Michaelmas Cay Cruise with Ocean Spirit

Great Barrier Reef Sailing

Sail, relax, snorkel and dive! Ocean Spirit is a beautiful 32 metre (105ft) sailing catamaran that sets sail daily to Michaelmas Cay - a picturesque sand cay encircled by a spectacular fringing reef teeming with colourful marine life. It is also an important protected National Park and sanctuary for migratory birds.

Snorkel from the beach, cruise in the semi-sub for a diver’s view or for the more adventurous, there’s introductory scuba diving and a marine biologist snorkel tour. Or if you prefer just relax on the beach or onboard Ocean Spirit and enjoy a leisurely day on the Great Barrier Reef. On the homeward journey, enjoy a complimentary sparkling wine under the sails.
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Your Day Includes
Optional Extras
What to Bring
Itinerary
Sunset Sail

Your Day Includes

Return fast catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef

8.5 hr experience with 4 hrs at Michaelmas Cay

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Morning tea including muffins and focaccia and afternoon tea

Snorkelling equipment and instructions

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Buoyancy vests and lycra suits

Marine Biologist presentation

Semi - submersible coral viewing tour with commentary

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Fish feeding presentation

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Complimentary glass of sparkling wine on homeward journey

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Max 120 Passengers

Optional Extras

Introductory scuba diving (2nd dive subject to availability)

Guided snorkel tour

What to Bring

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Your Camera

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Swimming Costume & Beach Towel

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Hat, sunscreen & shirt for sun protection

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Cash or card for souvenirs or optional activities

Itinerary

08:00
Vessel boarding commences
- Morning tea & coffee served on board vessel until departure
08:30
Depart Cairns for Michaelmas Cay
- Safety demonstration, reef brief, and snorkelling demonstration
09:30
Informative Marine Biologist reef presentation
10:00
Dive brief for introductory divers
10:30
Arrive at Michaelmas Cay, Reef Activities and beach transfers commence:
- Fish feeding presentation (onboard)
- Snorkelling from beach
- Semi - submersible coral viewing tours
- Scuba diving sessions for introductory divers at 11:00, 12:15, 13:30
12 - 13:30
Buffet lunch served onboard
- Time to enjoy more Reef Activities
14:30
Afternoon tea served onboard
- Depart Michaelmas Cay for Cairns
17:00
Arrive at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

Sunset Sailing Cruise - Cairns Inlet

Ocean Spirit
Imagine sailing aboard a luxurious schooner rig sailing catamaran as the sun sets with an exclusive cocktail party, themed event or dinner cruise charter.

The romance of sailing aboard the 5 star Ocean Spirit with her spacious interior cabin and outdoor decks, combined with the stunning backdrop of the lush mountains, Cairns' Trinity Inlet and the city lights of Cairns, makes for a truly memorable and engaging event.

Ocean Spirit is a modern air-conditioned sailing catamaran with a licensed bar, carpeted indoor area, undercover upper deck, spacious foredeck, with enough facilities to suit 100+, and access to audiovisual equipment.
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