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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- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Matthew S
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United States
Fun and memorable diving experience
3/5 dives a day, including two night dives across the trip. The crew was great and useful. The food was always amazing and provided lactose-free options. Other guests were fun and happy. The quad cabin was a bit tight when full.
- Recommended for
- The crew was fun and helpful. The food was great, and they catered to multiple requirements. The diving was easy and memorable.
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Teresa F
- Australia
Unforgettable dive trip
Diving new and exciting sites, learning to spot new critters I never would have known were there, gaining my AOW felt so supported along the journey. Being new to diving was apprehensive to start the crew were outstanding in alleviating any apprehension I had so I could go and fully enjoy my experience. I will be back for more - planning my next trip
- Recommended for
- Fantastic diving. Amazing crew. Creating memories with new friends.
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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
- Gun L
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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!
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Auguste H
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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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Dan S
- United States
This was my Bucket List trip, it didn't disappoint!
Captain Tony and the Crew were fantastic, the Service couldn't have been better, and the food was amazing! Sean saying, "It's Dive briefing time!" All were so enthusiastic and so helpful!!!!!
- Recommended for
- The Diving, the Crew and the Food!!
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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
- 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..
