Spirit of Freedom, Australia
- from US$ 278 / day
- 9.3 Superb
- 131 Verified Reviews 131 Verified Reviews
- Free Internet Nitrox available
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 and the Coral Sea reefs, as well as special Far Northern expeditions to dive the truly pristine and remote reefs. Diving amenities onboard MV Spirit of Freedom include spacious dive deck, individual dry storage, Nitrox, rinse tanks, small camera table and fresh water showers. A camera workstation is also onboard with power boards and converters for 110 volts.
Topside, the Spirit of Freedom offers guests 11 cabins with a style and budget for everyone. All cabins are equipped with a private bathroom, wardrobe, ample storage, air conditioning and housekeeping services. TV Monitors & Apple TV movies are available in Ocean View Cabins and the Stateroom. Guests will enjoy relaxing on the top deck in 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.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 3 & 4 NIGHT ITINERARIES CAN BE EXTENDED TO 7-NIGHT TRIPS
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, 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, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (20-50 AUD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Nitrox (75-180 AUD per trip), Nitrox Course (295-325 AUD), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear (130-270 AUD), Scuba Diving Courses (265 AUD).
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Boat features
Food & Drinks
If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving
The crew speaks English.
Gear Rental
There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Accommodation
Boat Specifications
- Year built 1992
- Year renovated Annually
- Length 37 Metres
- Deck area Expansive
- Beam 7.1 Metres
- Top speed 12 Knots
- Cruising speed 8 Knots
- Engines 2 x Rolls Royce C8M 410 249.8kw diesel
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 11
- Number of bathrooms 11 + 2 toilets on the dive deck
- Tenders 2 x Naiad RIB tender boats
- Water capacity 22000 Litres
- Fuel capacity 30000 Litres
- Freshwater maker 9000 litres per day
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Spirit of Freedom Reviews
- 9.3 Superb
- 131 Verified Reviews
- Vessel 8.9
- Crew 9.5
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.4
- Value 8.9
- 10 Exceptional
- Zoë S
United States
I loved it!
seeing a whale shark
- Recommended for
- food, crew, dives
- 10 Exceptional
- Fang L
China
Excellent trip because of excellent crew!!!
Feed shark
- Recommended for
- 1, the crew, everyone is very nice, friendly and helpful; 2, the food is great; 3, the clean and comfortable atmosphere
- 10 Exceptional
- Catherine C
- United States
The BEST diving experience; my whole family loved it!
The crew was truly spectacular. They were all very friendly and helpful. The dive sites and the organization of the program was thoughtfully planned out and my family and I always felt very safe which is of upmost importance to us. Truly an unforgettable experience!
- Recommended for
- The staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was exquisite and the diving was unforgettable!
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kendra R
- United States
Excellent, friendly, professional service
The Coral was superb on the GBR, but the crew really made the trip with their professionalism, hard work, fun and all around accommodating services. 4 or 5 long dives all but the first day on board, so 26 beautiful dives over 7 days. While we had a few days of poor visibility, the crew made up for it and we’d come again for the friendly crew. Food was fresh all 7 days- fresh fruit and salads every lunch and good variety of meats and vegetarian meals. Highly recommend Spirit of Freedom for a great trip on the GBR and Coral Sea!
- Recommended for
- The crew was incredibly kind, professional and fun. Really accommodating and fun. Food was fresh and equipment was new and well taken care if
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jillian L
- United States
Amazing
Saw a whale shark! The crew were really nice which set a nice community feel on the boat. The dive sites were incredible. I've never seen so much coral on reefs in my life.
- Recommended for
- Whale shark, remote dive sites, dive crew
- 9.2 Superb
- Robin K
- United States
Would do again
This was my first liveaboard and I had a wonderful time. The Spirit of Freedom set a high bar for future experiences.
- Recommended for
- Unique dive sites, great crew, and quality food.
- 8.4 Very good
- Joseph C
- United States
very good experience, diving at osprey reef was fantastic
Osprey Reef
- Recommended for
- osprey reef, food, dive guides
- 10 Exceptional
- Jaime G
Colombia
Best Part of Our Trip
We loved everything about this trip - the crew was amazing (Michelle the Director was hilarious), the food was great and there was tons of variety (we probably gained 5 lbs), we loved all the other passengers on the boat, our room was very comfortable (we were in a 4 bed shared) and the dive sites were gorgeous.
