Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comMichaelmas Cay Dive and Snorkel Cruise from Palm Cove
Spend the day on Michaelmas Cay, a small sand island on the outer Great Barrier Reef. You'll cruise from Cairns aboard a luxury catamaran, see the reef's brilliant coral and marine life from a semi-submersible submarine, try scuba diving or go on a snorkeling tour. Lunch at the cay is a superb hot and cold buffet, including seafood, and champagne is served on your return to Cairns.
This full-day excursion from Cairns is ideal for nature lovers. Michaelmas Cay is a protected sanctuary for 27,000 migratory seabirds, and one of the most important nesting sites in the Southern Hemisphere. The surrounding Outer Reef is a breathtaking garden of exotic marine life, magnificent coral and giant clams. There are more varieties of fish here than in the entire Atlantic Ocean. 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.
The tour includes semi-submersible coral-viewing tours for those who want to see the underwater world without getting wet. If you would like to dive the Great Barrier Reef, introductory dives for novices and certified dives for experienced divers are also available.
Returning to Cairns at the end of a relaxing day exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the staff will provide musical entertainment as you sip on a complimentary glass of Australian sparkling wine.
- Full-day cruise to Michaelmas Cay from Cairns aboard a luxury catamaran
- Snorkeling and diving demonstrations, tuition and equipment
- Informative reef tours on an air-conditioned semi-submersible submarine
- Informative ecological presentations by qualified marine biologists
- Hot and cold seafood buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea
- Live musical entertainment and complimentary sparkling wine on the homeward sail to Cairns
- Cruise on a large sailing catamaran comfortably accommodating up to 150 passengers
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Palm Cove hotels
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Michaelmas Cay Dive and Snorkel Cruise from Cairns
Daily
Departure Point:Palm Cove hotels
Departure Time: 8:30amHotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration: 9 hours (approx.) Return details: Returns to original departure point- Cruise from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay
- Semi-submersible tour
- Use of flotation vests
- Use of snorkel equipment
- Buffet lunch
- Morning tea
- Afternoon tea
- Glass of Champagne
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hire of stinger suits if required (approximately AUD $5.00 per person)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Minimum age for all diving activities is 12 years
- All diving activities for children 14 years and under must be booked directly on the day of travel. Prices listed are cruise only
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