Far Northern Great Barrier Reef, and Osprey Reef, Coral Sea 11 Day/ 10 Night: 03 - 13 DEC 2018
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Far Northern Great Barrier Reef, and Osprey Reef, Coral Sea 11 Day/ 10 Night: 03 - 13 DEC 2018 Join Spirit of Freedom for a rare opportunity to dive both the Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea, and the very Far Northern Great Barrier Reefs that stretch along the eastern edge of Cape York Peninsular. Osprey Reef is an old volcanic atoll lying 220 km off the coast, far beyond the edge of the continental shelf of Australia. Known for its spectacular 1000 metre walls, Osprey Reef also offers massive soft corals, amazing shark action, and exceptional visibility. ‘North Horn’ at the tip of Osprey is a site where grey reef sharks, silvertips, and the occasional oceanic congregate. Two days will be spent diving this reef system, including a shark attraction dive. The Far North offers some of the most remote diving in Australia, with many of the regions hundreds of reefs yet to be fully explored. Here we will combine exploratory diving with our favorite dive sites. You can expect an amazing diversity of landscapes including deep oceanic walls laced with massive gorgonians and soft corals, gardens of impressive coral formations, and isolated pinnacles, caves and canyons. Marine life encounters may include a variety of species of sharks, rays, turtles, and schools of pelagic fish, as well as incredible amount of diverse macro life. We will also dive the waters surrounding Raine Island, the largest and most important green turtle nesting area in the world. While the island is totally protected from public access, the surrounding waters will be alive with turtles at this time of year. Depart Cairns: Ex Trinity Wharf, Monday 03 December 2018 at 4.00pm Return Cairns: To Trinity Wharf, Thursday 13 December 2018 at 06.30am Day 1: 4.00pm departure. Dinner on board and overnight travel. No diving this day. Day 2: Diving Osprey Reef, Coral Sea Day 3: Diving Osprey Reef, Coral Sea Overnight travel. Day 4: Diving Mantis Reef region. Overnight travel Day 5: Diving Great Detached region Day 6: Diving Great Detached & Raine Island region Day 7: Diving the Yule and Wishbone Reef area Day 8: Diving Northern Small Detached Reef region. Day 9: Diving the Tijou Reef/ Black Rock area. Overnight travel Day 10: Diving around No. 3 Ribbon Reef at sites such as Steve’s Bommie. Overnight Travel Day 11: Return to Cairns approximately 06.30am. Breakfast and hotel transfer at 07.30am Horn Island 11 Day Coral Sea & Far Northern Expedition 03 - 13 December 2018 Cabin Type No. of Places Price per Marine Total per person AUD Cabins per cabin person AUD Park Levy AUD Quad Share 1 4 $5625 $20 $5645 Capacity: 24 passengers *** 3 Places still available in qUad share as of 03 October 2018 *** INCLUDES: 10 Nights on board Spirit of Freedom, 9 dive days, around 36 dives, tanks & weights, all meals, Australian wine, soft drinks and beers with the evening meal, tea & coffee, daily cabin service, bed linen, bath and deck towels, Cairns City hotel transfers DOES NOT INCLUDE: - Marine Park Levy, Port and Admin Fee AU$20 per person, payable on board - Gear Hire. - Nitrox fills at AU$10 per fill or AU$240 for the trip. - Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks outside of the evening meal. Diver Safety & Recommendations: Advanced Type Diving. - Diver experience recommendation: Advanced Diver Certification with minimum of 50 ocean dives including 5 dives within the last 12 months. Less experience may result in limited diving due to environmental conditions and remote isolation of dive site. - Diver Health: If you have a medical condition or are currently taking prescription medication, or are 70 years plus, you will need a medical clearance. For further details refer to our Diver Information Form or contact our Reservations team. - Diver Fitness: A good degree of fitness may be required for many of the dives. Special Note: Spirit of Freedom will endeavour to keep to the itinerary, however sites may vary or the sequence may change in accordance to the weather and the accessibility. Payments and Cancellations As of 03 October 2018, full payment will be due with your booking. As of 03 October 2018, no refund applies for your cancellation. Reservations: Ph: + 61 7 4047 9150 [email protected] www.spiritoffreedom.coma.u .