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Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay Snorkel or Dive, from Cairns
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Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay Snorkel or Dive, from Cairns
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Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay Snorkel or Dive, from Cairns
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Activity Duration (8 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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What you'll do
Embark on a magical oceanic adventure with the Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay. Enjoy snorkeling or diving from Cairns.
Tour Highlight
Explore Michaelmas Cay on this full-day tour from Cairns. Choose from snorkeling, scuba diving, or a ride on a semi-submarine to experience the Great Barrier Reef. A marine biologist will lead the excursion and provide information on the protected cay's environment and residents, including thousands of migratory seabirds.
What is included?
- Roundtrip cruise from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Buffet lunch
- Use of snorkel equipment and lyra suit
- Coral viewing in airconditioned semi-submersible,
- Ecological presentations by qualified marine biologists
- Environmental Management Charge
- Entry/Admission Michaelmas Cay
What is not included?
- Drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- Most travelers can participate
- All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some preexisting medical conditions (For example: asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
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Magnolia Food Tour
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Itinerary
Cairns Marine Life Exploration Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay Snorkel or Dive, from Cairns in Cairns, Australia. This marine life exploration experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Ocean Spirit Cruises
1
Ocean Spirit Cruises
Stop: 15 minutes
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.
2
Great Barrier Reef
Stop: 2 hours
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.
3
Michaelmas Cay
Stop: 4 hours
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.
4
Great Barrier Reef
Stop: 2 hours
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!
5
Cairns
Stop: 5 minutes
Disembark from Ocean Spirit at the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 5.00pm.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
