Ocean Freedom - Great Barrier Reef

highlight of our week
Friday, August 26, 2011

Overall Rating: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Service: Excellent
Quality of Facilities: Excellent

This was our first trip out and remains the highlight of our week in Tropical North Queensland.
At our initial on-board familiarisation we were told that the crew would make our day a 'Day to Remember'. Whatever the crew are 'on', I would have loved some to take home with me. Their enthusiasm for ensuring we had a good time was boundless. They had us 'oldies' doing things we thought that we were incapable of doing years ago, and, all the while, quietly ensuring that we were supervised and never out of our depth. The Great Barrier Reef, by the time we got there after many 'whale-watching' stops, was a great adventure made even more enjoyable by our crew-member, detailed as our snorkelling buddy, who took us to see coral, clown fish and various marine life that we would usually only see on 'docos'. Such was her skill at diving and pointing us to items of interest that she even attracted the attention of a curious sea-snake who came our way for a quick 'look-see' before moving on, much to the relief of those of us who were unaware that they present little or no threat to humans.
The food on-board was great but eating and drinking took a back seat to the location, atmosphere and the inter-action between the crew and a great group of tourists, many of them young Americans over here for a wedding. Ocean Freedom ticks all the boxes but the crew get an additional Gold Star from us, they are the best!

I could not fault them.
Monday, October 11, 2010

My travel companion was injured on our day on the reef. The staff were excellent in ensuring that she was well taken care of both on the boat and when we returned to shore. I could not fault them.

Staff helpful with diving
Thursday, September 23, 2010

I opted to try the introductory dive and found it at first a difficult experience. The crew saw I was challenged and took the time to encourage me and set me up one-on-one. It helped me get over the initial fear and made that (and a second dive) amazing! I would not have tried again, or got to a point where I now want to get certified, without the encouragement and attention of an amazing crew. Thanks Mick- you rock! I encourage anyone who wants to try a dive to utilize this company!

made the experience memorable
Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Our day trip to the Great Barrier Reef on Ocean Freedom was one of the best activities we did in Australia. The crew was exceptional and really made the experience memorable. Thank you!

Such a beautiful day
Monday, January 04, 2010

We had a really relaxing day, the crew really make the difference on this trip. They were fun and looked after us. Vlasoff Cay was just magical, the water was crystal clear, the sand pure white, it was a little piece of paradise!

We loved Ocean Freedom
Thursday, December 31, 2009

We loved Ocean Freedom and wished we had another day in Cairns to go back to the reef on their other boat. The staff was great. I was a bit fearful of snorkeling at first but they were really helpful and made sure that I felt confident and even took me around the reef and pointed things out. Fantastic!!

Had an absolute ball
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Had an absolute ball the staff are very friendly and you can have lots of fun with them definitely going back

will recommend this to everyone
Monday, January 07, 2008

I will recommend this to everyone!!!