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Coral Sea - Cod Hole - Ribbon Reefs

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LUXURY LIVEABOARD DIVE CRUISING

The 'Spirit of Freedom' is Australia's premier dive vessel. Beautifully appointed, elegant and spacious, Spirit offers the best in dive cruising to the far northern Great Barrier Reef and reefs of the remote and largely unexplored Coral Sea. To make an enquiry, use the button located at the bottom of each cruise description page.

Spirit of Freedom

Features

  • first class chef prepared meals
  • complimentary wine with the evening meal
  • three decks with separate lounge, dining and under cover top deck
  • plenty of space for 26 guests
  • 11 generous air-conditioned cabins
  • all contain private bathroom.

Click on this link to see full vessel specifications: dive coral sea

Cruise Selection

  • Cruise 1 - 3 Day/ 3 night tour takes in the world famous Cod Hole, The Ribbon Reefs, and includes a one hour low-level flight from Lizard Island. Departs Mondays
  • Cruise 2 - 4 Day/ 4 night tour commences with the reef flight from Cairns to Lizard Island, before travelling out to the remote Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea. Departs Thursdays
  • Cruise 3 - 7 Day/ 7 night tour takes in both the Cod Hole / Ribbon Reef region and Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea, plus a few hours ashore to explore Lizard Island. Departs Thursdays
  • Cruise 4 - 7 Day/ 7 night tour takes in both the Cod Hole / Ribbon Reef region and Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea, plus a few hours ashore to explore Lizard Island. Departs Mondays

You should book this cruise well in advance to avoid disappointment especially if you require premium cabins.

Private Charter enquiries please use our General Enquiry form.

 
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Snorkelling and Diving the Great Barrier Reef

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Inclusions

Choice of:

  • 4 separate cruises to the Coral Sea
  • Eleven spacious air-conditioned cabins
  • Private ensuites to all cabins
  • 120 ft electronically stabilised vessel for the smoothest cruising
  • Three entertainment areas - dining saloon, lounge bar, and sun deck
  • Well set up dive deck and easy access dive platform
  • Daily cabin service
  • First class Chef prepared meals
  • Complimentary Australian wines with evening meals
  • Wide screen TV with DVD movie library
  • Optional Nitrox fills for Nitrox certified divers
  • Computer and CD burner for down-loading digital images
  • Complimentary transfers to/ from Cairns City accommodation

View our slide show:

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*N.B.:

Please read our cancellation policy and advice to guests at the bottom of this page.

 

dive deck

On the dive deck

dining room

Dine in style

cabin

Comfortable and spacious cabins

 
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Pricing and Important Information
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Rates are Australian Dollars (per person)

special rates

 

cruise1

3 day cod hole
01 JULY 2009 - 30 JUNE 2010 Rates

CabinType

Rates are $AU pp

Ocean View Deluxe Double

$2,050.00

Ocean View Standard Double

$1,850.00

Stateroom

$1,850.00

Standard Double/Twin

$1,600.00

Quad Share

$1,300.00

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coral sea cruise 1 details

 
cruise2

4 day coral sea
01 JULY 2009 - 30 JUNE 2010 Rates

CabinType

Rates are $AU pp

Ocean View Deluxe Double

$2,350.00

Ocean View Standard Double

$2,150.00

Stateroom

$2,150.00

Standard Double/Twin

$1,925.00

Quad Share

$1,625.00

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cruise3

7 day coral sea
01 JULY 2009 - 30 JUNE 2010 Rates

CabinType

Rates are $AU pp

Ocean View Deluxe Double

$4,400.00

Ocean View Standard Double

$4,000.00

Stateroom

$4,000.00

Standard Double/Twin

$3,525.00

Quad Share

$2,925.00

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cruise4

7 day coral sea
01 JULY 2009 - 30 JUNE 2010 Rates

CabinType

Rates are $AU pp

Ocean View Deluxe Double

$4,150.00

Ocean View Standard Double

$3,750.00

Stateroom

$3,750.00

Standard Double/Twin

$3,275.00

Quad Share

$2,675.00

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extras

Optional Extras

Rates $Au pp

 

Optional Extras

Rates $Au pp

3 Day Full Equipment rental

$ 100.00

 

3 Day Full Equipment rental

$120.00

4 Day Full Equipment rental

$ 130.00

 

4 Day Full Equipment rental

$160.00

7 Day Full Equipment rental

$ 220.00

 

7 Day Full Equipment rental

$245.00

3 Day Nitrox package - all dives

$ 75.00

 

3 Day Nitrox package - all dives

$75.00

4 Day Nitrox package - all dives

$ 105.00

 

4 Day Nitrox package - all dives

$105.00

7 Day Nitrox package - all dives

$ 180.00

 

7 Day Nitrox package - all dives

$180.00

PADI Advanced Course - all trips

$ 190.00

 

PADI Advanced Course - all trips

$190.00

PADI Nitrox Course - all trips

$ 190.00

 

PADI Nitrox Course - all trips

$190.00

coral sea rates

Transfers to/ from Cairns City accommodation

Chef prepared meals and Australian wines and soft drinks with evening meals

Scenic Reef flight (low level) between Cairns and Lizard Island on the 3 & 4 day tours

Daily cabin service, bath and deck towels


payments

20% deposit is required to secure your reservation

Balance of payment is due 30 days prior to departure

Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard or Direct Deposit on request.

cancellations

20% cancellation fee applies with less than 60 Days Notice

100% cancellation fee applies with 21 days or Less Notice

 

       ON BOARD FEES- MARINE PARK & FUEL LEVIES

  • A $15.00 pp per trip fee (Environment Management Charge) applies to all passengers entering the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, and is payable on board
  • Due to instability of the price of fuel, a levy may be payable on board, at your time of travel.   Spirit of Freedom is pleased to reduce the fuel levy for all passengers joining departures from 08 December 2008.  Effective from this date the below fuel levies will apply.
    3 Day Tour: $30 per person
    4 Day Tour: $40 per person
    7 Day Tour: $70 per person
    Spirit of Freedom reserve the right to increase or decrease this levy without notice, in accordance with the changing price of fuel.

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)
  • 7 Day Thursday departures are priced by adding 3 Day + 4 Day trip rates
  • Ocean View Cabins and Stateroom cabins contain double bed only and rates are based on double occupancy.
  • Please download Conditions of Travel PDF form and Diver Information. Please complete form and either Fax back to +61 7 40479110 or email to:

    gmail

    at least 30 days prior to departure.
  • We strongly advise that you purchase travel insurance specific to this type of activity .
  • All itineraries are weather dependent and are subject to change at the discretion of the Master of the Veseel.

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.

Divers Alert Network (DAN) & Dive Assure (US residents) or Dive Assure (non US residents) both offer comprehensive insurance packages specifically for Scuba Divers.

 

 
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Dive Coral Sea - Great Barrier Reef

This web-site is designed for direct online bookings and is not suitable for use by Travel Agents.

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