Ocean Free

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Ocean Freedom

CAIRNS PREMIER GREAT BARRIER REEF & ISLAND TOURSOperating Two Exclusive Reef Tours "Ocean Free" & "Ocean Freedom"

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Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef and Island Tours represent “Ocean Freedom” and “Ocean Free”, two highly customer-focussed, small group, eco-accredited snorkel and SCUBA dive reef tours locally owned and passionately operated by Perry Jones and Taryn Agius and their wonderful team. For domestic or international travellers we are only 10 minutes from the Cairns airport! We would sincerely  love the opportunity to give you a great day on the Great Barrier Reef!

Perry has been in the dive industry in Cairns and managing dive operations on 4 vessels since 1988, including Ocean Free since 1992, when he met Taryn. Since 1992 they both worked the boats and purchased Ocean Free (a 16.5m schooner) in 1996. Having many years of experience in the industry, Ocean Free quickly became a well-established and respected company amongst local agents and the marine industry.

They then bought their second vessel Ocean Freedom in 2005 and after a year’s total refurbishment, the luxury 20m cruiser was launched in mid 2006. Ocean Freedom underwent another million-dollar refurbishment in February 2008, changing from the previous jet engines to props, re-spraying, extending the teak snorkel and dive deck by 3m, making it the most spacious snorkel back deck in Cairns. The new look, faster Ocean Freedom receives great reviews in the industry. Ocean Freedom now cruises at 23 knots and arrives at the reef in an hour, giving guests 6 hours on the reef.

With the operation of two vessels it was necessary to re-brand the products to encompass the two vessels under one trading name. This, plus the company’s commitment to running very personalised, low guest number tours with excellent customer service, lead to their new company name Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours.

In 2014 both boats underwent major, million-dollar refurbishments, with new engines, decking, seating, bulkheads and on Ocean Free new mast rigging and sails. Both boats undergo annual refits to ensure they look their best at all times. Today, Perry and Taryn continue to have a great love for the sea and reef and are passionate about ensuring all their guests have an unforgettable reef experience and all round “feel good” day! They look forward to welcoming you aboard one of their Cairns’ Premier Reef & Island Tours and becoming part of the ever-growing “Ocean Free” and  “Ocean Freedom”  Family !

Dear all - We are incredibly excited to see life continue to return to our beautiful Cairns & Great Barrier Reef region! We are eternally grateful to all the domestic support that has kept us afloat (no pun intended!) in the last 12 months and hope to have the opportunity to see you all again in the future (the more you learn about the reef the more you get drawn deeper into its clutches - so please come back for more - we love to see you all again!) and are also very excited to welcome back our International guests and see that continue to grow over the coming months. Both Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom follow all legislative and WPH&S requirements for recreational snorkelling and diving, are ATEC accredited for travel safety, and follow all Industry State and Federal requirements of the present time. Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom intend to operate daily from January 2023. We continue to operate under very flexible booking conditions (100% refundable within minimum 24 hr cancellation policy for individual bookings). We look forward to a wonderful 2023! If you have any queries please let us know on info@oceanfree.com.au or phone +61 7 40521111 – we are here to help! We would sincerely love the opportunity to give you all a great day on the Great Barrier Reef. Much love Taryn, Perry, Jazz and the Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom family.

Why Travel with Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours
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Personalised Tours

We value our guests and are committed to providing very personalised, caring tours on both boats, where you’re a name not a number.

Exclusive Sailing Trip

Ocean Free has an exclusive mooring 1km off Green Island offering international visitors and locals a sail, reef and island experience.

More Reef Time

Ocean Freedom gives guests 6 unrushed hours to explore 2 stunning reef destinations, Upolu Cay Reef and Outer Edge Upolu Reef.

The Best Crew

Crew members are hand-picked to provide unsurpassed service, professionalism, reef knowledge and a high respect for safety.

Fantastic Snorkelling

Step straight off our boats to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, no deep, dark water!  The coral outcrops come up to just 1M under the surface for easy viewing. We provide guided tours, and our crew share their knowledge and passion  for the reef.

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Scuba Diving

We have the highest ratio of dive instructors to divers (2:1) for our Non-Certified (intro) diving and small group Certified diving with complimentary guide to ensure you see the best parts of the reef. We take your safety very seriously.

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Environment

Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours are proud to announce that both their personal Great Barrier Reef Tours have been  Advanced Eco Certified tours for over 10 years, earning the Ecotourism  title of Green Travel Leader

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Value for Money

Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom are both priced the same and offer great value for money, with lots of inclusions including all snorkel equipment and tuition, snorkel tours, food served throughout the day  and plenty of time at your reef destinations.

