Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Seastar Cruises Reef Day Trips, 75 Esplande Marlin Marina, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaCheck in at 7.30 am at Cairns Marlin Marina, E finger directly on board Seastar.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Michaelmas Cay, Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaLocated 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.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Queensland AustraliaOur 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.Duration: 2 hours
Supplier Name
Seastar Cruises
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,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.,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons,Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers,COVID-19 vaccination required for guides,Seastar uses recommended and the latest latest best practices for a Covid-19 safe experience
Inclusions:
Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise,Morning & afternoon tea,Lunch - Buffet lunch,Guided Snorkel Tour at Both Michaelmas Cay and Hastings Reef,Mask, Snorkel and Fins,Wet-suit or stinger-suit (seasonal),Buoyancy vest and noodle,On-board commentary,Glass bottom boat,Island access to world famous Michaelmas Cay,Random photos taken daily and Uploaded Facebook "Free Service"
Exclusions:
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
The outer reef snorkeling colours and sea life were amazing. The staff were friendly. The boat could do with some maintenance
Reviewed by: Wesley_S, 11/06/2021 12:00:00 AM
OMG this was amazing! 4 of us went and we all had an experience of a lifetime. The whole experience was excellent… the staff were absolutely amazing, extremely professional while being so welcoming and friendly.
If you are thinking of doing a reef tour, pick Seastar Cruises, you wont regret. The cost is well worth it because you get an amazing adventure along with great food, service and memories!
Reviewed by: N2863HWmegang, 10/23/2021 12:00:00 AM
Thanks for an awesome Reef trip today 09.10
2021, Scott and team were fabulous and helpful.
The food was delicious.
The reef was amazing, learnt so much from our snorkelling guide Kathryn (a marine biologist).
Reviewed by: Sammy0720, 10/09/2021 12:00:00 AM
never snorkelled before and this team made it easy and enjoyable
definitely would travel with this company again
Reviewed by: erinc742, 09/28/2021 12:00:00 AM
Terrific day out on the reef with the crew of Seastar. Warm welcomes from all as we boarded the boat. Weather certainly wasn’t optimal with winds over 25knotts and 1-1/2m swell. Bumpy ride out. Once at reef the crew were very accomodating given the challenging situation. Snorkelling was still amazing. We didn’t get to go to Hastings Reef due to conditions but this was all explained to us well by the Captain and everyone was happy with the decision. Just being on the reef was an amazing experience. Crew did fantastic job all day in the conditions. Always had smiles on their faces and were extremely informative. Loved the small group environment (the main reason I went with Seastar).
Reviewed by: Alex W, 09/20/2021 12:00:00 AM
