Spirit Of Freedom Specials 2012

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Overview

Specials for 2012 Valid for travel for departures from 20 February to 31 May, 2012 50% off the cost of the second person on the 7 Day Tours 25% off the cost of the second person on the 3 and 4 Day Tours Block out Date 5 April, 2012 Commence: 7 Day Trip Monday departure Only 3 Day Cod Hole Tour  Monday departure 4 Day Coral Sea Tour Thursday departure Duration: 3, 4 or 7 Nights No Dives: See Below Use the Book Now Button in the left hand column For the date picker and access to  our ONLINE Booking Service Book Online for immediate confirmation of your booking 7 Day Itinerary can only be booked over the Phone Phone 1800 820 820 Example of itineraries offered   Time Activity 7 Day Itinerary Mon to  Mon Cod Hole Ribbon Reef Coral Sea Combo Monday Accommodation Transfers start 11.00am for 12 noon departure from Cairns. Monday 7.30am Disembark in Cairns. Transfer back to your accommodation Start diving Monday afternoon and then dive and cruise north along the Ribbon Reefs to Lizard Island, arrive Wednesday evening . Thursday short break on Lizard Island, continue diving this afternoon and then out to Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea, overnight cruise. 2 Full Dive days at Osprey Reef (weather permitting). Saturday night overnight cruise back to the Ribbon Reefs - continue diving on Sundaysouth along the Ribbon Reefs. Finish diving by 5.00pm on Sunday.  Cruise back overnight to Cairns Up to 26 Dives offered on this itinerary   3 Day Itinerary Mon to Thurs Cod Hole Ribbon Reefs Monday Accommodation Transfers start 11.00am for 12 noon departure from Cairns. Thursday Disembark Lizard Island after breakfast Fly back to Cairns arrive 11.00am Start diving Monday afternoon and then dive and cruise north along the Ribbon Reefs to Lizard Island, arrive Wednesday evening.  Overnight on board off Lizard Island.  Thursday morning disembark after breakfast.  Transfer by boat to Lizard and then join the one way low level flight back to Cairns. Up to 11 Dives offered on this itinerary 4 Day Itinerary Thurs to Mon Coral Sea Ribbon Reefs Thursday Accommodation Transfers start at 7.30am for 8.30 flight from Cairns to Lizard Island Thursday 10.00am disembark  Lizard Island and fly back to Cairns. Arrive 11.00am and transferred back to your accommodation Fly from Cairns to Lizard Island.  Boat transfer out to Spirit of Freedom 2 Dives Thursday afternoon before overnight cruise to Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea.  2 Full Coral Sea Dive Days. (weather permitting) Saturday night overnight cruise back to the Ribbon Reefs - continue diving on Sunday south along the Ribbon Reefs. Finish diving by 5.00pm on Sunday.  Cruise back to Cairns overnight . After breakfast  disembark and transfer back to your prebooked accommodation or nominated drop off point in Cairns. Up to 14 Dives What you will pay when 2 people book together and the per person price includes discounts offered. 3 Day/3 Night Itinerary - $1246.87 pp quad share, $1509.37 pp double twin: Stateroom/Ocean View $1750pp: Oceanview Deluxe $1925.00 per person 4 Day/4 Night Itinerary - $1531.25 pp quad share;$1793.75 pp double/twin: Stateroom/Ocean View $2012.50pp: Ocean View Deluxe $2087.50 pp 7 Day/7 Night Itinerary - $2193.75 pp quad share: $2643.757pp double/twin: Stateroom/Ocean View $3037.50pp: Ocean View Deluxe $3337.50 About this Liveaboard Spirit of Freedom is a purpose built ocean going liveaboard dive boat. Built for passenger comfort which means stabilisers, large cabins all with ensuites, spacious saloon area for dining and relaxing and covered top side deck. Added to this is the level of on board service - chef prepared meals, cabins serviced daily, hot towels after each dive, dive tender in the water on all dives and an  inwater dive supervisor. The Inwater Dive Supervisor will not be in the water on all dives. In addition we offer the following optional extras Full Gear Hire $120.00 3 Day/ $160.00 4 Day or  $245.00 7 Day  Nitrox Package 3 Days  $75.00, 4 Days $105 and 7 Days $180 PADI Advanced Course  $220 PADI Nitrox Course  $220 About the Dive Sites The Ribbon Reefs are a string of 10 coral ramparts of the GREAT BARRIER REEF stretching southward from the Cod Hole. Coral formations vary from beds of huge plate corals to isolated pinnacles sustaining an amazing display of fish life, to walls and channels for the perfect drift dives as well as caves, canyons and shallow coral gardens. The Cod Hole is located 240 km to the north of Cairns and has become famous for it's family of resident Potato Cod (Groper). Each of these huge fish can weigh up to 100 kg and are well accustomed to posing for diver's cameras.  Osprey Reef lies in the Coral Sea nearly 220kms to the ENE of Lizard Island.  This Coral Sea Reef boasts 100ft (300meters) + viz. and 3000ft (1000 meter) vertical walls.  It is alarge reef system that includes Shark Reef to the south and popular dive site North Horn, renown for shark activity.  Grey Whalers, White Tip Reefies, Silvertip Whalers, seasonal Hammerheads, schools of Barracuda and Dog Tooth Tuna all about here.  Flashlight Fish make for spectacular night diving.   What else you need to know We can offer a choice of cabins: Ocean View Deluxe is our premier cabin and has a full double bed (min 2 to book) Ocean View Standard Cabin has  double bed and Stateroom has Queen size bed (Min 2 to book) 4, Double/Twin standard Cabin have a double bed and single top bunk bed (we accept individual bookings on a share basis (max 2 in cabin unless triple share requested) 1, Standard Cabin Double Bed only and 1 Standard Cabin Twin bed only Quad share cabins caters for up to 4 divers We only have the Double/Twin standard cabin and quad cabins in live status which you can book online and have immediate confirmation.  If you would like to book into either Stateroom, Ocean View Standard or Ocean View Deluxe cabins please contact me pat@prodive.com

