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After much research, we chose the Spirit of Freedom for the SCUBA diving portion of our vacation. We haven't been diving in 8 years, so we were SO hoping this adventure would be extraordinary. It WAS!
From the crew to the accommodations, to the dive sites . . . we were totally spoiled with care, safety, and attention. And the FOOD! Chef Murray made sure we would never suffer a hungry second of our trip, and the variety and creativity of the meals and tea time forbade me from not expanding my waistline just a little!
No job was beneath any of the crew members if it would make our day better in any way. Captain Glenn was helping with dishes. The highly experienced dive masters gathered laundry. We decided to add to our dive certifications, and the certified instructors were happy to accommodate us with patience and REALLY GOOD humor! They all adhered to the letter of Queensland law to make sure everyone stayed safe and to protect the reef. We booked one of the Ocean View cabins, which cost more but was worth the expense. Our bed was comfortable, the view was inspiring, and our substantial luggage (we were packed for several different Australian adventures) actually fit in our cabin!
We were fortunate to have had about 20 other divers from various parts of the world who brought great conversation, photographic ability and equipment, and friendship. Even with this many divers together, we rarely bottlenecked or felt overly crowded when diving. The dive masters made sure to help us explore in a way to avoid underwater traffic jams. We did not see another dive boat anywhere. The reef was seemingly ours. They also made sure we had the best dive locations possible. A few dives were exchanged for others due to rough seas and heavy currents. Their knowledge of the reef made insured that each dive was spectacular.
Kudos to the individuals who worked endless hours to make sure that our experience on the Great Barrier Reef was epic!
Captain Glenn, Sean, Maddie, Matt 1, Matt A, Leo, Brad, Sarah, Michael, Holly, and Chef Murray . . . You made this a trip of a lifetime! - via 