- Recommended for
- Diving, Crew & Bonding with the other passengers
- 9.2 Superb
- Jayne S
- United States
Very enjoyable
The night dive was spectacular-I'll remember it forever! From the beginning to the end of the trip everything went smoothly. Even when the air conditioning went out and we were forced to come back early the crew handled it smoothly and very well.
- Recommended for
- The diving, the customers, the crew.
- 9.6 Exceptional
- George K
United Kingdom
Epic trip
The shark dive & Steve’s Bommie were my favourite dives but apart from the 1st one where the visibility was bad due to coral spawning, all of the dives were great. The crew were AMAZING!!! They could t have done more to help. At every point from the famous finderella service to helping me try to find important lost items. They were all friendly, good humoured, helpful, polite and respectful. Special mentions to James, both Scottys, all the girls and all the boys. Lol. They were all fab!!!
- Recommended for
- Incredible crew, amazing food and great equipment
- 8.4 Very good
- Warren C
Canada
Dives are unguided.
Night Dive on the Second Dive was the highlight of the trip.
- Recommended for
- Location, Crew, Food
- 9.2 Superb
- Gabriel C
Spain
Awesome!
Sharks!
- Recommended for
- Diving, crew, locations
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Rachel C
- United States
Amazing
The dive guides were great and showed us all sorts of wonderful underwater highlights. We especially enjoyed seeing a cuttlefish, moray eel, stingray, pigmy seahorse, and shark!
- Recommended for
- Diving, food, staff
- 10 Exceptional
- Stuart G
- United Kingdom
Seriously, not enough stars
The crew. Hands down. I challenge you to find a better one. Professional yet fun and with a great dynamic between them all. They work hard! I stayed on for the three day trip but would have loved to stay longer. Diving was incredible, with a good variation in the dives and spacing for the "must see" stuff, so you could take a break if needed. I've done a bunch of liveaboards and this is the first that I would consider redoing. Thanks to everyone! #terry'sengineroomtour #terryisfamous
- Recommended for
- The crew, the diving, the food
- 7.6 Good
- Anna S
Russia
The sea never fails to please
The
- Recommended for
- Amazing marine life, friendly crew, yummy food
- 10 Exceptional
- Caity S
- United States
Amazing Experience
This was a great trip - We did the 5 day Coral Sea & Ribbon Reefs Adventure and had a wonderful experience. The crew was amazing, the dive sites were out of this world, and the boat was great (food, bunk etc).
- Recommended for
- Crew, dives & food!
- 8.4 Very good
- Hayden D
- United States
Best Dive Trip Ever
The Spirit of Freedom was the heart of our Australian adventure. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
- Recommended for
- Crew treated you like family. Every dive was incredible!
- 10 Exceptional
- Nick K
- Canada
Surpassed Expectations
Crew was amazing - everyone was super inviting. Great dive spots. Amazing food from our cook Chris. Overall it surpassed all of my expectations.
- Recommended for
- Crew members, food, dive sites
- 9.2 Superb
- Guillaume B
France
Stunning dives with an amazingly friendly crew
Du point de vue des la plongée en elle-même, la 2nde plongée de nuit ainsi que les 2 jours à North Hole furent les meilleurs moments.
- Recommended for
- 1) un voyage préparé/organisé sur-mesure pour des plongées toutes incroyables. 2) la connaissance impeccable des spots par le personnel. 3) la convivialité exceptionnelle et l'esprit de service du personnel
- 9.2 Superb
- Huzefa K
India
Great place
Turtles whales. Dolphins. Sharks
- Recommended for
- No other liveaboards in our vicinity. Crew. Comfort and ease of dives preparations
- 10 Exceptional
- Christopher O
Australia
A stunning exploration of one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World
There were many highlights throughout this trip so to name only a few: The food service was unbelievable!! The galley was too small to produce the variety, quality and quantity of food that I enjoyed. Chef Reuben is nothing short of a magician. Swimming with Minke Whales. Swimming with many of the sea creatures is a mind blowing experience, but none moreso than the Minke Whale. They are curious and gentle giants that really make you feel like a fish out of water. The Great Barrier Reef!
- Recommended for
- Staff support, catering, photography
- 9.2 Superb
- Wole T
Nigeria
Nice Trip on a Very Nice Boat
Lots of Dives and lots of great food.
- Recommended for
- The Food, The Crew, The Boat
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Corinne D
Switzerland
Amazing on the water world
Tauchen mit Haien, viele verschiedene Leute kennenlernen.
