Destination Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs
Duration 3 Days / 3 Nights
Departing Cairns 12:00 noon Monday
Returning Cairns 07:30 am Thursday
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The Diving - Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs
The Cod Hole is located 200 km to the north of Cairns and has become famous for it's family of resident Potato Cod (Groper). Each of these huge fish can weigh up to 100 kg and are well accustomed to posing for diver's cameras. The Ribbon Reefs are a string of 10 coral ramparts stretching southward from the Cod Hole. Coral formations vary from beds of huge plate corals to isolated pinnacles sustaining an amazing display of fish life, to walls and channels for the perfect 'drift dives' as well as caves, canyons and shallow coral gardens. Divers can expect to encounter the enormous giant clams, golden gorgonian fans, and clouds of colourful tropical fish, as well as cruising pelagics, moray eels, green turtles, reef sharks and the giant Napoleon Wrasse.
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.