MV Spirit of Freedom 3 / 4 / 7 Night Liveaboard

MV Spirit of Freedom

Stay Period: 2023-2024

3 NIGHT Cod Hole & Ribbon Reef - Depart Thursday 1200, return Sunday 0800

Quad Share: $11,880
Twin/Double Cabin: $13,480
Stateroom: $15,180
Ocean View Standard: $15,180
Ocean View Deluxe: $16,880

4 NIGHT Coral Sea & ribbon Reef - Depart Sunday 0800, Return Sunday 0800

Quad Share: $12,080
Twin/Double Cabin: $16,980
Stateroom: $15,580
Ocean View Standard: $19,280
Ocean View Deluxe: $21,480

7 NIGHT Cod Hole + Coral Sea - Depart Thursday 1200, Return Thursday 0800

Quad Share: $21,380
Twin/Double Cabin: $25,180
Stateroom: $23,380
Ocean View Standard: $28,980
Ocean View Deluxe: $32,780

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Package Rate Includes

Roundtrip transfers from Cairns hotel to vessel.
One way domestic flight from Cairns to Lizard Island (For 3N/4N trip)
3/4/7 nights accommodation at MV Spirit of Freedom.
1 nights accommodation at Cairns city hotel.
Full board meals on MV Spirit of Freedom (Australian wines during evening meals).
Max. 11/15/26 dives with tank and weight belt.
0.15% TIA Levy

Itinerary

Day 01
Cairns

Upon arrival Cairns Airport, own arrangement to Cairns city hotel for stay overnight.

Day 02
Cairns/ MV. Spirit Of Freedom

Around 07:30am this morning the Spirit of Freedom courtesy coach will transfer you from your Cairns city hotel to Hinterland Aviation at Cairns General Aviation Airport. Here you will board a twin-engine light aircraft for your scenic flight up the coast to Lizard Island. The Spirit of Freedom crew will greet you on arrival and escort you via tender to the vessel. After an orientation of the vessel we depart for Ribbon Reef Number 10. This afternoon we will have the opportunity for two dives at a choice of sites including the Cod Hole, Challenger Bay, Lighthouse Bommie, Pixie Gardens, and Pixie Pinnacle. We depart in the evening for a 10 hour crossing to Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea.

Day 03-04
MV. Spirit Of Freedom

Two days will be spent diving Osprey Reef (weather permitting). Australia's Coral Sea reefs are renown for crystal clear water with visibility ranging 30 to 100 metres. The landscape is amazing with sheer walls laced with gorgonians, sea whips, and bright yellow soft corals, rising from the ocean floor thousands of feet below. 'North Horn' is a dive site at the tip of Osprey is a site where grey reef sharks, silvertips, and the occasional oceanic congregate, and you can experience a close encounter with the Spirit of Freedom shark attraction dive. 3 to 4 dives will be available each day, including a night dive on the Friday. On Saturday night we will depart Osprey Reef for overnight travel to the Ribbon Reefs.

Day 05
MV. Spirit Of Freedom

At Ribbon Reefs Number 3 we will dive such sites as the sensational Steve's Bommie, Temple of Doom, and Flare Point. A second option for this day, in special weather conditions, is to head south from Opsrey to Bougainville Reef, known for its unusual underwater landscape or caverns, and its partially submerged wreck. On Sunday evening we will cruise overnight back to Cairns. we will depart Osprey Reef for overnight travel to the Ribbon Reefs.

*For 3Night Cod Hole & Ribbon Reef and 7Night Cod Hole + Coral Sea trip - please check with us **

Day 06
MV. Spirit Of Freedom/Cairns

We arrive back into Cairns at 08:00am. Enjoy a light breakfast on board and a group photo opportunity before transfer to Airport by own arrangement.

Package Rate NOT Includes

Air ticket, Airport taxes, security charges and flight insurance surcharge.
Entry Visa (If necessary)
Compulsory Travel Insurance (Coverage : scuba diving)
Crew gratuity, Gear Rentals, Nitrox and other incidental charges.
Airport transfer (It is convenient to take taxi/shuttle bus to and from airport).
Marine Park Levy (directly on board): AUD50 per person per trip
A fuel levy AUD10 per person per day may be applicable at the time of travel.

Remarks

Liveaboard only | No Air ticket included
Diver package is valid for certified diver only.
Prices & itinerary are subject to change without prior notice
Package cost based on 02 persons traveling together throughtout the whole journey.
Diver experience recommendation: Advanced Diver certification with a minimum of 20 ocean dives, including 5 dives in the last 12 months.
Due to light aircraft restrictions, your total weight of your luggage is limited to 20 kilograms/45lb per person, including your dive gear and carry on luggage
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.
Fuel levy and Marine Park Fee may be applicable at the time of travel.
Passengers are reminded to ensure they hold proper visitor or transit Visas and a valid passport with at least 2 blank pages & 6 months of validity from commencement of travel.

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