Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef & Island Tours
4.8
dina d
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the ocean freedom cruise is one of the best tours i’ve done! saw lots of cool fish and they give you plenty of time and guidance during the snorkel. it was also my first time scuba diving and it took me a bit of time to get comfortable, but the guide was super patient with me and i’m so glad that he helped me accomplish it even when i wasn’t sure if i would! all the staff were great and the lunch was super yummy as well :)
Natasha S.
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Highly highly recommend them for your Great Barrier Reef excursions. Mike, Sara & Matt were with us for our tour. They are absolute legends. One of the best experiences of my life. Can’t stress enough how amazing it was and how awesome were the dive instructors. Thanks for making it so worthwhile.
Rick G.
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Overall, a really great experience.We booked the Ocean Freedom for snorkeling but there were people who were also scuba diving.The boat, if I remember correctly, had a max capacity of roughly 150. Our day was about half full with 65 people.The whole process seemed very organized. It ran on-time, they provided wet suits, snorkel gear and everything you could imagine.They provided safety tips and rules to make everyone feel comfortable. There was never a time where I thought “what am I supposed to be doing right now?”The staff is incredible and they make the whole trip. There to help and guide you but also protect you. I don’t love being in the open ocean but I never felt concerned with the crew.This doesn’t even reflect on the reef itself with is incredible and home to many types of sea life. We saw a sea turtle which was the highlight of the trip.
Ben M.
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Had a lovely day's snorkeling and eating. Really lovely crew who seemed to enjoy what they did. They looked after everyone and made sure we had a great time.
Gijs V.
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We did the snorkelling tour to the Great Barrier Reef including introductory dive. It was a great experience! The staff is really kind and funny, and has eye for safety. They have a great vibe with each other as well as the guests. The coral was beautiful
peter M.
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I highly recommend this tour to anyone. The boat and equipment is super well maintained, we were feed delicious food from the moment we stepped aboard to the moment we got off and best of all (apart from the two beautiful locations we snorkelled) were the staff. They were all so friendly, well organised, accommodating and knowledgeable, they really made the day. A+++
Miroslaw A.
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Highly recommended . Had a good day on a green island with them . Would be using again if back in cairns. Amber was great as she was our divemaster . Boat not to crowded . Once again highly recommending
Sanjay S.
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A fantastic experience! The crew was friendly and caring. Paul helped us with snorkeling.We saw turtles, clown fish/Nemo, barracuda, sting rays and many interesting corals.Great value if you plan to spend a day out on the reef.Food was great - veggie options as well.Many thanks to the entire crew!
Ben C.
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I rarely post reviews but this experience was overwhelmingly fantastic. Worth every penny. The staff are passionate and engaged and very supportive. I did the 2 dives and it was some of the most fun I've had in years. Thank you team!
Angie G.
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I have no words to express an unforgettable day.For me this was my second time snorkeling it was just overwhelming. It is hard to describe how it feels to see what is happening under water – it is like entering and exploring an unknown world. I enjoyed watching all the different fish, the colours, reefs and the whole marine life I got lucky to see a big turtle and a enormous stingray . I highly recommend this tour and his crew was exceptional, friendly , attentive. they made this experience even more enjoyable.
Andrea Gutierrez J.
1730175985
Best crew, everything was amazing highly recommend this tour
gekado
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Super :D
Luiz A.
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Such an amazing experience at the coral reef with Ocean Freedom, the crew was very nice and helpful some of them really giving that push to have a goal at the scuba diving. Such a fun activity with great food onboard.
Mike C.
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No words available other than perfection. Absolute perfect day. I'll be singing their praises for years to come.The staff are a well oiled machine. They are attentive and thoughtful, funny, friendly, and caring.The various tours included with the package including a glass bottom boat tour, guided snorkelling areas, certain starfish and sea cucumbers were safely and gently retrieved during the tour for us to see and touch.This was a once in a lifetime moment and they nailed it.11/10 easily.
Sean F.
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A must book! So happy i booked this all day adventure. I had never dove or scuba before and couldn’t have been happier doing both my first time with this crew. The beginner dive was absolutely incredible and easy. The guide talked me through my anxiety and did most of the work, all you have to do is calmly breath and pop your ears whenever you feel pressure and they do the rest! The boat was nice, staff incredible and friendly and obviously can’t beat the reef. We had A+ conditions so that helps but all and all amazing, amazing. Highly recommend.
Rajah S.
