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Michaelmas Cay Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns

Snorkel in the beautiful Great Barrier Reef and enjoy a buffet lunch

  1. Duration: 8h 30mins

Registered address: 1 Spence St., 4870, Cairns, AU
Contact details

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Included

  • Roundtrip cruise from Cairns
  • Tea and cakes (morning and afternoon)
  • Buffet lunch with prawns (vegetarian options available)
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Buoyancy vests and lycra suit
  • Presentation by a marine biologist
  • Semi-submersible coral viewing tour with commentary
  • Complimentary glass of sparkling wine on the return journey
  • Government imposed Environmental Management Charge ($8)

Not included

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Diving gear (available for rent on-site)

Meeting point

LOT 996 Pier Point Rd, 4870, Cairns
  • Show your smartphone ticket at the Ocean Spirit counter at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal (see map), and collect your boarding pass
  • Make sure to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure for stress-free check-in and boarding. Cruise departs at 08:30 sharp
  • Arrival back at Reef Fleet Terminal is at approximately 17:00

Start your morning on the deck of a catamaran with a coffee in hand and the great barrier reef on the horizon. By 09:00 you'll be on the open water being briefed on how to snorkel and learning about reef life from a marine biologist.

You'll arrive at Michaelmas Cay around 10:30. A shuttle will whisk you between the boat and the island all-day. Lie back and watch the birdlife or explore the reef with a snorkel or an introductory dive (additional cost). Back on board, a buffet lunch awaits!

  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.