Spirit of Freedom, Australia
9.3 Superb
- Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Famous boat on the Great Barrier Reef, excellent crew care, diverse and interesting dive sites, balanced and varied meals, well-es…”
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.
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
- 9.3 Superb
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Vessel
8.9
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Crew
9.6
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Food
9.8
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Diving
9.4
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Value
9.0
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- 8.4 Very good
- Ashley M
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United States
Top notch
Amazing experience, the Reef was mind blowing and the team always made us feel safe and secure.
- Recommended for
- Dive sites. Crew was incredible. Fun activities in evening.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Joseph D
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United States
12/10 I highly recommend and can’t wait to come back
Absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish. Easily exceeded my expectations which were high. The Spirit of Freedom crew is what really sets this trip apart. They’re very nice, patient, professional, and go above and beyond to make everyone feel safe and supported. The boat itself is pretty comfortable and well maintained with enough space to relax between dives. Cabins are cozy and the communal areas are perfect for swapping stories after an epic day underwater. The food is fresh, flavorful, and far better than what you’d expect on a liveaboard in the middle of the Coral Sea. As for the diving, simply world-class. From dramatic reef walls to shark action at Osprey Reef, every dive site delivered. Conditions were fantastic and the briefings were spot on, with safety always a top priority. The crew is equipped with just the right amount of humor to also keep the briefings engaging and fun. If you’re looking for a dive trip that balances adventure, comfort, and top-tier service, this is it. Can’t recommend it highly enough. I will be back!
- Recommended for
- The Crew. The Dive Sites. The Overall Vibe.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Marjorie D
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United States
Boat crew made it happen!
I would love to have had a deck towel. Only after arriving I realized it mentioned in the paperwork to bring my own, and I totally missed it. I have never been on a live aboard that did not supply a dry deck towel. When weather is rainy and bad, dry towels would have been a HUGE treat in our cabins. The boat is in need of a refresh!
- Recommended for
- Safety was top priority. Crew was fantastic. Food was amazing.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Marisa S
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United States
Spirit of freedom
The highlight was being able to see the Minke whales. That was such an incredible experience
- Recommended for
- The diving. The people. The experience.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sarah B
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United States
Best dive trip of my life! My expectations were high because I learned to scuba to dive the GBR! Expectations EXCEEDED!
It was amazing and truly a trip of a lifetime!! We went to multiple sites and not only was I able to see SO MUCH health vibrant coral, but the host prepared us for the types of sea life to look for. I felt fully prepared to navigate each site with my buddy, and knew that the staff was watching closely if we needed support. I was well fed, hydrated, and encouraged to ask questions and learn from the reef experts on board! I even got free professional photographs. I would 100% recommend Spirit of Freedom to anybody passionate about an incredible dive experience at the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea!
- Recommended for
- The variety of dive sites. The safety. The expertise of the crew.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Jay M
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United States
Well worthwhile. Would love to come back again
Well worthwhile. Would love to come back again
- Recommended for
- Great dive sites. Professionalism of staff. dive boat in great shape.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Melissa F
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United States
Memories for a lifetime!
Truly one of the highlights during my trip to Australia. The hospitality, dives, and people are what made the trip so amazing.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Dive sites. Findarella service.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Leeanne L
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United States
Just an overall great experience!
We really just enjoyed it all
- Recommended for
- Overall experience. Food choices. Friendly staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tanya S
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United States
Amazing Dive Experience
The crew was fantastic (Owen, Grant, Ben, James, Jamie, Ryan, Taku, Cat, Shell, Gabriel and Joost)! From the very beginning everyone impressed my husband and I. Their knowledge and passion for the GBR showed every moment. It is truly the little things that set this live aboard apart. I really appreciated the very informative and enthusiastic dive briefings from James, which made us feel comfortable every dive. The instructors (Kat, Taku, Jamie, Gabriel, Ryan and James) did an amazing job of pointing out fun critters on our dives. If we came back to the boat with questions about what we saw, they were always very helpful and somehow managed to have all the answers. I really enjoyed the added touch of having a little lesson at night by Jamie while we enjoyed our dessert. I am a dive master and have been diving for about 10 years and really learned a lot, especially about the fish behaviors on the reef. I will definitely have more enhanced dives thanks to the information I learned during those talks. While we were told this wasn’t a common occurrence, it was so fun to be in the dining hall and see the amazing photos Taku took of us and the beautiful sea creatures scroll through on the wall while we relaxed and dined. The food prepared by Joost was absolutely delicious! And he did a great job of accommodating my (and others) dietary restrictions. I still cannot believe he managed such phenomenal meals for all of us in that tiny kitchen! I certainly hope to come back again soon, and when I do it will definitely be with Spirit of Freedom!
- Recommended for
- The crew. Food. Everyone’s passion for the GBR and diving.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Carrie Y
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United States
Even though we had to avoid a cyclone, the captain and crew were very safety oriented and gave great customer service. Would highly recommend spirit of freedom!
Great crew and great dive sites
- Recommended for
- Food. Service/safety. Free wine/beer.
