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Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom

Marlin Marina, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
+61 7 40521111
Ranked #3 of 60 tours in Cairns
5.0 of 5 stars 212 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Experience the passion of the Ocean Free and Freedom team! First class service with that friendly Ozzie touch! A luxury high speed 20M CAT "Ocean...... more » Owner description: Experience the passion of the Ocean Free and Freedom team! First class service with that friendly Ozzie touch! A luxury high speed 20M CAT "Ocean Freedom" to 2 stunning locations Upolu Cay and "Wonder Wall" on the GBR or a beautiful 16M sailing vessel "Ocean Free" to the famous Green Island + GBR . Personal tours carrying low passenger numbers offering more of a day out with "family and friends" than a "commercial tour". « less
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GCake1105
Seoul, South Korea
Top Contributor
80 reviews
46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

This company offers 2 tours. One goes on a larger boat to Upolu Cay/Reef and a smaller sailboat goes to Green Island. The first one we had scheduled went to Green Island but the morning of, they said it was cancelled because the sailboat needed some maintenance. Luckily for us we were just able to switch and go on the... More

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linda_haggarty
Ilkley, United Kingdom
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16 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

This was an amazing experience, great from start to finish. Pastries and tea when you board the boat. A wonderful trip on the catamaran to a site where you can dive, snorkel and go on a glass bottom boat. The commentary was informative and funny, staff seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs, however how could you not! The guys were... More

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JudyandHuahua
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

First time diver on ocean freedom Nov 2011, I had such a panic attack the first go as I feel I am suffocating under 1 meter of blue water with the breathing noise of Dark Ader beside me (actually coming from my own diver set); but my lovely dive instructer just hold my hand and encourage me to try again,... More

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elliott86
London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

We went on the Ocean Free tour last week and absolutely loved it. The best thing about the trip had to be the staff - they were so attentive and friendly. We did a dive (our first one) and I was absolutely terrified. They completely put my mind at rest and looked after me the whole time. The food was... More

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Grant J
Perth, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

I have travelled the world and often use Trip Advisor for reviews, however I have never had the time to write a review. I had great time with my wife today on the Ocean Freedom off Green Island, snorkelling etc...recommended by a local in town, we were not dissapointed. Service was excellent, food was excellent and plenty to go around,... More

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aussie2005
Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

Brilliant day out on the reef, snorkeling and diving was great (Hayley was a great dive instructor). Saw so many cool fish, sting rays, coral & the crew went out of their way to make it a great day. Have no hesitations recommending this trip, worth the $$ More

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Ovreneli
Seattle, Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

What a beautiful excursion assisted by wonderful staff. My sister and I were one of three groups of sisters on the cruise. (probably a decade apart). This might have skewed the younger majority but we all had a blast. The staff made sure we could all snorkel and feel safe and see the amazing GBR. Food was decent and there... More

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tshipillo
Los Angeles
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Booked Ocean Free for a sail and snorkeling to Green island - awesome trip! The boat is small, only about 30 people and the staff is awesome, they take their time to chat and hang out, are very friendly and of great help! If you are looking for a smaller boat, Ocean Free is a must, a great personalized experience... More

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Traveler M
Chicago, Illinois
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13 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

We booked online from the US and the staff was very responsive and helpful! Onsite the processing was orderly and departure was on time. I can't say enough great stuff about the staff- they were professional, patient and fun. It was our first time diving- you can get certified on board- and they even gave us snorkeling tours when we... More

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John D
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

What a day I had with my family on the reef. As we checked in the staff were so happy and just making it a pleasure, we were smiling before we even got on the boat. Then once we set sail the staff from the off were fantastic, coming up say hello asking questions talking to our kids who are... More

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