Great Barrier Reef Cod Hole, Northern Reef & Coral Sea Live Aboard Tours, Spirit of Freedom Dive Tours, Spirit of Freedom - 4 Day & 4 Night Coral Sea 'Fly, Dive & Cruise'

Sleek and spacious, the 'Spirit of Freedom' offers the best in live-aboard dive cruising to the Coral Sea and Ribbon Reefs. The 4 Day Coral Sea tour begins Thursday morning at 8.30am, with a low level flight from Cairns along the coastline and over the reef to Lizard Island, to meet the 'Spirit of Freedom'.

The first day will see you diving the very top of the Ribbon Reefs, before overnight travel out to Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea. Two days is spent diving the spectacular walls of Osprey Reef, an old volcanic atoll lying 220 km off the coast. Renown for its spectacular 1000 metre walls, Osprey Reef also offers massive soft corals, amazing shark action, and exceptional visibility. 'North Horn' at the tip of Osprey is a site where grey reef sharks, silvertips, and the occasional oceanic congregate. Here you can also experience a close encounter with the Spirit of Freedom shark attraction dive.

The last day is spent at Ribbon Reef Number 3, or occasionally if the weather permits, Bougainville Reef, to the south of Osprey Reef. Overnight travel on the last night, returns you to Cairns early on the Monday morning.

Thursday: Around 07:30am this morning the Spirit of Freedom courtesy coach will transfer you from your Cairns city hotel to Hinterland Aviation at Cairns General Aviation Airport. Here you will board a twin-engine light aircraft for your scenic flight up the coast to Lizard Island. The Spirit of Freedom crew will greet you on arrival and escort you via tender to the vessel. After an orientation of the vessel you will depart for Ribbon Reef Number 10. This afternoon you will have the opportunity for two dives at a choice of sites including the Cod Hole, Challenger Bay, Lighthouse Bommie, Pixie Gardens, and Pixie Pinnacle. Depart in the evening for a 10 hour crossing to Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea.

Friday & Saturday: Two days will be spent diving Osprey Reef (weather permitting). Australia's Coral Sea reefs are renown for crystal clear water with visibility ranging 30 to 100 metres. The landscape is amazing with sheer walls laced with gorgonians, sea whips, and bright yellow soft corals, rising from the ocean floor thousands of feet below. 'North Horn' is a dive site at the tip of Osprey is a site where grey reef sharks, silvertips, and the occasional oceanic congregate, and you can experience a close encounter with the Spirit of Freedom shark attraction dive. 4 to 5 dives will be available each day, including a night dive on the Friday. On Saturday night the vessel will depart Osprey Reef for overnight travel to the Ribbon Reefs.

Sunday: At Ribbon Reefs Number 3 you will enjoy dive such sites as the sensational Steve's Bommie, Temple of Doom, and Flare Point. A second option for this day, in special weather conditions, is to head south from Osprey Reef to Bougainville Reef, known for its unusual underwater landscape or caverns, and its partially submerged wreck. On Sunday evening the vessel will cruise overnight back to Cairns.

Monday: Arrive back into Cairns at 06:30am. Enjoy a light breakfast on board and a group photo opportunity before being dropped back to your Cairns hotel around 08.00am

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.

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.

• Return transfers from Cairns City accommodation
• One way scenic reef flight from Cairns to Lizard Island (shorten travel time & increase dive time)
• 4 nights (3 ½ dive days_
• 2 days diving in the Coral Sea
• En-suite cabins with daily service
• Chef prepared meals
• Australian wines & soft drinks with evening meals

• Ocean View Deluxe Cabin AU$2425.00
• Ocean View Standard Cabin AU$2225.00
• Stateroom AU$2225.00
• Double or Twin Share Cabin AU$1995.00
• Quad Share Cabin AU$1675.00

** Enquire About Current Dive Specials ~ Stand-by Rates May Be Available **

• Ocean View Deluxe Cabin AU$2500.00
• Ocean View Standard Cabin AU$2300.00
• Stateroom AU$2300.00
• Double or Twin Share Cabin AU$2050.00
• Quad Share Cabin AU$1750.00

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

Please Note: All cabins onboard have private ensuites

• Full gear hire (including dive computer) AU$160.00 per person
• PADI Advanced course AU$220.00
• PADI Nitrox Course AU$220.00
• 4 Day Nitrox package AU$105.00

• A $15.00 per person per trip fee applies to all passengers entering the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
• From 04th of August 2008 a fuel surcharge may apply and is subject to fluctuation without notice (POA)

• 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.

All passengers are strongly advised to purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance policy that includes

• Trip Cancellation insurance, and
• 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.