Cairns Today - Cooktown - Michaelmas Cay

Michaelmas Cay - a day to remember!

Michaelmas Cay is a picturesque reef sand island surrounded by magical coral gardens teeming with an incredible diversity of marine life. The Cay is a protected seabird sanctuary playing host to over 20,000 migratory seabirds ... one of the most important nesting sights in the Southern Hemisphere.

OCEAN SPIRIT CRUISES offers daily cruises to Michaelmas Cay for SNORKELLING, DIVING SAILING on Australia's magnificent Great Barrier Reef. Set Sail aboard our five star catamaran and enjoy a reef experience - a day to remember.

Your Tour Includes

Four full hours on the reef
Air conditioned coach transfers from your hotel (City & Cairns Beaches)
Morning refreshments
Superb hot & cold buffet (includes seafood)
Afternoon tea
Snorkelling demonstrations and tuition
Use of all snorkelling equipment
Use of flotation vests
Informative ecological presentations by our qualified marine biologists
Informative tours on our air-conditioned semi-submersible
Guided bird tours
Live musical entertainment on the homeward sail to Cairns
A complimentary glass of Australian sparkling wine
High crew to guest ratio (1:9)

Optional Extras

Guided snorkelling tours with our qualified Marine Biologist
Certified and introductory diving
Drinks & snacks from the fully licensed bar
Sunscreen lotions and underwater cameras
Hire of wet/lycra suits
Professional photographer on board
A range of quality souvenirs and merchandise

What to Bring

Towel, swimmers, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Cash or credit card for on board purchases

Introductory Diving

From the shallow waters of Michaelmas Cay, discover the underwater world with an introduction to the basics of diving. Let our experienced PADI instructors show you how easy Scuba diving can be.
Your instruction will start with a lesson in the shallows, then slowly submerge & explore the Reef with your instructor close by, experience the thrill of breathing underwater.

Following your first Scuba dive you will be rewarded with a PADI Certificate of Recognition& memories to last a lifetime.

Certified Diving

We access the best dive sites and our dive guide will give you a full site briefing to ensure you have a first class dive on the Great Barrier Reef.

DIVING WITH OCEAN SPIRIT CRUISES
Our commitment to SAFETY is ensured by:

Fully Qualified and experienced staff
Maximum ratio of four students to one instructor
Highest standard of equipment
Multi-lingual dive instructors
All dives are guided

All divers must complete a medical questionnaire on board before diving. Certain medical conditions may prohibit diving in accordance with the law.