All Levels

Year Round

Sharks

Great Barrier Reef

UD Rating – 4 Star

Spirit of Freedom

The best way to reach the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef

Enjoy some of the best diving the Great Barrier Reef has to offer on this luxury liveaboard. Roughly the size of Italy, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the best known and most complex natural systems on Earth.

The Spirit of Freedom was custom built for long range cruising and is one of Australia’s largest Liveaboards that offers various itineraries to Northern Australia and the remote coral sea reefs. The boat provides space, comfort, and stability for cruising the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef. She’s 37m (124ft) in length, with a steel hull and electronic stabilisers, providing the most comfortable ride possible in the conditions. The dining saloon in the centre of the vessel serves as an eating area, briefing area, theatre room and general meeting place for all guests. The lounge is a great place for chilling and relaxing as it has comfortable couches and beanbags along with coffee and tea machines, library, flat screens TV & DVD and a camera work station for photographers. The top deck has open and undercover areas containing tables, chairs, comfortable lounge seating and sun lounges where you can relax, snooze and sunbathe. The bar contains a good range of Australian and New Zealand wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks all at reasonable prices. The chefs deliver 3 meals each day including a continental and cooked breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks between dives.

The dive deck contains individual stations for 24 guests with dry storage above and a storage box under every two divers. Air and Nitrox whips allow tanks to remain in their rack whilst supplying air and Nitrox at 32%. There is a camera wash tub, camera table and air gun for photographers as well as fresh water showers and deck towels which are provided after each dive. All diving activities are overseen by the trip director who is supported by 3 other instructors and a divemaster, who make up the dive team on board the Spirit of Freedom.

Standard Twin/Double

Spirit of Freedom has 6 standard double or twin share cabins. Five of these cabins contain a double bed with a single bed over the top, bunk style, however one cabin contains just a double bed, so be sure to advise your preference for double or twin share when placing your booking. These cabins are located on the lower deck, with easy access to the main deck. They contain a wardrobe and bed side table.

  • Double bed (most with additional single bed)
  • Private ensuite bathroom
  • Air conditioning

Quad

Spirit of Freedom has 2 quad share cabins, each containing four single beds, bunk style as well as a wardrobe. These cabins are located mid ship on the lower deck, with easy access to the main deck.

  • Four single beds bunk style
  • Private ensuite bathroom
  • Air conditioning

Ocean View Stateroom

The Ocean View Standard Cabin is located on the top deck with internal stairwell access to the main deck, as well as external access to the top deck and dive deck. It contains a double bed and a wardrobe. Double Occupancy only.

  • Double bed
  • Private ensuite bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • 26" flat screen TV

Ocean View Deluxe

The Ocean View Deluxe Cabin is located on the top deck with internal stairwell access to the main deck, as well as external access to the top deck and dive deck. It is spacious and contains a double bed, bed side tables, writing desk and wardrobe. Double Occupancy only.

  • Double bed
  • Private ensuite bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • 26" flat screen TV

Route Options

Vessel Details

Year Built / Refurbished 1992
Guest Numbers 24
Length & Width 37 meters long and 7.1 meter beam
Engines 2 x Yanmar 500hp 368 kw diesel
Generators 2 x Cummings 6BTs, 90KVA each
Number of Cabins 11 cabins
Communication & Navigation Systems JRC 72 mile radar/ Transas plotter/ Satellite phone & email/ Icom HF radio/ Icom VHF radio, Sea wave satellite communications and Tsunami GPS system
Salon & Dining Area Air conditioned Salon and Dining area
Entertainment Wide screen TV, projector unit and DVD movie library
Emergency Equipment Oxygen system /Medic First Aid Kit
Air Compressors 2 x CFM Bauer air compressors
NITROX Available on board, DNA Nitrox membrane system
Equipment Rental Scuba diving equipment rentals available on board
Dive Deck Dive deck equipped with diving gear
Tenders 2 x 4.8m Naiad Tender boats
Full Set of Equipment USD140 (3 Days)
Full Set of Equipment USD185 (4 Day)
Full Set of Equipment USD270 (7 Day)

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ITINERARIES AVAILABLE IN THIS DESTINATION

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