Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise from Cairns

4.5(176)8 h 30 minFree cancellationBy The Quicksilver Group

About this activity

Sail from Cairns aboard a luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque sand cay on Great Barrier Reef. Encircled by fringing reef of beautiful coral gardens with colourful fish, curious Green Sea Turtles and Blue-Spotted rays, it is also an important protected bird sanctuary for migratory seabirds.

Witness the reef's coral and marine life from a semi-submersible submarine, try scuba diving or snorkel from the cay to witness the beauty of the coral gardens.

Morning tea, Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch (including prawns), Afternoon Tea as well as complimentary bubbles and cheese/biscuits are served on board to satisfy your hunger while you explore Michaelmas Cay for 4 hours.

What's included

✓Ecological presentations by qualified marine biologists
✓Buffet lunch
✓Use of snorkel equipment and lyra suit
✓Roundtrip cruise from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay
✓Coral viewing in air-conditioned semi-submersible,
✓Environmental Management Charge
✓Morning and afternoon tea

Not included

✕Drinks, unless specified
✕Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Important: Please check-in & collect your boarding pass at the Ocean Spirit counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 7.30am. Boarding commences 8:00am, vessel departs 8:30am.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age for all diving activities is 12 years
After a single scuba dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (For example: asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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