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THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM

In December 2002 the Spirit of Freedom became Cairns’ first luxury live-aboard dive cruise vessel operating to Australia’s Coral Sea. She offers a level of comfort to satisfy the most discerning dive traveller with electronic stabilisers to ensure the smoothest cruising, three spacious passenger entertainment areas, including sun deck, lounge /bar, and dining saloon and a range of cabins with private bathrooms for up to 28 passenger.

At 37 metres Spirit is one of Australia’s largest liveaboard dive vessels and with her classic lines, white exterior, and polished timber & chrome, she appears more private motor yacht than liveaboard dive vessel.

MIKE BALL EXPEDITIONS - LIVEABOARDS

Mike Ball’s operates some of Australia’s most prestigious and comfortable live aboard dive vessels. On offer is sensational Coral Sea diving 150 miles offshore, with 45 metre underwater visibility, an awesome shark dive from the world’s largest shark cage plus the incredible Yongala wreck.

TAKA DIVE AUSTRALIA - ‘TAKA II’

The ‘Taka II’ is a 22 metre vessel with a cruising speed of 11 knots. She can accommodate 28 passengers in air-conditioned cabins. There are 7 two berth and 3 four berth cabins. The vessel has E6 photo processing on board and underwater photography courses are available for those wishing to learn about taking underwater shots.

THE YONGALA

This world famous wreck went down during a cyclone in 1911 taking everyone on board with her. Protected by the Historic Shipwrecks Act, she is now home to amazing arrays of marine life. Prepare to do some whale watching, as Humpback Whales are spotted regularly between the months of July - September