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Green Island Day Tour
Big Cat
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Green Island with Big Cat Cruises
Green Island: Cairns' most popular Island tour. Discover the beauty of a coral cay only minutes from Cairns, with coral reefs and rainforests to explore at your leisure.
Green Island has fantastic facilities and great eateries, having an award winning resort located on the Island. You can also enjoy a variety of activities provided on the island.
Key Features: Snorkelling, Diving, Rainforests, Lifeguards.
Included in price:
Catamaran transfers to Green Island - 5 hours on Green Island - Choice of
Snorkelling Gear or Glass Bottom Boat tour ($10 extra to do both) - Snorkelling
demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island - Fish feeding
display - Tea/coffee on morning boarding - Entry to resort pool - Island
rainforest boardwalks
Able to be purchased/hired:
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Buffet Lunch - Semi-submarine coral view tour -
Introductory Dive (no experience necessary, subject to medical questionnaire) -
One Certified Dive - Two Certified Dives - Ocean Walker Helmet Diving -
Supervised Snorkelling Trips - Tandem Parasailing - Marineland Melanesia -
Helicopter Scenic Flights (subject to availability on the day) (DIVING: Medical,
height and age restrictions apply, must be 12 to 70 years)
What to bring:
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, towel, shirt to swim in (slip, slop, slap) cash
or credit card for snorkel deposit, cash for drinks and snacks. Film, sunscreen
and souvenirs available for sale on board. SNORKELLING DEPOSIT $30 "Refundable
Deposit" is required for the hire of snorkelling gear - cash or credit card
imprint
Fitness level required:
Low
Disabled access:
No
Child policies:
Child Fare 4-14 years inclusive - Infants 3 and under travel free - Family
Fare: 2 Adults and 2 Children (not applicable with other discounts) - $1 fuel
levy payable at check in until 31 March 2007 - All prices are AUD and include
GST - Package Upgrades available on board
Departure points:
Cairns, Queensland Palm Cove, Queensland Cairns Beaches,
Queensland Trinity Beach, Queensland Yorkeys Knob, Queensland Lake
Placid, Queensland Clifton Beach, Queensland Kewarra Beach, Queensland
Departure time:
9:00 AM Daily
Pickup/departure instructions:
Cruises depart from Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Passengers
making their own way should check in there by 8.30am. If you require pickups
from one of the above nominated departure points in Cairns or Cairns' Beaches
please ensure you select the optional transfer when making your booking.
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Snorkel ReefQuest
ReefQuest travels to the outer Great Barrier Reef in less than 90 minutes,
giving you more time at the reef and less time travelling. The Crew of ReefQuest
aims to offer you the best day out and make your adventure to the Great Barrier
Reef one that you will never forget.
Buffet Lunch Local produce and
exotic tropical fruits are features of a delicious lunch. Morning tea is
complimentary.
Snorkelling An informative reef brief and guided
snorkelling tours add to your experience. Wetsuits and flotation devices are
included.
Introductory Diving If you have never dived before, you can
experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef by joining our qualified and
experienced dive instructors on an introductory dive. All you need to do is
complete and pass the medical questionnaire and listen to a short briefing and
you are off to blow bubbles underwater!
Certified Diving With low
numbers and a variety of dive sites you can maximize your dive experience and
enjoy up to three dives in two different locations on the fantastic Great
Barrier Reef.
The Reef Our locations on the outer edge of the Great
Barrier Reef offer outstanding underwater visibility, superb coral formations
and abundant, colourful marine life including Wally our friendly 1.5m Maori
Wrasse at Norman Reef and are suitable for divers and snorklers.
Your day
includes • All snorkel/dive equipment, including wetsuit
• Delicious tropical lunch • Large sun deck, comfortable air conditioned saloon & dining
area
Departs daily from Cairns Marlin Marina (Pier Marketplace) at
7.30am and returns at 4.30pm.
All passengers will be required to sign Standard Liability release forms on
board.
Included in price:
Complimentary tea and coffee all day, Buffet style lunch, Snorkelling
equipment & wetsuit, hot fresh showers, fast trip to outer reef, 2
locations.
Able to be purchased/hired:
Reef and Port Authority charge $15pp (payable on checkin) camera hire, soft
drinks, alcohol, snacks
What to bring:
Hat , towel, swimsuit, sunscreen and sunglasses. Certified divers please
bring C-cards, log books... and as always bring your SMILE- You will be visiting
the Great Barrier Reef!!!
Disabled access:
No
Child policies:
Children 4 - 14 years of age
Departure points:
Cairns, Queensland
Departure time:
7:30 AM Daily
Pickup/departure instructions:
Check in at 7:30AM Pier Market Place Ground Level

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Sail and Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
Passions of Paradise
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Passions of Paradise
Passions of Paradise is a fast, modern 25 meter maxi-catamaran which sails daily
to Michaelmas Cay and the Great Barrier Reef. We take you to the best locations
with the friendliest crew. Michaelmas Cay is an unspoilt paradise recognized
internationally as one of the most important bird nesting sanctuaries on the
Great Barrier Reef. Host to over 20,000 sea birds, this unique and fragile
ecosystem combines brilliant white sand with colourful soft coral, warm shallow
water and an abundance of marine life. Perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving,
glass bottom boat tours or just relaxing on the beach.
