great barrier reef tours: ocean spirit cruises
Upolu Cay and Oyster Reef
This is a truly amazing trip travelling on board this spectacular 26 metre 5 star catamaran with Ocean Spirit Cruises to two of the most beautiful destinations on the Great Barrier Reef. Oyster Reef is a shallow, clear reef abundant with marine life, offering both snorkellers and divers protected waters in which to experience the true wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Be as active or as relaxed as you like, maybe try an introductory scuba dive, or if you’re a certified diver, enjoy being guided by Ocean Spirit’s qualified instructors on some of the best dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef.
Once back on board, enjoy your scrumptious buffet lunch which consists of a selection of cold meats, salads, tropical fruit and fresh local prawns while we sail to our second destination, Upolu Cay. Upolu Cay is a naturally formed sand cay situated 16 nautical miles from Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef.
Located only a short distance from Oyster Reef, the cay also provides divers and snorkellers with clear, shallow waters and an abundance of marine life. Lay back, have a sun bake and take in the remarkable surrounds of this spectacular unspoiled coral cay, or even just laze in the warm tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
While on Upolu Cay treat yourself to a glass bottom boat tour and see colourful coral, exotic tropical fish, and hundreds of varieties of marine life, without getting wet. The whole family can enjoy this fascinating and educational adventure.
If you’re lucky, and time your trip well, between May and September is when the spectacular Minke and Humpback whales venture from the cold Antarctic waters to the warmer waters of the Great Barrier Reef to calve and mate. These beautiful gentle giants of the sea can be seen from your boat splashing and frolicking — here is your chance to really see them put on a show in the warm waters of this amazing marine wonderland.
On a boat that only charters up to 100 passengers there is so much room to move around freely and enjoy the creature comforts of this truly amazing sail boat.
You can enjoy a glass of wine as you sail back into Cairns reflecting on the amazing day you have had.
