Spirit of Freedom - 4 Day Coral Sea – Fly – Dive - Cruise

Destination Coral Sea, Osprey Reef and Northern Reefs
Duration 4 Day Itinerary, up to 16 Dives

Departing Cairns 08:30am Thursday
Returning Cairns 07:00am Monday

Trip Includes

Transfers to/ from Cairns city accommodation
One way reef flight – Cairns to Lizard Island
4 nights – 3 ½ dive days
2 days at the Coral Sea
Opportunity for up to 16 dives
En-suite cabin with daily service
Chef prepared meals
Australian wines & soft drinks with evening meals

*Includes one way flight to Lizard Island over the reef

Special note: Due to light aircraft weight restrictions, your total luggage weight is limited to 20 kilograms/ 45 lb per person. We request that bags be soft sided.

Sample Itinerary

Thursday: Courtesy coach transfer from Cairns city hotels to Cairns airport will commence at 07:30am. Your twin-engine light aircraft will depart at 08:30am for your scenic flight over the reef to Lizard Island. Spirit of Freedom crew will greet you on arrival and transfer you to the vessel, where you will depart for the reef.

This afternoon you will have the opportunity for two dives before departing in the late evening for Osprey Reef, in the Coral Sea. The dives may be at sites such as the Cod Hole, Pixie Pinnacle and Challenger Bay.

Friday & Saturday: Osprey Reef. Australia’s Coral Sea reefs are renown for crystal clear water with an average visibility in excess of 100 feet. Two days can be spent diving at Osprey Reef, including North Horn, well known for its shark action. You can expect to see grey whalers, silvertips, reef sharks, occasional hammerheads, schooling barracuda, trevally, and other pelagics are common. The landscape is amazing with sheer walls laced with gorgonians, sea whips, and bright yellow soft corals rising from thousands of feet below.

Sunday:

Option 1: Still in the Coral Sea, weather depending we will dive Bougainville Reef.
Option 2: Today return to the Ribbon Reefs # 3 to 5 to dive the sensational Steve’s Bommie, Temple of Doom, Flare Point, and other sites. In the months of June & July is a great opportunity for further interaction with Minke Whales. After dinner on Sunday evening you will cruise overnight back to Cairns

Monday: Arrive Cairns approximately 06:30am. Breakfast will be served on board and hotel transfer will be arranged for approx 07:30am.

Please note that above itinerary is a sample only and sites may vary or the sequence may change. Access to the Cod Hole and the Coral Sea is weather conditional and while every attempt will be made to keep to the advertised itinerary, the Coral Sea and specific sites on the Great Barrier Reef are not guaranteed.

Rates (01st of July 2008 through to 30th of June 2009)

Ocean View Deluxe Cabin AU$2250.00
Ocean View or Stateroom AU$2050.00
Double or Twin Share Cabin AU$1850.00
Quad Share Cabin AU$1550.00

Rates (01st of July 2008 through to 30th of June 2010)

Ocean View Deluxe Cabin AU$2350.00
Ocean View Standard or Stateroom AU$2150.00
Double or Twin Share Cabin AU$1925.00
Quad Share Cabin AU$1625.00

Cabins
Please note that all cabins onboard have private ensuites.

1 x Ocean View Deluxe: Very large cabin, with double bed, wardrobe, 2 bed side tables, desk, Flatscreen TV and DVD
1 x Ocean View: Smaller cabin with double bed, wardrobe, 1 bedside table, Flatscreen TV and DVD
1 x Stateroom: Very spacious cabin with queen bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, 2 bedside tables, Flatscreen TV and DVD
5 x Double or Twin: Double bed with single over, wardrobe, 1 bedside table
1 x Twin share: Bunk beds with king single under, single over, wardrobe
2 x Quad share: 4 single beds, bunk style, wardrobe

Additional Charges:
(Valid to 30 June 2009)

Full gear hire (including dive computer) $130.00 per person
Marine Park Levy & Management fee $15.00 per person
PADI Advanced course AU$190.00
PADI Nitrox Course AU$190.00
4 Day Nitrox package (all divers) AU$105.00

On Board Fees – Marine Park and Fuel Levies:

A $15.00 per person per trip fee applies to all passengers entering the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which includes $13.50 Environment Management Charge (EMC)
From 04th of August 2008 a fuel surcharge of $80.00 pp will apply and is subject to fluctuation without notice

Notes:

Non Diving Passengers, please deduct $100 off the 3 & 4 trip rate and $200 off the 7 day rate
Sole occupancy available at 2 person rate less $250 (n/a quad share cabin)
Ocean View Cabins and Stateroom cabins contain double bed only and rates are based on double occupancy.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.

Medical & Travel Insurance

All passengers are strongly advised to purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance policy that includes
(i) Trip Cancellation insurance, and
(ii) 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.

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