Visitors travel on a beautiful 32 metre motor sailing catamaran that departs daily from Cairns and travels to a beautiful sand cay called Michaelmas Cay.
Michaelmas Cay is a vegetated sand cay located 17km north of Green Island and 43km of Cairns. Around the cay you have Michaelmas Reef, a reef with colourful marine life where passengers have the opportunity to snorkel or dive. Also the cay is home to many species of birds. Great place for bird lovers.
Travellers get snorkelling equipment, snorkelling instruction, guided semi-submersible tour with full commentary and informative marine biologist reef presentation. Also a delicious hot and cold buffet lunch with freshly prepared local and exotic produce including seafood is included.
Snorkelling is easy on this tour because it is done directly from the beach. Travellers gently enter the water and snorkel around the cay where the reef is located. The water is shallow and calm. Also travellers can scuba dive If they want to, or why not just relax on the beautiful white sand of Michaelmas Cay.
Extra activities include:
*5% OFF at the moment. To claim the discount you have to enter the code " reef5% " at the promotion code box at booking step 3.The discount will honoured.
Tourism Cairns works with family and group discounts. Please email us for a quote.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 07:30-08:20 | Check-in at the Reef Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns |
| 08:30 | Boat departs Cairns Marina |
| Travel time is 2 hours direct from Cairns to Micahelmas cay | |
| 10:30 | Boat arrives at the cay |
| Enjoy around 4 hours & 30 minutes exploring the outer reef | |
| 15:00 | Boat departs the reef |
| 17:00 | Boat arrives back in Cairns |
Please Note:
All Divers: In accordance with Australian Diving law, ALL DIVERS must complete a medical questionnaire on board, before diving
Flying after Diving: If only one dive is undertaken then a minimum of 12 hours is recommended before flying. If more than one dive is conducted in the day, an interval of 24 hours is recommended
Introductory Divers - NOTE: Certain medical conditions may prevent you from diving, (e.g. Asthma, Heart Disease), please contact our office. Min. age to dive is 12 years.
| Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Main Tour (Snorkelling) |
$264.00 per adult $138.00 per child $674.00 per family |
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| Additional Extras | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | |
| Return Coach Transfer (Cairns) | $34.00 per adult / $21.00 per child / $110.00 per family | |
| Guided Snorkel Safari | $80.00 per adult / $42.00 per child | |
| Introductory Dive | $160.00 per adult / $160.00 per child | |
Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Family Price: 2 Adults & 2 Children.
Reef Tax: $6.50 is levied for all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef. This charge and other levies are INCLUDED in the cruise fares.
Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.
Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is usually paid directly to the tour operator on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy. Some tour operators request full payment at the time of booking.
Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.
Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.