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Testimonials

Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef & Island Tours
Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef & Island Tours
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Had a wonderful snorkelling experience with Ocean Freedom. I am a terrible swimmer and so was very nervous about getting in the water, but they made sure that I was comfortable and their team never hesitated in assisting me and making sure I was safe. A great team of guys and gal who were never knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended!
Richard T.
Richard T.
02:51 31 May 23
A fabulous day on the water with some wonderful crew - just remember the sea sickness tablets
Alex K
Alex K
04:06 30 May 23
This was the best thing we did in our time in Australia. We did 2 certified dives, and while the entire crew was astounding, I have to give a special shout out to Alexa. She led our dive, and she was extremely patient with an anxious diver like myself. She did an excellent job pointing out fish and making the entire dive memorable. We saw reef sharks, turtles, parrot fish, clown fish, rays and many more; hard to list them all. I cannot rave enough about how professional, kind and absolutely wonderful the entire trip and crew were. Definitely a must do while in the region. I would honestly give it more than 5 stars if Google would let me.
Kelli M.
Kelli M.
07:19 26 May 23
Amazing trip to Green Island with the Ocean Free crew. Small group, and while the sailboat can be slower than the other options, it's well worth it for the ambiance. We were well fed and cared for during the trip, and the opportunity to take a quick look at Green Island was nice too.
Sami M.
Sami M.
08:16 25 May 23
Friendly, approachable staff, nice boat and equipment. So many refreshments, fruit and food were provided, but I don't eat much when I dive. Water was a bit choppier than expected, but no one really controls nature. Fulfilled my dream of seeing the vibrant sea community at the GBR.Thank you dive master Peter for being super attentive and understanding of a rusty ole diver like me and saving me from my BCD not deflating enough problem. Glad we ran into you again at the pharmacy. :)My friends thank Tom for assuaging their fears about their intro dives, and for being so sweet.
Ella C.
Ella C.
21:50 24 May 23
All of staff were friendly,nice.They always try to help us even if when we are on boat.Lunch was a buffet style and it was good.You can have fresh fruits and snacks all the time.
Nana
Nana
08:02 20 May 23
Visiting the Great Barrier Reef has always been on my bucket list, and I'm so glad I went with Ocean Freedom. There was plenty of food and drinks on the boat so you won't go home hungry. I had really bad motion sickness, and the crew kept checking up on me to make sure I was okay. It was my first time snorkelling and scuba diving, and the crew was incredibly patient, kind, and friendly. They made me feel comfortable and confident to be able to face my fears of the deep ocean. We were able to see plenty of fishes (including nemo and dory), beautiful corals, turtles, and finished our trip with dolphins! Big shout out to the Kiwi and English guys! (sorry I'm absolutely horrible with names, but I think it was Blair and Mike). Thanks again guys!
Anna H
Anna H
09:59 15 May 23
Absolutely amazing day out on Ocean Free. Was a little worried about diving but made me feel real comfortable and loved every minute of my dive. Boat was great staff were amazing also lovely food. Would 100% recommend..
George W.
George W.
21:10 12 May 23
It was an incredible tour, the trip in the sail boat it was amazing and so relaxing. The food was really good, I didn’t get hungry. The tripulation was so helpful and explain what we saw in the Great Barrier Reef.I recommend this tour to everyone who want to pass an amazing day.
Marisa R.
Marisa R.
11:22 11 May 23
Awesome! This is the best tour we've done here, in Australia. Incredible experience during the sailing and snorkeling. Excellent crew, they are very attentive to you throughout the tour.100% recommendedI hope they don't remember us for eating all the food 😉
Aarón G.
Aarón G.
11:21 11 May 23
Fantastic fun, swimming with green turtles and colourful, iridescent fish is a delightful way to spend a day on the great barrier reef. The Ocean Free crew are knowledgeable, too. Although their understanding of how warmer sea temperature is affecting the reef needs more research. The snorkeling is a great way to experience life on the reef about 30kms off Cairns. Worth a visit.
lachlan H.
lachlan H.
09:12 10 May 23
