1. CANCELLATION POLICY
- 20% cancellation fee applies with 60-22 days notice
- 100% cancellation fee applies for 21 days or less notice
- An administrative fee of AU$100 per person will apply for your cancellation of more than 60 days.
2. TERMS
"You are required to view our Passenger Terms and Conditions"
3. MEDICAL & TRAVEL INSURANCE
All SOF passengers are strongly advised to purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance policy that includes
- Trip Cancellation insurance
- Lost/damaged personal belongings or equipment, due to any reason must be claimed on Travel Insurance.
- Evacuation & Medical cover for Scuba Diving. Please be aware that Scuba Diving and in-water activities are not covered by all Travel Insurance companies. Please read the wording of your policy carefully. NOTE: In a Medical Emergency any evacuation, vessel relocation or medical expenses are the financial responsibility of that diver.
Divers Alert Network (DAN) www.diversalertnetwork.org & Dive Assure www.diveassure.com offer comprehensive insurance packages specifically for Scuba Divers.
*NOTE – All Online bookings through the Spirit of Freedom website will have these levies prepaid in booking confirmation.
4. PAY ON BOARD FEES - MARINE PARK LEVY
A $25.00 per person per trip fee (including $18.00 Environmental Management Charge), applies to all passengers entering the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, and is payable on board.
On our 3&4 day tours, an additional $25.00 per person trip fee applies to all passengers for a Lizard Island Porterage.
NOTE – All Online bookings from the Spirit of Freedom website will have the Marine Park Levy included and prepaid with the booking.
5. LUGGAGE/ WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Due to light aircraft flights, guests on the 3 and 4 day tours have a total luggage weight limit of 20 kilograms (45 lb) per person. Secure storage is available at the Spirit of Freedom office for excess luggage.
6. OTHER
Certified divers must present a valid Certification Card and be equipped with a safety sausage, whistle and alternate air source (included in Hire Equipment package).
Same gender cabin share is not guaranteed
DISCHARGE OF LIABILITY
It is a fundamental condition of this contract between ‘Spirit of Freedom Pty Ltd’, and its directors, employees, agents and independent contractors (collectively and severally referred to as “SOF” on the one part and the name entered below. on the other part, that to the extent permitted by law “SOF” is hereby discharged and indemnified by my/our executor(s), my/our administrator(s) and my/our dependent(s) from any liability for any damage, death or injury whatsoever arising out of, or incidental to, this diving trip and other services provided by “SOF”, whether or not such damage or personal injury is caused or contributed to by “SOF”. I acknowledge that I will be participating in activities, which are undertaken for the purposes of recreation and involve a significant degree of physical exertion or physical risk. I further acknowledge that I am aware of the risks of injury associated with my participation in this diving trip and agree to voluntarily assume such risk. I further acknowledge that the use of any equipment hired or loaned to me by “SOF” is entirely at my own risk. I shall return any such equipment in good order and shall be financially liable for any breakage, loss or deviations there from.