Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Cruise

Features

Overview

Michaelmas Cay is a nature lovers paradise that features a wonderful unique sand cay environment home to more than 20,000 migratory sea birds and approximately 14 different nesting species. A protected sanctuary, this Michaelmas Cay cruise with Ocean Spirit Cruises is the perfect way to explore this stunning Great Barrier Reef attraction.

Located 22 nautical miles off the coast of Cairns, the cay is a breathtaking combination of exotic gardens, tropical marine life, vibrant coral and even giant clams. However, Michaelmas is renowned as the home of more varieties of tropical fish than in the whole Atlantic Ocean.

This day tour provides you with plenty of time to explore this stunning location as you wish with a fantastic range of activities on offer snorkeling, semi-submarine tour, informative ecological presentation by qualified marine biologist and much more. Do as much or as little as you like on this amazing environmental tour.

Itinerary Options

Introductory Scuba Dive: Why not add an introductory dive onto your cruise, which includes a dive briefing and all equipment and wetsuit included. Minimum age is 12 years. A medical questionnaire must be completed on board prior to diving. Certain medical conditions, medications and height restrictions may preclude some people from participating in optional in-water activities. After a single 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.

Highlights

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

Inclusions

• Morning & afternoon tea
• Hot & cold buffet lunch
• Snorkeling equipment
• Use of lycra suit
• Semi-submarine tour
• Informative ecological presentations by qualified Marine Biologist

Getting There

The Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Cruise departs from the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. A self-drive option is available, however there are options to add on coach transfers for pick up and drop off from Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels (Palm Cove, Kewarra Beach and Trinity Beach).

Pick up from Northern Beaches is from approximately 6.40am.

Times

Check in: 7.30am daily at Ocean Spirit Reservations Counter inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
Boarding: 8.00am
Departs: 8.30am
Returns: 5.00pm

This tour does not operate on Easter Sunday, ANZAC Day 25 April, Christmas Day 25 December and New Years Day 1 January.

Additional Info

Children: 4 - 14 years
What to bring: Camera, towels, swimwear, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a shirt for sun protection, spending money for refreshments, souvenirs or optional activities
Operated By: Ocean Spirit Cruises