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"OCEAN FREE" Great Barrier Reef & Green Island TourExclusive - Only 25 Guests - Great Customer Service

Extremely personal Great Barrier Reef Tour with outstanding customer service. We connect with our guests to ensure their expectations are met.

Ocean Free offers you the opportunity to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef as it was intended. Ocean Free is the only operator in Cairns to offer a personal sailing reef and island tour. Sail, snorkel and scuba dive aboard personalised tours with fun and professional crew. Explore Green Island in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with Ocean Free. Whether or not you have previous snorkel or dive experience, let us show you the incredible underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef and this stunning tropical island paradise. Sail Ocean Free for that personal touch.

Dear all, we are incredibly excited to have the opportunity to have you visit our beautiful Cairns & Great Barrier Reef region! Once you visit the Great Barrier Reef - it casts a spell on you and the more you visit and learn about this amazing World Heritage Icon the more you want to return....and we also love to have you back! 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. 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 Ocean Free

We're Unique

The only Cairns operator to offer a real sail, reef and island experience, with time on Green Island. On Ocean Free the engines really do get switched off (wind prevailing).

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Escape the Crowds

Ocean Free has an exclusive reef mooring, where only our guests snorkel and dive. You can snorkel straight off the boat at any time or try an introductory dive.

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Personalised Tour

You’re a name not a number, with a crew to guest ratio of 1:6. We take a maximum of 25 guests, even though Ocean Free is surveyed for 52. Outstanding customer service.

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The Best Crew

Our crew really do make the difference, with enthusiasm and service, ensuring all our guests have a memorable and safe Great Barrier Reef experience.

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Exclusive Snorkel Site

Snorkel Pinnacle Reef by just stepping straight off the boat. Take part in our complimentary snorkel tours and be blown away by the different species and colours of corals. Learn all about the reef with our enthusiastic and knowledgeable crew  Equipment provided.

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Dive the Reef

Ocean Free offer non-certified diving (no experience needed) and certified diving. All dives are guided and the highest ratio of dive instructor to diver is offered. We take your safety seriously.

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Environment

Ocean Free is an Advanced Eco Certified product. Throughout our years of operating we have always and continue to have a strong commitment to protecting our beautiful Great Barrier Reef.

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Value for Money

This is a great value for money day tour with lots of inclusions. You have up to 4.5 hours to explore Pinnacle Reef on the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island.

