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Spirit of Freedom offers 3, 4 & 7 night liveaboard trips to the Ribbon Reefs, Cod Hole & Coral Sea.
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to Cod feeding, sheer walls laced with massive soft corals, manta-rays, minke whales, and abundant healthy tropical reefs, rich with marine biodiversity are just some of the high-lights you'll experience with Spirit of Freedom diving tours.

05/11/2024

🌊 Last-Minute Dive Adventure! Up to 35% Off Spirit of Freedom Trips 🚤

Calling all adventurers! Don't miss this rare standby opportunity to dive the Great Barrier Reef's most stunning spots at 35% OFF. These spots are filling fast, so if you’re ready to dive, it’s time to book! November is one of the most incredible times to explore the reef—warm waters, endless visibility, and vibrant marine life. Secure your spot and experience the trip of a lifetime!

Choose Your Adventure:

🛥️ 7-Night Ribbon Reefs and Coral Sea (Departs 14 Nov)
Dive deeper, see more, and embrace a full week of unrivalled reef adventure! This is our most popular extended trip. Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/48C3tg8

🌊 3-Night Ribbon Reefs and Cod Hole (Departs 14 Nov)
The perfect getaway to experience the reef's iconic Ribbon Reefs and the famed Cod Hole. A short but unforgettable escape! Book now: http://bit.ly/4fx11K9

🦈 4-Night Coral Sea and Shark Feed (Departs 17 Nov)
Get up close with the ocean’s apex predators in a thrilling shark feed dive on this incredible Coral Sea adventure! Grab your spot here: https://bit.ly/4fdCUQL

04/11/2024

Witness the November Coral Spawning! 🪸 Join Spirit of Freedom this November for an unforgettable dive adventure on the Great Barrier Reef with the potential to witness the rare and mesmerizing coral spawning event! As water temperatures reach around 27°C (81°F), the reef bursts with life, setting the perfect stage for coral spawning, which usually takes place a few days after the full moon.

While we can’t guarantee this sight—it depends on factors like moon phase, water temperature, and environmental conditions—November night dives provide the best chance to experience this spectacle, where coral polyps release colourful clouds of eggs and s***m, creating a captivating “underwater snowstorm.” Between dives, our master reef guides offer insightful reef talks, sharing the science and significance behind coral spawning and the reef’s vibrant ecosystem. Book now for a November dive season like no other with Spirit of Freedom!

Spots are filling fast leaving Cairns 14th November!

03/11/2024

The crew on Spirit of Freedom is celebrated for their expertise, friendliness, and dedication to an exceptional dive experience, ensuring safety and comfort for divers at all levels. They guide guests through world-renowned Great Barrier Reef sites like the Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs, and Osprey Reef, where vibrant coral landscapes, rich marine biodiversity, and encounters with reef sharks, giant potato cod, and manta rays await. The crew’s local knowledge and passion enhance each dive, creating unforgettable adventures in one of the world’s most stunning underwater environments.

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30/10/2024

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM SPIRIT OF FREEDOM!

This Halloween, we're spotlighting some spooky favourites, Sharks! Sharks have gained an unfair reputation as dangerous, man-eating creatures largely due to sensationalised media and films like Jaws. However, the truth about sharks is much more nuanced. Here’s why they don’t deserve their negative image:

🦈Rare Attacks: Shark attacks are rare and often accidental.
❤️Ecosystem Guardians: Sharks keep ecosystems balanced by managing prey.
🦈Endangered by Humans: Finning and overfishing threaten shark survival.
❤️Misunderstood Creatures: Most sharks are harmless and avoid humans.
🦈Changing Perceptions: Conservation efforts promote understanding through shark dives.

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29/10/2024

🚨 Last-Minute Spots Open on Spirit of Freedom! 🚨

Ready for an unforgettable adventure on the Great Barrier Reef? We have last-minute availability for our 3, 4 & 7-night Trips! Experience the Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs, and Coral Sea, with three options to fit your schedule:

7 Night departs 14th Nov
3 Night departs 14th Nov
4 Night departs 17th Nov

November is one of the best times to explore the reef, with ideal conditions and vibrant marine life at its peak! Plus, take advantage of our 10% Loyalty Discount and 20% Local Discount for an incredible deal. Dive into the details and secure your spot today—visit https://www.spiritoffreedom.com.au/

29/10/2024

The Good Life 🌙🛥️

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24/10/2024

Trip Report 17th - 22nd October 2024 ⚓

24/10/2024

During our last expedition at the famous Cod Hole, we encountered this massive school of oriental sweetlips! These fish gather in dense groups near coral structures during the day for safety, using numbers to confuse predators.