 

Inclusions

• Transfers to/from Cairns City Accommodation 
• Low Level reef flight - Lizard Island to Cairns
• En-suite cabin of choice with daily service
• Delicious Chef prepared meals
• Complimentary Australian Wines and soft drinks with evening meals
• Snorkeller price also includes use of mask, fins,snorkel and wetsuit
  Diver Package Also includes: 
• 3 day Tour 11 dives including night dives (weather permitting)
• 4 day tour  14 dives including night dives (weather permitting)
• 7 day tour 26 dives including night dives (weather permitting)
  
• Tanks, weight belt and weights, air fills

When booking in conjunction with the 2012 SPECIAL, please note the second person must travel on the same date, and in the same cabin type. The discount is not applicable to gear hire, courses, nitrox fills or levies.

Exclusions

• Marine Park Levy & Management Fee ($20)
• Fuel Levy for 3 Days ($30) 4 day itinerary, $40, 7 day itinerary ($70.00)
  
• Gear hire other than specified or prebooked as per  Add ons
  
• Due to light aircraft weight restrictions, your total luggage weight is limited to 20 kilograms/ 45 lb per person. All bags must be soft sided.
• If you have additional luggage you need to leave behind, this can be stored for you whilst you are at sea
• Diver Insurance/Travel insurance which covers you for scuba diving related activities
  

 

Itinerary

3, 4 or 7 DAY Itinerary

3 Day - Monday to Thursday
Mon:Pick up  from your accommodation or 11.00am check in Cnr Shield and the Esplanade, Cairns
Departs Cairns 12 noon Disembarks Lizard Island 7.30am, transfer to the island airport and fly back to Cairns
Lunch is served as the vessel heads out to the outer reef.  This afternoon you will do at least  2 dives
Tue: 4 Dives today including a night dive
Wed: 3 Dives today - finish diving by 5.30pm
Thursday:  After breakfast Disembark, transfer to Lizard Island Airport for the low level flight back to Cairns arrive  back around 11.00am

