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Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

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Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
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On average, this is booked 13 (3) days in advance.

7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
and 2 more
Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified

Overview

A maximum of 36 people.
Guided Snorkel Tours.
Glass Bottom Boat.
Optical Masks Included.
Free Facebook Photos (Posted daily).

What's Included

  • Lunch Buffet lunch
  • Buoyancy vest and noodle
  • Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
  • Return Bus transfer - Cairns City Area or Northern Beaches and Outer Cairns City Area
  • Cold drinks and snacks
  • Introductory Diving and Certified Diving available as optional Extra
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Marlin Parade
Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Seastar Cruises Reef Day Trips

Check in at 7.30 am at Cairns Marlin Marina, E finger directly on board Seastar.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Michaelmas Cay

Located 22 nautical miles (40 km) from Cairns, the same as the distance across the English Channel, and close to the outer reef systems, Michaelmas Cay is the largest of the uninhabited coral cays in the Cairns region; in fact it is huge in comparison.Seastar is the first vessel to arrive at Michaelmas Cay. Very few tour vessels are now permitted access to this sensitive island and now there are only two which travel daily that are permitted the right to use and access the Cay.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Great Barrier Reef

Our second location where we stop is Hastings reef, part of the outer Great Barrier Reef.Hastings Reef is located 30 nautical miles out from Cairns and is a typical outer reef, on most days a line of breakers marks where the deep ocean swells break onto the reef wall. The reef itself is shallow on top, with steep sides reminiscent of cliffs falling away into the surrounding water.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Seastar Cruises

After visiting Michaelmas Cay and Hastings Reef and enjoying the food provided on board our air conditioned vessel, we will drop you back off at the Esplanade, hoping you had a fantastic experience with us!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Introductory Divers note, Some medical conditions, medications and recent operations can and may prevent you from Scuba Diving. You may require a Dive Medical to Australian Medical Standard AS4005-1.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-58578P1

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4.93
1,023 reviews

Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 1,023 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 13 (3) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchBuffet lunch
  • Buoyancy vest and noodle
  • Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
  • Glass Bottom Boat Tour at Michaelmas Cay
  • Island access to world famous Michaelmas Cay
  • Morning & afternoon tea
  • Wet-suit or stinger-suit (seasonal)
  • Mask, Snorkel and Fins
  • Guided snorkel Tour at Michaelmas Cay and Hastings Reef
  • Return Bus transfer - Cairns City Area or Northern Beaches and Outer Cairns City Area
  • Cold drinks and snacks
  • Introductory Diving and Certified Diving available as optional Extra

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Introductory Divers note, Some medical conditions, medications and recent operations can and may prevent you from Scuba Diving. You may require a Dive Medical to Australian Medical Standard AS4005-1.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

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