3 Day Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs Dive Liveaboard
The Great Barrier Reef is a broad chain of 2,900 individual reefs and
is the Earth's largest structure built by living organisms, being
clearly visible from space. It is an ecosystem of unsurpassed marine
diversity and presents the diver with a vision of exquisite natural
beauty. Beyond the continental shelf that harbours the Great Barrier
Reef, lie the isolated reef systems and crystal clear waters of Australia
's Coral Sea . This is home territory for huge schools of pelagic
fish and sharks in an undersea world of mountains, pinnacles and
sheer walls laced with gorgonian fans and rising from thousands of
feet below.
Be prepared for an amazing range of diving experiences on Spirit of Freedom's
3 day/ 3 night Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs adventure.
The first part of your dive expedition will be on The 'Ribbon Reefs' - a
string of 10 coral reefs stretching over 100 miles to the north of Cairns
. Awaiting you are picturesque coral gardens and isolated 'bommies' crowned
in delicate corals, anemones, and colourful reef fish. The Cod Hole lies
at the top of the Ribbon Reefs, and is home to a family of resident Potato
Cod (Groper). These diver friendly fish will amaze you with their sheer size
and seeming eagerness to pose for camera.
Other tour options:
Daily itinerary
Day 1 - 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.
Day 2 - 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.
Day 3 - Wednesday
This morning we will dive theCod 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.
Day 4 - 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 andsites 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.
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Tour Highlights
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» 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 & soft drinks with evening meals
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Tour Price
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July 2009 - June 2010
» Ocean view deluxe - AU$2050
» Ocean view standard - AU$1850
» Stateroom - AU$1850
» Double/twin - AU$1600
» Quad share - AU$1300
All prices are Australian dollars. For an approximate value in your home currency please use our currency converter.
On board fees - marine park & fuel levies
A $15.00 pp per trip fee (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.
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Tour
Departure Dates
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» Tour departs every Monday, returning Thursday
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