4 Day - Thursday to Monday
Thurs: Pick up from your accommodation of 7.30am check in Cnr Shield and the Esplanade, Cairns
Transfer to the Hinterland Terminal, Cairns Airport  for your one way flight from Cairns to Lizard Island.  Transfer by boat to Spirit of Freedom
Lunch is served and this afternoon you will start diving - at least 2 dives today.  Overnight Cruise out into the Coral Sea to Osprey Reef
Friday and Saturday:  2 Full days of diving out in the Coral Sea (4 dives) , Cruise back to the Ribbon Reefs on Saturday night
Sunday: Back onto the Ribbon Reefs. Cruise and Dive along the Ribbon Reef towards Cairns. You will do 3 more dives today.
Monday:  After breakfast disembark and transfer back to your prebooked accommodations or drop off in Town.

7 Day  - Monday to Monday Only
This itinerary is a combination of the above trips and you will have a layover on Lizard Island for a couple of hours while the boat is being cleaned and made ready to depart for the Coral Sea portion of this itinerary.

Please note that above itineraries are 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.

Special note: Please confirm where you will be staying in Cairns so I can confirm a pick up time for you on Day One - departure date. Due to light aircraft weight restrictions, your total luggage weight is limited to 20 kilograms/ 45 lb per person. All bags must be soft sided. Once you have booked on you will be forwarded Standard Diver Information and Liability release forms to complete.

Requirements

Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Terms & Conditions of Travel
Please ensure you read carefully our terms and conditions for travelling on board Spirit of Freedom.  We require that you return this form, signed by each participant, to your booking agent, when placing your confirmed booking.

Thank-you for your assistance
We look forward to seeing you on board Spirit of Freedom!

Spirit of Freedom Pty Ltd will herewith be referred to as SOF

1. CANCELLATION POLICY

• AU$100 administration fee applies for cancellations with 60 days or more notice
• 20% cancellation fee applies with less than 60 days notice
• 100% fee applies with 21 days or less notice

2. TERMS   
SOF will endeavour to adhere to the scheduled itinerary, but reserve the right to alter the proposed itinerary or cancel the trip in the event of extreme weather conditions.  Trip itineraries are subject to change at the sole discretion of the Master of the Vessel.  In the event that a trip is delayed, or cut short due to weather or medical emergency, fees will not be refunded.  SOF will not be held financially responsible for an alternative trip or accommodation, any inconvenience incurred, or for adverse weather conditions or illness as a result.  Trip fees will not be refunded should you be unable to board in time for the scheduled departure or be unable to complete all available dives. The purchase of travel insurance is highly recommended.

3. EVACUATION INSURANCE
All SOF passengers are required to have a comprehensive accident and evacuation insurance.  Please be aware that scuba diving and in water activities are not covered by most travel insurance.  Proof of diver medivac insurance
must be provided on boarding SOF. Should you not carry your own cover, a comprehensive PADI Evacuation and accident insurance is available for purchase on board from AU$25.

4. MEDICAL STATEMENT
You will be required  to state that you are medically fit to dive when you board SOF.
If you have a medical history of: 

• Asthma
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes
• Heart or Lung disorders
• It is required that you produce a current diving medical certificate, from a diving medical specialist, stating that you are medically fit to scuba dive.

5. LIABILITY WAIVER
A liability waiver will be presented to you when you board SOF.  Your signature is required on the waiver in order to allow participation in scuba diving.

6. MARINE PARK FEES
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority collect an Environment Management Charge (EMC) from all persons entering the Marine Park.  This fee assists the ongoing research and preservation of our Great Barrier Reef.  A maximum $15 per person is payable on board.

7. OTHER

• Certified divers must present a valid Certification Card before diving.
• Same gender cabin share isn’t guaranteed.

I have read and understood Spirit of Freedom’s ‘Cancellation Terms and Conditions of Travel’.  I agree with Listed Items 1 to 7 and will comply with all requirements as specified.

Signature(s):________________________________________ Date:_________

The Dive information & Conditions of Travel forms must be completed and fax to the store prior to the day of travel- ASAP.

* Note to Agent:  Please return this signed form to Spirit of Freedom upon receipt from your client.

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