Ocean Spirit Cruises
Adult $268|Child $138|Family $674
Departs daily 8.30am - 5pm
Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef aboard Ocean Spirit Cruises spacious catamaran. Snorkel or dive the pristine reef in the shallow waters of the cay or view the reef from a glass bottom boat. Michaelmas Cay is a National Park and a protected sanctuary for hundreds of migratory seabirds.
Set sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef aboard Ocean Spirit's comfortable sailing catamaran. Snorkel or dive the fringing reef and view from the comfort of a glass bottom boat. Enjoy the crystal clear waters with easy access off the spectacular white sand beach and observe the myriad of seabirds that call this protected sanctuary home. Michaelmas Cay is a major natural seabird habitat and one of the most important in the Southern Hemisphere. It is home to at least 23 species of seabirds. Many breeds find this island an ideal nesting habitat and is one of the most significant bird sanctuaries on the Great Barrier Reef.
Ocean Spirit is a high standard operator with Climate Action and Advanced Ecotourism Certification. From the wind in her sails to eco friendly practices - theirs is a gentle footprint on our Iconic Great Barrier Reef.
- Return Ocean Spirit cruise from Cairns
- Experience 4 hours at Michaelmas Cay on the Reef.
- Morning tea with muffins and focaccia
- Afternoon tea with tropical fruit platter and cake of the day.
- Hot and cold buffet lunch, including fresh prawns.
- Snorkelling equipment & instruction.
- Buoyancy vests.
- Marine Biologist reef presentation.
- Semi-submersible OR glass bottom boat coral viewing tour with commentary.
- Fish feeding presentation on arrival.
- Glass of complimentary sparkling wine served on the homeward journey, with cheese and crackers.
- Water fountain onboard (For drinking or refilling water bottles)
- Lycra Suit hire $24 each
- Introductory dive $160
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel.
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat & Shirt for sun protection.
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
- Return Ocean Spirit cruise from Cairns
- Experience 4 hours at Michaelmas Cay on the Reef.
- Morning tea with muffins and focaccia
- Afternoon tea with tropical fruit platter and cake of the day.
- Hot and cold buffet lunch, including fresh prawns.
- Snorkelling equipment & instruction.
- Buoyancy vests.
- Marine Biologist reef presentation.
- Semi-submersible OR glass bottom boat coral viewing tour with commentary.
- Fish feeding presentation on arrival.
- Glass of complimentary sparkling wine served on the homeward journey, with cheese and crackers.
- Water fountain onboard (For drinking or refilling water bottles)
- Lycra Suit hire $24 each
- Introductory dive $160
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel.
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat & Shirt for sun protection.
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
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