Cod Hole & Coral Sea, Australia
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Tour Leaders: Peter Fear - The Scuba Doctor
12th April to 19th April 2010
The Spirit of Freedom
is waiting for you
Departing Cairns 12th April 2010 and arriving back on 19th April 2010, this fantastic trip includes transfers to and from Cairns City accommodation, 7 nights aboard The Spirit of Freedom (Quad or Twin share), all meals whilst aboard, with the opportunity for up to 26 dives.
Just $2,675 Quad Share or $3,275 Twin Share, ex Cairns
Per Person Tour Cost Includes:
Diving from the
The Spirit of Freedom
- Transfers to and from Cairns City accommodation
- 7 nights aboard The Spirit of Freedom - Quad or Twin share cabin
(departs Monday 12 April 2010, 12.00 noon / Returns Monday 19 April 2010, 7.00 a.m.) - All meals whilst aboard. Australian wines and soft drinks served with evening meal.
- Opportunity of up to 26 dives, tanks, weights & air fills included.
Tour Price Does Not Include:
- Domestic airfares to and from Cairns, or Excess luggage charges
- Return airport transfers
- Pre and Post accommodation in Cairns
- Travel Insurance
- Personal spending monies
- Fuel levies ($10.00 per person, per day - Subject to change)
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Fee $15.00
- Nitrox fills, Equipment hire
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7 Day/ 7 Night — Cod Hole & Coral Sea
The Spirit of Freedom Itinerary Map
Sample Itinerary
Monday: Board Spirit of Freedom at 11:15 a.m. 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.
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.
Wednesday: This morning we will dive the Cod 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.
Thursday: This morning some of our guests will depart at Lizard Island and some new guests will join us. There will be time for a morning walk on the island. This afternoon we will have the opportunity for two dives at a choice of sites such as the Cod Hole, Pixie Pinnacle and Challenger Bay before departing in the evening for the Coral Sea.
Friday & Saturday: Osprey Reef. Australia's Coral Sea reefs are renown for crystal clear water with average visibility in excess of 30 metres (100 feet). Two days can be spent diving at Osprey Reef, including North Horn, well known for its shark action. You can expect to see grey whalers, silvertips, reef sharks, occasional hammerheads, schooling barracuda, trevally, and other pelagics. The landscape is amazing with sheer walls laced with gorgonians, sea whips, and bright yellow soft corals, rising from thousands of feet below.
Sunday:
- Option 1: Today we return to the Ribbon Reefs # 3 to 5 to dive sites such as the sensational Steve's Bommie, Temple of Doom, and Flare Point. On Sunday evening we will cruise overnight back to Cairns.
- Option 2: Weather depending we will dive Bougainville Reef, a second coral sea reef.
Monday: Arrive Cairns approximately 06:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served on board and hotel transfer will be arranged for approx 07:30 a.m.
Enjoy The Spirit of Freedom
Please note that above itinerary is a sample only and sites 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.
Learn more about The Spirit of Freedom and the trip Itinerary.
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Note:
Conditions Apply — prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rates without notice.
Credit Card Payments:
- Should you choose to pay via Visa Card or Mastercard a surcharge fee of 1% will be applied to cost of your holiday.
- Should you choose to pay via American Express card or Diners Card a surcharge fee of 3% will be applied to the cost of your holiday.
For bookings or more information, please contact The Scuba Doctor.
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The Scuba Doctor reserves the right to adjust these prices any time up to the date of travel. Travel Insurance is strongly recommended. Booking Conditions Apply.
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