Upolu Cay
OCEAN SPIRIT: Oyster & Upolu Reef
Tour: Full day | Operates: Daily | Departs: 8.30am
Returns: 5.00pm | Transfers available: Yes, extra
Ocean Spirit is Cairns premier sail tour operator, cruising to the Great Barrier Reef daily for snorkelling, sailing and diving. The fleet includes four spacious catamarans, which vary in size from 24.9m long to 32m long. You can choose between a day trip to Oyster & Upolu Reef (which we write about here) or Michaelmas Cay. This amazing, value for money snorkelling day tour visits Oyster Reef, with clear, shallow waters teeming with marine life and Upolu Reef, home to giant clams, turtles and more. On the homeward sail, you’ll enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling Australian wine. A memorable day out.
| Adult : $175.00 | Child : $90.00 | Family : $477.00 | Pensioner : - |
Tour: Full day | Operates: Daily | Departs: 8.00am
Returns: 4.30pm | Transfers available: Yes, extra
Ocean Freedom is a comfortable 20 metre cruiser and is the first boat to arrive at Upolu Cay each day. Limited to just 75 guests per trip, you will enjoy swimming, diving and snorkelling at this pristine paradise. Once you have explored the cay and its surrounding waters, reboard the cruiser to feast on a tropical smorgasbord lunch including fresh Queensland prawns, smoked Tasmanian salmon, roast chicken, mixed meat platter, fresh salads and assorted breads and condiments, while Ocean Freedom transports you to Outer Edge Upolu Reef. On arrival you can partake in an adventure drift snorkel with a marine naturalist, or relax on the comfortable sundeck or air-conditioned salon.
Tour: Full day | Operates: Daily | Departs: 8.00am
Returns: 5.00pm | Transfers available: Yes, extra
With a maximum of just 20 guests per day, Reef Daytripper provides an intimate day tour to the Great Barrier Reef. Departing from Cairns’ Marlin Marina at 8.30am, you’ll enjoy morning tea / coffee and an introductory briefing as you motor to your destination, Upolu Cay. Reef Daytripper has private moorings at the cay, where you can choose between snorkelling, diving or just relaxing on the bow nets. Included in your day tour is all snorkelling equipment and safety tuition, reef education and guided tours, PADI scuba demonstrations for introductory divers, tropical buffet lunch and wine, cheese and fruit platter for your return journey. Reef Daytripper is one of the few boats to have such small numbers, meaning you will enjoy superb personalised service normally only available on privately owned yachts.