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OCEAN FREE Testimonials

Rafael L.
1 day ago
Unforgetable experience with this company, very nice and profesional team. We enjoyed each moment with them, the travel to the reef, the snorkel, the lunch...thank you very much to allí of you
Jennifer S.
4 days ago
My husband and I came to Cairns to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary after meeting here 21 years ago. We booked a reef trip with Ocean Freedom and can't say enough good things about them. The crew were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had an amazing day on the water and would highly recommend them to anyone! Kelly even gave us complementary beverages after finding out it was our anniversary! Such a perfect day 😀
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Response from the owner:HiJennifer! Our vessels do have the reputation of being the "love boats" - we are delighted you chose to celebrate your anniversary on Ocean Freedom and your 20th - quite the celebration. Perhaps, moving forward, you should make it your annual anniversary celebration :) We are thrilled to hear you had a "perfect" day!
Rach_Light
6 days ago
Absolutely amazing. The boat was well equipped, not too many passengers, beautiful locations for snorkeling, and plenty of time to explore the reef. The scuba was excellent, the instructors were fantastic and adjusted the experience for each persons comfort in the water. The crew were super friendly and helpful, shoutout to Kelly who was amazing. Definitely recommend this trip 🤩
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Response from the owner:Hi Rach, Thank you for your review and "definite" recommendation - much appreciated :) . We are very happy to hear you enjoyed the whole experience from boat to snorkelling and diving and of course our crew hospitality. Kelly will be delighted to hear your comments :)
Omer M.
6 days ago
Amazing and attentive crew who gave us a very personalized experience. Special shout-out to Marie who was extremely patient and kind and made the dive a memorable experience. 11/10
Response from the owner:Thank you Omer for your 11/10 :) . We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our crew hospitality and in particular your SCUBA dive - made even more memorable by Marie - she will be thrilled to hear!
Steven H.
1 week ago
This was the most fantastic snorkelling experience I could’ve asked for. I will be going back next year to do the whole thing again, maybe twice in the same trip! The crew were superb, easy going and knowledgeable. Clearly they love their job. The boat was well equipped with quality equipment and everything you’d need. Small group with plenty of room to move around. We had more than enough time snorkelling at two different stunning locations, glass bottom boat tour, drift snorkelling tour with Tori the human fish (I swear she has gills!) was a highlight. Lunch was huge and varied with soooo much delicious food for everyone. Many activities and none of it felt rushed. To top it off I had an up close experience with turtle, a reef shark and saw hundreds of different fish. Thank you Ocean Freedom. This was the highlight of my trip to cairns
Response from the owner:Hi Steven, Your review had us smiling throughout —particularly Tori’s new title of ‘the human fish’! We cannot officially confirm the gills, but she will be very pleased to hear that her enthusiasm made such an impression. It means a great deal to know the day became a highlight of your Cairns trip. Our crew love giving guests plenty of time and different ways to explore the Reef and seeing a turtle and reef shark certainly adds a little extra magic. The fact that you are already considering returning—possibly twice—is the best compliment we could receive. We will certainly be ready to welcome you back next year!
Dirk S.
1 week ago
Great tour with a young, funny and extremely helpful team with a relatively low number of guests. Tour is also recommendable to people with no snorkeling or low swim skills as the team will help you in the best way. In addition you will also have a glassbottom boat ride. Easy access to the water (stairs). Refreshments, lunch and snacks also included. We saw corals, plenty of fish, stingrays and sea turtles close by. It was absolutely worth it!!!
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Response from the owner:Hi Dirk, Thank you for such a thoughtful recommendation. We strongly believe that limited swimming experience should not prevent someone from discovering the reef, provided it can be done safely and with the right support. Clear briefings, flotation aids and attentive crew can make all the difference. We are delighted that the easy water access, Glass Bottom Boat, food and relaxed number of guests all helped you enjoy the day. Most importantly, we are very proud of our resident marine life who clearly put on a wonderful show for you! Thank you for choosing Ocean Freedom and for recognising the care our crew put into making the reef accessible to everyone.
Nicole S.
1 week ago