We had a great experience during our great barrier reef day trip with Ocean freedom. We done snorkelling and an intro dive which was amazing, my girlfriend was very nervous but as this is the only boat who provides one instructor to two divers we felt very safe and found there was nothing to worry about at all !! also the water was perfect for our first dive. We cant remember the instructors name sorry as it was about a month ago but she was brilliant. We enjoyed ourselves so much we went back later that week to go on the Sailing boat which was equally as good, we spent another day on the reef and the great location allowed us to see a variety of fish, turtles and sharks !! We just completed a month roadtrip down the east coast and these days were up there with highlights of our whole trip. All of the staff cant do enough to help you and the food was lovely on both trips. Special shout out to Blair who was on our 2 trips he was great. Thanks to all the staff for our experience 👍🏻 We would 100% recommend booking through Ocean freedom you wont be disappointed !!!
Nathan F.
Nathan F.
07:48 09 May 23
My husband and I took a scuba diving trip with the Ocean Free sailing team a couple weeks ago, and it we keep saying it was one of the best, if not THE best, tour we have ever been on when traveling. We were blown away by the wonderful staff! They were articulate, patient, and thoughtful in how they teach people about scuba safety and support them in an adventure that certainly has some vulnerable moments if you're nervous about scuba diving like I was. We had a caring and fun interaction with each staff member on board. Their traveler to staff ratio was 2:1 when diving, ensuring the time and support needed for a safe and enjoyable experience. We will be recommending the Ocean Free team to everyone! Thank you for such an unforgettable experience.
Rachel B.
Rachel B.
23:28 30 Apr 23
Amazing and thé best captain ever !Coucou le Toulousain :)
Pandøre
Pandøre
10:43 30 Apr 23
I’m still on the boat writing this review, couldn’t wait! After having tried a few other snorkel reef tours, this is hands down the BEST. Incredible staff, excellent snorkelling and diving opportunities, not to mention the beer is cold! Couldn’t recommend enough, had an amazing time
Jaime C.
Jaime C.
06:04 30 Apr 23
Despite rough sea due to rain and abit of wind I had a fabulous time spent with friends on Ocean Freedom on Anzac day. Crew were awesome and soo funny. Eddie kept us laughing with his pole dancing!! Meal was great and nice to see some vegan salads too. Very enjoyable. Thank you. 💚
bonnie A.
bonnie A.
03:46 28 Apr 23
We took the ocean free tour (the sail boat) to Green Island and had a wonderful time.The staff, boat, and food were all great. It was rainy in the morning and that led to choppier waves. If you weren't scared of getting wet, it was super fun to stand on the front. But there is a section in the back of the boat to stay dry.Snorkelling was really cool. It was sad to see how much of the reef has bleached but there still is reef and lots of vibrant fish. We even saw a sea turtle.Green island was decent with gorgeous beaches and really cool and diverse bird species. The alcohol was very reasonably priced.Sailing back was amazing, and they even turned of the motors and let out all the sails. I would highly recommend wearing and bringing sun screen as the sun reflects right off the water.
Colleen V.
Colleen V.
20:15 17 Apr 23
Great staffGreat foodGreat trip
Guy M.
Guy M.
03:41 16 Apr 23
A fabulous day on the Great Barrier Reef. The trip out was not long. They didn't take us to the Outer Reef, so we lost almost no travel time. On the way, they briefed the scuba divers and the snorkellers. All equipment provided. Really good crew to passenger ratio, which meant we were well looked after. A local company, not a cookie cutter experience from a multinational. Good choice of food at lunch, healthy snacks for morning and afternoon tea. Small bar for that refreshing ale. Coral is in full recovery mode after the devestation from the last cyclone. Plenty to see, really good fish life, very colourful. Really worth going. Go with the friendly team - Ocean Freedom.
James P.
James P.
06:49 11 Apr 23
We took the two stop day long snorkel reef trip yesterday. This group did a fantastic job, especially the very friendly and enthusiastic young crew. They met and anticipated everyone's needs. The ship isn't overly large, but they are so organized, they can efficiently get all the snorkelers and divers our and deliver a nice lunch and snacks. I like the fact that they are the only locally owned tour group who delivers this trip. I would recommend this trip to anyone.
Ian C.
Ian C.
02:22 10 Apr 23
Amazing experience, the crew was so friendly and you can actually tell that they love what they do, which makes your day much more enjoyable! The food was a lot and very good and the Reef, it goes without saying, did not disappoint!Highly recommend!
Stefania O.
Stefania O.
01:16 09 Apr 23
