Sleek and spacious, the ‘Spirit of Freedom’ offers the best in live-aboard dive cruising to the Coral Sea and Ribbon Reefs. This tour begins every Monday from Cairns, and travels 240km along the rarely visited Ribbon Reefs, to the Cod Hole. Along the ‘Ribbons’ you will encounter clouds of colourful tropical fish, an incredible variety of vibrant healthy corals, giant clams, anemones, huge schools of cruising pelagic fish, and a family of giant potato cod.
Within your 7 days, you will also spend 2 days at Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea. An old volcanic atoll lying 220km off the coast, Osprey Reef is renown for its spectacular walls to 1000m, its massive soft corals, shark action, and exceptional visibility. ‘North Horn’ at the tip of Osprey is a site where grey reef sharks, silvertips, and the occasional oceanic congregate. Here you can also experience a close encounter with the Spirit of Freedom shark attraction dive. This tour also includes an overnight stay in secluded Watson’s Bay and a couple of hours ashore at Lizard Island. Return to Cairns 7 days later on the Monday morning.
Accommodation Cabins available:
- Ocean View Deluxe Cabin – This cabin is located on the top deck with internal stairwell access to the main deck, as well as external access to the top deck and dive deck. It is a spacious 8.5 square metres in area (not including the bathroom, an additional 2 square meters) and contains a double bed, bedside tables, writing desk, wardrobe, and 26″ flat-screen TV. It is fully air-conditioned and has its own private bathroom. Double Occupancy only: no twin share option available. Please enquire for Sole Occupancy rates.
- Ocean View Standard Cabin – This cabin is located on the top deck with internal stairwell access to the main deck, as well as external access to the top deck and dive deck. It is 5.2 square metres in area (not including bathroom, an additional 2 square meters) and contains a double bed, a wardrobe, and 26” flat-screen TV. It is fully air-conditioned and has its own private bathroom. Double Occupancy only: no twin share option available. Please enquire for Sole Occupancy rates.
- The Stateroom Cabin – This cabin is located in a private area on the lower deck, close to the dive deck and dining saloon. It is a spacious 9.2 square metres in area (not including bathroom, an additional 2.8 square meters) and contains a queen-size bed, extra shelving, wardrobe, bedside tables and 26″ flat-screen TV. It is fully air-conditioned and has its own private bathroom. Double Occupancy only: no twin share option available. Please enquire for Sole Occupancy rates.
- Standard Double or Twin Share Cabin – Spirit of Freedom has six standard double or twin-share cabins. Five of these cabins contain a double bed with a single bed over the top, bunk style, however, one cabin contains just a double bed, so be sure to advise your preference for double or twin share when placing your booking. These cabins are located on the lower deck, with easy access to the main deck. They are an average 7.2 square metres in area, (not including bathroom, an additional 1.8 square meters), are fully air-conditioned and also contain a wardrobe, bedside table and private bathroom.
- Quad Share Cabin – Spirit of Freedom has two quad share cabins, each containing four single beds, bunk style. These cabins are located midships on the lower deck, with easy access to the main deck. They are each 7.2 square metres in area, (not including bathroom, an additional 1.8 square meters), are fully air-conditioned and also contain a wardrobe and private bathroom.
Recommended Dive Experience Level: PADI Advanced or equivalent and above.
Adventure Level: Mid range to high level, depending on the winds, swells and currents.
Snorkellers: The reefs of the Ribbon Reefs are relatively close to the surface, and with little current, offer excellent snorkelling at most sites. However, at times, the deeper reef tops and currents of the Coral Sea make the Coral Seal reefs only suitable for experienced snorkellers and strong swimmers and you may not be able to snorkel at every site. Please not that while you will be safe under the watchful eye of the look-out crew, a snorkel buddy may not always be available.
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