Michaelmas Cay Cruise
Location(s):
Great Barrier Reef, Michaelmas Cay.
Description:
Michaelmas Cay is a low lying vegetated sand cay encircled by a superb fringing reef; the Cay is a National Park and a protected sanctuary for migratory seabirds.
The Michaelmas Cay cruise offers a wide range of activities, slip on your flippers and goggles, snorkel from the shallow clear waters of the sand cay amongst tropical reef fish, giant clam, and a myriad of soft and hard corals, join a snorkelling lesson or guided tour with our marine biologists. Experience Scuba diving for your very first time or dive with our Padi professionals as a certified scuba diver. View the coral on an air-conditioned semi-submersible tour with an educational commentary to enhance your reef education experience. Enjoy a superb hot & cold buffet lunch (including seafood) all freshly prepared on board by our chefs.
ITINERARY
7.45 am Boarding commences. Complimentary tea, coffee, served until departure.
8.30 am Depart Cairns for Great Barrier Reef.
9.00 am Safety demonstration, reef brief and snorkelling and dive demonstration.
9.30 am Informative Marine Biologist slide show presentation.
10.30 am Arrive at destination. Reef activities commence including snorkelling, coral viewing onboard our air-conditioned semi-submersible, beach walks, scuba diving and swimming.
12.00 Buffet lunch served onboard, featuring some of the regions best produce and seafood.
1.00 pm Continuation of reef activities.
2.30 pm Freshly baked cake and afternoon tea is served and all passengers sign the safety sheet. On completion depart destination for return sail to Cairns.
5.00 pm Arrive Cairns and return coach transfers.
Operator Name:
Ocean Spirit Cruises
Operator Description:
Ocean Spirit Cruises conducts a range of day sailing experiences from the port of Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia, to the Great Barrier Reef, offering visitors a boutique reef experience second to none, utilizing the absolute best that nature has to offer.
At Ocean Spirit we pride ourselves in offering a unique experience to the Great Barrier Reef with a high emphasis on quality and attention to detail and service.
Additional Info:
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Pickup Time:
We can arrange return bus transfers from your hotel, or alternatively you can make your own way to Marlin Jetty boarding at 8.00am.
Departure:
08:30 AM Daily
Itinerary:
Please note that the departure time on your confirmation refers to the time that the vessel leaves the wharf. If your booking includes transfers, please ensure that you call Ocean Spirit 24hrs prior to departure to reconfirm transfer times.
CANCELLATIONS: Tickets are 100% non-refundable. Guests can transfer their cruise to a different date by giving a minimum of 72 hours’ notice. A transfer fee will apply. Transferring to a different date will be subject to availability.
All trips are subject to weather tidal conditions. All prices and times quoted are subject to change without notice. Trips may be cancelled at the discretion of Ocean Spirit Cruises.
How To Get There:
Marlin Jetty, Marlin Marina, Cairns.
Included:
Four full hours on the Reef,
Reef Levy,
Morning & afternoon refreshments,
Superb hot & cold buffet (includes seafood),
Informative semi-submersible tours,
Snorkelling demonstrations and tuition,
Use of all snorkelling equipment,
Use of flotation vests,
Informative ecological presentations by our Marine Biologist,
Guided bird tours,
Please Bring:
Cash or credit card for on board purchases
Towels, swimmers, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Child Policy Info:
Child Fare 4-14 years. Infants under 4 years travel free.
Disabled Access:
0
Fitness Level:
Low
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