The Cod Hole’s rich coral cover makes it the perfect refuge, where sweetlips share space with reef icons like potato cod. At night, the schools disperse to hunt small invertebrates, revealing the reef’s vibrant day-to-night rhythm.

Taken by our onboard photographer Takuma

22/10/2024

Our crew are second to none! Today we're giving a special shoutout to our onboard chef Andreas for always cooking up a feast for hungry divers on our Expeditions. Fantastic food, and even better diving! Taken by our crew and onboard photographer Takuma on our Expedition last week.

22/10/2024

HAVE YOU DONE A CHALLENGE DIVE SINCE 1 OCTOBER 2024?
Why not check the list on www.50greatdives.com and if you have, get it validated and receive two chances per validated dive to win a Spirit of Freedom 3-night Cod Hole Liveaboard!
Entry is only $25 and you get access to over $1500 worth of vouchers!
Today's feature dive is Ex-HMAS Swan:
https://50greatdives.com/50gtdives/entry/56/

19/10/2024

Trip Report 10th - 17th October ⚓

18/10/2024

Last-minute spots are filling fast for the Far North Special Expedition, departing Cairns on October 31st! 🌱☀️ With spring in full swing, the reef conditions are perfect for adventure, featuring calm waters and incredible visibility. This revered expedition takes you to the remote Northern Great Barrier Reef, including Raine Island, a major Green Turtle breeding habitat and three of Australia’s 50 best dive sites.

If you have an adventurous spirit and want to explore the farthest reaches of the reef, this is the trip for you! Return guests receive a 10% loyalty discount, and Cairns locals enjoy a 20% local discount. Take the leap and book today!

Booking information via https://bit.ly/48kptM0
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15/10/2024

Trip Report 3rd - 10th October ⚓

04/10/2024

So many fish! These shots don't look real 😍 😎 🐟
Taken by our Master Reef Guide Takuma 📷

03/10/2024

Trip Report 27th September 2024 ⚓
International Scuba

03/10/2024

Today, Spirit of Freedom wrapped up an incredible 7-night dive charter with the adventurous crew from International Scuba, a renowned dive centre from Texas, USA.

International Scuba Dive Tribe is all about bringing together a community of passionate divers from around the world. This group really embraced that spirit, diving into the experience with excitement and skill. Their enthusiasm for the adventure made the trip even more special for everyone involved.

One of the highlights of the trip was diving the legendary SS Yongala, a shipwreck that has become a thriving artificial reef and is consistently rated among the top 10 wreck dives in the world. Sitting at a depth of around 30 meters, the Yongala sank tragically in 1911 during a cyclone, taking the lives of all 122 people aboard. Since its discovery, it has evolved into a hotspot for marine biodiversity, attracting everything from giant groupers to colourful corals and even rare species like eagle rays and bull sharks. Exploring this site is like diving into a living museum, with the added awe of the surrounding marine life.

Spirit of Freedom, with our exceptional crew and well-appointed vessel, provided the perfect base for this diving adventure. It was an unforgettable journey, and the partnership with International Scuba made it even more special. The divers left with memories of the Yongala’s haunting beauty and the satisfaction of experiencing one of the ocean's greatest wonders.

More to come!

Written by Captain Owen
Photos by Takuma

29/09/2024

🌊 LAST DAY Early Bird Special Alert! 🌊 Complete just ONE Challenge Dive with Spirit of Freedom after signing up to the 50 Great Dives Challenge and get TWO chances to win a Spirit of Freedom Cod Hole Liveaboard trip out of Cairns! 🎉 Sign up TODAY for just $25 before October 1st to take advantage of this early bird offer and you could also win a spot on a Calypso Star Great White Shark Cage Dive! 🦈

Take the plunge and enter now!
👉 https://bit.ly/3X7QRYR

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! 🐠✨
Photo by Anton Cosqueric!

