The Freedom III vessel is a spacious & versatile catamaran used for various activities including whale watching, cruises, private charters and dive trips. Freedom III has a proud history, being previously owned by renowned documentary film producer Ben Cropp. The vessel was then purchased in April 2009 by Keith & Sue Reid, who then embarked on an adventure of a lifetime, sailing Freedom III from its home in Port Douglas to begin another chapter in Freedom III's life as a whale watch vessel to operate out of Hervey Bay, QLD. After a arduous 3 month renovation, Freedom III was ready to take on its first season as Hervey Bay's luxury three quarter day whale watching vessel. Some interesting facts about Freedom III include:
- • The vessel is 58ft (17.7m) in length
- • Built in 1990 in Innisfail, Queensland, Australia
- • Powered by 2 x 280hp Fiat Iveco motors (installed 2010)
- • Cruising speed of 14-18 knots
- • 3 x 360 degree viewing levels
- • Includes sleeping quarters for up to 8 people
- • 3 toilets (2 marine, 1 household) & shower facilities onboard
- • Full galley including microwave, gas cooktop and oven as well as numerous fridges & freezers
- • Large saloon area with comfortable couches and dining table
- • Flat screen TV with DVD player
- • Licenced to carry up to 49 people in the Bay area
- • Fully licenced bar
- • Hydraulic lift platform
- • Currently in 2B (8 people 200 miles offshore) & 2C (20 people 50 miles offshore) survey
