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MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard Diving Review Australia Great Barrier Reef

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      Liveaboard Quick Review The MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard is a 36m (118f) Australia Great Barrier Reef boat for up to 44 guests enjoying 23 cabins and 23 bathrooms. This Australia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.0 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb' (SDE Lux Rating 40%*).
      * SDE Lux Rating - See Below *SDE Lux Rating 40% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
      Liveaboard Review Tips If you are looking for a superb , a great choice is the MY Ocean Quest diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Australia diving liveaboard boat:
      1. Customer Rating The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.0 out of 10, and is rated "Superb".
      2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 5 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 3 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 0 out of 7, Food Luxury: 4 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 4 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 21 out of 52, or 40% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
      3. Cost Per Day The Great Barrier Reef MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard costs from £152 per day ($185/€173)* .
      4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
      5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard include: no internet, not available for charter.
      6. Liveaboard Capacity The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard is 36 metres (118 feet) long, has 23 cabins and 23 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 44 guests/divers.
      7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard include: 2 Days/1 Night, 3 Days/2 Nights, 4 Days/3 Nights, 5 Days/4 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: MY Ocean Quest).
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      Discover More To find out more or book the MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard you can do this here: MY Ocean Quest
      * Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard, please visit this link: MY Ocean Quest.
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      Liveaboard Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MY Ocean Quest, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: MY Ocean Quest.
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      Liveaboard Review Highlights

      Diving Liveaboard Review Australia MY Ocean Quest liveaboard review in detail.
      Liveaboard Video Highlight
      https://youtu.be/8oBCBLGdM1cVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Ocean Quest Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard📍Cairns ~ Australia (https://youtu.be/8oBCBLGdM1c)
      Video Title Ocean Quest Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard Cairns - Australia
      Flexible Booking This liveaboard has flexible booking terms, which means you can book with confidence knowing that this dive boat offers a free trip reschedule within 24 months if you are unable to travel due to Covid19 related restrictions (T & Cs apply).
      Nitrox Diving Paid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
      Dietary Requirements Catered For The onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
      Diving Courses This liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
      Scuba Gear Rental You can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
      Internet There is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
      Ensuite Cabins Cabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
      Aircon Cabins Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
      Private Charter This liveaboard does not offer private charters.
      DIN Adapters This liveaboard does not have DIN adapters.
      Relaxing between dives
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      Liveaboard Luxury Features Review

      Liveaboard Luxury Features The 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Australia dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
      SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%) The MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard has 21 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 40%) possible benefits and features. This total of 40% is made up of the following benefits and features:
      Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%) The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (56%), and include: DIN Adapters: NO; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: NO; Tenders For Diving: NO.
      Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%) The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard has 3 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (33%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: NO; Custom Built For Diving: NO; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: NO; Warm Showers: YES.
      Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%) The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (71%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: YES.
      Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%) The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard has 0 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (0%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: NO; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
      Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%) The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard has 4 out of 11 'Food Features' (36%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: NO; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: NO; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
      Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%) The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard has 4 out of 9 'Drink Features' (44%) and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: NO.
      Example of Cabins
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      Customer Reviews of Liveaboard

      Customer Reviews The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
      Customer Review

      “Wonderful Experience with Ocean Quest on GBR. Liveaboard provides a much more relaxed and enjoyable dive experience than day trip boats – well worth the extra cost. We got to experience the GBR with great guides and then share our experiences with the other guests over a meal or a beer in the bar. The diversity at GBR is just awesome and getting to experience sea turtles, cuttlefish, sharks, unicorn fish and all the other colorful and unique species we encountered.” Recommended for: Warm showers when you wanted/needed, a bed to rest on .. and the crew.
      Customer Review By Ingunn R, from: United States scored the MY Ocean Quest 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MY Ocean Quest.
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      “Ran like a well oiled machine. Awesome. Everything. The way it was organised and ran so smoothly was amazing. The whole crew just did brilliantly. Despite the fast turns arounds and the amount of people doing different courses, different dives, different levels, they catered for everyone as an individual. I felt super safe despite being quite an unconfident diver when I started. I certainly wasn’t by the end. Night dive and dawn dive were just spectacular. We will both be back. Thanks for everything.” Recommended for: Organisation, the crew, the diving.
      Customer Review By Anna H, from: United Kingdom scored the MY Ocean Quest 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MY Ocean Quest.

