Greetings all!

Well we are planning our 3rd consective vacation back to Oz and NZ. This time we really want to spend 4 - 6 days on a live aboard so we can really enjoy the reef and all that it has to offer. We will be in Oz for most of the month of August 2004.

We have always received fantastic tips here and look forward to hearing everyone's experiences and ideas

Cheers

Steve

Hi Steve - for 3,4 or 7 night liveaboard have a look at the new Spirit of Freedom, which is run by Tusa Dive out of Cairns. website is www.spiritoffreedom.com.au

Thanks Pat, nice web site! Their itineraries look very good. Which trip did you take?

Cheers

Steve

You could also try Captain Cook Cruises who run four day cruises around the Barrier Reef. I think their website is www.captcookcrus.com.au

Hi Steve - haven't had time to do liveaboard on Spirit of Freedom (I live and work in Cairns) and boat is quite new. However, have been over vessel and really liked it - very well equipped for divers and Tusa Dive is an established reputable dive company. All dive sites it visits are exceptional so I guess time would dictate which one you choose. Cheers!

hi there,
my tip for lliveaboards would be Undersea explorer- does adventure dives and involved heavily in interactive research...or for a luxurious trip try Diversity.
Diversity is a gorgeous vessel and only takes 12 passengers.
cheers

Hi,

Tusa Dive is a company I've used for several years and have never had a client complaint. The other one I like is Mike Ball.

Regards,

Melodie
Certified Aussie Specialist

Greetings Pat, Marg, Port Princess, and Wlzmatilida

Thanks very much for the replies. We are looking forward to this trip.

Cheers

Steve and Andrea