Our second destination
is to the Outer Barrier Reef, where we have our own exclusive mooring at
Breaking Patches, called Paradise Reef (hence no crowds). Here you will find the
beautiful hard coral gardens that the Outer Reef is famous for.
Passions of Paradise is an
award winning boat, and most recently won the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Queensland Tourism Awards
Our aim is to provide a personalized
experience on a fun boat, with great staff, excellent coral, and value for
money.
..... We look forward to taking you to the reef !!!.....
Passions of Paradise II is a truly special sailing vessel. Designed by the
renowned Sydney naval architect Grahame Parker and constructed by Jarkan Yachts.
She was purpose built to operate out of Cairns to sail daily to Micaelmas
Cay and the Great Barrier Reef. Completed in November 2003, she is fast,
comfortable and bristling with the most modern high performance electronics,
deck and sail hardware.
The brief was to build a boat which made a trip
to the reef exciting and fun, yet retained a classy and comfortable feel. Built
out of core cell (composite) fiberglass she is also very light which enhances
her sailing capabilities.
No matter what the weather conditions, she will
adapt. Strong winds mean exciting performance and less travelling time and calm
winds mean a spacious comfortable platform to soak up the sun.
At 25
metres length overall and with a beam over 10 metres, she is one of the largest
commercial sailing catamarans in Australia.
Included in price:
All snorkelling equipment Morning and Afternoon Tea Tropical hot and cold
buffet lunch including prawns and fresh fruit FREE snorkeling tuition FREE
guided snorkeling tour FREE flotation vests
Able to be purchased/hired:
Introductory Dive - So you would like to get up close and personal with the
fish and the coral like Jaques Cousteau!!! Intro diving is safe, fun, easy and
the best way to see the Great Barrier Reef. Our Diving Instructors are highly
experienced, calm and fun to be with. 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. Glass Bottom Boat - Full marine Naturalist
tour and commentry $18.00. Guided Snorkel tours. Wetsuit or sunsuit $7.00.
Underwater camera or prescription mask. T shirts, snacks & merchandise.
Transfers City $12.00 / Northern Beaches $17.00
What to bring:
Cash, Credit card, towel, swimmers, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Fitness level required:
Low
Disabled access:
No
Child policies:
4 -14 years
Departure points:
Cairns, Queensland Cairns Beaches, Queensland
Departure time:
8:00 AM Daily
Pickup/departure instructions:
Please advise hotel accommodation to be picked up from and we will advise
pick up time.
Duration
Four full hours on the Reef
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SilverSwift
SilverSwift
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SilverSwift Great Adventures
Ready to whisk you away for a day of adventure, SilverSwift is a luxury 29m
catamaran designed with everything you need to experience in an underwater world
of colourful marine life in safety and comfort. Visit 3 sites at the Outer
Barrier Reef and spend a leisurely 5 hours at play. Certified divers can enjoy
up to 3 dives, with introductory divers able to do a second dive. Snorkellers
can explore spectacular coral formations and underwater gardens awash with
vibrantly coloured marine creatures. Locations vary with conditions, however
each site is chosen for visual impact, ecological diversity and the challenge of
discovery. On board, your crew will encourage you to relax and enjoy the comfort
of SilverSwift with it's full bar facilities, fresh water showers,
airconditioning and a delicious lunch for hungry adventurers. There's morning
and afternoon tea as well as the spacious deck areas are just ideal for sharing
a cold drink and tales of your adventure.
As from 1 April 2007 there is
a Government Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of $5 per person payable on
check-in. A fuel surcharge may also be payable depending on current prices of
fuel, and will be collected on check-in if applicable.
A government Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of $5.00 is levied for all
adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World
Heritage area. The EMC is payable directly to Silver Series on check-in. A fuel
surcharge may also be payable depending on current prices of fuel, and will be
collected on check-in if applicable.
- Included in price:
- Coach pick up from Cairns inner city hotels - Return SilverSwift cruise from
Cairns - Morning and Afternoon teas - Hot & Cold tropical smorgasboard lunch
- All snorkelling equipment provided - Qualified snorkelling safety officers on
hand - Equipment for divers provided (including wetsuits) - FREE snorkel Tour
with Reef guide - Prescription masks available at no additional cost.
- Able to be purchased/hired:
- Underwater cameras -
- What to bring:
- Hat and sunscreen - camera - swimming costume - credit cards for shopping
and additional dives - shirt for sun protection - beach towel - cash for drinks
at the bar.
- Fitness level required:
- Not specified
- Disabled access:
- No
- Child policies:
- Children 4 - 14 inclusive.
- Departure points:
- Cairns, Queensland
Cairns Beaches, Queensland
- Departure time:
- 8:30 AM Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Price includes complimentry pick up from Cairns inner city hotels. Transfers
from Cairns Beaches are an additional $10.00 (see optional extras)
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Day Tripper
Sailing Cairns
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Sailing Cairns Coral Cays
Experience the Great Barrier Reef the way it should be experienced, sailing, snorkelling, diving or just complete relaxation.