      Liveaboard Itinerary

      Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location The MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MY Ocean Quest to find out how to get from to join the MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
      Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the MY Ocean Quest liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the MY Ocean Quest dive boat.
      Itinerary Option 1 2D/1N Ocean Quest - Norman Reef
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      Itinerary 1 Video
      https://youtu.be/xiIS3FZp7FcVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Scuba Diving at Norman Reef on The Great Barrier Reef (https://youtu.be/xiIS3FZp7Fc)
      Itinerary 1 Title Scuba Diving at Norman Reef on The Great Barrier Reef
      Itinerary Option 2 5D/4N Ocean Quest - Saxon Reef
      Itinerary Option 2 Detail
      Itinerary 2 Video
      https://youtu.be/vrpL5PWJRPYVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Scuba Diving at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia (Saxon Reef, 04/09/2019) (https://youtu.be/vrpL5PWJRPY)
      Itinerary 2 Title Scuba Diving at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia (Saxon Reef, 04/09/2019)
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      Dives and Scuba Diver Experience

      Number of Dives On Trip You will be able to dive up to 18 times in total on the MY Ocean Quest liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
      Your Diver Certification Level If you choose the MY Ocean Quest liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Australia (, null_select), make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
      Your Logged Dives When choosing the MY Ocean Quest liveaboard for your dive trip to Australia, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MY Ocean Quest liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: YES; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
      Type of Diving The type of diving experienced from the MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Marine Life, Night Dives, Warm Water Diving.
      Underwater Scooters Onboard Underwater scooters onboard: NO.

      Marine Life Reviewed

      Marine Life Species The sea life you might see on your Australia liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Australia liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard in Australia might include:
      Sharks You may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Epaulette Shark, Grey Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Silky Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Wobbegong Shark.
      More About Sharks
      Ray Species You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays.
      More About Rays
      Fish Species You may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Maori Wrasse, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pipefish, Potato Cod, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Trigger Fish.
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      Other Marine Life & Bird Species You may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Blanket Octopus, Crabs, Crocodiles, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Sea Snakes, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles.
      More About Other Marine Life
      Marine Mammal Species You might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins, Dugongs, Humpback Whales, Minke Whales.
      More About Mammals
      Marine Life Video
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gioc3QAJ7sVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Australia's Great Barrier Reef | beautiful underwater nature | Scuba Diving the Ribbon Reefs HD (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gioc3QAJ7s)
      Video Title Australia's Great Barrier Reef | beautiful underwater nature | Scuba Diving the Ribbon Reefs HD
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      Liveaboard Cost and Booking

      Included In The Price The price of booking the MY Ocean Quest liveaboard includes: Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Rental Gear, Tea & Coffee.
      Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the MY Ocean Quest liveaboard: Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Nitrox, Private Dive Guide, Scuba Diving Courses, Snacks, Soft Drinks.
      Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the MY Ocean Quest liveaboard: National Park Fees, Port Fees, Visas and Fees.

      Boat Capacity

      Boat Length 36 metres (118 feet).
      Maximum Guests 44
      Cabins and Bathrooms The MY Ocean Quest dive boat has 23 cabins and 23 bathrooms.
      Cabin Types The MY Ocean Quest has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
      Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: NO.

      Advanced Divers

      Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.

      Underwater Photographers

      Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3) The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: NO.

      Non-Diver Activities

      Non-Diving Activities (Max 17) The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard has 1 out of 17 (i.e. 6%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
      Onboard Entertainment (Max 2) The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard has 0 out of 2 (i.e. 0%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: NO; Library: NO.

      Traveller Benefits

      Travel Benefits (Max 6) The MY Ocean Quest liveaboard has 2 out of 6 (i.e. 33%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
      Languages Spoken Onboard The crew onboard the MY Ocean Quest liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.

      Liveaboard Summary

      Conclusion The MY Ocean Quest Great Barrier Reef liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.0, is rated 'Superb', and scores 40% on the SDE Lux Rating. This Australia liveaboard is a 36 metre (118 feet) dive boat for up to 44 guests across 23 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins), and has 23 bathrooms. The MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard has aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard prices start at £152 per day ($185/€173)*.
      More Information To discover more about the MY Ocean Quest diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Australia you can do this here: MY Ocean Quest. But if you want to compare this Australia liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Australia, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Australia liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Australia" in the search box:
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      * Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard, please visit this link: MY Ocean Quest.

      Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard

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      Have Fun & Be Safe There will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the MY Ocean Quest liveaboard above if you've already dived in Australia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
      MY Ocean Quest Liveaboard Diving Review Australia Great Barrier Reef

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      Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.

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