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Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise

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On this full day tour from Cairns, you'll cruise to the spectacular Michaelmas Cay, a wonderful natural reef-island that is teeming with marine life and corals of a range of colours that makes for a perfect snorkelling destination! This comprehensive 8 hour cruise experience will allow you to enjoy 4 full hours out on the reef at Michaelmas Cay and its fringing reefs surrounding its golden sands. With everything you'll need to enjoy the day provided by the operator you'll have full, free use of all necessary equipment as well as snorkelling tuition and demonstrations for those who are snorkelling for the first time. Michaelmas Cay itself is spectacularly beautiful and a haven for wildlife as the entire area is a National Park and is brimming with sea birds and other wildlife that makes for a fascinating spot for a nature walk. Explore the island, relax on the spacious vessel, snorkel amongst the spectacular aquatic life of the Great Barrier Reef, board a semi-submersible and see the fish and corals through the glass. However you wish to spend your time at Michaelmas Cay, you'll no doubt come away with some unforgettable memories of what makes the reef an essential bucket-list item. Departing from Cairns at 8:30am and returning at 5:00pm, this is a comprehensive itinerary with plenty of inclusions all at a great price - so book online today.
Inclusions
* Return cruise to The Great Barrier Reef on a luxury sailing vessel * 8 hour cruise experience with 4 full hours on the reef * Morning and afternoon teas * Superb hot and cold buffet lunch including seafood * Snorkelling demonstrations and tuition * FREE use of all snorkelling equipment * FREE use of flotation vests * Informative ecological presentations by qualified Marine Biologists * Informative tour on an air conditioned semi-submersible coral viewing vessel * Guided nature tours of the island and bird sanctuary
Exclusions
* Hotel pick ups and drop offs
Extras
* Introductory scuba diving * Marine biologist guided snorkel tour
Highlights
* Full day adventure on a magical reef sand island * 4 hours on the Great Barrier Reef * Set sail on a luxury sailing catamaran * Spectacular snorkelling * Cruise in the semi-submersible sub for a divers view of the reef * Delicious hot and cold buffet lunch including seafood * Morning and afternoon teas * Fish feeding presentation
Time
* Cruises depart daily from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 8.30am and returns at 5pm. Boarding commences at 8am
What To Bring
* Camera * Towel and swimmers * Sunscreen * Comfortable shoes * Hat and shirt for sun protection * Sunglasses * Cash/credit card for on board purchases * Change of clothes
Booking Information
* Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking * Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience * Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction * For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher * Cruise vessel subject to change without notice * Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control * We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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About Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise
About Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise
A full-day tour from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay, a natural coral island rich in marine life and colorful corals, perfect for snorkeling. This 8-hour sailing experience allows you 4 full hours on the reef around Michaelmas Cay, complete with free snorkeling gear, lessons, and demonstrations for beginners. Michaelmas Cay is a wildlife and seabird sanctuary, ideal for nature walks and wildlife viewing. You can explore the island, relax on the spacious vessel, snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, or take a semi-submersible boat to view fish and coral through the glass.
Why Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise is a must
A full-day adventure to a marvelous coral sand island. Spend 4 hours on the Great Barrier Reef. Cruise on a luxurious catamaran. Enjoy excellent snorkeling to witness underwater beauty. Take a semi-submersible boat for a diver's view of the reef. Savor a delicious hot and cold buffet lunch, including seafood, along with morning and afternoon tea and coffee, and observe fish feeding.
Top things to do at Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise
Key activities include exploring the island, relaxing on the spacious vessel, snorkeling amidst the amazing marine life of the Great Barrier Reef, and taking a semi-submersible boat to view fish and coral through the glass. Additionally, there are snorkeling lessons and demonstrations, free use of snorkeling equipment and life jackets, an ecological presentation by a marine biologist, a nature tour on the island and bird sanctuary, and a fish feeding show.
How to get to Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise
The cruise departs daily from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal.
Location of Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise
Michaelmas Cay in the Great Barrier Reef, with departure from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal.
Opening hours of Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise
The boat departs daily from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 08:30 and returns at 17:00. Boarding begins at 08:00.
Facilities at Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise
Luxurious cruise vessel, morning and afternoon tea and coffee service, excellent hot and cold buffet lunch including seafood, snorkeling equipment, life jackets, and an air-conditioned semi-submersible boat for coral viewing.
Know Before You Go
Please bring a camera, towel and swimwear, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, hat and shirt for sun protection, sunglasses, cash/credit card for onboard purchases, and a change of clothes. You will receive a tour voucher upon successful booking. You can print the voucher or show it on a mobile device on the day of travel. It is recommended to reconfirm your booking with the operator within 24 hours of booking and prior to making other travel arrangements.