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great barrier reef - 3 night cod hole & ribbon reefs

[Spirit of Freedom – Vessel Information] [Cod Hole – Map]

Day 1: Monday

• Boarding 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 to the north of Cairns, for an afternoon orientation dive and a twilight or night dive.

Day 2: Tuesday

• Today we arrive at Number 5 Ribbon Reef and dive the Permission Bommie and the Clam Gardens, where you’ll be amazed at the size and abundance of the giant clams.
• In the afternoon we drift dive at ‘High Five’, and in the evening we dive the beautiful Gorgie’s Wall. Late tonight we cruise north to the top of the Ribbon Reefs.

Day 3: Wednesday

• This morning we will dive the monolith at Challenger Bay and the Cod Hole. The Code Hole is a popular dive site for its resident family of large Potato Cod, (Groper).
• We may also dive Dynamite Pass, well known as a channel between reefs for sharks to pass.
• On our way towards Lizard Island we dive the famous Snake Pit, where you will be amazed at the abundance of Olive Sea Snakes.
• This evening we overnight at Watson’s Bay on Lizard Island and enjoy a BBQ dinner on the top deck

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 and sites may vary or the sequence may change in accordance to the weather and the accessibility.

inclusions
Low-level scenic flight from Lizard Island Chef prepared meals Use of tanks and weight belts Australian wines and soft drinks with evening meals Transfer to/from Cairns accommodation

exclusions
Dive equipment (excluding tanks and weight belts) Additional beverages Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax) Crew gratuities Travel or medivac insurance Fuel Levy- as of 01 July 2007 there is no Fuel Levy, however Spirit of Freedom reserves the right to re-introduce a fuel levy without notice in the event fuel prices should rise.

times
Departs: Monday 12.00 noon from Cairns
Returns: Thursday 11.30am to Cairns
Note: please refer to [Supersport Vessel Information] for Spirit of Freedom trip schedule