Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours

Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom
https://adventuretourismawards.us.launchpad6.com/2026/entry/217 First class service with that friendly Ozzie touch !
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Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom - "Ocean Free sail to Green Island + the Great Barrier Reef" and "Ocean Freedom cruise to Upolu Cay & Outer Edge Upolu Reef" are operated by the "Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef & Island Tours" team ! A choice of a luxury high speed 20M CAT - "Ocean Freedom" to 2 stunning locations - Upolu Cay and "Wonder Wall" on the outer edge of Upolu Reef or a beautiful 16M sailing vessel "Ocean Free" to the famous Green Island + Reef . Two extremely personal tours carrying low passenger numbers offering more of a day out with "family and friends" than a "commercial tour". Ocean Free Sailing to Green Island + The Great Barrier Reef
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Ocean Freedom Cruising to Upolu Cay Reef and Outer Edge Upolu Reef
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When the reef looks like this, the only thing left to do is float, soak up the sun and enjoy the moment. 🌊☀️😎Khanh & Tor...
10/09/2026

When the reef looks like this, the only thing left to do is float, soak up the sun and enjoy the moment. 🌊☀️😎

Khanh & Tori showing us exactly how it’s done! 💙

📷 By Captain Maddy


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Weekly Wonders of Ocean Free + Ocean Freedom 🪸This week we feature the Blacktail Grubfish (Parapercis queenslandica). Th...
08/09/2026

Weekly Wonders of Ocean Free + Ocean Freedom 🪸

This week we feature the Blacktail Grubfish (Parapercis queenslandica). These little fish are bottom-dwellers, often found perched on sandy patches and rubble around coral reefs, where they can keep a close eye on their surroundings. Rather than constantly swimming through the water column, they tend to make short movements between resting spots, making them easy to overlook if you’re not looking closely! 🤿

Their name comes from the distinctive dark markings on the tail, while their elongated body and beautifully patterned face help them blend into the reef environment. 🎨🐠

Like other grubfish, they are predators, feeding on small crustaceans and other tiny creatures they can catch from the seafloor. They’ll patiently watch and wait before making a quick dash to grab their next meal! 🦐💨

And here’s a cool fact! Grubfish are hermaphroditic, meaning individuals can change s*x during their lives. In many species, larger individuals become males, helping maintain the right balance within their social groups. 🤯

Small, sneaky and easy to miss, the Blacktail Grubfish is a perfect reminder that there’s always something new to discover on the reef! 💙

Have you ever spotted one while diving or snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef?

📷 By Master Reef Guide - Ocean Freedom Matt


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Maddy & Tori soaking up that Great Barrier Reef life 💙Not a bad workplace when this is the view! 🤿🪸          Master Reef...
03/09/2026

Maddy & Tori soaking up that Great Barrier Reef life 💙

Not a bad workplace when this is the view! 🤿🪸


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Weekly Wonders of Ocean Free + Ocean Freedom 🪸This week we feature the Goldlined Rabbitfish (Siganus lineatus). Named fo...
01/09/2026

Weekly Wonders of Ocean Free + Ocean Freedom 🪸

This week we feature the Goldlined Rabbitfish (Siganus lineatus). Named for the striking golden lines running along its body, these fish spend their days cruising over the reef and munching away on algae. Their grazing helps keep algae in check, giving corals more space and light to grow. 💙

Goldlined Rabbitfish are often found in shallow coastal waters, lagoons and around coral reefs, where they can sometimes be seen feeding in groups. They’re mainly herbivores, using their small, specialised teeth to scrape algae from rocks and coral surfaces. 🐠

And there’s more to them than just their good looks! Their dorsal, a**l and pelvic fins contain venomous spines, which provide an excellent defence against predators. The venom isn’t something they actively inject, it’s delivered when the sharp spines pierce a predator! 😬

They can grow to around 40cm long, making them one of the larger rabbitfish you might encounter on the Great Barrier Reef.

Have you spotted a Goldlined Rabbitfish on your reef adventures? 🤿

📷 By Master Reef Guide - Ocean Freedom Matt


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29/08/2026

Questions with the Crew 🎤

This time we asked the crew to solve a riddle! 🧠

“I have wings but no feathers. I can dig without hands. And one part of me is best left alone. What am I?

Some cracked it straight away. Others… well, let’s just say the early start was showing. 😴

Did you figure it out? 👇🤔


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When your camera roll starts looking like this, you know you’ve had a pretty good day on the reef! 🤿🐠📍 Upolu Reef, Great...
27/08/2026

When your camera roll starts looking like this, you know you’ve had a pretty good day on the reef! 🤿🐠

📍 Upolu Reef, Great Barrier Reef


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Weekly Wonders of Ocean Free + Ocean Freedom 🪸This week we feature the Bumphead Parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum). As ...
25/08/2026

Weekly Wonders of Ocean Free + Ocean Freedom 🪸

This week we feature the Bumphead Parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum). As one of the reef’s biggest herbivores, these gentle giants can grow to around 1.3 metres long and are easily recognised by their distinctive bulbous forehead, powerful beak-like teeth and impressive size.

Their favourite food? Coral! 🪸 While feeding, they bite and grind up coral-covered rocks, digest the algae and living organisms, and pass the remaining calcium carbonate back into the reef as fine sand. Yep… some of the sand on our tropical beaches and reefs can actually come from parrotfish poo! 🏝️

Bumphead Parrotfish play an important role in keeping our reefs healthy by controlling algae and helping create new reef sand. 💙

🐠 Have you ever spotted one of these reef giants while diving or snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef?

📷 By Master Reef Guide - Ocean Freedom Matt


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23/08/2026

Why should you try SCUBA diving? 🌊🤿

Because there’s a whole other world waiting beneath the surface. 🐢🐠🪸

Whether you’re completely new to diving or already a certified diver, there’s an adventure waiting for you on the Great Barrier Reef. 💙

🤿 Never dived before? Our Introductory Dives are designed for beginners, with no previous diving experience required.

🌊 Already certified? Join us for a Certified Dive and explore the reef with your dive buddy and our experienced crew.

You don’t just see the Great Barrier Reef… you get to enter it.

Come experience this for yourself. 🐠💙


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Some offices have four walls… ours has endless blue. ☀️🌊 Instructor Tom enjoying another perfect day on the Great Barrie...
21/08/2026

Some offices have four walls… ours has endless blue. ☀️🌊

Instructor Tom enjoying another perfect day on the Great Barrier Reef. 🚤💙 Ready for your next winter holiday?

📷 By Coxswain Maddy!


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Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street
Cairns, QLD
4870

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