Incredible day and highlight of our trip! The staff were wonderful, the food was delicious (catered for dietaries) and the Reef was spectacular. Can't recommend them highly enough. I had a bit of a panic during the scuba and they were excellent with helping me through👌 I'm so glad we went with them and got to experience the beautiful Reef under their expert guidance.
Belinda J.
Belinda J.
07:42 08 Apr 23
I give this 5 star to all the crew working today, it’s a impressive trip today, even my little 6 years old girl Alaia enjoy the time with Paul and Peter for snorkelling.
Beau D
Beau D
08:55 04 Apr 23
Amazing staff, who were knowledgable, helpful, caring and fun. Food was plentiful and filling. Never snorkelled before. The experience was wonderful to see a shark, a turtle and lots of coloured fish. Would love to try it again. Staff helped everyone no matter what their ability was to to receive the full experience. Well done very inclusive company.
Ruth B.
Ruth B.
08:54 30 Mar 23
Best experience and crew ever. You won't regret going with them. Worth every cents. Thank you guys.
Vipin K.
Vipin K.
09:03 21 Mar 23
These guys were top notch. I was a solo diver and this was my first time. They were so patient and walked me through. The food was delicious! I can't recommend them enough as they got me into the water slowly & helped me calm down.They're a cut above the rest!
Esmeralda L.
Esmeralda L.
20:57 18 Mar 23
Had a wonderful time on the upolu cruise and will definitely recommend to friends and family when they come visit. The staff are super friendly, professional, helpful and the vibes are positive.
Emily Jane P.
Emily Jane P.
22:36 17 Mar 23
We had two great days with Sail Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom. We initially booked the sailing tour to Green Island, which was a beautiful daytrip with a small group. We did certified dives in a group of 4 including instructor, which made for an intimate experience. The crew was very attentive, knowledgable and passionate. The following day we were able to join the diving trip on the Ocean Freedom, a large catamaran which goes out to the marvellous Upolu reef. We had time for two amazing dives in the morning, and some beautiful snorkling in the afternoon. Once again only a small group of certified divers made for a very private trip under the water. We saw White- and Black Tip Reef Sharks, Green Turtles, Octopus, Barracuda and a wonderful selection of coral-reef fish and the coral-reefs which they call home. Huge thanks to Matt, Dara, Tommy, Paul, Ben, Kelly and Perry for having us and showing us their best intentions.
Abel Z.
Abel Z.
01:14 17 Mar 23
The tour and the crew are amazing. Very well experienced and knowledgeable. A big thanks to Joaquin who looked after my parents in the water. If you get a chance to visit the reef make sure you look for this guys, their customer service is exceptional!
Daniela C.
Daniela C.
18:33 16 Mar 23
We went snorkelling in the reefs just beyond Cairns with Ocean Freedom today. Skipper Mike and his crew did a fantastic job in all aspects of the trip. They provided excellent help and assistance, The equipment worked well. The weather cooperated. They provided fruit, cheese, and cake snacks at different times during the day. The lunch served was superb. Thank you for a great experience!
David Kelly M.
David Kelly M.
08:49 16 Mar 23
Really wonderful experience. Knowledgable and caring workforce.Good size boat, not overcrowded. A pleasure of a day with lots on offer.We were given lots of food and drink, the food could have been a little better, as an opportunity.I’d highly recommendBig shout out to Mike and Kim, thank you
Martyn T.
Martyn T.
10:10 09 Mar 23
Amazing crew, tour, service 💕
S.Emre U.
S.Emre U.
08:50 08 Mar 23
10/10 - lots of good snacks, very nice crew, teach about the reef and realy trying to protect it
Ma K.
Ma K.
07:53 07 Mar 23
This is a great little family owned business with amazing staff on board. From booking the day before through to the day out on the boat, diving, food, and return, it was fun and relaxing - thanks to the staff!Chill music and a brilliant vibe. We thoroughly recommend. Thanks guys!
Jessica T.
Jessica T.
06:43 07 Mar 23
Ocean FreedomL'équipage était très agréable, attentif et compétent. Possibilité de plonger 2 fois dans 2 localisations différentes et faire du snorkeling ainsi qu'un tour en bâteau à fond transparent. Nous avons pu voir des tortues, raies, poissons multicores et les coraux magnifiques. En résumé : une excellente expérience (malgré une météo un peu capricieuse) et un souvenir inoubliable!! Je recommande +++
Maya G.
Maya G.
08:54 26 Feb 23
Great day onboard the Ocean FreedomThe crew really excelled with safety, help in the water and an excellent lunch and nibblesHigh focus on safety and ensuring everyone at all levels of swimming ability were catered for and got to snorkel
