Spirit of Freedom Liveaboard Diving

2011 Prices: From $1,510* per person (11 Dives)

2011 Dates: Departs every Monday

Day 1 : Monday
Boarding Spirit of Freedom at 11:15am at Trinity Wharf (complimentary transfers from Cairns city hotels are available) for a 12 noon departure. Lunch will be served on board while we cruise to the Great Barrier Reef to the north of Cairns, for an afternoon orientation dive and a twilight or night dive.

Day 2 : Tuesday
Today we dive Steve’s Bommie, on Ribbon Reef. This is an isolated pinnacle that rises from 100 feet at its base to around 15 feet from the surface. Colorful antheas and a vast array of fish cover this bommie, while big eye trevally and barracuda hang out in the blue. Today we may also dive the Clam Gardens, where giant clams up to three feet across will amaze you. Some of our other favorite sites in this area of the Ribbons include Flare Point and the beautiful Gorgonia Wall.

Day 3 : Wednesday
This morning we will dive the Cod Hole, a popular dive site for large Potato Cod, (Groper). Good opportunity for photographers. We may also dive Dynamite Pass, possibly as a drift dive, well known as a channel for sharks cruising from the Coral Sea to the Barrier Reef. This afternoon we may dive Lighthouse Bommie, where Golden sea snakes are frequently sighted. In the spring months this site is also a Manta Ray cleaning station. Other sites we may visit today include Challenger Bay and Pixie Wall. This evening we cruise into Watson’s Bay on Lizard Island where we will overnight in the lea of the island.

Day 4 : Thursday
This morning, after a leisurely breakfast, you have the opportunity to go ashore and explore Lizard Island . At 10:30am you will board a twin-engine light aircraft at Lizard Island for your low level flight over the reef back to Cairns . Arriving back at Cairns airport at approximately 11:30am, the Spirit of Freedom courtesy coach will meet you for your transfer back to your Cairns city hotel.

Included:

• Transfers to/ from Cairns
• Low level reef flight – Lizard Island to Cairns
• En-suite cabin with daily service
• Opportunity for up to 11 dives, including 2 or 3 night dives
• Chef prepared meals
• Australian wines & soft drinks with evening meals

Options:

• Full gear rental and dive computer hire
• Nitrox fills for Nitrox certified divers
• PADI Advanced & Nitrox courses

Note: Due to light aircraft weight restrictions, your total luggage weight is limited to 20 kilograms/ 45 lb per person. All bags must be soft sided.

*Price subject to change based on exchange rate at time of booking.