3 Night - Cod Hole & Ribbon Reef Adventure
3 Night - Cod Hole & Ribbon Reef Adventure
4.9 (74)  
Parramatta Park, QLD 4870
  • Highlights
    • 3 Day / 3 Night trip (up to 11 Dives).
    • Overnight stay in the secluded Watson’s Bay where you will enjoy an evening BBQ dinner on the top deck. 
    • Explore Lizard Island before boarding a one-hour scenic flight back to Cairns. 

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  • Overview
    This 3 Day expedition departs every Thursday from Cairns, and travels along the rarely visited Ribbon Reefs, finishing 240 km to the north at the world-famous Cod Hole.

    Over two and half days you will have the opportunity for up to 11 dives and encounter clouds of colourful tropical fish, an incredible variety of vibrant healthy corals, giant clams, anemones, huge schools of cruising pelagic fish, and a family of giant potato cod.

    Your last night is spent on board the โ€˜Spiritโ€™ in the bay at Lizard Island. Enjoy time ashore at Lizard Island the next morning, before boarding a one-hour scenic flight back to Cairns.

    DIVE LEVEL: Open Water to Experienced divers, or divers with minimum 10 ocean dives, including 5 dives in the last 12 months. All divers 65 or over must bring a current dive medical. Guests must be 16 years of age or over at the date of departure.
  • What's included?
    • 3 Day / 3 Night trip (up to 11 Dives)
    • Chef-prepared drinks meals and snacks, wine and soft drinks are included with the evening meal.
    • Daily cabin service.
    • Cairns hotel or Airport transfers.
    • GST and all reef levies and fees.
    • Tanks, air fills, Nautilus Lifeline and weight belt.
  • Location
  • Customer Reviews for Spirit of Freedom

    4.9

    74 reviews
    9898
    9898
    a month ago

    My first time liveaboard. A four days diving vacation. It was a amazing experience! Captain and the crews were lovely, helpful, friendly and they scheduled everything precisely. Excellent timing to the water and everything! And the Chef is so talented, he brought us different delicious meal each lunch and dinner! Can't wait for the next time. I hope I could come back soon!

    Paul Summer
    Paul Summer
    3 months ago

    Thank you for the amazing trip. We had an incredible time! The diving was absolutely stunning, James and the crew made sure we always had everything we needed and chef Andreas provided absolutely delicious food and even made us vegan yogurt for breakfast. Ryan always put a smile on our faces and Sarah, Kat & Alice made our friend (a dive beginner) feel very comfortable in the water and were able to pass on the passion of scuba diving. In the water Tako and Michael shot gorgeous pictures of us and the underwater world, which we really enjoyed. Captain Tony always found the perfect spot to anchor the boat so we could safely access the dive sites. The crew members Hugo and Ben also provided great pre- and post-dive support. Overall we couldn't be happier with our trip and are looking forward to be back!

    Jessica Harris
    Jessica Harris
    2 weeks ago

    My second time on this liveaboard did not disappoint! Whilst conditions were not always glass out with blue skies, there was always some sunshine and calm waters, especially comfortable conditions when hooked up to the moorings at the sensational reefs. My favourite dives were crack-a-jack and Google Gardens, full of big GT, sweetlip, snapper and Cobia as well as ample little fish and critters to see and keep you busy. And sharks! The night dives were always a treat with so much action and big fish on the hunt for dinner! The crew were probably our second favourite part of the whole trip. Trip director Sean and his crew, Elise, Sarah, Grant, Shaun, Ryan etc.... honestly made us feel so welcome and laugh with full clarity of the days plan and the dive sites layout etc. We felt beyond informed and endlessly safe in their hands. The crew went above and beyond to help my partner arrange a prime time to propose to me as we headed into sunset at Lizard Island Bliss! Thank you team for such a special week at sea!

    Shelby Stephens
    Shelby Stephens
    2 weeks ago

    Had an absolutely INCREDIBLE first live aboard and Great Barrier Reef experience with spirit of freedom! The staff was incredibly fun yet professional. A schedule was made daily to know when to expect dives/meals/night activities. Saw a variety of healthy coral species and had an incredible night dive with a feeding frenzie of sharks/giant trevally. I completed my advanced course and nitrox certification quite easily as well on this trip. Cat was an amazing naturalist to learn all about the different species from, I truly enjoyed learning every day with her! Ryan and Elise did a great job teaching some of our advanced classes and spotting different species as well as being a hoot to spend time around. Hoping to return in the future with more dive buddies and spend time on this great trip again!

    Brian Mendoza
    Brian Mendoza
    2 weeks ago

    Sean, Cat, Grant, D’Shaune, Grant, Taku, Fiona, chef Andreas, Sarah, Elise, Ryan and skipper Owen delivered an exceptional experience that went well above my expectations. Every dive site was well understood, the operation ran smoothly and my son and I had a once in a lifetime trip to explore the ribbons reefs. I hope to return when my other son is certified and ready to have this amazing dive experience and won’t board any other liveaboard to do it. En-suite bathrooms and abundant high quality food that catered to everyone’s dietary needs were standouts vs my expectations. Can’t recommend highly enough.

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    • Experience Type: Outdoor
    • Activity Level: Moderate
    • Skill Level: Experienced
    • ID Required: Yes
    • Booking Required: Yes
    • DIVE LEVEL:  We recommend this Great Barrier Reef dive liveaboard trip to Advanced Divers, or divers with at least 20 logged ocean dives including 5 in the past 12 months. 
    • Special Expeditions: In June/July this trip offers the chance to swim with Minke Whales as they congregate in the Ribbon Reefs.
    • Travel Insurance is strongly recommended.
    • Double / Per Person (minimum 2 pax share bed)

    Ribbon Reef Diver Safety

    • Suitable for snorkellers and competent divers with a good level of physical fitness.
    • Diver experience recommendation: Open Water certification with minimum 10 ocean dives, including 5 dives in the last 12 months.
    • Buddy teams are responsible for planning and conducting their own dives as we do not offer a full guided dive service. For guided dives we recommend a Great Barrier Reef Day Trip.
    • Ocean diving is a fun but strenuous activity - reduced physical fitness or limited scuba diving experience may limit your ability to participate fully. Safety is our number one priority. If in doubt, we recommend a Scuba Diver Refresher course prior to your trip.
    • Diver Health: If you are over 65 years of age, have a medical condition or are currently taking prescription medication, you will need medical clearance before starting a liveaboard dive trip. Please contact us for guidance. 
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    If the booking needs to be first confirmed by the host, you will receive your Amazed voucher within 24-48 hours of purchase.

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