Paul L.
Paul L.
19:54 23 Feb 23
Beautiful boat and staff! The staff were all extremely friendly and knowledgeable with tons of reef knowledge to share. It’s evident they are all passionate about what they do. Highly recommend!
Kate P.
Kate P.
08:32 20 Feb 23
We had a fantastic day on Ocean Freedom, the staff were wonderful, dives were great and even the buffet lunch was unexpectedly great, sooo many prawns! I was worried about the size of the group, but the boat had plenty of space and everyone was pretty relaxed, was a super nice day. Thanks!
Monica C.
Monica C.
23:25 13 Feb 23
Ocean Freedom - A Fantastic Day on the Ocean!I recently had the pleasure of taking an Ocean Freedom tour and it was an amazing experience.The crew was friendly and knowledgeable, making sure everyone was comfortable and informed. One crew member, Blair, stood out with his infectious energy and passion for the ocean. He made the day even more special. The snorkelling was the highlight, allowing us to explore the beautiful coral reefs and see diverse marine life. I highly recommend the Ocean Freedom tour and can't wait to book another.Thanks for having us!George and Tyler.
George W.
George W.
23:54 11 Feb 23
I had such a good day! The staff were great, and were extremely accomodating towards my autistic brother (who basically had a staff member helping him the whole time he was in the water) and my mother who ran into difficulties early during her dive and aborted the attempt. They even refunded her dive fee although we didn’t ask for that at all. Both the snorkelling and scuba diving were absolutely incredible!!
Penina S.
Penina S.
09:44 10 Feb 23
Amazing experience! We were a small group of 10. Totally recommended, the best!!
Julia M.
Julia M.
12:23 07 Feb 23
WOW what an amazing sailing experience I had on Ocean Free 28/02/2023 The friendly and professional crew on board Ocean free ..... Ben, Jen, Ambrose and Dara provided me with a wonderful cruise, showing everyone on board exceptional customers skills ,the willingness to make everyone feel comfortable and to enjoy their time sailing to the Reef and Green island .Updating us throughout the cruise on needed information and offering delish food and beverages .JEN especially made my snorkelling experience a beautiful memory for me to cherish. Hand on heart I thank you so much Jen . I would definitely recommend to anyone Ocean free sailing to the Reef and Green Island is the experience you need to have !
Bronwyn S.
Bronwyn S.
07:03 31 Jan 23
Went on the Ocean Free sail boat late last year and absolutely loved it! The boat catered to a smaller amount of people which made the experience a lot more intimate and enjoyable. Service was amazing and there was plenty to do in the water/on the boat as well as on the island. Couldn’t recommend this enough. Will be booking with them again next time I’m up there!
Kira P.
Kira P.
01:56 28 Jan 23
What an amazing experience. We did Ocean Freedom on 25.09.2022. We couldn't see sharks and turtles, but everything else was spectacular as well. They bring you to two locations. We did diving on the first one - introduction was done by Jordan, but the actual diving we did with Ryan. Everything was ok. I have to say I'm not good swimmer and I don't feel comfortable in deep waters but it went well for me. We did also glass boat tour with Sharn which was very informative on what we see below. On the first spot we also managed to do snorkeling as well which was led by Jordan. It was followed by great lunch. On the second spot we did only snorkeling and it was great. I haven't been to other spots on the reef and I cannot compare, but I really liked Upolu reef
M N.
M N.
12:20 24 Jan 23
A remarkable experience with exceptional crew members who are so client-focused and genuinely seek to give each passenger a pleasurable experience. Food was very good and plenty of it. Highly recommend it!
Lindsay M
Lindsay M
23:52 22 Jan 23
Had great fun went scuba diving and snorkelling. The crew onboard were very friendly and helpful it’s 10/10 very enjoyable experience.
Amy Elza E.
Amy Elza E.
06:28 18 Jan 23
This crew is amazing. It was a lot of fun. The lunch and all the snacks were amazing as well. Besides, the diving and snorkeling experience was out of this world. Thanks guys 🙏🙏
Awid S.
Awid S.
08:27 17 Jan 23
Unbelievable experience and all praise goes to the staff. From trainee Bronte, who’s customer service was outstanding and did an amazing job showing patience and genuine interest processing my booking. The lady (name escapes me) confirming my booking at 6am on the day of the tour, as I was worried of going out in bad weather.The spectacular crew on board were knowledgeable, vibrant and always happy to assist with whatever whenever in and out of the water. For anyone reading this thinking it’s too good to be true, we’ll there’s only one way to find out, give them a call and I’m certain you won’t be disappointed.I am sure the owners are very proud of their staff due to the positive, caring culture on display today. Amazing effort peeps and I haven’t even mentioned the reef….SUPERB!!!