- Recommended for
- Great Barrier Reef , Vielfalt der Fische und Korallen, die vielen Tauchgänge
- 10 Exceptional
- Michelle K
Netherlands
An amazing dive experience
See the minky whale, seeing sharks, the different dive spots
- Recommended for
- The dive spots, the friendly crew, the knowledge of the dive master
- 10 Exceptional
- Susan S
- United Kingdom
Great trip to the Barrier Reef with a fantastic crew
The crew were fantastic, well informed; safety was paramount, but done so nicely. The diving was great, with plenty of sharks and well as lots of little fish and corals.
- Recommended for
- Diving; Food; Company
- 9.2 Superb
- Paul A
- Australia
Great
Diving
- Recommended for
- Diving, food, friends
- 10 Exceptional
- Barry P
- Canada
Outstanding experience during rough seas, dive team showed 1st class leadership, we will book again!!
The dive team showed us the best experiences possible and the atmosphere and on board food was 1st class / amazing We had rough seas but the best of dive experiences.... looking forward to next time.
- Recommended for
- Despite very challenging conditions every dive was wonderful
- 10 Exceptional
- JORGE S
Chile
i was 1 week and everything was very good: security, Foods, Guides, crew service
Nothing was missing, they think about all, even small stuffs
- Recommended for
- Crew service, security and general comfort
- 9.2 Superb
- Peter M
- Australia
Brilliant all round experience, and I have experienced 10 different boats.
Working backwards - The real highlight of the trip were the 4 dives on the last diving day at Bougainville reef with clear water, amazing drift dives, and big schools of palegics and reef sharks. Osprey reef with the shark feed at North Horn and soft coral dives came in second followed closely with the 2 night dives where the small fish fed on plankton and the giant trevally, reef sharks etc feasted on the small fish. Amazing action. We were very lucky to have calm seas for the 8 days and a brilliant crew.
- Recommended for
- Food, all diving services, outstanding crew
- 9.2 Superb
- Craig A
- United Kingdom
Fabulous dive trip!
Although many of the dive sites were tremendous dives, Cod hole and the night dive stood out as ones that will be remembered for a long time. What a cod! And diving with all the predators at night - amazing. Everyone had a permenant big smile on their face after the dive. Very professional crew and well managed and controlled dives. Couldn’t ask for easier diving the way the kit was looked after and set up for you. Well laid out boat. There were three in our bunk room so had some extra space to use. With all four in it would be cosy but as expected. I’m a tall guy so was pleasantly surprised to be able to stretch out fully on the bunk as often my feet hit the end. Great company, great crew, and great diving - best diving trip I have done!
- Recommended for
- Great crew, excellent food, great dives
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Peyton B
- United States
Amazing experience
We saw about 10 dolphins before one of our dives! Also the experience of the dive masters was so great, I felt really comfortable diving
- Recommended for
- The crew, the food and the experience
- 10 Exceptional
- Alex T
- United States
Fantastic time with great crew
seeing incredible diversity of life in the Coral Sea, eating like a king, hanging out with the crew between dives and having them point stuff out during dives. having freedom to explore with buddy during dives.
- Recommended for
- crew, dive sites, food
- 10 Exceptional
- Jessica S
- United States
Trip of a Lifetime
The crew on Spirit of Freedom made for a once in a lifetime dive experience. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
- Recommended for
- Food, Crew, Weather
- 10 Exceptional
- Gun L
Sweden
The best liveaboard ever great quality all the trip!
Osprey reef with the closeup with hammerhead, the Shark feeding, great coral gardens and drop offs. AMAZING TRIP!!!
- Recommended for
- The great crew team, the boat and food!
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Claudio K
- Switzerland
Highly recommend - absolutely perfect experience
Exceptional Wildlife, Best Night Dive ever, Super Attendive Crew, Amazing Chef who does Magic in the Galley!
- Recommended for
- Night Dives, Wildlife and the Crew
- 9.2 Superb
- Daniel N
- Sweden
Extraordinary Dive Expedition to the Far North
I had the pleasure to join on of the few expeditions to the Far North that Spirit of Freedom does each year and it was just extraordinary! The state of the reef and the marine life, the dive sites and the dive guides were all fantastic. Special shout-outs to Nick, Lucy, Michelle and Alice for making diving fun, safe and easy. Between dives Chef prepared fantastic, restaurant quality meals with impressive variety and attention to detail. Along with meeting the great people who signed up for this trip, this was a very memorable liveaboard indeed. I cannot wait to return to explore other itineraries with the Spirit of Freedom crew.
- Recommended for
- 1. Diving 2. Dining 3. People
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michael B
- United States
Unforgettable experience, and I would definitely do it again!
