Tour ID: 10000455

This is a great day out on the Great Barrier Reef.  We  actually moor a kilometre off Green Island on a private reef. That means no crowds! The coral is just a meter under the water, superb for snorkelling and yes we will teach you how to snorkel! We also take you to Green Island should you wish to go, best of both worlds. You have 4.5 hours on the reef to do exactly what you please. 

  • Private mooring near Green Island
  • Snorkelling lessons
  • Fish feed
  • True sailing experience
  • Transfers to Green Island
  • Lunch, morning & afternoon tea
  • Glass a wine on the way home

 

Experience a sail , Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef all in the one day . “Ocean Free” is the only personal Green Island + GBR tour with a maximum of 25 guests . This 16M sailing schooner moors on a private reef just 1 Km off Green Island so guests can snorkel just off the boat onto “Pinnacle Reef” where the “bommies” (coral outcrops ) come to just 1M under the surface for great viewing of this stunning coral garden. This area is also highly protected so fish life abundant. All snorkeling gear including wetsuits/lycra suits , snorkel jackets , are provided free of charge . The helpful crew will also teach you how to snorkel and even take you in the water on a personal snorkel tour if extra in-water assistance is needed. Snorkel and dive (optional extra) at any time during the day just off the boat . Only our guests snorkel and dive this site for extra privacy !

Enjoy a full smorgasbord lunch (including seafood) on board the boat and then go and explore the stunning Green Island . Transfers to the island are in their tender and the crew will land you directly on the beach of the island . Relax or explore the tropical beach – the time spent between the reef and the island is flexible to meet with your individual needs

After 4 and ½ hrs of reef and island activities experience an awesome sail ( wind permitting !) while the crew serve fruit , cheese and cake platters and a glass of wine . A great way to end the perfect sail , Island and reef experience . Personal attention throughout this tour.

Tour Inclusions :
• Great sailing experience
• Private mooring on Pinnacle Reef just 1 Km from Green Island
• Snorkelling tuition and use of top quality snorkelling gear including buoyancy vests/wetsuits/lycra suits
• Fish Feed
• Scuba diving demonstration
• Coffee/tea + muffins on boarding
• Large smorgasbord lunch - now with added seafood!
• Tropical afternoon tea – cheese platter / fresh fruit platter / cake platter on sail home
• Complimentary glass of wine on sail home
• Transfers to and from Green Island Beach
• High Crew to guest ratio (1:6)
• True Sailing experience (engines do get switched off!)

(For those vegetarians out there the smorgasbord offers 3 salads but you may also pre-order a vegetarian meal with your booking for no added cost).

Optional Extras :

Ocean Free offers a very personal dive experience . Enjoy an Introductory or first time dive with only two divers to one instructor. Certified divers dive in small groups with a complimentary guide. All potential divers will need to fill out a diving medical questionnaire to assess their suitability to dive.

Glass Bottom Boat tours and semi -sub tours can be arranged on Green Island for an extra cost - please inform skipper on boarding if any of these Island options are also wanted

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Tour Details

  • Included in price:

    • Great sailing experience
    • Private mooring on Pinnacle Reef just 1 Km from Green Island
    • Snorkelling tuition and use of top quality snorkelling gear including buoyancy vests/wetsuits/lycra suits
    • Fish Feed
    • Scuba diving demonstration
    • Coffee/tea + muffins on boarding
    • Large smorgasbord lunch
    • Tropical afternoon tea – cheese platter / fresh fruit platter / cake platter on sail home
    • Complimentary glass of wine on sail home
    • Transfers to and from Green Island Beach
    • High Crew to guest ratio
    • True Sailing experience (engines do get switched off!)

    (For those vegetarians out there the smorgasbord offers 3 salads but you may also pre-order a vegetarian meal with your booking for no added cost). We also offer certified divers a guide if wanted for no extra cost !

  • Available for purchase/hire:

    Refreshments, underwater camera, glass bottom boat, semi-submersible, , T-shirts, sweatshirts and caps.

  • Duration:

    Over 4 and 1/2 hours to snorkel, dive, explore , relax !

  • Departure:

    8:00 AM Daily

  • Return:

    5.15pm

  • Departure points:

    Cairns and Cairns Beaches

  • Pickup/departure instructions:

    If making own way go to Reef Fleet terminal for check-in from 7.15am.

    Bus Transfers from the Northen Beaches and Cairns City are available at additional charge payable direct on check-in. Outer City and Northern Beaches transfers are $25 per person. Cairns Inner City transfers are $18 per person. Furthest bus pick-up is from Palm Cove. If needing a bus pick-up please provide your accommodation information on the booking form.

    Bus transfers must be pre-booked . Payment on boat on day of travel.

    All bus pick-ups will be taken to the Reef Fleet terminal where you will check into the desk. After the tour you will be picked up also from the Reef Fleet terminal where you were dropped off in the morning.

  • What to bring:

    A hat, sunglasses, towel, sunblock & a BIG smile!! Please bring $20 per person to cover ( Environmental Management Charge, port fees and levies) and also some other cash / cc for purchasing drinks and for any optional extras you may be enticed to on the day !

  • Fitness level required:

    Not specified

  • Child policies:

    Child age is 4 - 14yrs.

  • 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

  • Destinations:

    Green Island and Great Barrier Reef

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