Ali A.
Ali A.
10:34 16 Jan 23
An absolute must do! Fantastic crew, super knowledgeable and friendly, lots of fun, amazing spots on the reef and a fast, comfortable boat.
Alex L.
Alex L.
21:52 12 Jan 23
Remarkable day only made possible by the beautiful, friendly, generous and expert crew. Sunny weather, pristine water on our left side and the gallant crew on our right side, Cairns holiday, best day ever, cracker day! Ocean Free or go home.
Hayat I.
Hayat I.
11:57 12 Jan 23
I went on a day trip to Great Barrier Reef yesterday and had the best day!! From the minute I stepped on the boat the crew were all so welcoming and friendly! The food platters were excellent, there was plenty to go around. I was very full by the end of my trip. The snorkelling was an amazing experience, I felt safe as there was always multiple crew members watching and a few in the water too. I had plenty of time to enjoy leisurely swimming as well as observe a range of beautiful fish. I am so happy with my experience and I really recommend Ocean Freedom to anyone wanting to see the reef 🪸!!
Lauryn P.
Lauryn P.
01:08 12 Jan 23
The best way to experience the reef! From the moment you step onto the boat, the staff make you feel extremely welcome and comfortable aboard the boat. They are all so cheerful and friendly, and make each and every experience on the boat (even the boring safety parts) enjoyable and funny. The views from the boat are gorgeous, the water is crystal clear and there are thousands of colourful fish to observe. The staff do a wonderful job of accomodating people of every swimming ability, they offer life jackets, life rings and look out for you as you explore the reef. This is so special as it ensures everyone is able to make the most of their day at the reef. Both reef locations we were taken to were gorgeous, and clearly well protected by the company. It’s great to see the efforts made to regrow the reef! The food was delicious, you definitely won’t go hungry. There was also a beautiful staff member with a super kind soul, who really made my day. She encouraged everyone on board to give everything a go and was always smiling and laughing. Thanks so much for the best day ever!!!! 7282929/10!
Anita I.
Anita I.
01:04 12 Jan 23
We had a perfect day on the boat. Crew was super lovely, boat was great, the snorkel stops and guidance from the crew was awesome and food was delicious. Overall a great day, highly recommend!🙌🏻
jonas K.
jonas K.
22:31 11 Jan 23
Love our experience with OceanFree sailing boat day trip to Green island. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Tim D.
Tim D.
07:16 11 Jan 23
Ocean freedom cruise, for me was a 10/10.I have been to the Great Barrier Reef before with another company, but I really wanted to do a smaller boat this time & a more personalised & thought out experience.I decided to go with Ocean Freedom cruise as their boat only takes up to around 75 people.I was not disappointed! The staff are super great, helpful & fun. I have always wanted to try Scuba diving but have always been too scared. I decided to do this with my partner & on the first attempt I did panic & come back in. What really encouraged me & made me want to go back out for a 2nd try was the encouragement from the staff. They even accommodated me so I could be 1-on-1 with the amazing instructor - Maddie.Thank you so much Ocean Freedom cruise for an awesome day! I will be recommending this tour to family & friends.- Madilyn
E F
E F
06:08 11 Jan 23
Had an amazing experience on the Great Barrier Reef. Friendly and passionate staff who did everything they could to add to our day. I chose to do the scuba diving and then snorkelling and would recommend both - first time for both and the team really helped me feel comfortable and at ease with everything I needed to do. Can’t recommend this company enough!
Marie
Marie
07:57 10 Jan 23
From the moment I stepped in the boat to the moment I walked off the pier where the whole staff lined up to say good bye the experience was a 15/10. The staff played a key role into making this a fantastic experience. Special thanks to Leo for helping me and having the extra patience with me on first dive ever! Highly recommended!
juan G.
juan G.
06:59 10 Jan 23
First time doing scuba diving and couldn't have been happier with the golden service we received from the crew! Absolutely top-notch! Highly recommended. The crew was very knowledgeable about the reefs they took us to and catered to everyone with great enthusiasm :)
Paula G.
Paula G.
06:55 10 Jan 23
