Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Cruise

Ocean Spirit Cruises offer Great Barrier Reef cruises visiting Michaelmas Cay, a protected sanctuary that plays host to 20,000 migratory seabirds. This unique sand cay is ideal for nature lovers, with 14 different species nesting on the cay. Lying 22 nautical miles from Cairns, the surrounding Great Barrier Reef is a breathtaking garden of exotic marine life, magnificent coral and giant clams. There is more variety of tropical fish here than the entire Atlantic Ocean.

Michaelmas Cay is a picturesque reef sand island surrounded by magical coral gardens teeming with an incredible diversity of marine life. This Great Barrier Reef tour offers a wide range of activities including snorkelling, scuba diving (both certified and introductory), semi-submersible coral viewing, coral cay scientific tours, nature walks among a bird sanctuary, live musical entertainment and a glass of champagne on the homeward sail.

Itinerary Options

Additional charges apply for the below options. Diving is available for adults only and medical questionnaires must be completed on board.

Introductory Dive: Discover the wonders of the underwater world with an introduction to basic diving skills followed by a tour of the Great Barrier Reef.

Certified Dive: Ocean Spirit Cruises have access to magnificent dive sites and your dive guide will give you a full site briefing to ensure you have a first class dive on the Great Barrier Reef.

Highlights

4 full hours on the Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling and diving at Michaelmas Cay

Inclusions

Snorkelling equipment with demonstrations and tuition Use of flotation vests Morning refreshments Hot & cold buffet lunch including seafood Afternoon tea Ecological presentations by marine biologists Semi submersible tours Guided bird tours Complimentary glass of Australian sparkling wine

Times

Operates: Daily
Departs: 8.30am from Marlin Jetty, Cairns. Hotel transfers available
Returns: Approximately 5.30pm

Additional Information

Instant Quote: Rates are quoted in Australian Dollars and include GST
What to bring: Camera or video camera, swimming costume and a beach towel, hat, sunscreen and a shirt for sun protection, cash or credit cards for onboard purchases.
Excludes: Reef tax, Guides, Snorkelling tours, Hire of wetsuits
Operated By: Ocean Spirit Cruises