We are a family of 4 with 2 older teenaged children. The ocean free sailboat was fabulous and it was so relaxing. It was a small group of people with exclusive use of a piece of the reef where we saw so much coral, tropical fish and reef sharks. Our crew/hosts were wonderful & friendly and added so much to the experience. I highly recommend and will do it again if I visit Cairns in the future!!
Response from the owner:Hi Nicole, We are so pleased Ocean Free was the right choice for your family! A smaller group, a relaxed sail and time at our exclusive reef site make for a very special way to share the Great Barrier Reef—especially with older teenagers who can explore and enjoy the day at their own pace. We will make sure the crew hear your lovely comments, and we would be absolutely delighted to have all four of you aboard again whenever your travels bring you back to Cairns!
Logan L.
2 weeks ago
Today I travelled on Ocean Freedom with my close mate and we had a blast !! We snorkelled on two sites which were very different from each other. We saw a Green Sea Turtle a White Tip Reef shark within 5 minutes of jumping in, the weather was great and our skipper Ambrose had organised the day to perfection ! Tori our dive instructor was patient knowledgeable and very comforting on our first dive experience !! Definitely recommend Ocean Freedom
Response from the owner:Hi Logan, A turtle and a reef shark within the first five minutes is quite an introduction to the Great Barrier Reef! We are thrilled that you and your mate enjoyed exploring two different sites and had such a memorable day with us. First dives can bring a mixture of excitement and nerves, so your words about Tori’s patience and reassurance will mean a great deal to her. Ambrose will also be pleased to know that his organisation helped the whole day feel easy and well looked after. Thank you for trusting our crew with your first diving experience. We hope it is the beginning of many more adventures beneath the surface!!
Cathy S.
2 weeks ago
It was an awesome day with Taryn, Perry and Jazz and captain Mike . Snorkeling was lovely we saw lots of reef and fish . The lunch and snacks were delicious and we enjoyed the sail !! Thank you so much for making my birthday special ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Response from the owner:Hi Cathy, It was such a pleasure celebrating your birthday with you aboard Ocean Free and being part of your special day. We are delighted that the snorkelling, sailing and food made it one to remember. Thank you for choosing to spend your birthday on the Great Barrier Reef with our little Ocean Free family. We hope the year ahead brings you many more beautiful adventures—and we would love to see you aboard again.
Hanspeter B.
2 weeks ago
Wir fühlten uns von Anfang an bestens aufgehoben. Die Crew war unglaublich freundlich, aufmerksam und hilfsbereit. Da maximal 25 Teilnehmer auf das Boot genommen werden, ist die Atmosphäre sehr angenehm, persönlich und familiär. Man fühlt sich hier definitiv nicht wie eine Nummer, wie es bei grösseren Anbietern manchmal der Fall ist. Wir waren zum ersten Mal tauchen und wurden Schritt für Schritt begleitet und instruiert. Dabei fühlten wir uns jederzeit ernst genommen und vollkommen sicher. Die Crew nahm sich die nötige Zeit und vermittelte uns von Anfang an ein gutes Gefühl. Wenn euch eine familiäre, persönliche und tolle Atmosphäre wichtiger ist als der Preis allein, ist dieser Anbieter für mich ganz klar die beste Wahl. Vielen Dank an die grossartige Crew! Es hat uns sehr viel Spass gemacht, und wir kommen sehr gerne wieder. 🐠🤿
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Response from the owner:Hi Hanspeter, Thank you for this wonderful review. The personal, family-style atmosphere you describe is exactly what we have worked to preserve aboard Ocean Free over the years, so it means a great deal to know you felt genuinely cared for rather than simply part of a crowd. We are especially pleased that your first dive was introduced patiently and step by step. Trust and confidence are so important when breathing underwater for the first time, and our crew will be delighted to know you felt safe, heard and able to take the experience at your own pace. Thank you for recognising the value of our small-group approach and the heart our crew bring to the day. We would be very happy to welcome you aboard again for another adventure. 🐠🤿
d P.
2 weeks ago
Ocean Freedom was hands down one of the highlights of our Australia trip! The crew was incredible—friendly, funny, and made everyone feel safe and welcome. The snorkeling was absolutely breathtaking with crystal-clear water, colorful coral, and amazing marine life. Everything was well organized and the whole day was unforgettable. If you're in Cairns, this full-day tour is 100% worth it. Highly recommend! 🐠🌊
Response from the owner:Hi d p, To be called a highlight of your Australian travels is a tremendous compliment—thank you! We are delighted that the clear water and beautiful Reef delivered such a memorable day. Our crew work hard to keep everything safe and organised without losing the fun and humour that make a day on the water special. They will love hearing that this balance stood out to you. Thank you for joining Ocean Freedom and for recommending us so warmly - it is much appreciated :)
Eugen F.
2 weeks ago