Hi Team, just letting you know that today it was one of the best ever experience I have in my life along with my family… you all Guys were phenomenal, amazing… Don’t have words to thank you all for such as beautiful experience…. My little one were so happy with the scuba diving lessons…All team members were super great…. Very recommended to everyone… food, activities are worth it for the price…
Nestor U.
Nestor U.
06:43 09 Jan 23
Went out on the Ocean Freedom Cat to snorkle/dive the Great Barrier Reef. The staff onboard were entertaining, informative and thorough with safety checks. I had a great time! Only wish i could have dived for longer.
Uncommon S.
Uncommon S.
20:59 08 Jan 23
I had the best snorkelling and diving experience with ocean freedom. While there are a lot of options to choose from if you’re going on a tour in cairns but choosing this luxury cruise was best choice I made. The staff were super friendly and helpful, we had lunch, coffee, fruits, cheese & crackers then sweets on board. Beside that, the snorkelling 🤿 part was so much fun I was lucky to see a turtle & a shark 🦈 on that day plus I did diving with Leo, he was so patient and professional and performed all the safety procedures before the diving. Absolutely recommended.Thank you so much 😊
raghd H.
raghd H.
11:16 08 Jan 23
I would give the crew 10 stars. Everything was so good on board. Keep the great work up guys.
Alejandro A.
Alejandro A.
08:48 08 Jan 23
Excelente tour! Tienen un gran equipo de trabajo. Y el plan es espectacular.
Mariana V.
Mariana V.
23:07 06 Jan 23
Great experience on the great barrier reef thanks to the fantastic crew! Highly recommended!
Bianca Maria R.
Bianca Maria R.
12:07 31 Dec 22
We did the upolu reef and upolu cay tour with ocean freedom, it was an amazing experience! The crew were awesome which made the experience even better, they know there stuff and the destinations were beautiful - We saw so much! So happy we went with ocean freedom. Thank you so much guys. Also, I have coeliac disease and they catered to that so well - with a completely separate lunch pre-prepared for me. Legends 😄
Marley M.
Marley M.
08:28 31 Dec 22
My boyfriend and I had the most amazing time with you guys on Ocean Freedom! The food was amazing, super fresh and there was heaps of space on the boat, even at full capacity. We went scuba diving for the first time and it was incredible! Got super lucky and saw multiple turtles and rays on the reef. Our instructor Matt was an excellent guide, made us feel super comfortable and safe. Will definitely be recommending this company to family and friends! Thank you for having us, can’t wait to get back out there again !
bronte T.
bronte T.
22:19 27 Dec 22
Excellent reef trip with lovely knowledgable crew! Such a great day!
Rachel H.
Rachel H.
08:59 25 Dec 22
My wife and I went today on the 75people ship. If you ever had any medical condition (heart, respiratory, epilepsy), even from the very past, make sure with the organization and get a certificate from a doctor that you can take part of the scuba experience...Anyways the staff was great, very passionate and very professional, adds greatly to the experience. There is enough crew so that each of you feels important/taken care of, in the group.I suggest booking through their official website as it might make refunds easier and fast.If you have the slightest doubt that you might suffer from sea sickness bring some pills with you.
Giovanni ..
Giovanni ..
09:34 22 Dec 22
This team work around the clock on these tours. Everyone was really helpful and experienced and they just worked so hard from start to finish. We felt safe in and out of the water. The food was great and they kept a good tight schedule! I’d love to return for another experience.
james A.
james A.
10:45 19 Dec 22
Sehr empfehlenswert! Alles Top
Ilja G.
Ilja G.
09:02 17 Dec 22
A great way to see the reef. Very friendly staff, lots of food and great opportunities to see sea life. We saw clown fish, a large turtle and sting rays as well as being able to stand in a cay in the middle of the reef.
Justin G.
Justin G.
01:16 10 Dec 22
It was our first experience with scuba diving. We have booked for Ocean free (Sail). It was an absolutely great experience. The staff was really nice. They were taking extra care of us as we were first timers. They made sure we were comfortable in the water before we went for the dive. The equipment was good. Our dive instructor, Chris, was really friendly and made our first-time diving experience easy and amazing. Safety of the guests - 10/10.Food was plenty for the day. We have ordered vegetarian meals which were taken care of.Service is quick. My partner put the gears on and tried jumping into the water but decided not to go for the dive. We got the refund for his booking within 15 minutes of getting off. We didn't have to do anything.I would love to come back anytime.
