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.

Itinerary

Start Point

Important: Please check-in & collect your boarding pass at the Ocean Spirit counter inside the…

Stop 1

Arrive to the Reef Fleet Terminal from 07:30am and check-in at the Ocean Spirit counter.…

Stop 2

Sail aboard Ocean Spirit to the unique reef environment of Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque sand…

Stop 3

Enjoy an onboard Fish feeding presentation upon arrival at Michaelmas Cay followed by 4 hours…

Stop 4

On the homeward journey, relax in the air-conditioned cabin, outside or on the spacious foredeck…

Stop 5

Disembark from Ocean Spirit at the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 5.00pm.

End Point

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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

Additional Information

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.

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather.

Important Information

Online check-in opens 24 hours before your travel date. You’ll receive a text message and an email prompting you to complete it. On the day of travel, please present your digital boarding pass at the Ocean Spirit vessel, located at Marlin Marina, next to the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns QLD 4870. Boarding begins at 8:00 am, and the vessel departs promptly at 8:30 am.

If you haven’t checked in online, please bring your booking voucher to the Ocean Spirit check-in counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal from 7:30 am to collect your boarding pass.

Age Policy

Infant: 0–3 years · Child: 4–14 years · Adult: 15–99 years

Specification: Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise from Cairns

Duration	8.5 Hours
Ticket Type	Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group Size	Up to 120 travelers
Confirmation	Instant Confirmation
Boat Type	Catamaran, Sailboat
Language	English
Time of Day	Daytime, Midday
Tour Type	Shared