Watching the potato cod feeding and getting to swim around/with them after.
- Recommended for
- Diving assistance, crew friendliness, and food/beverages
- 9.2 Superb
- James H
- United Kingdom
Phenomenal trip to an incredibly remote area - amazing to be the first to dive such amazing sites.
Fabulous crew - incredibly hard working and clearly enjoying themselves. Spectacular diving in a very very remote area - we didn’t see land or another boat for a week. Incredible privilege to be the first to dive some great sites. Very varied diving - beautiful pristine hard coral, big turtles, lots of sharks, adrenaline fuelled drift dives, with the undoubted highlight being an underwater visit from a curious pod of bottlenose dolphins.
- Recommended for
- The crew, the food, diving with dolphins!
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Marie-France G
- Australia
Fun, safe and adventurous
shark feed, dedication of the cruise director and the whole crew especially Captain Cook
- Recommended for
- food, crew, dove location
- 9.2 Superb
- Edward R
- United States
Amazing Dive Trip
We were able to dive sites on the Coral Sea that are only experienced with perfect weather that we had. The crew couldn't have been more helpful assist divers of all levels. The food was excellent. Captain Tony and Trip Director Ellis were awesome as was all of their staffs.
- Recommended for
- Crew was the best I've experienced. The dive sites were remarkable
- 10 Exceptional
- Kaitlin R
- United States
Awesome experience!
The dives were amazing. So many fish and other creatures to see. The coral was bright and beautiful. An exhausting amount of diving, but the crew was there making every moment great. Highly recommend Spirit of Freedom!
- Recommended for
- Friendly/helpful crew, amazing dive sites, great food
- 10 Exceptional
- Kerri H
- United Kingdom
A childhood dream realised.
Impressively well run ship with enthusiastic, switched on crew. Little things like warm towels, kit taken care of, delicious food, made it a fantastic liveaboard. Highly highly recommend. Don't miss out on the night dive!
- Recommended for
- Fantastic diving, comfortable ship, proficient crew.
- 9.2 Superb
- Bradley D
- Australia
Fantastic experience.
Night diving, Great marine life , warm water, good viz.
- Recommended for
- Diving, Food & Great knowledgable Friendly Staff
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Jacir P
Brazil
Serviço exemplar
Excelentes mergulhos
- Recommended for
- Novas amizades, boms mergulhos e ótimo atendimento da equipe
- 9.2 Superb
- Gerardo L
- Spain
Friendly crew and awesome dive spots
Tight schedule but extremely well organized
- Recommended for
- Food, crew and installations
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Auguste H
- France
A wonderful trip
The diving spots at the Osprey reef and the Bougainville reef were particularly awesome. Underwater landscape were magic with a beautiful fauna, huge walls, colorful corals, tunnels in the reefs to explore and the deep blue of the ocean with a long range visibility that I never experienced before.
- Recommended for
- Diving spots, the crew and the food
- 9.2 Superb
- Shawn L
South Korea
Overall, great satisfaction both on diving and on the life aboard.
Awesome diving experiences around Ribbon Reef 9-10 with lots of healthy corals and diverse marine life, including sea snakes and potato cod fish.
- Recommended for
- 1) Freedom while diving, yet professional crews to take care of safety, 2) Good maintenance status of the boat and the rental equipments, 3) Great food quality served throughout the trip.
- 10 Exceptional
- Asli S
Turkey
Wonderful!!!
The humpback whale, sharks, amazing marine life, the crew’s warm and friendly approach, Ben’s delicious meals and the great diving group!
- Recommended for
- The Crew, The Diving Sites, Spirit of Freedom comfort
- 8.0 Very good
- bo H
- China
Good service
they provide Good service from boarding the boat. the cabin is clean, food is delicious. underwater is amazing. beautiful coral world and different lanforms.
- Recommended for
- Good screw, sharks, canyon underwater
- 8.0 Very good
- Sune Levy T
Denmark
Great diving and relaxed atmosphere
The night dive, Osprey reef dives and the relaxed atmosphere
- Recommended for
- The night dive, Osprey reef dives and the relaxed atmosphere
- 10 Exceptional
- Maria Melina F
Italy
Great Experience
Diving
- Recommended for
- Crew, diving, food
- 8.0 Very good
- william B
- Australia
Unforgettable Four Day Coral Sea Liveaboard
We just returned to Cairns after an incredible four day/four night excursion to the Coral Sea and Osprey Reef with Spirit of Freedom. These four days were the highlight of our entire month in Australia. We completed 15 dives over the course of four days and saw a variety of sea life ranging from hoards of sharks down to the tiniest nudibranchs and everything in between. Visibility was easily over 30meters in most spots. The captain and crew of the Spirit of Freedom were the best! They made everyone feel right at home and delivered top notch service throughout the trip. All of the rental dive gear was in tip top shape and the accommodations were very comfortable, to say the least. Last but not least, the food! The food and beverage throughout the trip were amazing! You will certainly not go hungry on this trip! Highly recommend and can't wait to get back to visit again!
