Itinerary - Monday Departure

Departing: Cairns 12:00 noon Monday Returning: Cairns 07:00 am Monday Cabin Types Ocean View Deluxe Ocean View Standard Stateroom Double/ Twin Quad Share Trip Includes • Transfers to / from Cairns city accommodation • Time ashore at Lizard Island • Opportunity for up to 26 dives • En-suite cabin with daily service • Chef prepared meals • Australian wines and soft drinks with evening meals

Special note: The 7 day itinerary, Monday departure does not return to Cairns for the full 7 days. Flights are not included, and therefore there are no limitations on weight.

Sample Itinerary
Monday: Board 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 for an afternoon orientation dive and a twilight or night dive.

Tuesday: Today we may dive the amazing Steve’s Bommie, Clam gardens, Flare Point and the beautiful Gorgonia Wall and other sites on middle Ribbon Reefs.

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). We may also dive Dynamite Pass, Lighthouse Bommie, Challenger Bay, and Pixie Wall. This evening we overnight at Watson’s Bay on Lizard Island.

Thursday: This morning some of our guests will depart at Lizard Island and some new guests will join us. There will be time for a morning walk on the island. This afternoon we will have the opportunity for two dives at a choice of sites such as the Cod Hole, Pixie Pinnacle and Challenger Bay before departing in the evening for the Coral Sea.

Friday and Saturday: Osprey Reef. Australia’s Coral Sea reefs are renown for crystal clear water with average visibility in excess of 100 feet. Two days can be spent diving at Osprey Reef, including North Horn, well known for its shark action. You can expect to see grey whalers, silvertips, reef sharks, occasional hammerheads, schooling barracuda, trevally, and other pelagics. The landscape is amazing with sheer walls laced with gorgonians, sea whips, and bright yellow soft corals, rising from thousands of feet below.

Sunday:
Option 1: Today we return to the Ribbon Reefs # 3 to 5 to dive sites such as the sensational Steve’s Bommie, Temple of Doom, and Flare Point. On Sunday evening we will cruise overnight back to Cairns.
Option 2: Weather depending we will dive Bougainville Reef, a second Coral Sea reef.

Monday: Arrive Cairns approximately 06:30am. Breakfast will be served on board and hotel transfer will be arranged for approx 07:30am.

Please note that above itinerary is a sample only and sites may vary or the sequence may change. Access to the Cod Hole and the Coral Sea is weather conditional and while every attempt will be made to keep to the advertised itinerary, the Coral Sea and specific sites on the Great Barrier Reef are not guaranteed.

OPTIONS
Full gear rental and dive computer hire
Nitrox fills for Nitrox certified divers
PADI Advanced course
PADI EANx Nitrox Course

*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.

We can assist you with Travel Insurance.

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