A 3-night liveaboard dive trip from Cairns along the Ribbon Reefs, with up to 11 dives including the Cod Hole and its family of giant potato cod, and a flight back from Lizard Island.
Days
- 4 days, 3 nights
Group size
- Max 10
Start / finish
- Cairns / Cairns
- Cairns hotel, late morning on day 4
Return
- Cairns hotel, late morning on day 4
Accommodation
- 3 nights in a cabin with private bathroom on the Spirit of Freedom
Transport
- Liveaboard dive boat, light aircraft back from Lizard Island, Cairns hotel transfers
Meals
- All meals on board, from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 4; wine and soft drinks with dinner
Route
Included experiences
- Ribbon Reefs — up to 11 dives
- Cod Hole — diving with giant potato cod
- Dynamite Pass — drift dive, current permitting
- Night dive on the reef
- Lizard Island — sunset BBQ and guided walk to Mary Watson's cottage
- Light aircraft flight back to Cairns
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Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the crew's friendliness, professionalism and attentiveness, along with the quality and variety of the food provided throughout the trip. The diving experience stands out most prominently, with guests highlighting the well-chosen dive sites, the night dive as a particular highlight, the opportunity for multiple dives daily, and the abundance of marine life encountered, particularly large species such as sharks and grouper. The most common caveat is that light sleepers may find the boat environment challenging, with one traveller suggesting that requesting upper-level accommodation can help mitigate this issue.
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We had a great time on the 3 night Ribbon Reefs and Cod Hole trip, our first liveaboard. Comfortable cabins, good varied food, and a knowledgeable crew who went out of their way for us.
We did the 4 day, 3 night trip and couldn't fault it, from briefings to food. Anna was our private guide and showed us things we'd have missed, Tako took great photos, and on the night dive we saw more than five sharks. Comfy rooms with their own air-con.
My dad and I had an incredible trip: eleven dives over three days on the reef, amazing marine life and great food from chef Joost. Captain Tony and the whole crew were top notch.
I've just done the three night Cod Hole trip and it beat my expectations. The boat, staff, food and diving were all fabulous, and it's good value.
We've just done the 4 day, 3 night trip. A great crew, good organisation and well chosen dive sites, and we always felt safe and informed.
We did the 3 day liveaboard and loved it. The crew had great energy and kept us safe, chef Rosie's food was over the top, and we got to join a reef census taking photos for coral research.
