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Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom

Marlin Marina, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
+61 7 40521111
Ranked #4 of 64 tours in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 251 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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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012 NEW

I have been out to the reef multiple times with Ocean Freedom and each time has been fantastic. The staff go above and beyond to make sure everyone gets the most out of their day on the reef whether that is diving or snorkelling. They aren't constantly trying to push you into extra activities like some other operators I've been... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012 NEW

We had a fabulous day on the reef with Ocean Free. It started with the welcome at the reception desk to the pastries on arrival on the boat. The staff made an effort to familiarise themselves with everyone on the boat and made us feel welcome. Some of our family group tried the initial dive experience and this was very... More

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Scarborough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I came on this trip with my parents and the moment we stepped on the boat we felt completely welcome. The tour itself is fantastic but the staff really make the day with their friendliness, sense of humour and overall excellent customer service. Me and my dad both did an intro dive as well as snorkelling. I was a bit... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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The vibrant crew of the Ocean Free where well experienced and caring to make a wonderful excursion to the reef . As 1st time snorklers my wife and I where a little aprehensive about the snorkelling part , but the crew made us feel safe and secure , offering tips and hints on snorkelling as well as an infornmed giude... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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It is true - there are so many tours to choose from in Cairns. We are so glad we chose Ocean Freedom. We cannot speak highly enough of the staff. They made our day so much more enjoyable. Their knowledge, humour, concern for our wellbeing and their fantastic attitude and commitment to making our trip memorable cannot be rated highly... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

We spent a long time researching all of the different reef tour companies going out of Cairns. We ended up picking Ocean Freedom and one other company for our 2 days on the reef. Ocean Freedom was the favourite for both my husband and myself by far. We are both beginners and the staff were very helpful and patient. They... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Absolutely amazing all day trip, very friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and safety conscious crew. Great sailing, snorkelling, diving for experienced and first timers. Including all food, great fresh salads for lunch, visit Green Island, This trip has everything including a very reasonable price. Not to be missed. Thank you for making our day. More

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

I just went on the Outer Reef Tour on the Ocean Freedom and it was truly an experience not to miss. The staff was incredible and they truly just want to make you feel comfortable and excited to see some amazing things on the Reef; no matter your skill or comfort level. They are there to help you and make... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

The amount of options for scuba outfits in Cairns is a bit overwhelming. We settled on the Ocean Free because they were the cheapest option and we were able to get two introductory dives. Having never dived before, we knew that wherever we went on the reef would be incredible. The Ocean Free is not a gorgeous boat. It's older... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

There is a bewildering number of tour providers to choose from in Cairns for this sort of trip, but I would recommend Ocean Freedom to everyone. The staff went out of their way to ensure everybody got 100% out of the day on the reef. There was a good mix of people, families, young people, older couples. The ratio of... More

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