- Recommended for
- The Amazing Diving! The Outstanding Crew! The Delicious Food!
- 10 Exceptional
- Justin Y
- United States
Spirit of Freedom is one of the best dive experience in Cairns
Highlights - STAFF. They went above and beyond in taking care of each diver and ensuring that we have the best experience. They make sure you have a great vacation experience. Super friendly and knows how to have fun - FOOD. Eating 4-5 delicious meals a day. Different cuisines. Will accommodate to your dietary needs. Chef was incredible. - DIVE. They pick the best dive spots in the Great Barrier Reef, considering the weather. They will help you if you need a refresher. They will take great photos for you (although you can bring your own gopro/camera). All the gear is great quality. I can't praise Spirit of Freedom enough for an amazing experience. Here's a video of my trip- https://youtu.be/3pBSBrvAIpo
- Recommended for
- Friendly Staff who care about your experience. Best dive spots. Amazing food.
- 10 Exceptional
- Steven P
- United States
Well taken care of
The crew all seemed to enjoy their job, which is important on a liveaboard. They were very helpful if you wanted help while not forcing it if you didn't think you needed it. The food was great - I gained weight, which I don't appreciate. The weather wasn't the best, so itinerary changed for the best experience possible for the weather we had. I also enjoyed getting to know the other passengers on board. It was a small group, which I particularly enjoyed - I know that was just the luck of the draw, but it worked out well for us.
- Recommended for
- crew, food, other passengers
- 10 Exceptional
- william B
- Australia
Unforgettable Four Day Coral Sea Liveaboard
We just returned to Cairns after an incredible four day/four night excursion to the Coral Sea and Osprey Reef with Spirit of Freedom. These four days were the highlight of our entire month in Australia. We completed 15 dives over the course of four days and saw a variety of sea life ranging from hoards of sharks down to the tiniest nudibranchs and everything in between. Visibility was easily over 30meters in most spots. The captain and crew of the Spirit of Freedom were the best! They made everyone feel right at home and delivered top notch service throughout the trip. All of the rental dive gear was in tip top shape and the accommodations were very comfortable, to say the least. Last but not least, the food! The food and beverage throughout the trip were amazing! You will certainly not go hungry on this trip! Highly recommend and can't wait to get back to visit again!
- Recommended for
- The Amazing Diving! The Outstanding Crew! The Delicious Food!
- 10 Exceptional
- william B
- Australia
Unforgettable Four Day Coral Sea Liveaboard
We just returned to Cairns after an incredible four day/four night excursion to the Coral Sea and Osprey Reef with Spirit of Freedom. These four days were the highlight of our entire month in Australia. We completed 15 dives over the course of four days and saw a variety of sea life ranging from hoards of sharks down to the tiniest nudibranchs and everything in between. Visibility was easily over 30meters in most spots. The captain and crew of the Spirit of Freedom were the best! They made everyone feel right at home and delivered top notch service throughout the trip. All of the rental dive gear was in tip top shape and the accommodations were very comfortable, to say the least. Last but not least, the food! The food and beverage throughout the trip were amazing! You will certainly not go hungry on this trip! Highly recommend and can't wait to get back to visit again!
- Recommended for
- The Amazing Diving! The Outstanding Crew! The Delicious Food!
- 10 Exceptional
- william B
- Australia
Unforgettable Four Day Coral Sea Liveaboard
We just returned to Cairns after an incredible four day/four night excursion to the Coral Sea and Osprey Reef with Spirit of Freedom. These four days were the highlight of our entire month in Australia. We completed 15 dives over the course of four days and saw a variety of sea life ranging from hoards of sharks down to the tiniest nudibranchs and everything in between. Visibility was easily over 30meters in most spots. The captain and crew of the Spirit of Freedom were the best! They made everyone feel right at home and delivered top notch service throughout the trip. All of the rental dive gear was in tip top shape and the accommodations were very comfortable, to say the least. Last but not least, the food! The food and beverage throughout the trip were amazing! You will certainly not go hungry on this trip! Highly recommend and can't wait to get back to visit again!
