• Ocean Spirit Cruises - Arrive to the Reef Fleet Terminal from 07:30am and check-in at the Ocean Spirit counter. Obtain your boarding passes and be directed to the vessel boarding area at the marina.

Boarding commences from 08:00am. Enjoy Muffins and Focaccia on your journey to Michaelmas Cay. Complimentary Tea & Coffee served prior to departure.

Ocean Spirit departs strictly at 08.30am for a two hour motorized sail to Michaelmas Cay.

• Great Barrier Reef - Sail aboard Ocean Spirit to the unique reef environment of Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque sand cay encircled by beautiful fringing reef.

Watch our crew perform a safety demonstration, reef brief and snorkeling demonstration. This is followed by an informative Marine Biologist Reef Presentation.

• Michaelmas Cay - Enjoy an onboard Fish feeding presentation upon arrival at Michaelmas Cay followed by 4 hours free time.

Snorkel from the cay’s shallow protected waters, cruise in the semi-submersible for a diver’s view of the reef and discover the island’s birdlife. If you prefer to just relax on the beach or onboard and enjoy a leisurely day on the Great Barrier Reef. The choice is yours!

If you would like to dive the Great Barrier Reef, introductory dives for novices and marine biologist guided snorkel tours are also available.

Buffet Lunch is served onboard between 12:00pm to 1:30pm.

• Great Barrier Reef - On the homeward journey, relax in the air-conditioned cabin, outside or on the spacious foredeck under the sails. (Sailing is weather dependent). To top off your Ocean Spirit experience, a glass of complimentary sparkling wine, seasonal fruit platter, cheese and biscuits is also served on the homeward journey should you desire. Access our fully licensed bar to purchase additional snacks and drinks!
• Cairns - Disembark from Ocean Spirit at the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 5.00pm.

• Ecological presentations by qualified marine biologists
• 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

• Drinks, unless specified
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Surcharges on fuel

Depart from Cairns on a high-end sailing catamaran headed for Michaelmas Cay, an idyllic sandy cay in the Great Barrier Reef. The cay is surrounded by a distinct fringing reef featuring stunning coral gardens inhabited by vibrant fish, curious Green Sea Turtles, and Blue-Spotted rays. It also serves as a crucial bird sanctuary for migratory seabirds.

Experience the coral and marine creatures of the reef from a semi-submerged submarine, or take a stab at scuba diving or snorkeling from the cay to see the splendid coral gardens up close.

To keep your stomach full as you discover Michaelmas Cay for 4 hours, morning tea, a Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch (prawns included), afternoon tea and complimentary bubbles and cheese/biscuits are offered on board.

• 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

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