Amazing tour with great guides and a lot of animals seen
Response from the owner:Thank you Eugen - we are thrilled you had a great day - Thank you for your review!
Olivia C.
2 weeks ago
We had a great tour with Ocean Freedom, the crew were all so friendly, very knowledgeable and it was a well organised experience. The tour took us to some stunning locations where we saw a range of marine life such as turtles, reef sharks and rays, did a glass bottom boat and drift snorkel as well as snorkeling at 2 locations, would definitely support this locally owned business again!
Response from the owner:Hi Olivia, What a wonderful collection of reef encounters—turtles, sharks and rays all in one day! We love giving guests several ways to explore, from the Glass Bottom Boat and guided drift snorkel to time at two reef sites, without the day ever feeling rushed. Thank you for your kind words about our crew and organisation. Your support of a local family business is sincerely appreciated, and we are so pleased you chose Ocean Freedom for your Great Barrier Reef experience.
Woren 7.
2 weeks ago
Amazing trip, very good fresh food, good skipper and boat. A day to remember
Response from the owner:Hi Woren, We are so pleased you joined us and hope we can create another memorable reef day for you in the future. Thank you for your review and great photos!
Rory C.
2 weeks ago
I rarely give 5 star reviews, but when I do it is because the business has a little bit of extra magic. The Ocean Freedom crew have this in spades. Patient, professional. Safety above everything and fun. We had a great trip out to a couple of snorkelling sites and spent close to 4 hours in the water. Worth noting that this is a boat for diving and snorkelling from, not a cruise boat. Doorways are narrower and steps are steeper than the bigger ferrys because it is a working boat. Still a very comfortable trip with excellent food and impeccable service. The playlist of tunes was spot on for the audience and the cake and cheese platters on the way home were good too.
Response from the owner:Hi Rory, We are indeed honoured - thank you for your "rare" five-star review- it is very much appreciated!! The words ‘extra magic’—are compliments our crew will treasure. Thank you also for describing the experience so thoughtfully and honestly, including the character of a working reef vessel. Ocean Freedom is designed to get guests into the water and exploring, and we are pleased you found her comfortable and well suited to the job. The combination you noticed is exactly what we aim for: serious attention to safety, plenty of patience and professionalism, and enough fun that the day feels as close as it can to a day out with friends and family. We are thrilled you spent close to four hours in the water - it is the best way to get well acquainted to the GBR! We are also happy that the food, service, cake, cheese and—very importantly—the playlist all earned your approval. Thank you for such a generous recommendation :)
Adam I.
2 weeks ago
What an amazing day!! The crew are the most friendly, fun, professional, courteous and accommodating people you could ever hope for to make your trip to the outer reef memorable. I’d highly recommend these guys when travelling out of Cairns.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Adam. Professionalism and good humour are equally important to us on our reef days so we are delighted our crew made you feel so welcome and well looked after. Our crew genuinely love the reef and enjoy sharing it. We are very pleased you had an amazing day and truly appreciate your recommendation.
Shankar R.
3 weeks ago
If you are looking for great Reef Experience in Cairns, look no further. Absolutely fantastic team, Smaller group and longer hours of Reef time. Mia took us for a scuba. She was absolutely amazing. They covered 2 different Reef in a same day still plenty of time for snorkelling and glass bottom boat, complementary guided Snorkelling tour and best scuba diving experience. They were very professional. Amazing food and snacks throughout the trip. We thoroughly enjoyed. I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Response from the owner:Hi Shankar, Thank you for sharing your experience. Mia will be delighted to know that her calm guidance made your SCUBA dive feel so enjoyable and well supported. We are also pleased that the small group and generous reef time allowed you to experience two sites and choose from snorkelling, diving, the Glass Bottom Boat and guided activities without feeling rushed. Add a few well-timed snacks, and it sounds as though the day came together beautifully! Thank you for choosing Ocean Freedom for your reef adventure!
Sattva V.
3 weeks ago
If you are looking for great Reef Experience in Cairns, look no further. Absolutely fantastic team, Smaller group and longer hours of Reef time. They covered 2 different Reef in a same day still plenty of time for snorkelling and glass bottom boat, complementary guided Snorkelling tour and best scuba diving experience. They were very professional. Amazing food and snacks throughout the trip. We thoroughly enjoyed. I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Response from the owner:Hi Sattva, We are so pleased the balance of small guest numbers and plenty of time at the reef made your day feel special. It allows everyone the freedom to choose their own pace—whether that means diving, snorkelling, joining a guided activity or enjoying the view from the Glass Bottom Boat. Thank you for noticing the organisation and onboard care that go into making all those choices run smoothly. Your recommendation means a great deal to our family business and crew.