Harpreet K.
Harpreet K.
20:28 09 Dec 22
Just finished our first scuba and day on the reef. Stunningly beautiful - and complimented by the great crew on board. Ben, Chris and Dara were absolutely fantastic! Super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Chris was great for the dives - really made everything perfect. 💯 percent would recommend and ask for those 3 guys if you can - you will not regret it!
William B.
William B.
07:35 09 Dec 22
Great tour and super nice and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended.
Theresa K.
Theresa K.
06:58 05 Dec 22
Folks at the ocean freedom team are an easy going, friendly lot. They made the experience very comfortable for first time snorkelers like me and my wife.We had booked online before travelling to Australia and were a bit unsure of how the whole thing would turn out, but we came back satisfied :DWould recommend them!
Abhijit M.
Abhijit M.
06:53 05 Dec 22
The dives were excellent, Ms Boss was fantastic. Thank you!
H S
H S
11:37 04 Dec 22
Great crew, all of the staff members are so friendly and welcoming. The staff members are very lovely, even if you aren’t a confident swimmer, they still help you to have the great experience to see all of the creatures in the Barrier Reef. Next time when I visit Cairns, I would love to join this tour again :)
Letitia L.
Letitia L.
11:45 29 Nov 22
Abbiamo passato una giornata super piacevole con loro. I ragazzi dello staff ti trasmettono buon umore ed hanno molta attenzione alle persone. Ci hanno fatto fare due immersioni sulla great ocean reef intervallate da un ricco pranzo di pesce, il tutto in assoluta sicurezza. Ci tornerei mille volte
Riccardo L.
Riccardo L.
07:03 29 Nov 22
Fantastic tour. Really well staffed with friendly and knowledgeable crew. Would 100% recommend
Ashleigh A.
Ashleigh A.
06:31 23 Nov 22
By far the best boat cruise from Cairns. The staff on board are so friendly and accommodating! They truly cared about the well-being of every passenger. I participated in the introductory scuba dive and felt so looked after! I am so grateful and will return again on my next trip to Cairns
Angela S.
Angela S.
07:04 20 Nov 22
Ich war am 19.11.2022.Die Crew ist super, das Bot ist wirklich cool und die Hotspots die angefahren wurden waren wirklich beeindruckend und begeisternd.Mit dem kleinen Boot wird erklärt wie das Riff funktioniert. Es hat einen Glasboden. Super super cool!Vielen herzlichen Dank es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht.SEHR GERNE WIEDER MIT EUCH!!!
ergin G.
ergin G.
10:52 19 Nov 22
we spent a very lovely day on Ocean Freedom. There was plenty of food, good instructions with snorkeling and drinks. They were really friendly and helpful. One little improvement: please get some medicals for sea sickness on that boat. Chewing on ice is not a suitable way and I had a very tough time the first theee hours…
Silvan F.
Silvan F.
09:25 19 Nov 22
I did 2 intro dive with ocean freedom and the experience was amazing. The cruise ship is spacious and has 3 levels to chill out. The cruise stops at 2 locations for diving and snorkeling. I would definitely recommend to take both the dives. The crew is super friendly, courteous, interactive and professional. Shout out to Matt for the training and the dive. He guided very well during the dive and helped find different species for seeing them up close and clicking pics. He also perfectly guided on how to use the equipment and to get acclamated to the underwater pressure. Make sure u listen to his instructions as that plays a key role once u r in the deep. Both dives were for a very good duration and worth the price. Would highly recommend ocean freedom to all and will definitely dive with them the next time i am in Australia.
Mohammed K.
Mohammed K.
08:31 17 Nov 22
One of the best snorkelling experiences I’ve ever had! Attended on 16/11/22 and couldn’t have asked for a better day! Staff were friendly, amusing, approachable and helpful!! They appeared to truly love what they do and made sure all guests had a great experience! Food was plentiful and kept coming all day! Thanks Ocean Freedom team for a wonderful experience!!
Brianna S.
Brianna S.
04:23 17 Nov 22
Last time I was on a boat I was super sea sick but after talking to the crew they were super reassuring and calmed my nervous. We got to the reef and we couldn’t have asked for a better day weather wise and then once in the water Ambrose and Jaz we’re super knowledgeable and showed us all the cool spots. Green Island was also super beautiful and a great place to stop. The food and drinks on board were delicious and hit the spot
Adam C.
Adam C.
09:19 15 Nov 22
Excellent service. Highly recommended!
Michaela K.
Michaela K.
09:02 13 Nov 22
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