Itinerary - Monday Departure Departing: Cairns 12:00 noon Monday Returning: Cairns 11:30 am Thursday Cabin Types Ocean View Deluxe Ocean View Standard Stateroom Double/ Twin Quad Share 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 and 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. Excess storage is available at the Spirit of Freedom office.

Sample Itinerary
Monday: 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.

Tuesday: 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 blue. Look for nudibranch and stonefish. Today we may also dive the Clam Gardens , where giant clams up to three feet across will amaze you. Some of our other favourite sites in this area of the Ribbons include Flare Point and the beautiful Gorgonia Wall.

Wednesday: 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 from the Coral Sea to the Barrier Reef. This afternoon we may dive Lighthouse Bommie, where Golden sea snakes are frequently sighted. In the spring months this site is also a Manta Ray cleaning station. Other sites we may visit today include Challenger Bay and Pixie Wall. This evening we cruise into Watson’s Bay on Lizard Island where we will overnight in the lea of the island.

Thursday: This morning, after a leisurely breakfast, you have the opportunity to go ashore and explore Lizard Island . At 10:30am 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 11:30am, the Spirit of Freedom courtesy coach will meet you for your transfer back to your Cairns city hotel.

Please note that above itinerary is a sample only and sites may vary or the sequence may change in accordance to the weather and the accessibility.

OPTIONS
Full gear rental and dive computer hire
Nitrox fills for Nitrox certified divers
PADI Advanced and Nitrox courses

*The Spirit of Freedom is also available for private charter

On Board Fees: Marine Park and Fuel Levies
• A fee per trip (Environment Management Charge) applies to all passengers entering the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, and is payable on board
• Due to instability of the price of fuel, a levy may be payable on board, at your time of travel.

Notes:
• Non Diving Passengers can be accommodated if requested
• Sole occupancy is available in a 2 person cabin (single supplement applies)
• Ocean View Cabins and Stateroom cabins contain double bed only and rates are based on double occupancy.
• Travel insurance is highly recommended.
• All itineraries are weather dependent and are subject to change at the discretion of the Master of the vessel.
• Please complete the Diver Information Form and return to your agent at least 30 days prior to departure.

Medical and Travel Insurance
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance policy that includes
(i) Trip Cancellation insurance, and
(ii) Evacuation and Medical cover for Scuba Diving.
Please be aware that Scuba Diving and in-water activities are not covered by all Travel Insurance companies. Please read the wording of your policy carefully.
NOTE: In a Medical Emergency any evacuation, vessel relocation or medical expenses are the financial responsibility of that diver.

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