4 Day Coral Sea

4 Night Dive Adventure

  • Departs Every Thursday
  • Scenic flight to Lizard Island
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4 Day Coral Sea Info

Spirit of Freedom: 4 Day / 4 Night Coral Sea & Ribbon Reefs

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. Renowned 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.


What makes it Great?

  • Largest live-aboard dive vessel
  • Huge dive deck
  • Scenic flight to Lizard Island
  • Chef prepared meals
  • Complimentary Australian wines
  • Ensuite cabins with daily service
  • Nitrox Diving

Departures:

  • Departs: Cairns Thursday 8:30am
  • Returns: Cairns Monday 7:30am
  • The vessel is located at Trinity Wharf at the end of Lake Street, Cairns. Taxis and coaches can drive up onto the wharf to locate the vessel, which is usually berthed under the clock tower.

Trip Inclusions:

  • Transfers from Cairns City accommodation
  • One way flight Cairns to Lizard Island
  • Opportunity for up to 15 dives for Certified Divers. Tanks & weight belts provided
  • Chef prepared meals, Australian wine and soft drinks included with evening dinner 
  • Ensuite Cabin with daily service
  • Reef Teach marine biology presentation
  • Reef tax
  • Towels (swimming and bath towels) provided, hairdryers

Vessel Features:

  • Spirit of Freedom is able to accommodate 26 passengers in 11 spacious cabins with a minimum of 10 crew
  • Sun deck with sun lounges on the top deck
  • Three decks of spacious comfort
  • Lounge area with coffee machine, resource library, flat screen TV & DVD
  • Fully stocked bar & dining saloon

Cabin Features:

  • Ensuite Cabin with daily service
  • 26” flat screen TV & DVD player
  • Fully air-conditioned 
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe and under bed storage

Ocean View Standard Cabin:
Located on the top deck with internal stairwell access to the main deck, as well as external access to the top deck and dive deck.
It is 5.2 square metres in area (not including bathroom, an additional 2 sq. mtrs). Double Bed.

Additionally Ocean View Cabin is a spacious 8.5 square metres in area

State Room:
Located in a private area on the lower deck, close to the dive deck and dining saloon. It is a spacious 9.2 square metres in area (not including bathroom, an additional 2.8 sq. mtrs) and contains a queen size bed, extra shelving, bed side tables.

Standard Double or Twin Share Cabins:
Spirit of Freedom has six standard double or twin share cabins. Five of these cabins contain a double bed with a single bed over the top, bunk style, however one cabin contains just a double bed, so be sure to advise your preference for double or twin share when placing your booking. These cabins are located on the lower deck, with easy access to the main deck. They are an average 7.2 square metres in area, (not including bathroom, an additional 1.8 sq. mtrs) and have bed side tables.

Quad Share:
Spirit of Freedom has two quad share cabins, each containing four single beds, bunk style. These cabins are located mid ships on the lower deck, with easy access to the main deck. They are each 7.2 square metres in area, (not including bathroom, an additional 1.8 sq. mtrs


Extra Costs:

  • Scuba gear hire: By piece or by full equipment package: BCD, regulator with dive computer, wrist mount dive computer, wetsuits, torch and cylume sticks, and mask snorkel fins. Rental Cameras and Underwater housings are also available.
  • Nitrox fills
  • Any course taken on board
  • Drinks outside of the evening meal time
  • Any souvenirs purchased

ITINERARY:

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 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 depart Osprey Reef for overnight travel to the Ribbon Reefs.

Sunday:
At Ribbon Reefs Number 3 we will 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 to Bougainville Reef, known for its unusual underwater landscape or caverns, and its partially submerged wreck.
On Sunday evening 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.


Diving with Whales:

There are few opportunities in a lifetime where you can experience the thrill of sharing the water with a creature as magnificent as a whale. Spirit of Freedom, as an endorsed tourism operator, are allowed to offer a Swimming With Whales activity by GBRMPA. Divers and snorkelers, during the months of June and July, may have the opportunity to interact with Dwarf Minke Whales in the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef. It is a unique and remarkable encounter.


NOTES:

  • SNORKELLERS: The (at times) deeper reefs tops and currents of the Coral Sea, make the Coral Sea reefs only suitable for experienced snorkellers and strong swimmers. You may not be able to snorkel at every site. Please note that while you be safe under the watchful eye of the 'look-out' crew, a snorkel buddy may not always be available.
  • LUGGAGE: Due to light aircraft restrictions, your total weight of your luggage is limited to 20 kilograms/ 45 lb per person, including your dive gear and carry-on luggage.
  • Recommended Dive Experience Level: PADI Advanced or equivalent and above..
  • PHONE & EMAIL ACCESS: While on board Spirit of Freedom you can enjoy intermittent phone and email access, when in range along certain sectors of the Ribbon Reefs. While at the Coral Sea, and also the regions of the Ribbon Reefs that are out of range, they can only rely on satellite phone and fax communications.
  • FLYING AFTER DIVING: Spirit of Freedom recommends a minimum wait of 24 hours before flying after multiple dives. The last dive of the trip will generally be around 5:00pm the day before returning to Cairns. 24 hours is a guideline only and for maximum safety give yourself as long as possible. Please be aware that skydiving or a trip to Kuranda or the Atherton tablelands will include going to altitude. Please Note - Individual airlines have their own policies (24 to 48 hour minimum), and you should check with your air carrier.
  • This itinerary is a sample only and sites may vary or the sequence may change. Access to the Cod Hole and the Coral Sea is tide and weather conditional.

What to Bring:

  • Personal items and toiletries, swimwear, hat, and sweatshirt in the winter (May - September).
  • Casual attire during the day and smart casual for evening wear. For safety and comfort we encourage no shoes to be worn on board.
  • Certification card for Certified Divers

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