Spirit of Freedom: 3 Day/3 Night Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs

To the north of Cairns and Port Douglas and finishing to the east of Lizard Island lies a 120km ‘string’ of 10 individual coral reefs, collectively called the ‘Ribbon Reefs’. Well beyond the reach of day trip boats, the Ribbon Reefs’ remote location and Green ‘No Take’ zoning makes them home to some of the best dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef.

Fringing the edge of the continental shelf, this stretch of the Great Barrier Reef is only accessible by a few liveaboard dive companies. Due to their relatively isolated location, these reefs support a huge range of biodiversity, from the giant clam with its violet fluorescent interior, to the vividly red flame file shell and the elusive leaf scorpionfish. Reef formations include beds of huge plate corals, isolated pinnacles crowned in delicate corals and anemones, walls, channels, caves, canyons, and shallow coral gardens.

If wanting a short trip to dive the world famous Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs this is the single best company to choose. Whilst on board this elegant 37m motor cruiser you will enjoy gourmet meals, spacious cabins with private bathrooms, and three decks of comfortable living areas. The journey includes 240km of rarely visited reefs as this is only one of two companies who can access this amazing part of the Great Barrier Reef. You will not go where standard tourist boats go. Mentioning only a few of the benefits - are the rare opportunity to swim with a family of giant potato cods, float in the midst of colourful tropical fish and glide over pristine coral gardens. The trip ends with a low level scenic reef flight from Lizard Island back to Cairns to see your underwater wonderland from above. What a way to end a tour!

Sleek, stylish and spacious. This is Australia's premier liveaboard vessel offering the best in cruising comfort to far northern Great Barrier Reef locations, and remote Coral Sea reefs. Listing only a few of the luxuries is the dedicated nitrox option, the free glass of Australian wine with dinner each night, Nautilus GPS lifeline system for each diver, dedicated camera work station for the serious photographers, electronic stabilizers, flat screen TVs, comfortable lounge areas, sun decks, and large dive deck. You will create memorable experiences that will surpass all your expectations.

3 DAY / 3 NIGHT RIBBON REEFS ADVENTURE: Up to 11 dives

Departure: 12:00pm Trinity Wharf Cairns             

Return: 11:30am Hinterland Aviation, Cairns by low level flight from Lizard Island*

Inclusions:

• Transfers to/from your Cairns city hotel
• Low level reef flight – Lizard Island to Cairns
• Opportunity for up to 11 amazing dives
• En-suite cabins serviced daily
• Chef prepared gourmet meals
• Australian wine & soft drinks with evening meals

Note: There are strict light aircraft weight restrictions, your total luggage weight is limited to 20 kilograms/45 lb per person. We request that bags be soft sided

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CANCELLATIONS

60 day or more notice from your trip date you will forfeit $100 per person to cover administrative costs.

60 days of less notice from your trip date, you will forfeit 25% of your trip fee.

21 days or less notice from your trip date, you will forfeit 100% of your trip fee.

Any amendments to dates of travel within the cancellation period will be considered cancellations, and subject to the cancellation fees specified.