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Testimonials

Des Shearer

I just like to forward on a few comments re: our trip to Michaelmas Cay… Having lived in Cairns for 3-4 years now and a regular visitor to the reef with various operators I have to advise you that the last trip was unbelievable in all areas, your staff is so professional and friendly with fantastic service, location was awesome and the Reef was the best I have seen ever!!

The cleanliness and presentation of the boat was immaculate! Trudi and I would like to thank you alot and will be back soon. Many Thanks

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Ron & Lesley Fullman

A big "thank you" to your staff (Richie, Glen and Robbie) aboard the catamaran which took us out to the Great Barrier Reef on 16 February. They were so helpful.

My wife had not snorkelled before and would not have done it had it not been for your staff, who persuaded her that having come all the way from England it was a "must do".

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Nigel Hobbs

I just wanted to drop you an email to say how good your Reef Experience was on Saturday. I've been on 6 different boats to the Reef in the last 18 months and Ocean Spirit dominates.

From the boat, reef food to the crew, free Champaign and live music it was a fantastic day.

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Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef

If donning the diving gear and descending headfirst into the fathoms of the ocean is not your kind of thing, don't be discouraged. That needn't dampen your spirits at all. There are other equally fun ways of exploring the colourful reef and the exciting life that surrounds it!

Snorkeling does not require special skills
Snorkeling lets you see most of the wonders of reef life
Snorkeling is safe in calm, shallow waters
The site is ideal for first-timers

Snorkeling allows people of all age groups and swimming capabilities to enjoy the views of the reef. Snorkeling is the best option for those who find the depths of the waters intimidating. Most of the reef's diversity, around 90% of it, is known to be in the top 4 metres of the water. So you don't really need to dive too deep to see all the wonders of the reef. Michaelmas Cay, with its calm, shallow waters, is famous for being a family friendly snorkeling site and is ideal for first-timers.

Use easy-to-use gear, FREE of charge
Let our qualified crew train you
Learn the basics, and you're ready to go

A mask, a snorkel and fins - that's all you need to gear up for your snorkeling adventure on the Great Barrier Reef off Michaelmas Cay. The gear we provide you free of charge, by the way! Get into the snorkeling gear and once you learn the basics of snorkeling from our qualified crew, you are ready to walk off the sandy shore into the water to enjoy the amazing views of the wide range of aquatic and coral life on the reef. The water is shallow and safe enough for you to stop for short rest breaks.

Use safety buoyancy vests, FREE of charge
We make snorkeling easy, effortless and enjoyable

We provide safety buoyancy vests (free of course). With a buoyancy vest, all you need to do is kick to effortlessly remain afloat and you can easily enjoy the mesmerising views of the reef below!

Average Water Temperature on the Reef

		Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Water Temperature	C	28	28	28	25	25	22	22	22	25	26	26	27
	F	84	84	84	80	80	72	72	72	79	80	80	82

* Air temperature is approximately 1 to 2 degrees higher than water temperature.

Average Wind Conditions on the Reef

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Knots	10	10	15	15	20	20	25	20	10	5	5	10

Testimonials

Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef

Average Water Temperature on the Reef

Average Wind Conditions on the Reef

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