• Entertaining and attentive crew
• Spacious & comfortable purpose built vessel
• Two unique reef locations (including our own exclusive Paradise Reef site)
• Easy snorkelling for 'first timers'
• Chef prepared buffet lunch including prawns
• A great sailing experience, no motor noise!

Michaelmas Cay is an unspoilt paradise recognised internationally as one of the most important bird nesting sanctuaries on the Great Barrier Reef. The cay combines brilliant white sand, warm shallow water, and has an abundance of coral and marine life. The cay also provides excellent protection no matter what the weather and our rare permit allows beach access which is perfect for first time snorkellers.

Pristine Paradise Reef is our very own exclusive destination. This means there are no crowds from other boats. Located on the famed, Outer Great Barrier Reef, this hard coral reef system boasts excellent water clarity, is host to many exciting fish species and the coral is in magnificent condition. Many species of marine life are unique to this area allowing passengers to witness unequalled diversity all in one day!

Intro diving is safe, fun, easy and the best way to see the Great Barrier Reef. No experience is necessary, and you don't even have to be able to swim. You will be given a full on-deck briefing, shown how the equipment works and in small groups of no more than 4 divers, be led on a diving instructor controlled dive. A medical questionnaire is required.

Certified scuba divers have a beautiful range of reefs to dive. Paradise Reef is on the true outer Great Barrier Reef where the water visibility is best and the coral most dramatic.

For those passengers who wish to see the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and not get wet, Passions offers a 30 minute glass bottom tour with a Marine Naturalist (extra cost).

Morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch are all included. Lunch consists of a huge chef prepared tropical smorgasbord including two hot dishes, a full range of cold meats, salads and fresh tropical fruit as well as fresh bread rolls and prawns.

On the way home with the sails up, chill out, sample some refreshments from the fully stocked bar and soak up the atmosphere.

Departures are from the Marlin Jetty in Cairns; check in is at the Reef Fleet Terminal at the end of Spence Street.

The trip returns to Cairns at 5pm.

Passions of Paradise II is also available for sunset and night cruise charters. The boat is ideally set up for calm water cruising on Trinity Inlet, and viewing the night lights of Cairns and the surrounding rainforest clad mountains.

Passions of Paradise II is also available for sunset and night cruise charters. The boat is ideally set up for calm water cruising on Trinity Inlet, and viewing the night lights of Cairns and the surrounding rainforest clad mountains.