- Recommended for
- The Amazing Diving! The Outstanding Crew! The Delicious Food!
- 10 Exceptional
- Christian B
Belgium
Unique. Witnessed great teamwork from the young crew.
Seeing a fantastic crew at work with drive, professionalism and customer care.
- Recommended for
- Pace, Food & quality of vessel
- 8.0 Very good
- Scott M
- Canada
Nothing to worry about except your dive!
Was able to see lots of sea life and have the comfort of food (and your bed) right there. It was also special that we were far enough out on the reef that we did not see anyone and felt like we had the whole area to ourselves. The overall organization of the trip and crew was stellar! The crew worked like military precision and were incredibly efficient with time and spotting the vessel to the various dive sites.
- Recommended for
- Crew organization, perfect weather, lots of dives.
- 8.0 Very good
- Vikas J
- India
Excellent
Diving
- Recommended for
- Crew food boat
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Scott M
- Canada
Nothing to worry about except your dive!
Was able to see lots of sea life and have the comfort of food (and your bed) right there. It was also special that we were far enough out on the reef that we did not see anyone and felt like we had the whole area to ourselves. The overall organization of the trip and crew was stellar! The crew worked like military precision and were incredibly efficient with time and spotting the vessel to the various dive sites.
- Recommended for
- Crew organization, perfect weather, lots of dives.
- 9.2 Superb
- Jun C
- China
Super organized and safe trip, crew works so hard! Appreciated!!
We did some really awesome dives on the GBR, could not have picked a better trip (would have wanted to stay longer for the Coral Sea part too though!). The crew is experienced and works super hard to get us to where we can dive safely in these very remote area. The food was amazing, probably ate a bit too much. It's spacious with lots of room to hang out or just chill. Overall a great trip and met some very interesting people!
- Recommended for
- Safety measures, clean, food
- 9.2 Superb
- Wenting H
- China
great experience, everything is great
the night dive is great, the food is fantastic.
- Recommended for
- diving site and a lots to see, crew very professional in all detail service in the diving, great food
- 9.2 Superb
- Mark B
- Canada
Very good, exceeded expectations
Night dive
- Recommended for
- Reef, night dive, food
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kenneth M
- United States
wish i had another week.
Captain and Cook were amazing. Diving was good. Always fun to meet new friends on every trip.
- Recommended for
- Food - Crew - Food
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Robert M
- United States
Fantastic Three Days!
It’s hard to pick just one highlight. The diving, the staff and the food were all great. Well done all around by the staff, attentive and very flexible with the guests. Great dive sites with lots of coral and sea life, including sharks, turtles and rays.
- Recommended for
- Diving food and staff
- 10 Exceptional
- Vikas J
- India
Excellent
Diving
- Recommended for
- Crew food boat
- 8.0 Very good
- Vikas J
- India
Excellent
Diving
- Recommended for
- Crew food boat
- 8.0 Very good
- NICOLE W
- United States
Excellent service, fun & friendly crew, thoughtful details, well organized operation
Bougainville Reef - Dungeons & Dragons site. So many sharks on every dive! Especially exciting was the hammerhead. My dive instructor gifting me with a shark tooth as a birthday present, and for pulling me into the middle of a school of circling trevallys.
- Recommended for
- The dives, the sun deck, the unlimited deck towels
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Arline M
- Brazil
Outstanding Vessel & Crew
The crew was exceptionally professional and very focused in keeping us safe while providing us a very comfortable diving operation. The level of service seen in this trip is not to be found everywhere... The food was extraordinary and very vegetarian friendly. Absolutelly loved it, the only thing I would change is that we saw many many sharks regularly in our dives so the shark feeding is not necessary in my opinion. I bet a lot of corals were broke in order to keep all divers in that position.
- Recommended for
- Food, Crew, Safety
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Namrata B
- India
Would dive with Spirit of Freedom anyday again!!!
The locations we covered were gorgeous. Even though 15 dives in 4 days may sound strennous the way the dives were organised made it very comfortable for all divers. We had lovely food, comfortable cabins and dive gear etc for rent are in great shape too. Felt very safe at all points in time.
- Recommended for
- The exotic dive locations, the professional, helpful and friendly crew and the comfort of the liveaboard
- 10 Exceptional
- Keith B
- United States
Amazing trip
The coral reefs were incredible, the instructors and crew were very helpful and friendly, and the food was fantastic. This was an incredibly well run program. Everything was impeccable. It far exceeded our expectations!
