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SPIRIT OF FREEDOM SWIM WITH AWESOME WHALE SHARK ON OSPREY REEF
Jun
Guests onboard Spirit of Freedom were privy to an exclusive encounter with an enormous Whale Shark at Osprey Reef recently.
Spirit of Freedoms' Dive Instructor, Clem Trauttmansdorff was fortunate to capture the footage.
...moreRomance on the Reef
Jun
Spirit of Freedom's 3 Night Cod Hole and Ribbon Reef trip May 31st to June 3rd was certainly a memorable one for 2 special guests onboard. ...more
Whale Shark Spotted
Mar
Whale sharks are not commonly found around the Great Barrier Reef nor further afield in the Coral Sea however one lucky couple aboard Spirit of Freedom were fortunate to spot one at Osprey Reef recently. ...more
Reef - World's Best
Feb
A UK man, who won an all expenses paid trip to dive the Great Barrier Reef, has rated the reef as one of the world's seven natural wonders. ...more
SPIRIT OF FREEDOM offer the very best in live-aboard dive cruising to some of Australia's most iconic and remote dive destinations.
Dive Australia's Coral Sea, Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs with SPIRIT OF FREEDOM live-aboard dive expeditions.
The Spirit of Freedom offers the best in liveaboard dive cruising to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and remote Coral Sea reefs. Scuba Dive Tours of 3, 4 and 7 day duration depart our of Cairns to iconic dive sites such as the Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs and North Horn, Osprey Reef. Shark dives, Potato Cod feeding, sheer walls laced with massive soft corals, manta-rays, minke whales, and abundant healthy tropical reefs, rich with marine biodiversity are just some of the high-lights you'll experience with Spirit of Freedom diving tours.
The Diving
Shark dive at North Horn
Stretching more than 2300 km along the coast of Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef is a complex ecosystem of around 2900 individual reefs. In the remote northern sector 10 string shaped coral reefs, collectively called ‘The Ribbon Reefs’, provide some of the most stunning tropical reef scuba diving in the world. Lying within the protected green zones of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, sites such as Steve’s Bommie offer rich marine biodiversity, and endless macro photography opportunities.
Hundreds of kilometers beyond the Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s Coral Sea harbours the undersea remnants of ancient volcanoes. Here, the diver is presented with sheer walls laced with massive soft corals and gorgonian fans, that plummet 1000 metres to the ocean floor. These isolated reefs, including Osprey and Bougainville Reefs are home territory for huge schools of pelagic fish, manta rays and sharks, and are renown for their crystal clear.
Diving the remote regions of the Ribbon Reefs and Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea, requires you to join a live-aboard scuba diving tour. Join Spirit of Freedom and witness the massive Potato Cod being fed at the Cod Hole, experience the thrilling shark dive at North Horn, Osprey Reef, and in the winter months you may even encounter the inquisitive Minke Whale on the Ribbon Reefs. Spirit of Freedom live-aboard dive tours depart from Cairns in the tropical north of Australia and offer 3, 4 and 7 night dive expeditions.
Spirit of Freedom Itineraries
Lizard Island
Diving the remote regions of the Ribbon Reefs and Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea, requires you to join a live-aboard scuba diving tour. Join Spirit of Freedom and witness the massive Potato Cod being fed at the Cod Hole, experience the thrilling shark dive at North Horn, Osprey Reef, and in the winter months you may even encounter the inquisitive Minke Whale on the Ribbon Reefs. Spirit of Freedom live-aboard dive tours depart from Cairns in the tropical north of Australia and offer 3, 4 and 7 night dive expeditions.
| Tour Name | Duration | Departure | Return | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 DAY/3 NIGHT - COD HOLE & RIBBON REEFS | 3 Day/3 Night | 1200 noon Mon | 11:30 am Thu | » more |
| 4 DAY/4 NIGHT - CORAL SEA & RIBBONS REEFS | 4 Day/4 Night | 08:30am Thu | 07:00am Mon | » more |
| 7 DAY/7 NIGHT - COD HOLE, RIBBON REEFS & CORAL SEA | 7 Day/7 Night | 12:00 noon Mod | 07:00 am Mon | » more |
Cairns Liveaboard Dive Vessel
Relaxing on the Top Deck
Spirit of Freedom is one of Australia’s most comfortable and well appointed live-aboard dive vessels. At 37 metres in length, with three decks of living space, generous cabins with private bathroom, the Spirit of Freedom offers all the amenities of a hotel, complimented by first class meals and outstanding service. A large dive deck with nitrox and photo facilities, houses every convenience to ensure comfort, safety and freedom in your diving.
Spirit People
Relive your Spirit of Freedom experience with images from recent trips. And if you're somewhat of a photographer you may also submit your own images or view those of fellow divers on board. Share your comments of your dive experience, or if you're planning a trip, you can read comments from our past guests
Ecotourism Australia
Spirit of Freedom has been awarded an Advanced Eco Tourism Accreditation by Ecotourism Australia. The program is endorsed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and identifies and monitors high standard marine tourism operators who follow best practices that are ecologically sustainable and help to protect and preserve the Marine Park to a high standard. Spirit of Freedom is committed to our responsibility to contribute to the protection of our environment and to pass on this rich heritage to future generations.
