2010 Prices: From $1,528* per person (15 Dives)
2010 Dates: Departs every Thursday
Day 1 : Thursday
Courtesy coach transfer from Cairns city hotels to Cairns airport will commence at 07:30am. Your twin-engine light aircraft will depart at 08:30am for your scenic flight over the reef to Lizard Island. Spirit of Freedom crew will greet you on arrival and transfer you to the vessel, where we will depart for the reef.
This afternoon we will have the opportunity for two dives before departing in the late evening for Osprey Reef, in the Coral Sea. The dives may be at sites such as the Cod Hole and Dynamite Pass.
Day 2-3 : Friday & Saturday
Australia’s Coral Sea reefs are renowned for crystal clear water with an 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 are common. The landscape is amazing with sheer walls laced with gorgonians, sea whips, and bright yellow soft corals rising from thousands of feet below.
Day 4 : Sunday
Option 1 : Today we return to the Ribbon Reefs # 3 to 5 to dive the sensational Steve’s Bommie, Temple of Doom, Flare Point, and other sites. In the months of June & July there is the great opportunity for further interaction with Minke Whales. After dinner on Sunday evening we will cruise overnight back to Cairns.
Option 2 : Weather depending we will dive Bougainville Reef, a second Coral Sea Reef.
Day 5 : Monday
Arrive Cairns approximately 06:30am. Breakfast will be served on board and hotel transfer will be arranged for approx 07:30am.
Included:
- Transfers to/ from Cairns
- Low level reef flight –Cairns to Lizard Island
- En-suite cabin with daily service
- Opportunity for up to 15 dives
- Chef prepared meals
- Australian wines & soft drinks with evening meals
Options:
- Full gear rental and dive computer hire
- Nitrox fills for Nitrox certified divers
- PADI Advanced & Nitrox courses
Note: Due to light aircraft weight restrictions, your total luggage weight is limited to
20 kilograms/ 45 lb per person. All bags must be soft sided.
*Price subject to change based on exchange rate at time of booking.