- Recommended for
- Dives, food, people
- 10 Exceptional
- Terry D
- United States
Amazing and fantastic first experience on a liveaboard.
The overall friendliness of the crew, clam gardens dive site, and the pinnacles.
- Recommended for
- Safety policies, diving experiences, chef!
- 10 Exceptional
- Cait K
- United States
Couldn’t recommend more!!
The cod feed, diving the reef away from any crowds and other divers, and watching a few sharks circle the boat for a few hours
- Recommended for
- Fantastic diving, incredible meals, well-organized trip
- 10 Exceptional
- Diego H
- Brazil
The best vacation!
The crew was amazing! They were all so polite and so ready to help us in anyway. The dive instructors were also really good. They were careful and worry about safety. The food was amazing (special thanks to our chef Simon!), and it is impossible to get hungry, there food all the time! And the accomodation and common spaces of the vessel are also excellent! This was the best vacation!!
- Recommended for
- The crew, the dives and the vessel
- 10 Exceptional
- Susan B
- United States
One of the most amazing trips ever.
The dives The crew The food Meeting other divers
- Recommended for
- The crew and their organization and efficiency. The dive sites and the briefings for each site. The boat design was so well designed to provide a great dive experience.
- 8.4 Very good
- David W
- United States
Fantiastic first Liveaboard experience!
The best part was diving with my daughter in the Great Barrier Reef -- one checked off bucket list item!
- Recommended for
- the dive crew, the sites and the commeraderie
- 8.0 Very good
- Peter B
- Australia
a once in a life time experience, except I will be back!
Dropping off the stern at Bougainville Reef and realising that those figures with bubble steams rising from them were other divers 60+m away.
- Recommended for
- The ease and beauty of the diving x 3.
- 10 Exceptional
- Rick M
- Canada
Best time EVER
Feeding the Potato Cod and diving with so many talented divers who we have made into far away friendships😊 We had amazing calm seas as well so thanks for that as well😉 Bobbi and Rick🇨🇦
- Recommended for
- Friendly Knowledgeable Staff,Food was unbelievable and non stop,Diving was amazing 😄
- 9.2 Superb
- Judy O
New Zealand
Great Boat
I was onboard the Spirit of Freedom for their 'Far North' expedition. Overall a very good trip. Crew friendly and helpful and worked together well as a team. Awesome chef and great food. I'll rate the crew 6 out of 5...! Boat nicely set out. Very safety conscious (as per Australian law!) The diving was good. I was disappointed we didn't get to visit Cod Hole on our way north. Further north, the corals were outstanding. I guess i was a little disappointed we didn't see more 'big' stuff, I'll call the diving good but not great. We did get to visit Raine Island (I hadn't been aware that this is pretty weather dependent) and saw plenty of turtles. The land day at Lockhart River was interesting, thanks :)
- Recommended for
- great crew, friendly, safety conscious
- 9.2 Superb
- Adrian K
- Australia
The overall experience was great
Definitely the cuttlefish and sharks, the accomodation was great too, the food was plentiful and tasty
- Recommended for
- Diving the wall,diving with Cuttlefish& getting back out to the outer reef
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jon S
- United States
Not being a full boat it was a great, and personal experience highlighted by an awesome crew
Diving Osprey Reef and wall in the Coral sea
- Recommended for
- Crew, personal service, diving
- 10 Exceptional
- Jun G
- China
Amazing 3days Great Barrier Reef diving trip aboard the Spirit of Freedom
My highlights revolve around the amazing underwater sceneries, fauna and flora encountered during our dives. Specifically: spotting a Minky whale, seeing several sharks, sea snakes, etc.
- Recommended for
- 1/ Super friendly team, 2/ Comfortable boat and 3/ Amazing dive sites
- 9.2 Superb
- Steven M
- United States
Awesome live aboard dive trip
Dive, eat, dive, eat, and dive again. Outstanding service from the entire crew.
- Recommended for
- Diving team, dive sites, food
- 9.2 Superb
- Natalia H
- Spain
I wish I could have stayed the7 days
Intense, fun, smooth, easy diving, great places and great people.
- Recommended for
- The experienced and friendly crew, the prepared dives to avoid currents, the comfort of the ship
- 10 Exceptional
- Caroline W
- United States
Exceeded My Expectations!
The Cod Hole dive was extremely cool, as those fish are big, dopey, and gentle. Sola is an amazing guide, pointing out tiny creatures that most divers would miss. Simon whipped up one amazing meal after another. Angus kept our safety first, but also snuck in a generous helping of humor and fun.