Address

Cnr The Esplanade & Shields Street
Cairns, QLD
4870

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 7pm
Sunday	8am - 7pm

Telephone

+61740479150

Website

https://www.spiritoffreedom.com.au/

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When everyone on the dive sees the Hammerhead Shark except you

Probably busy looking at a nudibranch............

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🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 It's pronounced ane-MO-ne.... not ane-NE-ME... the easiest way to remember is to think of our favourite fish Nemo - aNEMOne 😀 Another awesome video from Tom Park!

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Explore the wonders of the Reef with Spirit of Freedom, one of Australia’s premier liveaboard dive operators. Departing from Cairns, Spirit of Freedom offers world-class diving adventures on the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. Our expeditions promise unforgettable experiences in the region’s most stunning dive sites. With options ranging from classic trips to exclusive expeditions that may include encounters with dwarf minke whales or visits to remote areas, there’s something for every diving enthusiast. It's also perfect for underwater photographers, thanks to the unique access to rare marine life and breathtaking underwater landscapes. Check our website for updates on special expeditions and book direct to experience exceptional service and unmatched diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Dive into an adventure with Spirit of Freedom and discover the beauty beneath the waves. Link in bio! Re-living the magic with this great compilation from @heeseung._.aldehyde on Instagram!

4 amazing days with @spiritoffreedomcairns @xxsilviox by @gopro hero 9 GBR - Ribbon Reef - Australia #diving #freedom #australia #greatbarrierreef #livethebestlife #happy #passion #oceanlover

4 amazing days onboard with 📽️xxsilviox

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🌊 She’s back and better than ever! After a full month out of the water for an exciting refit, Spirit of Freedom is diving back into action! Today, we kick off our first expedition post-refit, heading north along the stunning Ribbon Reefs to Lizard Island, before venturing out into the Coral Sea. Lucky divers, prepare yourselves for breathtaking wall and bommie dives, encounters with sharks and turtles, and some of the most pristine coral gardens you’ll ever see. 🐠🦈 Let the adventure begin!

The dwarf minke whales are back on the great barrier reef ! This whale was circling us closer and closer, was being very inquisitive and responding to noise.We spent 5 hours that day with them. Cool pictures

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Thuridilla splendens, commonly known as the Splendid Sapsucker, is a vibrant sea slug with a striking colourful pattern. They usually display bright blue, green, and yellow hues with black markings, making them easily recognizable ✨💎 📽️ IG: ryanmingdivelog

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Tom Park, as always, capturing the most beautiful scenes onboard Spirit of Freedom 😍 📽️ IG: tomsunderwaterphotography

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Our pal, the potato cod 😍🥔 📽️ IG: krusthob

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Don’t let this one swim away! 🐟 Book a 3, 4- or 7-night Spirit of Freedom dive trip for February through to April 2025 before the end of this month and we’ll discount $200 AUD off the 3 and 4-night trips and $450 AUD off a 7-night trip. Forward-thinkers like you can net these savings by using the promo code EARLYBIRD1 for the three and four night trips and EARLYBIRD2 for the seven night trip. Reel in this deal here: https://bit.ly/3SCkgc7

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Not a bad view for your break between dives 😲 🐙 😎 Who here has had the pleasure of diving Holmes Reef ❓ ❗ Thanks MRG Cat Logan 👏 📸 myoceanoffice

Some memories from the last trip at @spiritoffreedomcairns this guys go to amazing spots at the GBR including the exterior reefs! Check them for a new level of diving at the reef! .. -Gopro Hero 12 Black @go

Absolutely magical ✨ 🌟 📸red.biodiving

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Dive Australia's Coral Sea, Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs with SPIRIT OF FREEDOM live-aboard dive expeditions. The Spirit of Freedom offers the best in liveaboard dive cruising to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and remote Coral Sea reefs. Scuba Dive Tours of 3, 4 and 7 day duration depart our of Cairns to iconic dive sites such as the Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs and North Horn, Osprey Reef. Shark dives, Potato Cod feeding, sheer walls laced with massive soft corals, manta-rays, minke whales, and abundant healthy tropical reefs, rich with marine biodiversity are just some of the high-lights you'll experience with Spirit of Freedom diving tours.