Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions operates from Cairns, Australia, delivering world class liveaboard scuba diving to the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea. The company was founded in 1969 by Mike Ball and has developed a reputation for safety, quality and professional service, supported by Spoilsport, its flagship vessel built for divers and featuring an open dive deck policy. The operation emphasizes careful site selection, exceptional guest services and a strong safety culture to ensure memorable diving experiences for guests of all experience levels.

The organization has earned recognition for safety practices and environmental stewardship, reflecting decades of industry leadership. Mike Ball Dive Expeditions achieved an Advanced Ecotourism accreditation in 2004 and later became a founding member of Global Shark Diving in 2014, underscoring its commitment to sustainable diving experiences. Mike Ball himself was inducted into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame in 2004 for contributions to recreational diving.

The firm is known for its guest orientation and safety culture, demonstrated by a dedicated crew and a focus on high quality meals, comfortable accommodations and the stability of Spoilsport, which provides a smooth ride in variable conditions. Spoilsport is described as Australia\'s most awarded dive liveaboard, reflecting the operator\'s track record of service and reliability on the water.