Spirit of Freedom Offers unsurpassed Liveaboard cruising.

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 stabilisers, 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!

Your 3 Day/ 3 Night Dive Adventure To Australia’s Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs

Departs Cairns 12:00 noon Monday
Returns Cairns 11:30am Thursday

Your 3 Day Trip Includes

• Transfers to/ from your Cairns hotel
• Low level reef flight – Lizard Island to Cairns
• Opportunity for up to 11 dives
• En-suite cabin with daily service
• Chef prepared gourmet meals – Australian style
• Australian wines & soft drinks with evening meals

Your Itinerary

 Monday: The Spirit of Freedom courtesy bus will pick you up from your Cairns hotel around 11:00am to transfer you to Trinity Wharf, where you will board the vessel. The Spirit of Freedom crew will greet you and give you an orientation of the vessel before a 12 noon departure. Enjoy a lunch on board while we cruise to the outer Great Barrier Reef for an afternoon orientation dive and a twilight or night dive. After dinner we cruise north to the Ribbon Reefs.

Tuesday: This morning we arrive at Number 5 Ribbon Reef and dive the Permission Bommie and the Clam Gardens, where you will be amazed at the size and abundance of giant clams. In the afternoon we drift dive at ‘High Five’, and in the evening we dive the beautiful Gorgie’s Wall. Late tonight we cruise north to the top of the Ribbon Reefs.

 Wednesday: This morning we will dive the monolith at Challenger Bay and the Cod Hole. The Cod Hole is a popular dive site for it’s resident family of large Potato Cod, (Groper). We may also drift dive at Dynamite Pass, well know as a channel between reefs for sharks to pass. On our way towards Lizard Island we dive the famous Snake Pit, where you will be amazed at the abundance of Olive Sea Snakes. This evening we overnight at Watson’s Bay on Lizard Island and enjoy a BBQ dinner on the top deck.

Thursday: This morning, after a leisurely breakfast, you have the opportunity to go ashore and explore Lizard Island. At 10:30am you will board a twin-engine light aircraft at Lizard Island for your low level flight over the reef back to Cairns. Arriving back at Cairns airport at approximately 11:30am, the Spirit of Freedom courtesy coach will meet you for your transfer back to your Cairns city hotel. Note: This itinerary is a sample only and sites may vary or the sequence may change.