An Ocean Freedom Upolu Cay + Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Additional Information
Optional Extras: Diving :
Introductory Diving ( guaranteed 1:2 dive instuctor to diver ratio) First dive : $105, Second Dive : $50
Certified Diving ( includes all top equipment and guide) First Dive : $70 Second Dive : $35
All diving is subject to a medical questionnaire being filled in - anyone turned down for a dive due to a medical problem will be fully refunded the dive money
- Included in price:
- • Adventure Drift Snorkelling Tour with Marine Naturalist, • Reef Talk by Marine Interpreter, • Glass bottom Boat Tour, • Snorkelling Tuition, • Top quality Snorkelling equipment (masks, flippers, snorkel), • Buoyancy snorkel vests, • Transfers to and from Upolu Cay, • Lycra suits /or wet suits (depending on season), • 2 Reef destinations on the day including Upolu Cay + outer edge Upolu Reef, • Prescription masks . 6 full hours on the Reef, • Tea and coffee all day, • Large smorgasbord lunch with seafood, • Platter tropical fruit, cheese and crackers, assorted cake served during day,
- Able to be purchased/hired:
- • Refreshments , Licensed bar, and quality merchandise available for purchase, . Underwater cameras for purchase, .
- What to bring:
- Towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen ( factor 15 + - no oil!), credit card or cash if wanting any optional extras or merchandise, sweatshirt may be needed in Winter for the journey home
- Fitness level required:
- Medium
- Child policies:
- All children are welcome and everyone is looked after equally - however we are on a boat and it is expected that there will be parental supervision at all times
- Departure points:
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Cairns, Queensland
Cairns Beaches, Queensland
- Departure time:
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7:30 AM Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Please check when booking pick-up where the pick-up location will be for your accommodation. All bus pick-ups will be taken to the Reef Fleet terminal where you will make your way to E Finger. After the tour you will be picked up also from the Reef Fleet terminal where you were dropped off in the morning.
- Duration
- Over 6 hours on the Cay and Reef
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Tour Details
- Operator
- Ocean Free Reef + Island Experience
- Destinations
- Cairns, Great Barrier Reef and Upolu Cay
- Departs From
- Cairns and Cairns Beaches
Tour Description
OCEAN FREEDOM : Cruise Upolu Cay + the Outer Edge of Upolu Reef
Travel in style on our newly refurbished 20M luxury cruiser. The first boat to arrive at the stunning Upolu Cay – experience it uninterrupted ! Relax , unwind in the azure crystal clear waters surrounding the Cay. Over 2 hours to experience this beautiful site. Have a scrumptious lunch ( includes seafood) while we cruise to the Outer Edge of Upolu Reef.
6 hours to snorkel and dive 2 destinations including the stunning “wonder wall” on the outer edge of Upolu Reef – no rush in the day !
Experience our adventure drift snorkel and Glass bottom boat tours (included in the price !) with our marine naturalist. Be blown away by the abundance of sea-life on our protected sites. Dive with our highly trained dive instructors.
Relax on the journey home while our crew serve you tropical fruit platters , cheese platters and assorted cakes – pure indulgence !
YOUR UPOLU CAY TOUR INCLUDES
• Adventure Drift Snorkelling Tour with Marine Naturalist
• Reef Talk by Marine Interpreter
• Glass bottom Boat Tour
• Snorkelling Tuition
• Top quality Snorkelling equipment (masks, flippers, snorkel)
• Buoyancy snorkel vests
• Transfers to and from Upolu Cay
• Lycra suits /or wet suits (depending on season)
• 2 Reef destinations on the day including Upolu Cay + outer edge Upolu Reef
• 6 full hours on the Reef
• Tea and coffee all day
• Large smorgasbord lunch with seafood
• Platter tropical fruit, cheese and crackers, assorted cake served during day
• ( Refreshments , Licensed bar, and quality merchandise available for purchasee)
Your Day on Ocean Freedom
- Board Ocean Freedom at 7:30am from A Finger Marlin Marina. You will be greeted on the wharf by one of our crew (just look for the big white
“O” and dolphin). Enjoy a morning tea or coffee + Danish pastries in the comfortable lounge. Following an introductory safety brief - kick back, relax
and enjoy the one hour cruise to Upolu Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
- First Cay + reef site-. Enjoy a Glass Bottom boat tour to Upolu Cay - Ocean Freedom is the first boat to arrive at the beautiful
Upolu Cay – enjoy it uninterrupted ! Surrounded by stunning turquoise water and many types of corals, reef fishes, stingrays, cucumbers,
sea stars – this is a great introduction to the reef. Snorkel and dive here. All necessary assistance is provided to ensure all guests get to
enjoy the reef .
- Lunch approximately 11:30am. Self serve buffet. Large smorgasbord lunch consisting of 3 meats and chicken platter, prawns, smoked
salmon and 3 salads and a selection of breads. While lunch is being enjoyed we cruise slowly to our second site.
- Second reef site:- Amazing “Wonder Wall” on the Outer Edge of Upolu Reef . View many different types of hard and soft
coral in addition to fans, giant clams, turtles, a huge diversity and abundance of reef fish of all sizes, nemos everywhere! Snorkel and
dive here . Enjoy an informative adventure drift snorkel tour with our Marine Naturalist
- After a full 6 hrs of unrushed pleasure on the reef and Cay – cruise home while our crew serve a sumptuous selection of tropical fruit ,
cheese + crackers and the decadent cake platter – an ultimate way to wind down after a magical day on the one and only Great
Barrier Reef.
- Arrive in Cairns from 4.30pm
Prices & Availability
Prices for 07 December 2008.
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Tour
An Ocean Freedom Upolu Cay + Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Rates
Optional Extras
First Certified Dive
Adults: $70.00 | Children: – Family: – Pensioners: –
First Introductory Dive
Adults: $105.00 | Children: – Family: – Pensioners: –
Second Certified Dive
Adults: $35.00 | Children: – Family: – Pensioners: –
Second Introductory Dive
Adults: $50.00 | Children: – Family: – Pensioners: –
