Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise from Cairns
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8 h 30 min
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Spend a full day on the Great Barrier Reef with this sailing cruise from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay. Your morning starts on the deck of a catamaran with a coffee in hand as you leave Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 08:30. By 09:00 you are on the open water, where you are briefed on how to snorkel and a marine biologist explains the life of the reef. You arrive at Michaelmas Cay at around 10:30, and a shuttle runs between the boat and the island all day. Lie back and watch the birdlife, snorkel the reef with the equipment, buoyancy vest and lycra suit provided, or join a semi-submersible coral viewing tour with commentary. An introductory dive is also available at an additional cost. Back on board, a buffet lunch with prawns awaits, with vegetarian options, and tea and cakes are served in the morning and afternoon. On the return journey you can enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine before arriving back in Cairns at around 17:00.
Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise from Cairns Price & Options
Highlights
- Sail from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef by catamaran
- Snorkel the reef with equipment, buoyancy vest and lycra suit provided
- Learn about reef life from a marine biologist
- See the coral on a semi-submersible tour with commentary
- Watch the birdlife on Michaelmas Cay, with a shuttle between the boat and the island all day
- Enjoy a buffet lunch with prawns and a glass of sparkling wine on the way back
What's Included
- Roundtrip cruise from Cairns
- Tea and cakes (morning and afternoon)
- Buffet lunch with prawns (vegetarian options available)
- Use of snorkelling equipment
- Buoyancy vests and lycra suit
- Presentation by a marine biologist
- Semi-submersible coral viewing tour with commentary
- Complimentary glass of sparkling wine on the return journey
- Government imposed Environmental Management Charge ($8)
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Diving gear (available for rent on-site)
Child Adult Policy
- Adult: 15 years and over
- Child: 4 to 14 years
- Children under 4 (0 to 3 years) join free but need a free ticket, booked together with an Adult ticket
- With a Family ticket, please contact JTR to add a child under 4
- Family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children
- Minimum age for scuba diving: 12 years
Things To Know
- An introductory dive is available at an additional cost
- All participants must complete a health questionnaire before diving
- Not wheelchair accessible
Starting End Point
- Meeting point: Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, LOT 996 Pier Point Rd, Cairns QLD 4870
- The cruise departs at 08:30 sharp; arrive 30 minutes before departure for check-in and boarding
- Return to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at approximately 17:00
How To Redeem
- Show your smartphone ticket at the Ocean Spirit counter at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
- Collect your boarding pass at the counter
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 72 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
- Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.
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