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 (AUD10 / day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (AUD120-289), Nitrox Course (AUD295-325), Private Dive Guide (AUD650-750), Rental Gear (AUD135-345), Scuba Diving Courses (AUD375-405).
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- sonya J
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United States
Great Barrier Reef did not disappoint
We booked the 7-day dive trip and it was a fantastic trip. The crew did everything right to ensure a positive and relaxing dive experience. I specifically appreciated the care and concern they showed for the Reef itself and the guests on board. We had the adventure of sailing and diving during a King tide event and the crew made great strides to ensure a SAFE and successful dive experience. The GBR itself did not disappoint: varied coral, sea life, fish, turtles, sharks, and more. I can't wait to return!
- Recommended for
- The Crew. The knowledge and helpfulness of the staff. the great barrier reef itselt.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Sandra R
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Germany
Fantastic dive sites and great crew
Amazing trip, amazing dives, learned a lot, amazing crew, great guests and unforgettable days
- Recommended for
- Learned a lot from Jamie and his presentations. Great dive guides, do explaining and guiding. Amazing dive sites like Steve's Bommie.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Emilia M
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Poland
Great way to explore GBR
Fantastic experience at Spirit of Freedom. I loved the boat and how professionally and safely it was operated. I really liked the crew and the diving team. They were really very professional, very friendly, and helpful. I've absolutely loved the food, and it was super delicious. Of course, the dives were really spectacular. I thought that the rooms were very comfortable, at least for a solo traveller. I didn't have any issues, and it was really great. It allowed me to experience the Great Barrier Reef in this fantastic way and also make new friends.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Food. Dive sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Samuel B
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Australia
Spirit of Freedom, a life time experience
This was one of the best experiences of my life. The cabins were comfortable, as was the rest of the boat. Safety was clearly part of the culture. Everything diving related was fun, but taken seriously. The crew were so helpful and ensured everyone got the most out of every day.
- Recommended for
- Leo, and the team brought so much energy and interest to every dive.. Murray's cooking was amazing, i never went hungry and the food was also on point. The access to amazing reefs.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Chun Yu Gary T
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Hong Kong
Perfect ship and crew!
perfect ;)
- Recommended for
- 1. The crew 2. The food 3. Dive site selections
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- 10 Exceptional
- hong xuan J
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China
I will definitely come back with my friends！
This liveaboard experience was absolutely amazing. The crew demonstrated exceptional professionalism and service, and the entire diving and living experience was absolutely perfect.
- Recommended for
- The Safety Procedure is perfect！. The briefing for each dive is perfect！. The food of each meal is perfect！.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sandra B
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United Kingdom
An awesome experience
The whole trip was awesome. Loved the trip on the small plane out to Lizard island. The boat was very well run, the crew were very professional, but took the time to get to know everyone. The choice of dive sites was great, especially North Horn where they did the shark feeding dive. The food was fantastic, an amazing chef, we were well looked after! The dive briefings were very good, Jack was very knowledgable and organised the diving well. Safety procedures were the best we've seen. Can't wait to do the trip again!
- Recommended for
- Amazing diving, fantastic, friendly crew, comfortable cabins
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- 10 Exceptional
- Emilia M
- Poland
The best way to experience
Spirit of Freedom was my first liveaboard, and I was travelling solo. It was an absolutely fantastic experience. I chose this boat because somebody recommended it to me, and I definitely would recommend it as well. It was absolutely fantastic. Everything was as it should be. The boat had all the amenities you can wish for. The food was really delicious and plentiful, and they were accommodating all kinds of dietary needs. The dives were spectacular. The crew and the dive team were all top-notch. It was really, really amazing. We had a little bit of bad weather, and the captain really managed the boat in such a way that we didn't have many issues and didn't have to lose any dives. The crew was doing emergency drills daily, and they had a lot of attention to safety on board. Also, I got a little ear infection, and the crew was able to help me in a very effective way. I lost only one dive because of the infection. Everything was really great, and I would recommend it from the bottom of my heart. It was really amazing diving holidays.
- Recommended for
- And the crew was incredible, and their attention to safety was really first-class.. First-class cuisine, delicious food. Dives. We went north to the Coral Sea, and the dives were spectacular..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Shane S
- Australia
An experience without equal
The professionalism of the crew and the focus and dedication toward diving safely and enjoyably as often as practicable was incredible. Everything was smooth and scheduled and ran with a practiced and perfected precision. The whole experience was a pleasure
- Recommended for
- The diving, the food and the crew/passengers
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- 10 Exceptional
- Dave P
- United States
Beat value, best crew, best experience!
A lot of dives, a lot of food, and had a lot of fun!
- Recommended for
- Clean ship, not overly crowded, fun crew, and great foo
