Spirit of Freedom, Australia

Spirit of Freedom - well-appointed liveaboard offers scuba dive tours of 3, 4 and 7-day duration. The boat has advanced Eco-Tourism Accreditation - the program that helps to identify and monitor high standard marine tourism operators. Diving courses can be taken on board. Itineraries include diving at one of the most well-known places for diving in the world - The Great Barrier Reef. Such popular destinations of Australia as Ribbon Reef, Coral Sea, Cod Hole, and special route - Horn Island can be visited.

Boat interior
Spirit of Freedom has 11 cabins for 26 passengers. Six double cabins located on the lower deck. This room has an additional single upper bed, so they can be booked for double occupancy or share with another diver. There is also a quad room suited for family vacations. All these cabins are en-suite, have air conditioning and plenty of storage facilities. The double stateroom also located on the lower deck. This cabin is slightly bigger and has a TV and DVD.

Two types of cabins are on the upper deck standard and Deluxe. They feature big portholes and gorgeous ocean views. All room has private bathrooms and individually controlled air conditioning, wardrobes for personal belongings.
There are many places to spend time in between and after dives on board of Spirit of Freedom. Boat's dining area where meals are served can be used for working with laptops. It also has a flat-screen TV. In the boats, salon passengers can drink tea or coffee, watch TV or use the boat's library. There is also a separate space for working with cameras. Boat's bar offers to try some excellent Australian and New Zealand wines. beer and soft drinks.

Dive deck
Spirit of Freedom has a big convenient dive deck with a diving platform. Here divers can prepare for the dive and store the gear. Dive deck equipped with two compressors and a nitrox membrane. Some equipment items can be rented on board.

Safety
Safety is always in the first place for a team of Spirit of Freedom liveaboard. The boat has first aid kit, life rafts, and life vests, fire fighting equipment. Boat's crew trained to manage emergency situations.

Diving with whales
There are not many opportunities to meet such gorgeous creatures like whales. June and July passengers of Spirit of Freedom can meet minke whales near The Great Barrier Reef. Every year they migrate along the reef and sometimes whales’ nature brings them close to the boat where divers and snorkelers can enjoy observing them.

Reef conservation
Spirit of Freedom has been accredited as an Advanced Ecotourism Operator which means that the boat's crew pays special attention to reef conservations. Great Barrier Reef is a home for many fish and coral species, damage done to a reef can influent on world’s marine ecosystem. Spirit of Freedom liveaboard takes part in a company that aims to reduce carbon emission and save the Great Barrier Reef.

Itineraries
Spirit of Freedom’ offers 3 and 4 nights itineraries. You can dive at Cod Hole and Ribbon Reef. These destinations can be considered as the most amazing and famous between divers. Giant potato cod is the main attraction of Cod Hole. They are friendly and divers bring them treats. It’s a home for sweetlips, triggerfish, scorpionfish and many others. Macro diving is great at Cod Hole and Ribbon Reef. Plenty of pygmy seahorses can be found in gorgonians.

When to Go
Liveaboards Diving at Great Barrier Reef possible all year round. The average water temperature ranges from 22°C and 29°C. The best diving conditions are from September to November.

Spirit of Freedom gives an amazing opportunity to dive with minke whales and explore the Great Barrier Reef. It perfectly fits for family vacations and friendly holidays