Cat W.
3 weeks ago
Absolutely loved our experience with Ocean Freedom! The reef was incredible, but what really made the day special was the crew. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly and genuinely thoughtful. They were always happy for a chat, happy to help, and regularly checked in to make sure we were having a great time and had everything we needed. The food, drinks and snacks were great, and I really loved having the freedom to choose and upgrade activities. Being able to upgrade from a snorkel to an introductory dive was a real highlight for me. The patience and encouragement from the dive instructors during the intro dive was amazing. They took the time to give me feedback, answer my questions and help me feel comfortable, which made such a difference. Result is I’m now pursuing my dive cert! It was such a fun, relaxed and memorable day, and I honestly couldn’t recommend Ocean Freedom enough. A fantastic experience with an amazing crew, I’d happily do it all again!
Response from the owner:Hi Cat, This is one of our favourite outcomes from an introductory dive—you stepped aboard planning to snorkel and left inspired to pursue your diving certification! That is wonderful to hear. Trying SCUBA for the first time should feel encouraging rather than pressured, so we are especially pleased that our instructors listened, gave you time and helped you feel confident enough to take that next step. We are also glad the flexibility to upgrade on the day allowed the opportunity to happen. Thank you for sharing such a memorable milestone with us. Perhaps next time we see you, you will be joining us as a certified diver!
Harrison S.
3 weeks ago
Honestly these guys are amazing. The day was superb, great food, great snorkelling and great energy from the crew. We felt so looked after and as if nothing was too much to ask for. The weather wasn’t the best on the day we went, and conditions were rather bumpy, but the crew constantly checked in on everybody and made sure we were all okay. The reef as well was just spectacular, and the crew catered for everyone’s abilities right from beginner to advanced. It was a lovely reef with world class snorkelling and the best crew you could ask for. ABSOLUTELY BOOK WITH THESE GUYS!!
Response from the owner:Hi Harrison, Thank you for such an enthusiastic recommendation—especially after a bumpy crossing! When the weather adds a little extra adventure, our crew’s priority is to keep checking in, adapting the day and ensuring everyone feels supported. We are thrilled that the reef itself was spectacular and that both beginners and more experienced guests were able to enjoy it in a way that suited them. Your review is certainly a very clear instruction to book, and we are very grateful for it!
Maddie
3 weeks ago
Absolutely outstanding experience, family run business. Staff were absolutely amazing from start to finish, made sure we were fed and looked after properly, had everything we needed. Great vibes on the boat, music was incredible! Would 100% rebook!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Maddie. As a family-run business, we want the day to feel generous, easy and genuinely caring from the moment guests step aboard—and it is wonderful to know that came through in the service, food and atmosphere. We are particularly pleased the playlist earned a mention alongside the reef! We look forward to your next trip!!!
Maddison
3 weeks ago
Amazing staff that made the day memorable!! Heaps of delicious and well made food throughout the day. Beautiful snorkeling and diving area and one of the best experiences of my life!! Shoutout to all the crew working on the 28.9.26 the where amazing and a special mention to Mia who made the day even better, made me feel extra safe in the water and was just a kind and bubbly person!
Response from the owner:Hi Maddison, Thank you for remembering your day with us so warmly. We will make sure Mia and the rest of the 28 September crew see your message—knowing that their kindness and attention to safety helped make this one of your best experiences will mean a great deal to them. Beautiful conditions, delicious food and a happy crew are a wonderful combination. We are so pleased you were there to enjoy it all with us!
Jay L.
3 weeks ago
