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Ocean Spirit Cruise Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Cairns

8 hours 30 mins

Cruise from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay and the Great Barrier Reef on Ocean Spirit. Enjoy four hours of snorkelling, wildlife spotting and reef activities with all gear and meals provided. Includes semi-submersible tours, glass-bottom boat ride, and a buffet lunch, with morning and afternoon tea included.

Highlights

  • Full-day adventure to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Snorkel among colourful coral and bustling marine life
  • Four hours exploring a protected National Park reef-island
  • Chance to spot seabirds and enjoy a nature walk on the cay
  • Semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat experiences
  • Complimentary morning tea, buffet lunch, and sparkling wine on the return

Inclusions

  • Full-day cruise aboard Ocean Spirit from Cairns
  • Snorkelling equipment, tuition and demonstrations
  • Reef activities including semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat
  • Fish feeding presentation
  • Buffet lunch
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Glass of sparkling wine and cheese with crackers on return

Description

Jump aboard Ocean Spirit in Cairns and set your sights on Michaelmas Cay, a dreamy speck of sand and coral smack-bang on the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef. You'll have four hours to soak up the island's pristine beauty, with epic snorkelling, lively sea creatures and the salty air whipping through your hair - it's the kind of spot that reminds you why you love the ocean. This 8-hour adventure packs in plenty. Test your snorkelling skills (or learn from the crew if you're new), jump into a semi-submersible to see the reef from a whole new angle, and take in the freedom of a golden sand cay all to yourself (give or take a squawking seabird or two). Feel free to wander and spot wildlife along the way; this place is all about getting amongst nature. Fuel up with a proper buffet lunch and enjoy complimentary morning and afternoon tea onboard. There's time for a glass of sparkling wine and a few cheeky snacks as you cruise back to Cairns, salty and satisfied. Itinerary: 07:30: Check in at Ocean Spirit's counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal for boarding passes. 08:00: Boarding commences. Complimentary tea and coffee served. 08:30: Depart Cairns for Michaelmas Cay and the Great Barrier Reef. 09:00: Safety demonstration, reef briefing, and snorkelling demo. 09:30: Marine Biologist slide show. 10:00: Dive brief for introductory divers. 10:30: Arrive at Michaelmas Cay. Reef activities begin: fish feeding, snorkelling, semi-sub, scuba diving for intro divers. 12:00: Buffet lunch. 14:30: Afternoon tea and commence journey home with sparkling wine and cheese. 17:00: Arrive Cairns.

Additional Information

Departure: Ocean Spirit, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal Check-in: 07:30; boarding from 08:00 for an 08:30 departure Duration: 8 hours (08:30 - 17:00) with 4 hours at Michaelmas Cay Activities: All reef activities, snorkelling tuition, and presentations included as listed in the itinerary. Note: Times and included presentations are as per the itinerary above. All activities and timings are subject to operational requirements.