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Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4053 0500

Address: 3 Abbott Street 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.mikeball.com

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22.01.2022 We have almost made it to the end of 2020 and what a year it has been In March when the ‘ALL STOP’ express train hit us with such ferocity, it took a while to sift through the wreckage before starting to piece together what we once took for granted. Watching the Cairns Fleet tied to the wharf was surreal, only lacking the mist and a distant foghorn as Spoilsport slid into her berth. There are so many words one could use to describe the emotion of 2020 and whether you feel ind...ifferent to the shenanigans that confronted us, I am guessing there will be very few that have not taken time to reflect on what is and is not important. For me, its friends family and loved ones and of course all the amazing people that rallied around MBDE to shore up what we hold so dear. The team spirit amongst staff and the support from divers across Australia has been sensational. It is this collective energy and enthusiasm that has encouraged us on and got us back out on the ocean doing what we love most. A big thank you to everyone that has supported us throughout the year and we're confident that whatever gets thrown our way in 2021, we have the ‘right stuff’ to see us through to better times. Have a very Merry Christmas and an even better (shouldn’t be too hard) New Year. All the very best fishes. Craig Stephen #mikeballdive #spoilsportlive #spoilsport #holidayherethisyear

21.01.2022 Last 2 Club Berths available for tomorrow's 4 Night Fly Dive Expedition. Incredible diving and weather! Contact reservations at [email protected] or call (07) 4053 0500. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3yHgEdj... #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHere See more

21.01.2022 CORAL SEA & COD HOLE EXPEDITION - 5 Night | 3 - 8 December 2020 "All the staff were exceptional, helpful, friendly and made the diving easy and enjoyable. The layout of the boat was perfect." Linda Young... #ReefLiveAU #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHereThisYear #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR https://www.mikeball.com/reports/ Spoilsport was contributing to REFF LIVE this weekend. Find out more about REEF LIVE: https://ab.co/3geydZe

17.01.2022 Yongala Wreck and Coral Sea Expedition - Limited Availability 6 Nights, 20 November 2020 Dive back in time and into history. This expedition combines adventure diving: SS Yongala Wreck; dramatic vertical walls of Holmes and Flinders Reef. ... Find out more: https://bit.ly/3kxzBYr #mikeballdive #spoilsportlive #spoilsport #holidayherethisyear

17.01.2022 Joining us on the Yongala Coral Sea Expedition on the 20th November is Andrew Viduka (Andy). Andy is a maritime archaeologist and archaeological objects conservator. Andy is actively involved in maritime archaeological projects with the not-for-profit research group Wreck Check Inc. and is a PhD candidate at the University of New England continuing his research interest in linking community outcomes with the discovery and protection of underwater cultural heritage. Andy will ...be presenting and regaling some fascinating stories and historical facts on Australia’s maritime past. If you would like to be part of Andy’s ‘citizen science’ project ‘GIRT’ please read on and we look forward to welcoming you onboard. GIRT - Gathering Information via Recreational and Technical (GIRT) Scientific Divers is a conservation-focused no-impact citizen-science project. It aims to train members to systematically document observable physical and natural features of inter-tidal or submerged historic shipwrecks, aircraft, and other underwater cultural heritage, to facilitate their conservation, ongoing protection, and management. The focus of the GIRT citizen science project is to enable a better understanding of the condition of underwater cultural heritage sites and the factors driving their preservation or deterioration. It also aims to encourage interested people to have an active and positive public archaeology role. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3kxzBYr #mikeballdive #spoilsportlive #spoilsport #holidayherethisyear

17.01.2022 FAR NORTH CORAL SEA EXPLORATORY - 7 Night | 14 - 21 January 2021 "Crew were amazing. They handled the extremes of our trip so well. Far Northern sites were stunning!" Aske Family... Captured by our Photo/Video Pro Julia Sumerling @seajewlz Find out more: https://bit.ly/2IbpESi #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHereThisYear #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR

16.01.2022 COD HOLE & RIBBON REEFS EXPEDITION - 4 Night | 10 - 14 December 2020 "The whole experience was terrific. Great staff, great accommodation, great dives, great group. Thoroughly enjoyed it all. Thank you to everyone!" Alison Poot... #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHereThisYear #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR https://www.mikeball.com/reports/

16.01.2022 Unfortunately, some of our Victorian Dive Buddy’s won’t be able to make next week's departure. Currently we have 2 Standard, 6 Club and 2 Budget Berths. This is a 4 Night Fly Dive Coral Sea Expedition but there is a strong possibility of Minke Whale interactions. Contact reservations at [email protected] or call (07) 4053 0500. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3yHgEdj... #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHere

15.01.2022 Summer Here by Captain Trevor Jackson You know how you’ve got those odd moments in your life that you remember as if they were yesterday

14.01.2022 Minkes are a sociable mob There are several iconic wildlife interactions in the world that simply transcend reality ...

