4 Day Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard

Spirit of Freedom to Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs

Enjoy over 11 dives at these world famous areas where you will find an ecosystem of marine diversity and stunning beauty. The sleek and spacious dive boat offers the best in cruising the Great Barrier Reef.

Itinerary & Adventure Highlights

Day 1: Monday

Board the Spirit of Freedom at 11:15am at Trinity Wharf (complimentary transfers from Cairns city hotels are available) for a 12:00 p.m. 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.

Days 2 and 3: Tuesday and Wednesday

These two days are spent diving at the most northern of the Ribbon Reefs, Number 9 & 10 Ribbon Reefs. Dive sites and sequence may vary depending on the weather conditions, but will always include at least one dive at the Cod Hole, where you encounter a family of massive and very friendly Potato Cod. Other sites may include Wonder-wall, Pixie Pinnacle, Challenger Bay, Two Towers, Lighthouse Bommie, and the Snake Pit, just to name a few.

If the current is right, you may also take a drift dive at Dynamite Pass, well known as a channel for sharks to pass through. Four (4) to 5 dives will be available each day, including a night dive on the Tuesday. On Wednesday evening we overnight at Watson’s Bay on Lizard Island and enjoy a sunset BBQ dinner on the top deck.

Day 4: Thursday

This morning, after a leisurely breakfast, you have the opportunity to go ashore and explore Lizard Island .Mid-morning  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 11:30am, the Spirit of Freedom courtesy coach will meet you for your transfer back to your Cairns city hotel.

 


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