Destination Selected Coral Sea Reef Locations (Range: South Flinders, Flinders, Dart, East Holmes, West Holmes, Flora, Bougainville, Shark, and Osprey Reef)
Duration 4 Days / 4 Nights
Departing Cairns 12:00 noon Thursday
Returning Cairns 07:30am Monday
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The Diving - Coral Sea
To the south east, east and north east of Cairns and at least 100km offshore from the Great Barrier Reef, lie Australia's Coral Sea Reefs. Spirit of Freedom will travel to two Coral Sea Reef systems which can include South Flinders, Flinders, Dart, East Holmes, West Holmes, Flora, Bougainville, Shark and Osprey Reefs. Destinations will vary and be selected to provide the best diving, and allow maximum dive time and passenger comfort, according to the prevailing weather.
The Coral Sea reefs feature spectacular walls, steep drop-offs and lone seamounts, rising thousands of metres from the ocean floor to just below the surface. Renowned for crystal clear water with average visibility well in excess of 40 metres, a diver can appear suspended in air against a vertical wall laced with massive gorgonian fans. Sharks and schooling pelagics cruise through an amazing display of gorgonians, sea whips, and bright yellow soft corals, while nudibranch, anemones, unusual tropical fish, invertebrates, and huge schools of fish provide a rich variety of marine life.
The Vessel
At 37 metres, Spirit of Freedom is one of Australia’s largest liveaboard dive vessels and offers the best in cruising comfort. The vessel features three spacious decks, with sun deck, lounge and bar, dining saloon, expansive dive deck and luxury accommodation. You will enjoy delicious chef prepared meals, DVD Movies, and a fully stocked bar for relaxation after diving. Of course, you may wish to retire to the privacy and peace of your own cabin of which the vessel has 12 spacious, fully air-conditioned cabins with options for double, twin share, three share and four share rooms. All cabins are luxuriously outfitted and feature private en-suites, wardrobes and cupboards.
The Spirit of Freedom is also available for private charter