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SPIRIT OF FREEDOM |
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 At
120 feet, the Spirit of Freedom is Australia 's largest live-aboard
dive vessel. She features three decks of spacious comfort
including sun deck, lounge and bar, dining saloon, and huge
dive deck. Equipped with electronic stabilisers, silent generators,
and fully air-conditioned throughout, the Spirit offers smooth
and comfortable cruising.
Be prepared for an amazing range of diving experiences on
your 4 day /4 night adventure to Australia 's Coral Sea .
Your first day will include a couple of orientation dives
on the outer reefs of the Great Barrier Reef before traveling
out to the oceanic wilderness of the Coral Sea. To the south
east, east and north east of Cairns and at least 100km offshore
from the Great
Barrier Reef , lie Australia 's Coral Sea Reefs. Spirit
of Freedom will travel to two Coral Sea Reef systems for 3
days of diving which can include South Flinders, Flinders,
Dart, East Holmes, West Holmes, Flora, Bouganville, Shark,
and Osprey Reefs. Destinations will vary and be selected according
to the prevailing weather in order to provide you the best
diving, most comfortable conditions and maximum dive time
A couple of exploratory dives will always be included in
this itinerary. Sites will vary from 3,000 ft walls to magical
coral gardens to lone seamounts emerging from the ocean depths.
The water is astoundingly clear and the fish life will include
whaler sharks, barracuda, big eye trevally and rays as well
as the exotic cuttlefish, sea hares and starry morays.
The 3 day/ 3 night dive adventure on board Spirit of Freedom
will take you to the famous Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs of the
GBR. The 'Ribbons' are a string of 10 coral reefs stretching
over 100 miles to the north of Cairns . Awaiting you are picturesque
coral gardens and isolated 'bommies' crowned in delicate corals,
anemones, and colourful reef fish. The Cod Hole lies at the
top of the Ribbon Reefs, and is home to a family of resident
Potato Cod (Groper). These diver friendly fish will amaze
you with their sheer size and seeming eagerness to pose for
camera.
For those with a little more time, the 7 day itinerary offers
a fabulous combination of the two trips - the best of the
Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea .
While the diving may be out of this world, the facilities
and service on board Spirit will enhance your liveaboard experience.
Roomy double or twin share cabins, all with private en-suite
and individual temperature control, make a comfortable retreat
at the end of your day's scuba diving. Delicious chef prepared
meals can be enjoyed throughout the day and complimentary
Australian wines are offered with dinner. There is also a
comprehensive marine library, VCR/DVD movies, and a fully
stocked bar for relaxation after diving. Nitrox fills, camera
hire, and CD downloading are also available on board.
A multitalented and professional crew will look after your
in and out of water needs on board Spirit of Freedom. The
dive team are experienced locals who are only too happy to
share their extensive reef knowledge as well as a little 'Aussie'
good humour.
For personalised help with organising your 'Spirit
of Freedom Experience' please contact us on:
info@great-barrier-reef-dive.com.au
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