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Not a crowded tour. Not a rushed experience. A carefully guided day on the reef — refined over 30 years.
Locally owned and passionately operated by Perry Jones, Taryn Agius and their wonderful team.
Our story began with a shared love of the ocean and a commitment to creating experiences where every guest feels genuinely welcomed, cared for and inspired—where you’re known by name, not by number.
Perry has been working in the Cairns dive industry since 1988, managing reef operations on several small vessels. He met Taryn in late 1992 on one of the boats, and they purchased Ocean Free in 1996. Their dedication to exceptional guest experiences quickly earned Ocean Free a reputation as one of Cairns’ most respected personalised reef tours.
In 2005 they expanded that vision with the launch of Ocean Freedom, creating a second, complementary reef experience that offers spacious comfort, extended reef time and access to spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef locations, while maintaining the same personalised approach that guests had come to love.
Together, the two vessels provide guests with the opportunity to choose the experience that best suits their style of adventure, while sharing the same commitment to their reputable service, safety and environmental stewardship.
“Many of our guests return time and again, recommending us to family and friends because they value the style of service, genuine connections with our crew and the relaxed atmosphere that has become the hallmark of “Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom. While our vessels have grown and evolved over the years, one thing has never changed—our commitment to genuine hospitality and sharing our passion for the Great Barrier Reef.”
Today, Perry, Taryn and their dedicated crew continue to love what they do, taking great pride in ensuring every guest enjoys not only an unforgettable Great Barrier Reef adventure, but an all-round “feel good” day.
“We believe the best reef experiences create lasting memories, and lasting memories inspire people to care for the Great Barrier Reef. We look forward to welcoming you aboard Ocean Free or Ocean Freedom, arriving as our guests and leaving feeling part of our ever-growing “Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom” family.
