Spirit of Freedom, Australia
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9.3 Superb
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- Free Internet
- Nitrox available
- from $ 332 / day
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“I really recommend the scenic flight back to Cairns to everyone! ”
Highlights
M/V Spirit of Freedom is a 37m, state-of-the-art liveaboard, voted Best Australian Liveaboard by readers of Australasia Dive Log in 2015 & 2017. Spirit of Freedom offers year-round, 3, 4, and 7-day diving cruises to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Sea reefs, and special Far Northern expeditions to dive into the truly pristine and remote reefs. Diving amenities onboard MV Spirit of Freedom include a spacious dive deck, individual dry storage, Nitrox, rinse tanks, a small camera table, and freshwater showers. A camera workstation with power boards and converters for 110 volts is also onboard.
Topside, the Spirit of Freedom offers guests 11 cabins with a style and budget for everyone. All cabins have a private bathroom, wardrobe, ample storage, air conditioning, and housekeeping services. Guests will enjoy relaxing on the top deck between dives or in the evening, where it is a great place to unwind with a drink at the end of a day of fantastic diving. The forward lounge is perfect for chilling out and relaxing and has comfortable seating and beanbags. The dining salon has ample seating for all guests and is where a variety of quality healthy meals are available. Dinner is a set menu, and soft drinks, wine, and beer are included with dinner. The Spirit of Freedom must be notified of any special dietary requirements at least 30 days before travel.
The minimum age to travel on the Spirit of Freedom is 16, as the type of dives practiced requires experience. Snorkelers are welcome aboard the Minke Whale Trip (June and July) and the 3-Day Cod Hole trip. Please note that snorkeling can be restricted due to weather, tides, currents, and other environmental conditions, and snorkeling is only permitted on sites deemed safe. Passengers over 65 are required to supply a doctor’s medical statement confirming they are fit to dive.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, National Park Fees, Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Snorkel Gear, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (120-289 AUD), Nitrox Course (295-315 AUD), Private Dive Guide (650 AUD), Rental Gear (135-345 AUD), Scuba Diving Courses (375-405 AUD).
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Spirit of Freedom Reviews
- 9.3 Superb
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Vessel
8.9
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Crew
9.5
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Food
9.7
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Diving
9.4
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Value
9.0
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- 6.8 Review score
- Welison F
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United States
Pleasant trip, but it could be improved by quite a bit
While the crew was very friendly, the promised one dive guide for every two divers never happened. It would have been nice to have guided dives. The tables/seats design could be improved by opening a few gaps in the middle, so people can get in and out more easily. The number of rules and regulations can’t be memorized.
- Recommended for
- Friendly crew. Good food. -.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Steven C
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United States
Great Crew and Diving
I really enjoyed the diving on remote reefs. No crowds. The crew was very helpful and put safety first and foremost.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Food. Safety.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Michael W
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United States
Spirit of Freedom 3 night/4 day live aboard experience
I appreciate the, the helpfulness of each crew member in assuring our comfort and safety. I appreciated the readiness to be available to answer questions. I appreciated their expertise and knowledge. Not only were the dives great experiences the added value of being educated about the reef and marine life added to the experience.
- Recommended for
- Friendliness and professionalism of the crew. The absolutely amazing meals. The rich experience of the dive sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kevin C
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United States
Great trip!
The trip was fantastic; well worth the money, and we had 11 amazing dives in our brief trip.
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- Dive sites. Boat staff. Food and drink.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Michele O
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United States
It was truly an adventure that left a positive lasting impression, especially because of the amazing crew and great group of guests.
Four days were enough. Sleeping was a real challenge because we had to be underway three of the nights; one night in very rough seas and I had a forward bottom cabin. I got lifted and slammed with every wave we met. Lots of people were seasick. The captain had had to make a tough call and reroute us to an unplanned site because of sea conditions, but he knew what he was doing and warned us of the rough night ahead. The crew was impressive and worked hard to make sure everyone got their expected dives (except the night dive, which had to be cancelled), even when conditions were less than ideal getting on and off the boat. It was quite an adventure and hats off to the entire crew!
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- The staff was top-notch; knowledgeable, experienced, professional, and helpful.. The food was amazing! Chef Murray's cooking is better than I've had in many highly rated restaurants.. The diving was fun, diverse, challenging at times, and a real bucket list experience..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tiffany C
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United States
Amazing first liveaboard experience in a spectacular place thanks to the crew
This was an experience of a lifetime! The food was amazing - delicious & balanced. The chef did a great job of accommodating quite a few different dietary restrictions. The entire crew was outstanding. Every crew member was knowledgeable, approachable, and caring. We got lucky with the weather, and the plane ride to Lizard Island was a spectacular start to the trip. I felt very safe at all times and well-prepared by the dive briefings. Although the dives are not formally guided, there are always multiple dive guides in the water for safety. They may be helping out less experienced divers, divers needing a buddy, or divers completing an advanced course. We had the option of following a guide. They know where the best stuff is, but it is also nice to go on your own adventure with your dive buddy some of the time at your own pace. We saw so many different types of fish, rays, sharks, and even minke whales! The Spirit of Freedom crew really goes above and beyond to make sure you have the best possible trip. Highly recommend!
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- The service and care of the crew. The food was amazing, healthy/balanced, and plentiful. The dive sites and wildlife.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Doug M
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United States
A wonderful trip. I would highly recommend The Spirit of Freedom.
Fantastic.
- Recommended for
- The crew were fantastic.. The food was wonderful.. The other divers on the boat made for a wonderful experience..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Phillip W
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United States
Arizonan on the Great barrier reef
Incredibly professional and helpful crew. From top to bottom. The food was amazing, Andreas is incredible cook. The dives were well organized, changes were made as needed due to weather etc to keep us in the water and seeing cool things. The ship was well organized and the concern for safety both on board and well diving was impressive. Incredibly fun group of divers and crew.
- Recommended for
- professional dive crew. amazing food. well run dives.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Patricia T
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United States
Stellar experience! Great boat and crew!
We had an inside cabin with no windows and it was fine. I thought I might be uncomfortable but we only were in the room to sleep. This is my 4th liveaboard and it was a great experience! The crew is absolutley top notch. Chef created delicious meals and even made me gluten free options like a pizza and pancakes! He made my husband fruit salad for desert because he cannot eat sugar. Lots of good food and snacks. Our dive asters were terrific, keeping a good eye on everyone and very enthusiastic even tho they must have done this 1000 times! Leo was our cheerful major domo and we were very well prepared for every dive. Equiptment was really good ( I've been on boats where it wasn't!). We saw amazing animals, Minke whales, huge oceanic Mantas and a Whale Shark! Definitely the highlight of of our trip.
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- We saw amazing animals, Minke whales, huge oceanic Mantas and a Whale Shark!. Great service and dive masters. Food was great and the boat comfortable..
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- 8.0 Very good
- sydna S
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United States
The coral sea opened its doors for a magical experience
The staff made this an amazing experience
- Recommended for
- The staff. The food. The diving.
