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Spirit of Freedom is probably the most beautiful and luxurious
dive boat in the Cairns region. She
is a very elegant vessel with spacious cabins, huge dive
deck and a comfortable bar. Even with a full boat (26 guests)
everyone can find their own private space. The itinerary
is fantastic, offering the opportunity to dive the Ribbon
Reefs and some of the fantastic Coral Sea dive sites. The
Thursday flight to/from Lizard Island cuts the cruising
time by approximately 12 hours, so 2 extra dives could be
added to the itinerary!
Another plus: 
is available on board.
Dive Sites
 The
Coral Sea Reefs are visited on the Thursday schedule. Superb
visibility, drop offs, fantastic shark action, beautiful
coral and many other forms of marine life are typical for
the area.
The Ribbon Reefs are in Spirit of Freedom's Monday schedule.
Characteristics of these Reefs are lush coral gardens and
many spectacular pinnacles surrounded by schooling fish.
Please look here for more information about Spirit of Freedom's
dive regions. They offer 2 different trips:
Coral Sea Excursion: This trips can be a combination
of Osprey
Reef and combine this with dives at the Ribbon
Reefs
Ribbon Reef Excursion: The Code Hole and many other
dives sites at the Ribbon
Reefs are on the schedule for this trip.
About
Spirit of Freedom
 She
is the perfect vessel for divers who love live aboard trips
in great comfort. The
spacious saloon resembles a luxury cruise ship. The saloon
is equipped with TV,
Video Recorder and Stereo system.
Spirit of Freedom (air-conditioned throughout) is huge,
about 37 metres long.
The partially covered sundeck is a good place to relax between
dives.
On the very spacious dive deck is enough room for all your
dive gear and you gearing up comfortably. The crew looks
after you, full tanks and fresh towels. The only thing you
have to do yourself is to dive!
With
two
compressors on board they make sure there are always enough
full tanks. The diving is mostly done from the dive deck,
but there are two dive tenders which can be used to dive
from as well.
Spirit of Freedom also has electronic stabilisers, which
makes her very comfortable also in high seas.
 Accommodation
The Spirit Of Freedom has 12 luxury cabins. All cabins
feature ensuite bathrooms and they are all huge.
The prettiest cabin on board is the Ocean View Deluxe (Queen
Bed )on upper deck. Ideal for honey mooners! There is also
the Ocean View Cabin (Queen Bed)which is a little smaller.
All other cabins are below deck. The Stateroom (cabin 1
-Queen Bed) is huge for live-aboard standards. There is
one twin share (cabin 2) and one double bed cabin (cabin
4). All other cabins (cabins number 3 and 7 - 10) can be
used as double or twins. Those cabins have a single bed
over the double bed. Cabins number 5 and 6 are quad share
cabin, located at the centre of the vessel.
Cabins:
on
upper deck: OV 1
Ocean View Deluxe OV 2
Ocean View (smaller)
below
deck: 1 Stateroom
2 Twin share
3, 4, 7-10 Double/Twin
share
5,
6 Quad Share
Itineraries
Designed
to dive and cruise the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral
Sea, Spirit of Freedom operates 2 scheduled departures from
Cairns each week. Combine the two itineraries to make a
unique 7 day/ 7 night dive adventure!
Coral Sea Excursion 4 day/ 4 nights:
Destination Coral Sea, Osprey Reef & Ribbon Reefs
You get up to 16 dives
departing Cairns 8:30 AM Thursday
returning Cairns 7:00 AM Monday
Thursday
Your aircraft will depart at 8:30 am for your scenic flight
over the reef to Lizard Island.
This afternoon we will have the opportunity for two dives,
perhaps Cod Hole and Dynamite Pass. Late evening cruising
overnight to the Coral Sea.
Friday
& Saturday
Osprey Reef. Australia's Coral Sea reefs are renown for
crystal clear water with an 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.
 Sunday
Option 1: Still in the Coral Sea, weather depending
we will dive Bougainville Reef.
Option 2: Return to the Ribbon Reefs #3 to #5 to
dive the sensational Steve's Bommie, Temple of Doom and
other sites. Sunday evening, cruise overnight back to Cairns.
For detailed itinerary please
download the pdf file
Ribbon Reefs & Cod Hole Excursion 3 day/ 3 night:
Destination Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs
You get up to 11 dives
departing Cairns 12:00 noon Monday
returning Cairns approx 12.00 noon Thursday
Monday:
Boarding Spirit of Freedom at 11:15 am for a 12 noon
departure. Lunch will be served on board while cruising
to the Great Barrier Reef. You get an afternoon orientation
dive and a twilight or night dive.
Tuesday:
Today we dive sensational Steve's Bommie on Ribbon Reef
# 3. Other dives might be at Clam Gardens, Flare Point and
the beautiful Gorgonia Wall.
Wednesday:
Dive the Cod Hole, enjoy the resident family of large Potato
Cods. More possible dive sites are Dynamite Pass, Lighthouse
Bommie, Challenger Bay and perhaps Pixie Wall. This evening
we cruise into Watson's Bay on Lizard Island and stay there
overnight.
Thursday:
After breakfast, go ashore on Lizard Island, board the aircraft
for your low level flight over the reef back to Cairns.
Arriving back at Cairns airport at approximately 11:00 am,
bus transfer back to your Cairns city hotel.
For detailed itinerary please
download the pdf file
Special
note for both itineraries
Due to light aircraft weight restrictions, your total luggage
weight is limited to 20 kilograms/ 45 lb per person. All
bags must be soft sided.
Please note that above itinerary is a sample only and sites
may vary or the sequence may change in accordance to the
weather and the accessibility.
7
nights combine both trips: Ribbon Reefs/Cod Hole & Coral
Sea
The combination of the 2 trips is ideal, as you get to dive
both areas.
Monday
to Monday no flights = no weight restrictions! No return
to Cairns, instead time to explore Lizard Island and Watsons
Bay on Thursday morning.
For detailed itinerary please
download the pdf file
Dive
& Photo Services
fills for Nitrox certified divers (packages see prices
list)
- Analogue
Camera and strobe (Sea & Sea MX10) underwater cameras
are available for hire, costs AU$ 55.- per day / AU$ 130.-
per trip (to
be paid on board)
- A Digital
camera with u/w housing plus CD-burning service for your
results are available: AU$ 65.00/dive or AU$ 105.00 for
a whole day.
 If
you bring you own digital camera, you can use the ship's
computer system for downloading and burning of your images
(AU$ 35.00/CD).
- PADI
Instructor on board, PADI advanced courses are offered
on request for an extra charge
- PADI NITROX
EANx certification course offered
- Non-divers
/ Snorkellers are welcome on board (AU$ 100 discount per
trip)
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