Cairns Marina, 4870
8:30am
5:00pm
Set sail to the Great Barrier Reef aboard the 32 metre luxury sailing catamaran, Ocean Spirit, for a day to remember. With a wide range of activities to fully experience Michaelmas Cay’s unique reef environment.
Be active and enjoy all the included activities, such as snorkelling and diving. Cruise in the semi-submersible for a diver’s view of the reef, or if you prefer, just relax and enjoy a leisurely day on the Great Barrier Reef. The choice is yours. Ocean Spirit offers a day to remember for everyone involved.
Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street,Cairns, QLD
8:30am (check in from: 7:15am - 8am )
5:30pm
8 hours
Subject to availability
Ocean Spirit offers a balanced reef experience with generous reef time, beginner-friendly snorkelling, quality onboard service and multiple reef-viewing options, making it a popular choice from Cairns.
Yes. None swimmers can enjoy glass-bottom boat tours, reef presentations and relaxing deck spaces, making the experience enjoyable without entering the water.
Michaelmas Cay is home to many species and spectacular coral. Guests may see hard and soft corals, tropical fish, turtles, rays and other reef species typical of the Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Yes. The tour includes a tropical buffet lunch, along with morning and afternoon tea served onboard in between your snorkelling.
Yes. The Ocean Spirit day trip is well suited to families with children, offering calm snorkelling areas, flotation aids, helpful crew support and alternative activities for kids and adults who prefer not to snorkel. Children can snorkel using provided equipment and flotation devices. The crew offer guidance and supervision, making it a safe introduction to reef snorkelling.
We recommend to bring swimwear, a towel, reef safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a camera. Cash or card is useful for optional extras such as additional drinks or photographs.
The catamaran journey to the reef typically takes around 2 hours each way, depending on sea conditions. Morning tea is served during the cruise to make the journey comfortable.
Yes. The staff aboard Ocean Spirit deliver reef presentations and interpretive talks, offering insight into coral ecosystems and marine life.