Yes! As Michaelmas Cay is a shallow sandy cay area, it is perfect for children and families. Guests are only allowed in the allocated area on the island which makes it easy to keep an eye on children whilst they are playing on the island. The water is quite shallow so it is also suitable for children swimming off the cay.

Travelling time from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay is approximately 2 hours.

Yes. When you are going out to experience the reef you are more than likely going to get wet anyhow! Often when it is raining in Cairns, it can be fine offshore. If you are worried about the weather please contact The Operator as they will be able to let you know the latest conditions. You can change your date of travel without incurring any fees.

You can add an introductory or certified dive to your tour either directly with tour operator or contacting us.  Additional costs apply.

Ocean Spirit is located at the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street Cairns, which is adjacent to the Shangri-La hotel at the Pier Marketplace. There is parking available outside or undercover at the Pier. Please ensure you have coins for parking if using the outside area. Other nearby parking is available at the Reef Casino or Cairns Hilton Hotel. The Cairns Cruise Terminal on Wharf St is another parking alternative however is a little further to walk to the Reef Fleet Terminal.

Yes our daily buffet lunch provides food options for vegetarians. All menu options are labelled with ingredients list. 

Travelling time from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay is approximately 2 hours.

Hopefully not. Where there is motion, whether a car, bus, plane or boat, some people will suffer from motion sickness. Motion sickness tablets are available onboard for purchase. We offer ginger tablets as a natural alternative motion sickness medication on a complimentary basis. To be effective, motion sickness medications should be taken immediately on boarding.

Snorkelling at Michaelmas Cay is conducted from the beach. You are able to catch a short glass bottom boat shuttle between the boat and Michaelmas Cay. Once on the island you can snorkel out to the coral, right from the beach (it is only a short distance!)

Yes we do have toilet facilities on board the vessel. There are no facilities on the Cay.

Yes! Ocean Spirit is proud to have achieved Advanced Ecotourism Certification for this Michaelmas Cay Cruise.

This is the highest eco certification attainable in Australia.  This ensures visitors have the opportunity to learn about and appreciate the environment.  Ocean Sprit are committed to the ongoing conservation of this important World Heritage area.