.
14 nights combined Tonga Whale Week/ Volivoli beach Resort all inclusive dive package.
US$ 5.950 per person (twin share)
Tonga Whale Swims + Fiji Diving Soft Corals Package
Beqa Lagoon Sharks/Reefs/Wrecks
Beqa Lagoon Resort
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7 nights accommodation in Koi Pond or Garden Villa
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10 dives in Beqa Lagoon*
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All inclusive gourmet meal plan - including coffee and tea and juice with breakfast
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Free use of kayaks and SUP
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Return transfers Nadi International Airport
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Fijian cultural entertainent
* US85 surcharge for the 'Cathedral' - tiger shark dive
Beqa Lagoon Resort is an absolute mecca for the shark lover. One of the very few places on earth where divers can safely watch large tiger sharks, bull sharks, lemon sharks and nurse sharks. Diving with these noble predators is the ultimate bucket list experience and one you will remember forever.
Elsewhere in Beqa Lagoon beautiful soft coral encrusted reefs teem with fish life such as anthias, reef sharks, fusiliers, barracuda, turtles and much more. Several small wrecks can be explored.
Beqa Lagoon resort is beautiful tropical paradise offering the perfect combination of relaxation and excitement.
14 nights combined Tonga Whale Week/ Beqa Lagoon Resort all inclusive dive package
US$ 5,789 per person (twin share)
