3 Day Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs Liveaboard

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The 3 day / 3 night dive adventure on board Spirit of Freedom will take you to the famous Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs of the GBR. Includes return flight from Lizard Island over the reef The days of 'roughing' it on a dive boat are long gone and these days divers can enjoy the best in top side comfort on board dive-cruise vessels like the luxurious Spirit of F...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
    • Dive the Cod Hole
    • We may visit today include Challenger Bay and Pixie Wall
    • Opportunity to go ashore and explore Lizard Island

What's this trip about?

    The 3 day / 3 night dive adventure on board Spirit of Freedom will take you to the famous Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs of the GBR. Includes return flight from Lizard Island over the reef The days of 'roughing' it on a dive boat are long gone and these days divers can enjoy the best in top side comfort on board dive-cruise vessels like the luxurious Spirit of Freedom. At 37 metres the Spirit is one of Australia's largest live aboard dive vessels, and features electronic stabilisers, wide screen TV/ DVD, comfortable lounge areas, sun decks, and spacious cabins with en-suite bathrooms. With classic lines, white exterior, polished timber & chrome, gourmet meals and an outstanding level of service, the atmosphere is more like a private motor yacht than a dive boat.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityCairns
End CityCairns

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • High Adventure
  • Scuba Diving
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Scuba Diving

Trip includes

    • Transfers to/ from Cairns city accommodation
    • Low level reef flight - Lizard Island to Cairns
    • Opportunity for up to 11 dives
    • En-suite cabin with daily service
    • Chef prepared meals
    • Australian wines & soft drinks with evening meals
    • Special Note: Due to light aircraft weight restrictions, your total luggage weight is limited to 20 kilograms/ 45 lb per person. We request that bags be soft sided.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:

Boarding Spirit of Freedom at 11:15am at Trinity Wharf (complimentary transfers from Cairns city hotels are available) for a 12 noon departure. Lunch will be served on board while we cruise to the Great Barrier Reef to the north of Cairns, for an afternoon orientation dive and a twilight or night dive.

Day 2:

Today we dive Steve's Bommie, on Ribbon Reef # 3. This is an isolated pinnacle that rises from 100 feet at its base to around 15 feet from the surface. Colourful antheas and a vast array of fish cover this bommie, while big eye trevally and barracuda hang out in the b...

Day 3:

This morning we will dive the Cod Hole. This is a popular dive site famous for it's resident family of large Potato Cod, (Groper). Good opportunity for photographers. We may also dive Dynamite Pass, possibly as a drift dive, well known as a channel for sharks cruising...

Day 4:

This morning, after a leisurely breakfast, you have the opportunity to go ashore and explore Lizard Island. At 10:00am you will board a twin-engine light aircraft at Lizard Island for your low level flight over the reef back to Cairns. Arriving back at Cairns airport at approximately 11:00am, the Spirit of Freedom courtesy coach will meet you for your transfer back to your Cairns city hotel.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,303
Price per day$434
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

Departures Dates:

Departing Cairns 12:00 noon Monday

Returning Cairns 11:00 am Thursday

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Evan

Apr 2019

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The rooms were comfy, the food was excellent and the staff was just awesome.

Incredible experience with these guys. Organisation was on point Made for experience divers and divers with low level certs like myself. instructors are offered for...

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Hannah

Aug 2018

Provided byPro Dive Cairns

A splendid experience.

A great liveaboard trip with the Pro Dive crew! Delicious and plentiful food, clear expectations communicated to best support our success and enjoyment, and better t...

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Laura

Aug 2018

Provided byPro Dive Cairns

Exceeded my expectations

Exceeded my expectations. I never grew tired of gearing up and getting in the water even after 11 dives, which is a testament to the boat and crew’s organization and...

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Accommodation

  • 1 x Ocean View Deluxe: Very large cabin, with double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, 2 bed side tables, TV/DVD, CD stereo
  • 1 x Ocean View: Smaller cabin with double bed, wardrobe, 1 bedside table, TV/VCR, CD stereo
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  • 7 x Double or Twin: Double bed with single over, wardrobe, 1 bedside table
  • 2 x Quad Share: 4 single beds, bunk style, wardrobe
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