Such an amazing day from start to finish! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The crew were honestly one of the best parts of the whole experience. Everyone was so friendly, upbeat and full of positive energy. Even though there were quite a lot of people on board, they kept checking in on everyone throughout the day and made sure we were all comfortable and doing okay. They also put so much effort into helping us see as much marine life as possible, which made the snorkelling and diving experience even more special. You could really tell they wanted everyone to get the most out of the day. Lunch was delicious, and there were plenty of snacks throughout the trip too – definitely appreciated after being in the water! By the time we arrived back at the harbour, I was absolutely exhausted, but the crew were still smiling and giving everyone such a warm and cheerful goodbye as we got off the boat. Somehow their energy gave me a little boost again at the end of a very long day. 😊 We had such a great experience and felt really well looked after the whole time. I’d definitely love to come back and try one of their other packages next time. Highly recommend! 🐠🪸🤿
Response from the owner:Hi Jay, Your description of returning to the harbour exhausted, only to be lifted by the crew’s energy, made us smile. A reef day can be wonderfully full, and our care does not finish when the last snorkeller leaves the water. We are delighted the team helped you discover marine life, kept everyone well fed and continued checking in. Thank you for recognising their genuine enthusiasm. We would love to have you back for our other tour next time—and will do our best to send you home happily exhausted again!
Jesús Cubillo; A.
3 weeks ago
Si visitas Cairns, conocer la Gran Barrera de Coral es imprescindible. Nosotros elegimos el crucero de Ocean Freedom, una excursión de jornada que salía a las 8:00 desde Marlin Marina y que habíamos contratado como una experiencia de nueve horas por 289,66€. Y aunque algunas cosas fueron bastante diferentes de cómo me las había imaginado, volvería a hacerlo sin ninguna duda. Conviene saber de antemano que en el barco no vas a vivir precisamente una experiencia privada 😂. Hay bastante gente, el espacio es limitado y dejas tus pertenencias en un pequeño cuarto. El momento de repartir la comida fue especialmente divertido: por un instante me sentí como un pollo 🐓, todos acercándonos y cabeceando alrededor del comedero para conseguir nuestro plato. Pero tampoco me parece justo criticar demasiado esto: estamos hablando de una de las grandes atracciones naturales del planeta y es lógico compartirla con otros viajeros. Un consejo práctico: llevad ropa completamente seca para el regreso. Y hay otra cosa que para mí fue casi tan imprescindible como el propio snorkel: alquilar una cámara submarina de Calypso Reef Imagery and Underwater Camera Hire. Viendo después las fotografías, fue una decisión fantástica. 📸🐠 Porque una vez saltas al agua todo cambia. Desaparece bastante esa sensación de masificación del barco, puedes gestionar tu propio espacio y empiezas realmente a disfrutar del arrecife. Y las fotografías reflejan perfectamente la enorme variedad que encontramos: jardines de corales ramificados, corales de formas onduladas, bancos de pequeños peces amarillos y azules moviéndose alrededor, una espectacular estrella de mar azul 💙⭐, enormes almejas gigantes con sus mantos de colores y grupos de peces alargados que patrullaban sobre el fondo arenoso. Hay momentos en los que simplemente flotas y no sabes hacia dónde mirar. Algunas personas contrataron allí su bautizo de buceo. Personalmente, yo no lo haría. Si nunca has buceado, me parece casi un desperdicio que tu primera experiencia sea precisamente en la Gran Barrera: acabarás prestando buena parte de tu atención a respirar, compensar, controlar el equipo y seguir las instrucciones cuando tienes debajo uno de los ecosistemas más extraordinarios del planeta. Yo preferiría aprender antes y llegar aquí pudiendo dedicar toda mi atención al arrecife. También advertir, que aunque soy buen nadador y ya había hecho snorkel, entré en el agua demasiado confiado. El lugar me abrumó y empecé a nadar como un loco, queriendo verlo absolutamente todo 😅. Acabé agotado y decidí ponerme el chaleco. Gané tranquilidad, pero perdí una parte de la experiencia porque con la flotabilidad resulta mucho más difícil sumergirte unos metros y acercarte a todo aquello que ves debajo. Mi mujer, en cambio, es una profesional y disfrutó muchísimo más. Y fue precisamente ella quien protagonizó el momento más extraordinario del día. Habíamos visto un pulpo 🐙 escondido y camuflado entre los corales mientras una barracuda lo acechaba. Al acercarse mi mujer, el pulpo decidió que ya tenía demasiados problemas a su alrededor: abandonó el camuflaje, pareció casi duplicar su tamaño, desplegó sus ocho brazos y salió impulsado con una fuerza increíble alejándose tanto de ella como de la barracuda. Durante unos segundos aquello parecía un documental de naturaleza ocurriendo delante de nosotros. Y, naturalmente, fue justo una de las pocas cosas que no conseguí grabar 😂. Respecto a los guías —cuando nosotros fuimos había varios italianos— contribuyeron mucho al buen ambiente durante la navegación y las explicaciones. Al final incluso lanzaron algo de comida al agua y apareció una cantidad sorprendente de peces alrededor del barco, una última demostración de la vida que hay allí abajo. Hicimos tres paradas en diferentes zonas del arrecife y, después de la tercera, los dos tuvimos esa sensación de “objetivo cumplido”. Yo estaba ya completamente exhausto, incluso utilizando el chaleco, pero también tenía la sensación de haber vivido algo difícil de comparar con cualquier otra excursión del viaje.🐠🪸🐙❤️
