You’ve seen them on National Geographic – now join their voyage of discovery!  Undersea Explorer’s extraordinary dive expeditions visit the Great Barrier Ribbon Reefs and magnificent Osprey Reef, and provide incredible marine animal encounters and interpretation unparalleled around the world. Undersea Explorer is Australia’s most exciting liveaboard scuba diving operation, offering 6 day adventure diving expeditions with a marine research focus.   

Each week the marine scientists carry out valuable research on remote coral reefs.  In turn, guests are able to learn from the experts, and enjoy new and different dive experiences.  The research activities fit around the diving program, adding a stimulating atmosphere of discovery to all expeditions while contributing to the knowledge and conservation of marine eco-systems.

In June and July you will swim with up to 70 magnificent Dwarf Minke Whales during a week, with encounters usually lasting for over an hour with multiple whales. Having a whale approach you in the water as close as three feet is incredible, and some describe it as a life changing experience!  Every guest on board is helping whale conservation and is part of an exciting research program.

Shark expeditions take place throughout the year at Osprey Reef, one of the worlds most magnificent coral atolls rising 1000 metres from the ocean floor, well known for its awesome visibility and pelagic animals.  Divers will encounter at least 25 sharks at close range, and will see the rare deep sea nautilus, as well as amazing giant soft corals.

Departing from Port Douglas, one hour north of Cairns in Queensland, Australia - the vessel carries a maximum of 20 guests. 6 day/6 night expeditions board on Saturday at 5.00pm, and return on Friday at 4.30pm.

Aside from the stimulating interchanges between divers and researchers, Undersea Explorer creates a unique experience that is exciting, and great fun! 'Take a dive on the wild side'

Photograph courtesy of Undersea Explorer and John Rumney