Special Expeditions

Unique Itineraries Beyond the Central Great Barrier Reef

Special Expeditions aboard Spirit of Freedom

Spirit of Freedom runs regular special dive expeditions to remote and largely unexplored dive sites beyond the Great Barrier Reef, into the Coral Sea and beyond. The reefs we visit on these special expeditions are seldom visited by any boats, and many of the hundreds of reefs in the region are yet to be explored. Join us for a rare opportunity to explore new sites with our amazing crew!
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Far East Expedition 2023

Travel over 600km east of Cairns to explore the rarely visited Lihou Reefs. With the opportunity for up to 25 dives including one incredible night dive, you won’t want to miss this adventure!

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The Ribbons and Beyond 2024 and 2025

Explore top dive sites like the Tijou Reef, Cat Reef, Derry Reef, Wilson Reef, and the world-famous Cod Hole. Three departures available over 2024 and 2025.

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Spirit of Freedom Far North Expedition
Far North Northbound Expedition 2024

Spend five days diving the oceanic wilderness of the Far Northern Reefs, travelling from Cairns to Horn Island. Experience 24 – 26 dives at around 20 unique sites!

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Far North Southbound Expedition 2024

Spend five days diving the oceanic wilderness of the Far Northern Reefs, travelling from Horn Island to Cairns. Experience 24 – 26 dives at around 20 unique sites!

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Coral Sea and Mini Far North 2024 and 2025

Explore the best dive sites of the Coral Sea like Osprey Reef, and the rarely-visited Creech Reef and Princess Charlotte Bay. Two departures available over 2024 and 2025.

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Liveaboard Dive Trip
Yongala Adventure Expedition 2025

Visit one of the best shipwreck dive sites in the world, the SS Yongala wreck off the coast of Townsville and the Coral Sea east of Cairns. Two departures available in 2025.

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Southern Adventure 2025

A first for Spirit of Freedom, these two expeditions will be visiting the unchartered locations of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, including Flinders Reef, Myrmidon Reef and Bandjin Reef.

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