Ocean Spirit Cairns Sailing to Michaelmas Cay
- Daily departures
- Check-in starts at 7.30 am at the Reef Fleet terminal
- Return is approximately 5.00 pm
Embark on an unforgettable journey as you set sail to Michaelmas Cay, a pristine gem nestled within the breathtaking expanse of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Onboard the magnificent Ocean Spirit, a 32-metre sailing catamaran, your adventure begins daily from Cairns at the crisp and inviting hour of 8:30 am. This marvellous vessel promises an extraordinary four-hour experience on the captivating reef, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore its vibrant marine life and dazzling underwater world.
Michaelmas Cay
Michaelmas Cay is located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Forty-three kilometres from Cairns and 17 kilometres north of Green Island. A spectacular fringing Reef surrounds the island.
Michaelmas Cay is a National Marine Park-protected sanctuary for migratory seabirds.
This vegetated coral reef island is 1.8 hectares and rises to a height of 3.5 metres above sea level. Michaelmas Cay is home to 23 different species of sea birds.
This picturesque sand island is rich in historical and environmental significance.
Cruise
First, we will glide along the Coral Sea on a 32-metre sailing catamaran.
After the 90-minute sailing cruise, you will arrive at the unique Michaelmas Cay.
Michaelmas Cay is at the tip of Michaelmas Reef. During your Michaelmas Island tour, see brightly coloured coral and marine life.
While at Michaelmas Cay, the beach buggy shuttle will transfer guests between Ocean Spirit and the beach.
You can enjoy the reef on many different levels. Choose from snorkelling, scuba diving or a semi-submersible tour.
Onboard Ocean Spirit has a spacious sundeck where you can relax and work on your suntan.
Ocean Spirit has options for all levels of swimming experience so everyone can enjoy the Great Barrier Reef.
Semi-Submersible
Next, try a semi-submersible tour with marine commentary and view the reef in air-conditioned comfort. This tour provides an awesome view of one metre below the waterline and is perfect for nonswimmers. During this tour, you can watch a fish feeding presentation.
Guided Snorkelling tours
During the day, you can take a guided snorkelling tour with a marine biologist learning even more about the Great Barrier Reef.
This tour is conducted straight from the beach. Next, encounter giant clams, turtles, and also brightly coloured fish. Furthermore, this tour is fun and also educational.
Introductory Scuba Diving
Discover the amazing reef life below the surface during a handheld introductory scuba dive. Introductory scuba diving is fun and easy with a professional scuba diving instructor.
Afterwards, on our journey back to Cairns, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine with cheese and crackers.
Last, we arrive at the Cairns Marina at five pm after a wonderful day with Ocean Spirit.