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Sleek, stylish and spacious, the ‘ Spirit of Freedom ’ is Australia’s premier live-aboard dive vessel and offers the best in cruising comfort to the far northern Great Barrier Reef and remote Coral Sea reefs. This 120 ft vessel features electronic stabilizers, wide screen TV/ DVD, comfortable lounge areas, sun decks, and luxury accommodation. With classic lines, white exterior, polished timber & chrome, gourmet meals and an outstanding level of service, you will feel like you are aboard your very own private motor yacht.

On Board TSMV Spirit of Freedom

The Cabins 
Accommodating up to 26 guests, Spirit of Freedom has 11 spacious air-conditioned cabins all with private bathroom. A range of cabin types is available and the three premium cabin types contain TV/ DVD and CD player.

The Crew The Spirit of Freedom crew are a team of 10 dedicated professionals who work together to ensure your diving and your time on board is fun, safe, and a first rate memorable experience that surpasses all your expectations.

The Meals Our chefs provide first class meals and can cater to specific dietary requirements. Enjoy Australian and international cuisines and four meals a day. Australian wine and soft drinks are complimentary with the evening meal.

The Reef Flight Your trip will include a 120 mile one way low level flight from Lizard Island back to Cairns. Flying low over the Great Barrier Reef …. a spectacular way to end your dive cruise!

Thursday:
Around 07:30am this morning the Spirit of Freedom courtesy coach will transfer you from your Cairns city hotel to Cairns airport. Here you will board a twin-engine light aircraft for your scenic flight over the reef to Lizard Island. Spirit of Freedom crew will greet you on arrival and escort you via tender to the vessel.

After an orientation of the vessel we depart for Ribbon Reef Number 10. This afternoon we will have the opportunity for two or three dives at a choice of sites including the Cod Hole, Challenger Bay , Lighthouse Bommie, Pixie Wall, and Pixie Pinnacle. We depart in the evening for an 8 hour journey to Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea .

Friday & Saturday:
Osprey Reef. Australia’s Coral Sea reefs are renown for crystal clear water with average visibility in excess of 100 feet. Two days can be spent diving at Osprey Reef, including North Horn, well known for its shark action. You can expect to see grey whalers, silvertips, reef sharks, occasional hammerheads, schooling barracuda, trevally, and other pelagics. The landscape is amazing with sheer walls laced with gorgonians, sea whips, and bright yellow soft corals, rising from thousands of feet below.

Sunday:
Option 1: Today we return to the Ribbon Reefs Number 3 to dive sites such as the sensational Steve’s Bommie, Temple of Doom, and Flare Point. On Sunday evening we will cruise overnight back to Cairns

Option 2: Still in the Coral Sea, weather depending we will dive Bougainville Reef.

Monday: We arrive back into Cairns at 06:30am. Enjoy your last breakfast on board, before Spirit of Freedom transfer you back to your Cairns hotel around 07:30am.

Note:
This itinerary is a sample only and sites may vary or the sequence may change. Access to the Cod Hole and the Coral Sea is tide and weather conditional.
Due to light aircraft weight restrictions, your total luggage weight is limited to 20 kilograms/ 45 lb per person. We request that bags be soft sided.

Rates - per person:

Ocean View Deluxe - AU$2,350.00
Ocean View Standard - AU$2,150.00
Stateroom - AU$2,150.00
Double/ Twin - AU$1,925.00
Quad Share - AU$1,625.00

Child Policy:

A minimum age of 10 and full fare applies.  All children must  be accompanied by a parent at all times, including when diving or snorkelling.  Spirit of Freedom does not supply child sized scuba equipment or wetsuits.  Should gear be required, then the child must provide their own equipment.  Diving in ill-fitting equipment is not allowed.