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We really enjoyed our time on this tour. The staff are great...shoutouts to Tee (a Kiwi who took my wife and me on a private trip around the reef), Pascal (who arranged this private tour) and Brooke (who served food and drink and helped re-bandage my finger, which I had broken just before I went on the tour). There were competent; moreover, they were kind.We weren't sure we would go snorkeling but the staff convinced us we had it in us. They were right, and we had a blast.The catamaran is well equipped. Lunch was fantastic (how could they put such a spread on in such a short time). The snorkeling and scuba diving are well done and, moreover, safe. We had reservations about using equipment others might have used but we needn't have. Everything is kept scrupulously clean. Even Felix Unger and Adrian Monk would approve.Don't hesitate to go, You'll have a great time. It's good value, IMO.
Lorenzo R.
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Great day on the Great reef barrier with them! Blair, Shea, Tamara, Amber and all the crew were great guides; they gave us all the infos to be safe in the water and respectul with the life around us.Moreover, their were always with us in the water, which made us feel more safe.Finally, they gave us a little present to celebrate our honeymoon. Very kind!
Insight Therapies Anita G.
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My 13 and 17 year olds and myself had the best experience on ocean freedom. The crew were amazing, the scuba diving was amazing and from the second we booked to when we stepped off the boat we felt incredibly well looked after. Would absolutely recommend.
Kendall S.
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Amazing experience and staff. It's a smaller charter so you get more personalized interactions.
Once in a life time experience with awesome crew ⚓️⛴️. Paul, Mike , Charlotte and all the others, thanks for giving us a core memory! 🫶🏼
Pawan R.
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Had a great experience, the scuba diving was amazing and got to see the life in the barrier reef. The food was great and the crew was very friendly. Highly recommended for everyone and there's no need to be able to swim very well too.
Anne N.
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We had an amazing day on Ocean Free yesterday. The staff were outstanding, making sure everyone was taken care of, especially non strong swimmers when snorkelling. This was a once of a lifetime experience for our family (2 adults 50+ and 2 teens). A good balance of snorkelling, Green Island, and sailing. Highly recommend for those looking for a more personal trip to the reef.
Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours
5.0
Fionnuala M.
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What a trip! The hospitality was first class, the boat spotless and the food, well we were fed all day long. I'm a decent enough swimmer but never go out of my depth and to have Mike and Molly guide me when snorkeling whilst keeping me safe and given me the confidence all day, I had the trip of a lifetime! The reef was spectacular, the teams knowledge and expertise was second to none. Never mind seeing so many fish, star fish and the turtle. Would recommend this trip with Ocean Freedom without hesitation. Thank you so much Mike and Molly.
Micheal D.
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100% yes would recommend.
Yaya and the Mikes were amazing!
Very helpful and had confident answers for all our questions and issues. Beginner scuba class was easy to learn and even more enjoyable in the water.
Lots of fish, turtles and sharks on the dives - very knowledgeable.
Loads of time in the water and options to spend your time either on the island or half and half with more snorkle time.
Journey home and dance party topped off the trip. Will come back again with more friends next trip in the future.
Thanks for the highlight of our trip!
Ariel Q.
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We have a wonderful time in snorkling. Very nice service and the snorkling buddys were great also! They always check on you if you're ok during the boat ride. I will definitely recommend to friends and family that will visit Cairns, Australia! Captain Mike and the crews you're the best!
Rohan W.
1719133246
yes, strongly recommended
went to Upolu reef with ocean freedom, 23/6/2024. only my 3rd time snorkeling and 1st time scuba diving. Very helpful and caring instructors. very well kept boat.
scuba dive was worth it, plenty of fish including Nemo you won't see snorkelling
Mark G.
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I recently did a Reef tour down at Hamilton Island as my first on the GBR and had a great time.
A trip to Cairns (Palm Cove) meant another trip was due!
Ocean Freedom was recommended to us due to the smaller capacity and attention to detail by people at Palm Cove.
It was an amazing day out. A very full day, 2 reefs, well fed and normally I’d just do my own thing in the water, but opted for the glass bottom boat tour and guided snorkel while there and it was great. As little or as much time as you can handle in the water. Excellent reefs, Green Sea Turtles and Manta Rays were spotted by our family.
Highly recommended for your trip to the reef. Very kid friendly also and all provided equipment was top notch.
Loved it!
Chris H.
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We had a wonderful experience sailing on the Ocean Free boat to Great Barrier Reef where we snorkelled and our daughter had her first experience diving. The diving instructor gave great instruction and had a genuine care for his clients and the skipper and crew were focused on giving us the best experience possible. would highly recommend.
Terry M.
