GREAT BARRIER • CAIRNS •CORAL SEA AUSTRALIA

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2014 • 15 Spirit of Freedom offers unsurpassed liveaboard cruising

Sleek, stylish and spacious, the ‘Spirit of Freedom’ is one of Australia’s largest live-aboard dive vessels and offers the best in cruising comfort to the far northern Great Barrier Reef and remote Coral Sea reefs.

The vessel features electronic stabilisers, wide screen TV/ DVD, comfortable lounge areas, sun decks, and luxury accommodation.

With classic lines, white exterior, polished timber & chrome, gourmet meals and an outstanding level of service, you will feel like you are aboard your own private motor yacht. “From birth, man carries the of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has Spirit of Freedom is an only to sink beneath the surface and he is free.” Advanced Ecotourism Operator, committed to providing a service that reflects our responsibility to protect our unique environment and pass on this rich heritage to future generations. Itineraries... to spirit you away

3 DAY COD HOLE & RIBBON REEFS Dive the world famous Cod Hole and turquoise waters of the Ribbon Reefs, an Departs Cairns > 12:00 noon > Monday ecosystem of unsurpassed marine diversity Returns Cairns > 11:00 am > Thursday and exquisite natural beauty. You will Includes • 3 nights - 2½ dive days encounter a family of giant potato cod, • 2 days diving Northern Ribbon Reefs clouds of colourful tropical fish, anemones, • Up to 11 dives turtles, olive sea snakes, and pristine coral • Low level reef flight from Lizard Island gardens. End your dive tour with a one Also suitable for snorkellers. hour flight from Lizard Island to Cairns.

4 DAY CORAL SEA Take a reef flight to Lizard Island to begin your diving at the very top of the Ribbon Departs Cairns > 8:30 am > Thursday Reefs at sites such as the ‘Cod Hole’ Returns Cairns > 7:00 am > Monday and ‘Dynamite Pass’. Appealing to the Includes • 4 nights - 3½ dive days experienced diver, this tour travels 200km • 2 – 3 days at the Coral Sea offshore to the oceanic wilderness of • Up to 15 dives Australia’s Coral Sea, where volcanic atolls • Flight over the reef to Lizard Island plummet to thousands of metres below. A thrilling shark dive, schools of big fish, manta rays and more await you at .

7 DAY COD HOLE & CORAL SEA Experience the amazing diversity of the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea. Dive the Departs Cairns > 12:00 noon > Monday ‘Ribbon Reefs’, 120km of picturesque Returns Cairns > 7:00 am > Monday teaming with marine biodiversity, before Includes • 7 nights - 6½ dive days heading out to Osprey Reef where • 3 – 4 Days on the northern Ribbons 1000 metre walls emerge from the ocean • 2 – 3 Days at the Coral Sea depths. Here you will experience astoundingly • Up to 26 dives clear water, massive red and yellow soft corals, • Time ashore at Lizard Island reef sharks, whalers, hammerheads, mantas, and big fish action.

Join our 7 Day Expedition to dive the remote Far Northern Reefs. Visit our web site for details of this annual event.

REEF FLIGHT TO/FROM LIZARD ISLAND Lizard Island lies 250 km to the north of Cairns and just 25 km from the Cod Hole. 3 and 4 day itineraries include a one hour low level flight to/from this Great Barrier Reef island, while 7 day guests have a couple of hours ashore to explore. Rates & Information All rates are per person in Australian Dollars

01 JULY 2014 – 30 JUNE 2015 Cabin Rate Taxes + Levies 3 DAY COD HOLE & RIBBONS TOTAL Per Person *See Below Ocean View Deluxe $ 2375 $ 50 $ 2425 Ocean View Standard $ 2150 $ 50 $ 2200 Stateroom $ 2150 $ 50 $ 2200 Double or Twin Share $ 1850 $ 50 $ 1900 Quad Share $ 1550 $ 50 $ 1600 Cabin Rate Taxes + Levies 4 DAY CORAL SEA REEFS TOTAL Per Person See Below Ocean View Deluxe $ 2750 $ 60 $ 2810 Ocean View Standard $ 2550 $ 60 $ 2610 Stateroom $ 2550 $ 60 $ 2610 Double or Twin Share $ 2200 $ 60 $ 2260 Quad Share $ 1925 $ 60 $ 1985 Swim with Dwarf Minke Whales in June & July Cabin Rate Taxes + Levies 7 DAY COD HOLE & CORAL SEA TOTAL Per Person See Below Ocean View Deluxe $ 4875 $ 90 $ 4965 Ocean View Standard $ 4450 $ 90 $ 4540 Stateroom $ 4450 $ 90 $ 4540 Double or Twin Share $ 3800 $ 90 $ 3890 Quad Share $ 3225 $ 90 $ 3315

Non-Divers, 3 & 4 Day trips Deduct $100 from above rates Non-Divers, 7 Day trips Deduct $200 from above rates Sole Occupancy rates [N/A Quad] Double the rate and deduct $100 per day

OPTIONAL EXTRAS 3 DAY 4 DAY 7 DAY Full Gear Hire $ 120 $ 160 $245 PADI Advanced Course $ 265 $ 265 $ 265 PADI Course & Fills $ 295 $ 295 $ 295 Nitrox package $ 75 $ 105 $ 180 * Taxes & Levies are a payable on board fee comprised of $10.50 Environmental Management Charge; $10.00 per day fuel levy; port taxes, administrative fees and GST. As the fuel surcharge may fluctuate with world oil prices, please refer to our website page for fuel surcharges.