With just 20 guests, we
are a locally owned and operated sailing catamaran that offers that really
personalised experience.
Visit picturesque Upolu Reef, (we visit 2
different sites) which has the intriguing Upolu Cay at its heart, a sand island
surrounded by coral reef.
Get involved with a fun and informative reef
education that gives you the history of how the reef evolved also what to look
out for and learn about the different varieties of fish and corals.
Take
part in guided snorkel tours with our great crew who make sure you wont miss out
on anything, this is for the complete beginner (we aim to have all you 1st
timers snorkelling like professionals by lunchtime) to the more experienced.
Introductory or certified diving is also offered.
We make sure you get
the most from your day with us with a high crew to passenger ratio
Come
and have fun with the locals
Included in price:
Snorkelling equipment and instruction with Guided snorkel tours Tea &
Coffee on arrival Cold drinking water available all day Delicious buffet lunch
(vegetarians can be catered for - must be prebooked) Afternoon tea consisting of
Cheese & biscuits, fruit platters and wine Hands on sailing
Able to be purchased/hired:
Underwater cameras Cold drinks Chocolate bars (if the crew are sharing!)
Tshirts Hats
What to bring:
Swimmers, Towel, Sunscreen, Hat, Extra Tshirt, Socks, Money, Certification
Card (if certified)
Disabled access:
No
Child policies:
Childrens age 4 - 14
Departure points:
Cairns, Queensland
Departure time:
8:00 AM Daily
Pickup/departure instructions:
Please check in on the boat which is located at Marlin Marina on "D" Finger
- Last boat on the right hand side at 7.45am Bus Pick ups can be arranged from
$9.00 return per person
Duration
Departs 8.00am approx and returns 5pm
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Sail and Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
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Ocean Spirit Cruises
Michaelmas Cay is a low lying vegetated sand cay encircled by a superb fringing
reef; the Cay is a National Park and a protected sanctuary for migratory
seabirds.
The Michaelmas Cay cruise offers a wide range of activities, slip
on your flippers and goggles, snorkel from the shallow clear waters of the sand
cay amongst tropical reef fish, giant clam, and a myriad of soft and hard
corals, join a snorkelling lesson or guided tour with our marine biologists.
Experience Scuba diving for your very first time or dive with our Padi
professionals as a certified scuba diver. View the coral on an air-conditioned
semi-submersible tour with an educational commentary to enhance your reef
education experience. Enjoy a superb hot & cold buffet lunch (including
seafood) all freshly prepared on board by our chefs. Sit back and relax on the
homeward sail, enjoy a chilled glass of champagne while listening to the gentle
strum of the entertainer’s guitar.
ITINERARY 7.45 am Boarding commences. Complimentary tea, coffee, served
until departure.
8.30 am Depart Cairns for Great Barrier Reef. 9.00 am
Safety demonstration, reef brief and snorkelling and dive demonstration.
9.30 am Informative Marine Biologist slide show presentation. 10.30 am
Arrive at destination. Reef activities commence including snorkelling, coral
viewing onboard our air-conditioned semi-submersible, beach walks, scuba diving
and swimming. 12.00 Buffet lunch served onboard, featuring some of the
regions best produce and seafood. 1.00 pm Continuation of reef activities.
2.30 pm Freshly baked cake and afternoon tea is served and all passengers
sign the safety sheet. On completion depart destination for return sail to
Cairns. 4.00 pm A complimentary glass of Champagne is served while you are
being entertained by live music. 5.00 pm Arrive Cairns and return coach
transfers.
Included in price:
Four full hours on the Reef, Air conditioned coach transfers from your hotel
(City & Cairns beaches), Reef tax, Morning refreshments, Superb hot &
cold buffet (includes seafood), Afternoon Tea, Informative semi-submersible
tours, Snorkelling demonstrations and tuition, Use of all snorkelling equipment,
Use of flotation vests, Informative ecological presentations by our Marine
Biologist, Guided bird tours, Live musical entertainment on homeward sail, A
complimentary glass of champagne, High crew to guest ratio,
Able to be purchased/hired:
Scuba Diving - both introductory and certified, Drinks from the fully
licensed bar, A range of quality souvenirs & merchandise, Sunscreen lotions
and underwater cameras, Hire of wetsuits and lycra suits, On board video &
photographs, Guided snorkelling tours with our qualified Marine Biologist.
Available at a cost of $15.00 (Adult / Child price)
What to bring:
Cash or credit card for on board purchases Towels, swimmers, sunscreen, hat,
sunglasses
Child policies:
Child Fare 4-14 years. Infants under 4 years travel free.
Departure points:
Cairns, Queensland Port Douglas, Queensland Cairns Beaches,
Queensland
Departure time:
8:30 AM Daily
Pickup/departure instructions:
We can arrange return bus transfers from your hotel, or alterntively you can
make your own way to Marlin Jetty boarding at 8.00am.
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