Spirit of Freedom

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Spirit of Freedom is one the most luxurious dive liveaboards in the Cairns region. She is a very elegant liveaboard with spacious cabins, great dive deck and a comfortable lounge. Even with a full boat of 26 guests, everyone can find their own private space.

The itineraries offer the opportunity to dive the Ribbon Reefs and some of the fantastic Coral Sea dive sites.

Features

The Spirit of Freedom is the perfect vessel for divers who like liveaboard 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 is fully air-conditioned and the partially covered sundeck is a good place to relax between dives. The spacious dive deck has enough room for all your dive gear and for gearing up comfortably. The crew looks after you and provides you with fresh towels after every dive. The only thing you have to do yourself is to dive!

Staying Connected

While on board Spirit of Freedom you can enjoy access to free WiFi when the boat is in range along certain sectors of the Ribbon Reefs. While at the Coral Sea, and also the regions of the Ribbon Reefs that are out of range, the boat can only rely on a satellite phone and fax communications.

We think…

Spirit of Freedom is a beautiful yacht, with excellent diving, great crew and food. The Ocean View Cabins on the upper deck are our first recommendation. Cabins on lower deck are also comfortable and spacious.

Dive Itineraries

The Spirit of Freedom runs a regular weekly itinerary:

  • 3 Day / 3 Night: Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs Adventure (Departs Thursdays). Cairns to Lizard Island with low-level flight back to Cairns.
  • 4 Day / 4 Night: Coral Sea & Ribbon Reefs Adventure (Departs Sundays). Low-level flight to Lizard Island to embark, cruise to Cairns.
  • 7 Day / 7 Night: Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs & Coral Sea Expedition (Departs Thursdays)

These regular itineraries are interspersed by special itineraries and expeditions such as Minke Whale trips, Citizen Science Trips and Far North Exploratory Expeditions.

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia

Spirit of Freedom has 11 guest cabins, each with its own ensuite bathroom.

The Stateroom is the largest cabin on board and is located in a private area of the lower deck, close to the dive deck and dining area. Fully airconditioned and containing an ensuite, The Stateroom also features a queen size bed, bedside tables, extra shelving, wardrobe, and a 26″ flat screen TV.

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The spacious Ocean View Deluxe Cabin is located on the top deck and features a double bed, bedside tables, wardrobe, a 26″ flat screen TV and is fully air conditioned. A slightly smaller Ocean View Standard Cabin is also available with all the same amenities and located on the top deck.

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Cabins 3 & 7-10 are Standard Double or Twin Share rooms with a bunk style single bed over a double bed. These cabins are located on the lower deck with easy access to the main deck. An ensuite bathroom is included in each of these air conditioned cabins, as well as a wardrobe and a bedside table.

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There is one Quad Share Cabin on board located in the centre of the lower deck. This room contains two bunk beds (each with two single beds) and has easy access to the  main deck. Contained in this cabin is an ensuite bathroom, a wardrobe and the room is fully air conditioned.

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Most of the diving takes place directly from the dive deck at the stern of the boat which has very easy access to the water. There are also two dive tenders which are used collect any divers that surface at a distance from the boat.

PADI advanced dive courses and PADI Nitrox certification courses are offered on request at an extra charge.

Equipment

  • Safety is assured with a Nautilus Lifeline for every diver
  • 12 & 15L aluminium tanks
  • INT and DIN (adapters available) & universal tanks
  • SUBGEAR XP-3G dive computers (air and Nitrox)
  • All individual scuba gear items
  • 3mm and 5mm full lengths wetsuits
  • Nitrox available for purchase

 

Trip dates & Availability

The Spirit of Freedom runs a regular weekly itinerary as follows:

  • 3 Day / 3 Night: Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs Adventure (Departs Thursdays). Cairns to Lizard Island with low-level flight back to Cairns.
  • 4 Day / 4 Night: Coral Sea & Ribbon Reefs Adventure (Departs Sundays). Low-level flight to Lizard Island to embark, cruise to Cairns.
  • 7 Day / 7 Night: Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs & Coral Sea Expedition (Departs Thursdays)

These regular itineraries are interspersed by special itineraries and expeditions such as Minke Whale trips, Citizen Science Trips and Far North Exploratory Expeditions.

Spirit of Freedom Pricing to March 2024

Valid 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024AUD
3 Day Cod Hole (High Season - Apr/Jun/Jul/Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec)
Ocean View Deluxe3130
Ocean View Standard Cabin or Stateroom2800
Double/Twin2470
Quad Share2140
3 Day Cod Hole (Low Season - Mar/May/Aug)
Ocean View Deluxe2504
Ocean View Standard Cabin or Stateroom2240
Double/Twin1976
Quad Share1712
 
4 Day Coral Sea (High Season - Apr/Jun/Jul/Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb)
Ocean View Deluxe4045
Ocean View Standard Cabin or Stateroom3605
Double/Twin3165
Quad Share2725
4 Day Coral Sea (Low Season - Mar/May/Aug)
Ocean View Deluxe3236
Ocean View Standard Cabin or Stateroom2884
Double/Twin2532
Quad Share2180
 
7 Day Cod Hole & Coral Sea (High Season - Apr/Jun/Jul/Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb)
Ocean View Deluxe6445
Ocean View Standard Cabin or Stateroom5675
Double/Twin4905
Quad Share4135
7 Day Cod Hole & Coral Sea (Low Season - Mar/May/Aug)
Ocean View Deluxe5156
Ocean View Standard Cabin or Stateroom4540
Double/Twin3924
Quad Share3308
 
Pre-booked extras
Full equipment rental - 3 Days135
Full equipment rental - 4 Days180
Full equipment rental - 7 Days315
Nitrox - 3 Days110
Nitrox - 4 Days150
Nitrox - 7 Days260
PADI Nitrox course280
PADI Advanced course285
 
Important Information
Single occupancy: Double the per person rate less AUD 150.00 per day (n/a quad cabin)
Non-divers discount: AUD 200.00 on 3 & 4 night trip, AUD 400.00 on 7 night trip
Included:
* Transfers from/to Cairns city accommodation
* Low level scenic reef flight between Lizard Island/Cairns (only on 3 and 4 night excursions)
* Non-alcoholic beverages (Tea, coffee, water)
* Australian wine & soft drinks with evening meals
* Cabin and dive deck towels, linens
* Four chef prepared meals daily, plus snacks
* 3 day trip: up to 11 dives, 4 day trip: up to 15 dives, 7 day trip: up to 26 dives
* Use of aluminium tanks, weights, weight belts
* Australian Government Goods & Services Tax
Not Included:
* Fuel surcharges
* Diver evacuation insurance is highly recommended (e.g. DAN)
Special payment and cancellation charges apply for this operator