Special Expeditions
2019: Far Northern Expeditions
Each year the Spirit of Freedom embarks on some far northern expeditions of discovery, diving and exploring remote and rarely visited reefs. Where do we go? The Far Northern Reefs, which are known as the isolated reefs north of Lizard Island, extending to the east the tip of Cape York peninsula, around 500 nautical miles north of Cairns.
This is one of the last totally pristine areas of the Great Barrier Reef. These reefs are seldom visited by any boats, and many of the hundreds of reefs in the region, are yet to be fully explored. The Far Northern reefs are famous for their fantastic wall dives, pinnacles alive with fish, massive coral heads and reef fish and invertebrates of incredible variety and colour. The nesting season for the green sea turtle runs from October through February, and November and December sees thousands upon thousands of turtles descending on the many small coral cays in the region.
Spring is also the best weather season to dive the outer walls, offering a great chance of encounters with sharks, manta rays and massive schools of pelagics. The diving in this region can be challenging, and these tours are only recommended for the experienced diver.
2019 Far Northern Expeditions dates:
21 – 28 OCT (Northbound itinerary Rates & information)
BOOK NORTHBOUND TRIP: 21-28th OCT 2019
28 OCT – 4 NOV (Southbound itinerary Rates & information) Use promo code 28OCTFN15 and save 15%!!
BOOK SOUTHBOUND TRIP: 28th OCT-4th NOV 2019
2020: TWO BRAND NEW ITINERARIES
In 2020, Spirit of Freedom is excited to have two brand new itineraries. Each trip will be heading East of Cairns, beyond the Great Barrier Reef, to the Coral Sea where these reefs 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 on one of the following new itineraries:
03 NOV – 09 NOV (6D/6N Yongala Expedition itinerary Rates & information)
BOOK NOW FOR OUR 2020 YONGALA EXPEDITION
23 NOV – 30 NOV (7D/7N Far East Exploratory itinerary Rates & information)
BOOK NOW FOR OUR FAR EAST EXPLORATORY TRIP