INCLUSIONS • Transfers to/ from Cairns City accommodation. • Chef prepared meals and Australian wines and soft drinks with evening meals. • Scenic Reef flight (low level) between Cairns and Lizard Island on the 3 & 4 Day cruise. • Daily Cabin service. • Free WiFi when in range.

RESERVATIONS + PAYMENTS • 20% deposit is required to secure your reservation. • Payment in Full is required 30 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATIONS • 60 days or less notice from your trip date, you will forfiet 20% of your trip fee. • 21 days or less notice from your trip date, you will forfiet 100% of your trip fee.

FLIGHT INFORMATION Guests on the 3 and 4 day tours are limited to 20kg (45lb) of baggage per person including carry-on. Osprey Reef Excess baggage secure storage is available at the Spirit of Freedom office.

CONDITIONS + FURTHER INFORMATION • Dive tours available for certified divers only. • Same gender cabin share is not guaranteed. • Ocean View Cabins and Stateroom rates are based on double occupancy. • is available only to those qualified and suitably equipped. • Travel & Insurance including medical evacuation cover are strongly recommended. • Travel to the Coral Sea is weather conditional. Itineraries are subject to weather and sea conditions and may be adjusted or cancelled at the discretion of Spirit of Freedom. Specific dive sites and number of dives is not guaranteed. • All guests are required to sign a document agreeing to terms and conditions, and complete a medical statement. Some divers may be required to present a medical clearance to dive. Please refer to the Spirit of Freedom web site for complete terms & conditions. www.spiritoffreedom.com.au On Board MV Spirit of Freedom

The Cabins A range of spacious and comfortably appointed air-conditioned cabins, each contain their own private bathroom, and are serviced daily. The Ocean View cabins and Stateroom contain 26” flatscreen TV/ DVD with movie hard drive. Ocean View Deluxe No. of CABIN TYPE Location En-suite TV/ DVD Beds Cabins Ocean View Deluxe 1 Top Deck Y Y 1 Double Bed Ocean View Standard 1 Top Deck Y Y 1 Double Bed Stateroom 1 Lower Deck Y Y 1 Queen Bed Various: Double + Single Double/ Twin Share 6 Lower Deck Y N Double only 2 single beds. 4 Single Beds Quad Share 2 Lower Deck Y N -bunk

Double/Twin Share The Meals Our chefs provide first class meals and can cater to specific dietary requirements. Enjoy Australian and international cuisines and four meals a day. Australian wine and soft drinks are complimentary with the evening meal.

The Diving As a guest on board Spirit of Freedom you may dive with your buddy to your pace and interests with no set limits on time, depth or style of diving outside of normal safe diving practices. An orientation dive is offered on the first dive, and a safety instructor will be in the water on most dives, should you prefer to dive with the crew.

The Stateroom The Service The Spirit of Freedom crew are dedicated professionals who work together as a team to ensure your diving and your time on board is fun, safe, and a first rate memorable experience that surpasses all your expectations.

Vessel Specifications Year built ...... 1992 Construction . . . . . Steel hull with aluminum superstructure Engines ...... 2 x Rolls Royce C8M 410 249.8 kw diesel Generators ...... 2 x Cummings 6BTs Navigation ...... JRC 72 mile radar, Transas Plotter Communications . . . . Ship’s mobile/ satellite phone and email, Icom HF Radio, Icom VHF radio Internet ...... Free WiFi when in range Length ...... 37.0 metres / 122 feet Beam ...... 7.1 metres / 24 feet Draft ...... 2.2 metres / 7.26 feet Speed ...... 11 knots Displacement . . . . . 250 tonnes Fresh Water ...... Unlimited Climate ...... Fully Air-conditioned throughout Stability ...... Electronic Stabilizers Crew ...... 10 Passengers ...... Maximum 26 Passenger Cabins . . . 11

Dive Deck • 2 x Bauer 21 CFM Compressors • DNAx Nitrox Membrane System • 65 or 88 cf Alloy Tanks with K valve/ DIN universal fittings • All individual scuba gear items • 2 x 4.8m Naiad RIB Tender boats • 3mm and 5mm full length • Nautilus Lifelines for every diver Our Spirit drives us to explore. Darwin

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3 Day Cod Hole Departs Monday Returns Thursday [by flight] 4 Day Coral Sea Departs Thursday [by flight] Returns Monday 7 Day Cod Hole & Coral Sea Departing Monday Returning Monday

Travel to Osprey Reef is weather dependent. In good weather conditions, Spirit of Freedom may also visit Bougainville Reef on the 4 and 7 day tours.

North Horn, Osprey Reef.

PO Box 1276, CAIRNS QLD AUSTRALIA 4870 • PH: 07 4047 9150 Find Us on Facebook, Twitter, FAX: 07 4047 9110 • EMAIL: [email protected] & Trip Advisor RESERVATIONS: 07 4047 9150

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