Highlights:
- 2-hour motorized sail aboard the Ocean Spirit to Michaelmas Cay
- Snorkeling in the cay's protected shallow waters
- Cruise in the semi-submarine/glass bottom boat for a diver’s view of the reef
- Fish feeding presentation
- Bird watching and observation of the local wildlife
- Relaxing on Ocean Spirit’s spacious decks or the beach
- Beach buggy shuttle transfers between Ocean Spirit and the beach
Inclusions:
- Return Ocean Spirit cruise from Cairns
- 8.5 hours experience with 4 hours on the Reef
- Morning and afternoon teas
- Hot and cold buffet lunch including fresh prawns
- Fish feeding presentation on arrival
- Snorkeling equipment, Lycra suits & Buoyancy vests
- Marine Biologist presentation
- Semi-submarine/glass bottom boat Reef Discovery tour with commentary
- Glass of complimentary sparkling wine served on the homeward journey, cheese and crackers
Day 1: Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Cruise
At 8:00 am, vessel boarding commences, with morning tea and coffee served on board until departure at 8:30 am. Departing Cairns, you'll receive a safety demonstration, reef brief, and snorkeling demonstration. At 9:30 am, an informative Marine Biologist reef presentation begins, followed by a dive brief for introductory divers at 10:00 am. Arriving at Michaelmas Cay by 10:30 am, you'll engage in various reef activities and beach transfers, including fish feeding presentations, snorkeling, semi-submarine reef discovery tours, and scuba diving sessions for introductory divers at 11:00 am, 12:15 pm, and 1:30 pm. From 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, enjoy a buffet lunch served onboard Ocean Spirit, with ample time for additional reef activities. Afternoon tea is served onboard, and at 5:00 pm, depart from Michaelmas Cay for Cairns, arriving back at the Reef Fleet Terminal.
Meals: lunch.
Please check in at 7:30am at the Ocean Spirit Check-in counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, to obtain your boarding pass.
8:00am: Boarding
8:30am: Departs Cairns
5:00pm: Arrives Cairns
SURCHARGE: Due to potential significant volatility in supply & operational costs a surcharge may be applied due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: In addition to your cruise fare, you can choose to experience even more of the Great Barrier Reef with an Introductory Scuba Dive or a Marine Biologist Reef Snorkel Tour.