13.01.2022 CORAL SEA & COD HOLE EXPEDITION 29 October - 3 Novemeber 2020 "New sites to dive! Staff were brilliant and attentive. No hesitation in a return trip." Mark Stratton... Find out more: https://bit.ly/3if9vsd #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHereThisYear

12.01.2022 FAR NORTH CORAL SEA EXPLORATORY - 7 Night | 17 - 24 December 2020 "This whole trip was amazing in all aspects. The crew were very helpful and good fun. The weather was amazing and the sites were beautiful. Looking forward to doing it again." Liz Howe... Captured by our Photo/Video Pro Julia Sumerling @seajewlz Find out more: https://bit.ly/2IbpESi #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHereThisYear

09.01.2022 Lucky guests were privileged to witness False killer whales (seudorca crassidens) off the bow of Spoilsport this week. What a great start to our November expeditions!! Expeditions departing weekly: https://bit.ly/3if9vsd Photo/Video Pro Julia Sumerling @seajewlz at #ribbonreefs #mikeballdive #spoilsportlive #spoilsport #holidayherethisyear #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR

08.01.2022 Excited to be back for our first flight in 15 months to Lizard Island! A spectacular 250km low-level scenic flight over the great barrier reef to join lucky guests for the beginning of the Minke Whale Expeditions for 2021. #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHere

06.01.2022 CORAL SEA & COD HOLE EXPEDITION - 5 Night | 27 May - 1 June 2021 "Food, diving, comfort in cabins, crew was excellent. Awesome balance of professional and flexible." Duncan and Rebecca Captured by our Photo/Video Pro Pablo Cogollos... Find out more: https://bit.ly/2Q1U8Kz #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHere See more

05.01.2022 COD HOLE & RIBBON REEFS EXPEDITION - 4 Night | 7 - 11 January 2021 "Excellent variety of dive sites. Fantastic food, guitar and singing by the skipper!" Jane, Jason and Ollie Marsden... #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHereThisYear #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR https://www.mikeball.com/reports/

04.01.2022 CORAL SEA & COD HOLE EXPEDITION - 5 Night | 15-20 October 2020 "Great to be on Spoilsport, and its still fabulous. Fantastic crew and a good bunch of guests. Diving was amazing. Thank-you so much." Verena Olesch... Captured by our Photo/Video Pro Julia Sumerling @seajewlz Find out more: https://bit.ly/3if9vsd #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHereThisYear

03.01.2022 Spoilsport contributing to REFF LIVE, capturing one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles this weekend. Find out more about REEF LIVE: https://ab.co/3geydZe #ReefLiveAU #mikeballdive #spoilsportlive #spoilsport #holidayherethisyear #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR

03.01.2022 COD HOLE & RIBBON REEFS EXPEDITION - 4 Night | 5 - 9 November 2020 "Overall a wonderful experience. The diving was great and I liked the combination of guided dives and open deck. The Captain's music was a real highlight." Gina Bloom... Captured by our Photo/Video Pro Julia Sumerling @seajewlz Find out more: https://bit.ly/2GUOoxH #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHereThisYear #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR

02.01.2022 CORAL SEA & COD HOLE EXPEDITION - 5 Night | 12 - 17 November 2020 "Fantastic food. Super friendly staff and well organised. Incredible diving at Osprey." Christine and Neal... Captured by our Photo/Video Pro Julia Sumerling @seajewlz Find out more: https://bit.ly/3if9vsd #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHereThisYear

01.01.2022 Back to the Future by Captain Trevor Jackson When I was a kid quite by accident, I discovered snorkelling. I lived in a little fishing village...

01.01.2022 CORAL SEA & COD HOLE EXPEDITION - 5 Night | 31 December 2020 - 5 January 2021 "Awesome dive sites, detailed dive briefing by the crew and ensured everyone enjoyed themselves in and out of the water." Alvin and Mei... #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHereThisYear #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR https://www.mikeball.com/reports/