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Response from the owner:Jesús, what an incredibly detailed account of your day – thank you! We thoroughly enjoyed reading it, particularly your description of the encounter between the octopus and barracuda. Sometimes the most extraordinary reef moments are exactly the ones that happen too quickly for the camera! ...... but stay deep inside you for ever 🐙😊 We also really appreciate you sharing both what surprised you and what you learned along the way. On a full day, Ocean Freedom can certainly feel busy at those particular moments when everyone is excitedly preparing to enter the water or gathering for lunch. Once activities begin, however, guests spread between snorkelling, diving, guided activities and our Glass Bottom Boat, allowing everyone to experience the reef in their own way. We’re pleased that once you entered the water you found exactly that sense of space and freedom. Your experience with the flotation vest is also a useful observation for future guests. Even confident swimmers can find open-water snorkelling quite different, and there is absolutely no shame in using one of our flotation devices! Our crew are always available to help guests choose the level of assistance that best suits their confidence, experience and the conditions on the day. We did want to clarify one small but important point from your review for anyone reading it in the future. General fish feeding is not permitted on our tours. Just of note feeding is undertaken by our crew as a strictly controlled activity conducted under the appropriate Great Barrier Reef Marine Park permissions and environmental requirements – never simply feeding the fish for entertainment. Protecting the reef and its wildlife is extremely important to us. We smiled at your thoughts about introductory diving too. Some guests do prefer to learn beforehand, while for others their first introductory dive on the Great Barrier Reef becomes the moment that inspires them to become certified divers! This is one of the reasons our introductory dives are conducted with a maximum of only two guests per instructor, allowing plenty of individual attention while they learn those first essential skills and experience the reef. And what a list of marine life you encountered – giant clams, beautiful coral gardens, that striking blue sea star, barracuda and, of course, your wife's unforgettable octopus encounter. It certainly sounds as though the reef kept both of you very busy! Thank you also for your lovely comments about our crew, their explanations and the atmosphere they created throughout the day. We’ll make sure those comments are shared with the team. Most of all, we LOVED your description of finishing the day completely exhausted but with a feeling of “mission accomplished” !! After a full day exploring the Great Barrier Reef, we think that's a pretty wonderful way to return to Cairns! Thank you, Jesús, for choosing Ocean Freedom and for putting so much thought and detail into sharing your experience. We’re very happy that, despite a few things being different from what you had imagined, you finished your day saying you would do it all again......AND we hope to see you in the future ...maybe on our other Great Barrier Reef adventure Ocean Free - with only 25 guests maximum - this is certainly a more intimate experience and a different type of adventure! 🐠🪸💙
Jacinta P.
4 weeks ago
My family and I went scuba diving and snorkelling with Ocean Free back in June, and I can honestly say that the experience was second to none. From start to finish, the staff were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. A special shout-out to Archie, Anna and Mia for their wonderful support and guidance throughout the day. They made us feel comfortable and well looked after the entire time. Every member of the team was genuinely enthusiastic and passionate about what they do, which made the experience even more enjoyable. It was clear that they truly love their work and sharing the experience with others. Thank you so much to the entire Ocean Free team for such a fantastic day! We had an amazing time and will absolutely be recommending you to everyone we know.
Response from the owner:Hi Jacinta, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review of your family's day with us aboard Ocean Free! We are delighted to hear that your scuba diving and snorkelling adventure was "second to none" and, most importantly, that you all felt comfortable and well looked after throughout the day. A very special thank you for mentioning Archie, Anna and Mia – we will certainly pass your wonderful comments on to them. Our crew genuinely love what they do and are passionate about sharing the Great Barrier Reef with our guests, so it means a great deal when that enthusiasm and care shines through. As a family-owned business, knowing that your family left us with such happy memories is one of the best compliments we can receive. Thank you again Jacinta for choosing Ocean Free and for recommending us to others. We hope we might have the pleasure of welcoming you and your family back for another reef adventure one day! 💙

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