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.
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 8.9
- Crew 9.5
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.4
- Value 9.0
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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
- Peter F
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Australia
Wow... just wow
The crew were exceptional, the diving was amazing, the knowledge and experience of the guides were second to none and the meals were seriously 5 star, wow... just wow, a must for any diver
- Recommended for
- The diving, the crew and the food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Samantha R
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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
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Phil D
- United States
Sleep, eat, dive, eat, dive, eat, and dive and eat some more.
This was an exceptional experience. Great value for the money in the sense that the boat, crew, food, diving, and the whole experience was top-notch. They delivered exactly as promised, which was sleep, eat and dive.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Diving. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Melissa F
- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Sarah C
- United Kingdom
Completed Awesome from start to finish x
Shark feeding, night dives, endless coral reefs, shoals of fish everywhere. Great company and fantastic crew. Thank you for such a brilliant trip.
- Recommended for
- FOOD! Crew. Trifecta 💙
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- 9.2 Superb
- Marion K
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France
A great liveaboard to experience the coral sea!
Generaly a great trip on a good boat with a very friendly and attentive crew. The rental equipement was well taken care of and the dive sites were very nice. The dives are not guided, which gives a lot of freedom to explore at your own pace and enjoy as you wish. A few dive guides still come in the water and are there to show show some hiden life which you might miss otherwise. The food onboard was just next level, some of the best I had on liveaboards.
- Recommended for
- Friendliness of the staff. Quality of the dive sites. Extras like evening educational talk about the reef.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tiffany C
- United States
Amazing first liveaboard experience in a spectacular place thanks to the crew
This was an experience of a lifetime! The food was amazing - delicious & balanced. The chef did a great job of accommodating quite a few different dietary restrictions. The entire crew was outstanding. Every crew member was knowledgeable, approachable, and caring. We got lucky with the weather, and the plane ride to Lizard Island was a spectacular start to the trip. I felt very safe at all times and well-prepared by the dive briefings. Although the dives are not formally guided, there are always multiple dive guides in the water for safety. They may be helping out less experienced divers, divers needing a buddy, or divers completing an advanced course. We had the option of following a guide. They know where the best stuff is, but it is also nice to go on your own adventure with your dive buddy some of the time at your own pace. We saw so many different types of fish, rays, sharks, and even minke whales! The Spirit of Freedom crew really goes above and beyond to make sure you have the best possible trip. Highly recommend!
- Recommended for
- The service and care of the crew. The food was amazing, healthy/balanced, and plentiful. The dive sites and wildlife.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sandra S
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Sweden
amazing trip
it was awesome.
- Recommended for
- diving, meeting people, fealing at home
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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
