Spirit of Freedom, Australia
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Amazing experience, the Reef was mind blowing and the team always made us feel safe and secure.”
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.
Book online to reserve your Spirit of Freedom Australia liveaboard diving holiday.
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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.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (10 AUD per day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (120-289 AUD), Nitrox Course (295-325 AUD), Private Dive Guide (650-750 AUD), Rental Gear (135-345 AUD), Scuba Diving Courses (375-405 AUD).
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Spirit of Freedom Reviews
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- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 8.8
- Crew 9.5
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.3
- Value 9.0
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- 6.0 Review score
- Valerie C
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United Kingdom
Spirit of Freedom - Great Barrier Reef
I was slightly disappointed. I did not think that the destination was worth it, frankly.
- Recommended for
- ticked the Great Barrier Reef off my bucket list. good large fish destination. did not get stunned by jelley fish.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Eric L
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United States
Great liveaboard
Great liveaboard. The crew is accommodating and extremely knowledgeable. We had some weather that prevented us from being able to go to Osprey Reef, but the crew did a great job coming up with an itinerary that scratched the adventurous itch for us. Definitely recommend.
- Recommended for
- Crew is excellent. Guides are knowledgeable. Great vibes.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Joshua E
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Australia
Absolutely awesome Live aboard
My wife and I had a trip on the Spirit of Freedom. Quite simply it was amazing. We went across two crews- both were brilliant teams who very clearly do a great job. Despite the bad weather the crew found great dive sites and made the trip unforgettable. Very clearly safety was a top priority. Food was absolutely delicious and they accommodated my wife's food requests. Accommodation was comfy. A little noisy down below (it's a running boat) but we always got a decent sleep. The diving on the ribbon reefs was amazing- so much coral and fish life. The night dive was out of this world. Non-diving highlights include the trivia night, engine room tour and the nighttime talks. Really good operation. Hope to come back in the future. Big thank you to the crews.
- Recommended for
- Diving- great sites and always safe. Food was unbelievable. Staff onboard- Absolutely great people.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Svetlana K
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Japan
Incredible
Absolutely incredible! A well-organized itinerary and a fun crew made this trip an amazing experience. Fascinating dive sites, loads of food, sharks feeding… Definitely worth going for 7 days.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Dive sites. BBQ.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kendra K
- United States
Great First time on a Liveaboard with amazing diving and staff
This was our first experience with a liveaboard, and we had a blast! The staff gave us detailed dive site briefings and were attentive at ensuring we were properly equipped. We enjoyed great meals which gave us energy for the dives. The sites we visited were gorgeous from soft coral walls to vibrant shallow reefs. Definitely a memorable trip. This set the standard for a liveaboard.
- Recommended for
- Dive Sites, Food, Staff
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kareem S
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Canada
Only thing better than the food was the diving!
The staff on board took care of absolutely every last detail, whether a cable for charging a phone up to making sure we got everything we could out of every dive we took. The boat itself was super clean and very well prepared. Finally, and most incredible, the food was absolutely amazing. I've eaten in many restaurants on land that couldn't hold a candle to what Chef prepared for us every meal. Definitely recommended!
- Recommended for
- Amazing dives, excellent food, fantastic staff!
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Thomas S
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Belgium
Best Great Barrier Reef experience - highly recommended
Plenty of sharks, solid diving guidance, great food, fun spirit, amazing team on the boat and in the water. Can’t wait to go back.
- Recommended for
- The energy of Maddie and the team. The diving expertise of the safety divers. The diving locations.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Doug M
- 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
- 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!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kelsey P
- United States
Amazing dives and crew
This was our first liveaboard experience and it was amazing. The dive sites were wonderful and the crew did a great job at making everyone feel comfortable. The food (especially with dietary restrictions) was delicious and the chef always helped me know what to eat. It was an amazing trip and can't wait to do it again!
- Recommended for
- Dive sites, crew, and food