- Recommended for
- Safety-conscious crew, excellent food, tons of diving
- 8.4 Very good
- Julia M
- United States
Too many divers on the boat
the shark dive, the shallower dives for reef life, nudibranchs
- Recommended for
- The food, the dive masters, the equipment
- 10 Exceptional
- RON T
- United States
Absolutely amazing
Feeding the giant cod and dive master Lorenzo brought me to the snake fit Reef and he took few pictures of me under the water. He's such a joy To be around with. All the crews were amazing.
- Recommended for
- Helpful crews, diving, food, cleanliness
- 8.0 Very good
- Céline V
- Switzerland
Eat, dive, eat, dive, eat, dive, dive, eat, dive and sleep
A very good organisation and a food incradible
- Recommended for
- Good, organisation, Easy
- 10 Exceptional
- Steven W
- United States
An amazing few days!!!
Flying up the Australian coast at 1500ft in a small plane to Lizard Island to meet the boat was an excellent way to start the week. So beautiful. The boat and crew is awesome. Super comfortable boat with outstanding food! The crew is simply first class, truly professional with your safety and comfort always first in their minds. Incredible dive knowledge and knowledge of the dive sites. Might be the most professionally run live-aboard we've ever been on. Osprey Reef is an amazing spot to dive that few will ever get the chance to visit. We are so lucky to have been.
- Recommended for
- Crew, dive sites, and destination
- 8.4 Very good
- Francesco T
Philippines
Spirit of Freedom
nurse sharks, dolphins & manta rays
- Recommended for
- boat, food & diving
- 10 Exceptional
- Faith R
- United States
Amazing Diving Experience!
The diving was absolutely amazing. Every crew member went out of their way to make sure it was a great experience.
- Recommended for
- The Crew, atmosphere, diving.
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Raian D
- Italy
excellent liveaboard in amazing locations
The dive sites are unique. Nothing like I have ever seen before. Visibility over 50m, massive walls and beautiful topography.
- Recommended for
- dives, crew, safety
- 8.0 Very good
- Greg A
- United States
Awesome Trip
The crew were simply amazing. Despite having a boat with many beginner divers, the crew made sure everyone was safe while giving the experienced divers the freedom to safely enjoy the reef. It was Christmas week and the crew went out of their way to make sure we celebrated in style including a visit from Santa. The dive sites were world-class, particularly Osprey Reef. This is diving at it's best. We had amazing experiences with cuttlefish, sharks, turtles, and a reef full of life.
- Recommended for
- The crew, Osprey Reef, Great Barrier Reef
- 7.6 Good
- Jungo S
Japan
Sharks
Sharks
- Recommended for
- Sharks
- 8.0 Very good
- Cornelius V
South Africa
Great experience
Effortless diving
- Recommended for
- Effortless diving, good food and good service
- 10 Exceptional
- Eva P
Germany
Amazing.
Shark feeding. Saw a hammerhead. The food was spectacular. The crew was very professional and they all love their jobs!
- Recommended for
- Diving, food, crew
- 9.2 Superb
- Les G
- United States
Just a fabulous experience, the crew, food and accommodations were very good and the diving locations were just great.
We saw a school of Napoleon Wrasses that just took my breath away, the shark feeding was certainly an experience we have not seen in more than 400 dives. We also loved to watch the videos and pictures displayed at meals of the day's diving adventures.
- Recommended for
- Diving crew, diving, and food.
- 7.6 Good
- Gillian M
- United Kingdom
Boat and staff great. Diving very disappointing.
The shark feed and Cod Hole dives. The rest were boring and very disappointing. When I asked before the trip if the drinks were included I was told that beer and wine was included but not spirits. This was incorrect, only one drink was provided with dinner which I thought was very poor for the amount we had paid for the trip..
- Recommended for
- Food, comfort, staff.
- 9.2 Superb
- Mark H
- Canada
Tremendous supportive environment for divers of all levels
Seeing giant clams, see snakes, sharks, groups of cuttlefish, large schools of barracuda. Renewing my confidence about diving in an unfamiliar environment with highly knowledgable staff including Rachel, Sarah and Angus. Angus had a great sense of humour which was contagious. Sarah's in depth knowledge of the reef biology was key. Rachel was an excellent role model in and out of the water for all divers
- Recommended for
- Dive staff safety and fun emphasis, hosting staff was friendly and we got personalized attention, knowledgable dive staff