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We had the best day. The crew on board were fantastic. The spot they moored off Green Island was so close to the reef you could almost stand on it. Snorkeling and diving was brilliant. Lunch on board is very impressive. We met some lovely people from all over the world. Sailing back at under full sail with a lovely glass of wine was exhilarating and exciting. Thanks to all the staff and crew. You made the day for us so easy from booking to leaving. We didn’t want to leave.
Sue Bailey T.
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We went on this reef cruise today and it was fantastic! The guides were incredible and the food was great- and there was loads of it! We went on a different snorkeling trip yesterday to Green Island and it was nothing compared to Ocean Freedom. The guides were in the water with us showing us all the fish and marine life. Definitely skip Green Island and go with Ocean Freedom!!!!
Elaine K.
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What a perfect day! The crew was so pleasant and helpful, catering to our every need, even a glass bottom boat for those wanting a break from snorkeling. Good equipment, great food - and awesome to see all we saw while snorkeling!
Campbell M.
1675898986
My wife, daughter and myself went out on Ocean Freedom on Wednesday 8 Feb 2023. A great day - the Captain and crew were unbelievably helpful and polite. Nothing was to much trouble. Once at the reef a guided glass bottom boat trip then onto with the snorkelling or SCUBA if you wanted. The food was high quality and heaps for everyone. When you thought it was over out came the cheese and biscuits followed by cake. I’ve been on a number of boat tours around the world and this is by far the best. It is highly recommend. Lastly a shout out to crewman Tom who was very patience with my wife and helped her snorkelling experience.
Dan B.
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Perfect day out visiting two of the nearby reefs. The crew are extremely warm, welcoming and a great laugh helping you be at ease wether if it’s your first time snorkelling/diving or somebody used to the ocean. I did my first (and 2nd) ever scuba dive guided by these guys today and it couldn’t have been any better! Will definitely go with these guys again next time I find myself in Cairns. Thank you!
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1665275230
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Mark D.
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Great crew and a great day out. More food than you could possibly ask for and great attention to detail. Special shout out to Mike, Liam, Jazz and Jayden who really made the day special. A few people feeding the fish due to bad weather but the crew handled it beautifully. Thanks all.
Amy W.
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Great day had by our family of 5. Mike the Skipper was awesome and lead an amazing crew. Food was great and plentiful. Would definitely recommend this company to anyone. The only fault was the weather
Jane D.
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I had a lovely experience on this tour. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was great. Met some lovely people on the tour from overseas and other parts of Australia. Snorkelling was amazing and I learnt a little about the Great Barrier Reef on the Glass Bottom Boat tour. Hope to do this tour again and hopefully try diving next time.
Brad Warren S.
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Awesome day was had ,great hosts and got to see all you could on the reef
Sarah D.
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My partner and I went out diving for the day. He’d never dived and I hadn’t been for years. We were so well looked after and all the friendly, happy staff showed such patience! Fantastic day out highly recommend this business ⭐️
Susan G.
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I loved the whole experience, from the friendly lady in the booking office, who was the main reason we chose Ocean Freedom, to all the friendly helpful staff once we were on the cruise. I had a very memorable 67th birthday in a beautiful location ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you Ocean Freedom!
Tony T.
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The tour run by Ocean Free was absolutely fantastic and surpassed all expectation! The program itself ran very smoothly and was an excellent balance between guided activities and relaxing free time. The crew was also brilliant — so friendly, fun and helpful throughout the day. All in all, a very worthwhile experience that any visitor to Cairns should consider 👌
Dianne R.
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Went on a fabulous day out with these guys yesterday! This was my husband’s dream since childhood and it exceeded his expectations totally! The crew were so friendly and informative. The food kept on coming all day and the snorkelling was magical. We will do this again and won’t go with anyone else but these!
Denise W.
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This tour exceeded all our expectations. The crew were amazing. We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary on board and couldn't ask for a more beautiful memorable day. Thank you for making our day extra special
Look at this photo from 18.2.2000 !!!!!!!. My boyfriend back then, now husband and I had an amazing trip on Ocean Free. Back again in 2017 with 2 kids and my dad. ❤️
Stuart H.
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Wonderful day on the reef with a fantastic crew. Did an introductory scuba dive with my daughter and our instructor Jordan was fabulous. Great day out on the water saw lots of marine life including turtles and reef sharks.
Helen G.
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Just returned from a full day tour of the coral reef .We had just the best time . Ben and his crew are so friendly and professional. From start to finish we were looked after so well . The team do everything to make your day fun and memorable but also safe . Lunch and afternoon treats were fab too . I would totally recommend them if you want to dive and snorkel in Cairns