Australia 's north eastern town of tropical Cairns is the gateway for two of the world's greatest diving icons, the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea .

The Great Barrier Reef is a broad chain of 2,900 individual reefs and is the Earth's largest structure built by living organisms, being clearly visible from space. It is an ecosystem of unsurpassed marine diversity and presents the diver with a vision of exquisite natural beauty. Beyond the continental shelf that harbours the Great Barrier Reef, lie the isolated reef systems and crystal clear waters of Australia 's Coral Sea . This is home territory for huge schools of pelagic fish and sharks in an undersea world of mountains, pinnacles and sheer walls laced with gorgonian fans and rising from thousands of feet below.

It is to these destinations that the live aboard "Spirit of Freedom" will take you to discover what diving dreams are made of. With 3, 4 and 7 days itineraries, you can enjoy some of the worlds best diving almost from your arrival at Cairns International airport.




At 120 feet, the Spirit of Freedom is one of Australia 's largest live-aboard dive vessel. She features three decks of spacious comfort including sun deck, lounge and bar, dining saloon, and huge dive deck. Equipped with electronic stabilisers, silent generators, and fully air-conditioned throughout, the Spirit offers smooth and comfortable cruising.

Be prepared for an amazing range of diving experiences on Spirit of Freedom's 7 day/ 7 night Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs and Coral Sea adventure.

The first part of your dive expedition will be on The 'Ribbon Reefs' - a string of 10 coral reefs stretching over 100 miles to the north of Cairns . Awaiting you are picturesque coral gardens and isolated 'bommies' crowned in delicate corals, anemones, and colourful reef fish. The Cod Hole lies at the top of the Ribbon Reefs, and is home to a family of resident Potato Cod (Groper). These diver friendly fish will amaze you with their sheer size and seeming eagerness to pose for camera.

You will also venture out 120 miles offshore to Osprey Reef in the oceanic wilderness of Australia's Coral Sea.   Here 3,000 ft walls emerge from the ocean depths and the water is so astoundingly clear that divers appear suspended in air.  You will see massive red and yellow soft corals, reef sharks, whaler sharks, schooling hammerheads, mantas, plus schools of barracuda, big eye trevally, and mackeral. 

If the luxury of time is not on your side, Spirit of Freedom also offers 3 and 4 day tours, both of which include a one hour low level flight over the Great Barrier Reef between Cairns and Lizard Island.

The 3 day/ 3 night dive adventure on board Spirit of Freedom will take you to the famous Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs, finsihing with the scenic reef flight from Lizard Island to Cairns.  This itinerary takes you to see the very best of the Great Barrier Reef and is a must do for divers of all experience levels and macro-photgraphers.

Spirit of Freedoms' 4 day /4 night dive adventure offers a tantalising taste of both the Ribbon Reefs and the Coral Sea.  Commencing with the scenic reef flight, you will be delivered to the boat at Lizard Island to start your diving at sites such as the Cod Hole, before overnight travel to the spectacualr Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea.

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While the diving may be out of this world, the facilities and service on board Spirit will complete your ultimate liveaboard experience.

Spacious double or twin share cabins, all with private en-suite, make a comfortable retreat at the end of your day's scuba diving. Delicious chef prepared meals can be enjoyed throughout the day and complimentary Australian wines are offered with dinner. The sun deck is always a popular spot in bewteen dives, and a great location to watch the sunset on our BBQ nights.  There is a comprehensive marine library,DVD movies, wide screen, and a fully stocked bar for relaxation after diving. Nitrox fills, camera hire, and CD downloading are also available on board.

A multi-talented and professional crew will look after your in and out of water needs on board Spirit of Freedom. The dive team are experienced locals who are only too happy to share their extensive reef knowledge as well as a little 'Aussie' good humour.