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.
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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 9.8
- Diving 9.3
- Value 9.0
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- 8.0 Very good
- Jack B
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United Kingdom
Best liveaboard yet!
Possibly the best week of my life. The staff were fun and enthusiastic, the food was incredible, the boat was well equipped and the dives were amazing! So much variety in terms of diving and things to see on the GBR, I made lots of new friends and I also completed my Advanced OW on board. Fantastic trip all round.
- Recommended for
- Seeing Minke Whales. Great food. Amazing staff.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Fabian F
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Argentina
Excellent trip through the remote reefs of the Coral Sea
The whole trip was a great experience, from the start with the scenic flight from Cairns to Lizard Island to the return to Cairns. We were very lucky with the weather so we were able to tour the most remote reefs of the Coral Sea (Osprey, Bougainville and even Holmes!). The dives were all excellent, and at Holmes Reef we were able to experience visibility like we had never had on marine dives, with over 70mt of clear vision.The whole operation was very professional and friendly, a special recognition for Fernanda, our usual Dive Master, great.Very good the meals and the comfort of the cabin and the boat in general, perhaps you could consider the provision of towels for the deck instead of everyone having to bring their own. The dive sites, being all so remote, were in perfect condition and the wildlife abundant at all times. We had a great time at all times
- Recommended for
- The crew. Dives with incredible visibility. Meals.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Dan B
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United States
Great trip!
Great trip. The boat is a little cramped but overall ok. Crew did a great job getting us out to osprey ahead of bad weather.
- Recommended for
- Staff. Food. Diving.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Diana M
- United States
Education, support, excellent food, superb crew, expert trip management
The crew were very supportive of my skill level. They monitored the weather, water, and tide conditions and made decisions to take best advantage of those conditions. I was astounded by the requirements of the crew - they did everything - cleaning, diving, dishes, tank refills, gear management, and administrative duties - super impressive! The Great Barrier Reef is a lifetime dream and the crew made sure that it was everything I could have dreamed of! They provided education that added to the appreciation of one of the great wonders of our planet and encouraged an attitude of responsibility with love. Amazing experience!!!
- Recommended for
- Super hardworking crew, amazing food, well chosen dives
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- 10 Exceptional
- Robert B
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Canada
overall amazing experience
The atmosphere of the overall boat was amazing and the wow factors of the Great Barrier Reef!
- Recommended for
- COD hole, Coral Sea and the Food!
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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
- Elizabeth P
- United States
Fantastic time!
Our group had a great time on Spirit of Freedom. You start diving the day you get on the boat, which you don't do on every liveaboard. The crew was great and the food was amazing.
- Recommended for
- Diving, crew, and food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Joshua N
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Australia
Highly recommend
Weather was too rough to head out to osprey reef but the staff went above and beyond to make dives enjoyable. Food was excellent in general and the stay was very comfortable.
- Recommended for
- Friendly staff. Great food. Comfortable accomodation.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ximena L
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Mexico
Must be one of the greatest liveaboards out there!
Totally recommend this trip!
- Recommended for
- The crew: Fabulous, really professional and beautiful humans.. The incredible wildlife we saw, good briefs and presentations. How well taken care of we were, along with the great food..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Samantha R
- United Kingdom
Incredible - don’t miss this!
Flight from cairns into Lizard Island Amazing and varied dives, including night dive Co-ordination of the whole trip, which has to be relatively flexible. Professionalism and care, and great experiences with the crew. Food was also fab - chefs were on it!
- Recommended for
- Amazing Crew, Incredible diving, unforgettable experience
