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3 Day Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs
Highlights
- Dive into the vibrant coral gardens of the Ribbon Reefs, experiencing a kaleidoscope of tropical marine life.
- Explore the famous Cod Hole, where giant potato cod greet you in their natural habitat.
- Savour chef-prepared gourmet meals while enjoying the stunning ocean views from your en-suite cabin.
- Experience the thrill of up to 11 dives over three days, perfect for both divers and snorkellers.
Join Spirit of Freedom for three days and nights to dive the world famous Cod Hole and Ribbon reefs. Departing from Cairns, Mondays at 12pm, you dive the outer reefs from Cairns this day, before travelling north to the turquoise coral chain of reef, aptly named the Ribbon Reefs. You will spend the next two days exploring coral gardens, canyons and isolated pinnacles. You will encounter a resident family of giant potato cod, clouds of colourful tropical fish, anemones, and various amazing tropical marine creatures. Also suitable for snorkellers, this tour is inclusive of up to 11 dives, accommodation in en-suite cabins, chef prepared gourmet meals, and low-level flight from Lizard Island to Cairns. Return to Cairns approximately 11.30am on the Thursday.
Itinerary highlights
Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs, Great Barrier Reef
Join Spirit of Freedom for three days and nights to dive the world famous Cod Hole and Ribbon reefs. Your tour departs from Cairns, Mondays at 1200 noon, spending the afternoon diving the outer reefs from Cairns, before traveling north to the turquoise coral chain of reef, aptly named the Ribbon Reefs. You will spend the next 2 days at the Ribbon Reefs, which stretch north of Cairns to Lizard island in a turquoise chain of coral reefs. You will explore beds of huge plate corals, coral gardens, and isolated pinnacles where you will be amazed at clouds of colourful tropical fish, anemones, cruising pelagics, moray eels, and interesting invertebrates. You will also visit the amazing Cod Hole and feed the family of massive Potato Cod found there. This tour Return to Cairns approximately 11.30am on the Thursday by 1 hour low-level flight from Lizard Island.
Cod Hole
Ribbon Reefs
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Available from 11 September 2023 to 31 March 2027
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Spirit Of Freedom
The tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef harbour an ecosystem rich in marine diversity and exquisite natural beauty. Join Spirit of Freedom for your choice of a three, four, or seven night expedition to world renowned diving destinations of the Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs, and Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea.
These unique ecosystems showcase an amazing diversity from picturesque coral gardens crowned with delicate anemones and colourful reef fish to the 1,000 metre walls of the volcanic atolls of the Coral Sea, home territory for reef sharks, whalers, schooling hammerheads, mantas, schools of barracuda and mackerel, and massive red and yellow soft corals.
Spirit of Freedom is one of Australia’s most comfortably appointed live-aboard dive vessels, with three decks of living space, generous cabins with private bathroom, and all the amenities of a hotel, complimented by first class meals and outstanding service. Departing out of Cairns every Thursday, the seven day expeditions offer a combination of the best sites on the Ribbon Reefs and also Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea. Shorter three or four day itineraries are also available, including a flight into or out of Lizard Island to start or end your tour.
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Climate Action Business Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Professional Association of Diving Instructors
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld