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.

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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

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.

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.

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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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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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