Passions of Paradise

Location(s):

Great Barrier Reef, Michaelmas Cay.

Description:

Set sail for the Great Barrier Reef aboard Passions of Paradise, an Australian Tourism Award Winning vessel (Adventure Tourism)

Sailing daily aboard a 25 meter catamaran, we provide an excellent, eco-friendly opportunity to view the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Specialising in introductory and certified diving, let our dedicated, energetic staff showcase the best the reef has to offer. Certified divers explore the best sites using our specially designed dive tender, while introductory divers and snorkelers discover the underwater realm in shallow, calm waters teeming with fish life and beautiful coral gardens.

Enjoy the splendour of Michaelmas Cay, where our special permits allow access to one of the most breathtaking ecosystems on the planet. Paradise Reef, part of Breaking Patches Reef, is exclusive to Passions of Paradise, so our guests encounter the underwater world in tranquillity. Every afternoon our bar is open, and guests relax as we hoist the sails and cruise the Coral Sea.

Passions of Paradise II is a truly special sailing vessel. Designed by the renowned Sydney naval architect Grahame Parker and constructed by Jarkan Yachts.
She was purpose built to operate out of Cairns to sail daily to Micaelmas Cay and the Great Barrier Reef. Completed in November 2003, she is fast, comfortable and bristling with the most modern high performance electronics, deck and sail hardware.

The brief was to build a boat which made a trip to the reef exciting and fun, yet retained a classy and comfortable feel. Built out of core cell (composite) fiberglass she is also very light which enhances her sailing capabilities.

No matter what the weather conditions, she will adapt. Strong winds mean exciting performance and less travelling time and calm winds mean a spacious comfortable platform to soak up the sun.

At 25 metres length overall and with a beam over 10 metres, she is one of the largest commercial sailing catamarans in Australia.

Operator Name:

Passions of Paradise

Operator Description:

Passions sails daily to two fantastic locations - Michaelmas Cay and the Outer Barrier Reef. Passions is a fast modern 25m maxi cat, taking you to the best locations with the friendliest crew, dedicated to providing a personalised experience with award winning customer servce. SERIOUS DIVING - SERIOUS FUN

Additional Info:

Reef Levy of $10 per person is required to be paid on board