Spirit of Freedom: 4 Day/4 Night Coral Sea

Includes a one way flight, Cairns to Lizard Island

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 120ft/ 37m vessel features electronic stabilizers, flat screen TVs, comfortable lounge areas, sun decks, and large dive deck.

On Board MV 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 are available from quad share to Ocean View Deluxe. Some cabins contain flat screen TVs and DVD players.

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 memorable experience to surpasses all your expectations.

The Meals The Spirit of Freedom 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 240 km 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 4 Day Trip

Departs Cairns 08:30am Thursday

Returns Cairns 07:00am Monday

Your 4 Day Trip Includes

• Transfers to/ from your Cairns hotel
• One way reef flight – Cairns to Lizard Island
• Opportunity for up to 15 dives
• En-suite cabin with daily service
• Chef prepared gourmet meals – Australian style
• Australian wines & soft drinks with evening meals

Your Itinerary

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. This afternoon you 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. 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 30 metres. 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 1000 metre sheer walls laced with gorgonians, sea whips, and bright yellow soft corals.

Sunday: After overnight travel back from Osprey Reef, today will be based around Ribbon Reefs Number 3 at dive sites such as the sensational Steve's Bommie, Temple of Doom, and Flare Point. Tonight you will cruise back to Cairns (Note: In excellent weather conditions this last day of diving may be at Bougainville Reef, another Coral Sea reef to the south of Osprey Reef).

Monday: 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.