Snorkel Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay | 1 Day
Snorkel Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay | 1 Day
Set sail aboard the 32 metre luxury sailing catamaran, Ocean Spirit, for a day to remember with a wide range of activities to fully experience Michaelmas Cay’s unique reef environment.
- #1 Snorkel Day in Cairns
- Michaelmas Cay’s outer reef
- Snorkel & Semi-Sub Included
- Guided Tour with Meals
Snorkel or dive in the fringing reef, filled with vibrant marine life, or spend some time observing the seabirds that call this protected sanctuary home.
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Product Description
Enjoy snorkeling in the cay’s protected shallow waters 🐠, try an introductory scuba dive in the fringing reefs 🤿, or cruise in the Semi-submarine/glass bottom boat for a diver’s view of the reef 🚤. Watch the fish feeding presentation 🐟, observe the bird life 🐦, or simply chill out on Ocean Spirit’s spacious decks or on the beach! 🏖️ Throughout the day, the ‘beach buggy shuttle’ will whisk you between Ocean Spirit and the beach.
Included in your day
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Return Ocean Spirit cruise from Cairns.
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8.5 hours experience with 4 hours on the Reef.
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Morning and afternoon teas.
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Hot and cold buffet lunch including fresh prawns.
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Fish feeding presentation on arrival
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Snorkelling equipment, Lycra suits & Buoyancy vests.
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Marine Biologist presentation.
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Semi-submarine Reef Discovery tour with commentary.
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Glass of complimentary sparkling wine served on the homeward journey, cheese and crackers.
Company: Ocean Spirit
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Itinerary
- 7:30 AM: Check-in at the Ocean Spirit Counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal.
- 8:00 AM: Boarding begins! Enjoy complimentary tea & coffee.
- 8:30 AM: Depart Cairns for Michaelmas Cay and the Great Barrier Reef!
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Safety briefing, reef brief, snorkel demo, and a Marine Biologist presentation. Intro dive brief for those diving.
- 10:30 AM: Arrive at Michaelmas Cay Reef! Activities kick off: Fish feeding, snorkeling, Semi-submarine/glass bottom boat tours, and intro scuba dives (sessions at 11:00 AM, 12:15 PM & 1:30 PM).
- 12:00 PM: Delicious buffet lunch served onboard. Enjoy more reef activities!
- 2:30 PM: Afternoon tea onboard. Depart Michaelmas Cay for Cairns. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, cheese, and crackers on the way home!
- 5:00 PM: Arrive back in Cairns.
FAQs & Tour Information
- Hat and shirt for sun protection.
- Swimwear and towel.
- Cash or credit card for extra purchases.
- Marine friendly sunscreen
- Camera (Drones not permitted)
- Professional photo service on board (additional cost))
Please call the tour provider 48 hours in advance when possible to reconfirm your booking details.
Yes. You must check in at the Ocean Spirit/Great Adventures counter at the Reef Fleet Terminal to get your boarding pass. You can check in after 7.00am and we recommended checking in no later than 8.00am. Boarding commences at 8:00am and the vessel departs at 8:30am sharp.