PASSIONS OF PARADISE GREAT CREW GREAT FOR ALL AGES INTO & CERTIFIED DIVING AVAILABLE TROPICAL REEF FISH GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOURS (EXTRA) TROPICAL LUNCH INCLUDED 2 REEF LOCATIONS RELAXING DAY SNORKEL GEAR INCLUDED FAMILY FRIENDLY MULTI AWARD WINNING

Passions of Paradise visits two very special reef locations on the Great Barrier Reef; Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef. 

The crew at Passions are dedicated to providing a truly unique and personalised reef experience.

Departures:

• Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns at 7:30am for an 8am departure. The Reef Fleet Terminal is located at the Wharf end of Spence St in the city. The trip returns into Cairns at 5pm.

Inclusions: 

• Vessel: Spacious & comfortable purpose built 25m sailing catamaran can carry up to 80 passengers
• Reef Sites: 2 reef locations: Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef
• Snorkelling:
  * Dedicated snorkelling instructor and free tuition for those who want to learn to snorkel.
  * FREE Guided Snorkel Tour
  * On-board marine naturalist presentation on coral and bird life
  * Snorkel gear including masks, snorkels, fins and floatation vests to aid non swimmers
• 10 minute FREE scuba diving demonstration
• Meals:
  * Morning tea including freshly brewed coffee and muffins
  * Lunch consists of a huge chef prepared tropical smorgasbord including two hot dishes, a full range of cold meats, salads and fresh tropical fruit as well as fresh bread rolls and prawns.
  * Cheese platter for afternoon tea

Reef Sites visited: (weather permitting)

• Michaelmas Cay is world famous for its migratory birds and the cay provides one of the few rare opportunities to snorkel and scuba dive in protected calm waters. No matter what the weather, the sandy lagoon is wind protected and the coral is immediately adjacent to the beach. Sea turtles are extremely common and you are also likely to see giant trevally, small black tip reef sharks, bat fish, and hundreds of varieties of colourful reef fish.
  
  
• Paradise Reef is excellent for certified scuba divers with depths of up to 25 meters along the edge, water clarity is good and the area is host to many exciting fish species. Safe, easy and exciting snorkelling due to fish congregations along the wall. The coral is located within meters of the boat and does not require strenuous swimming.

Optional Extras:

• Introductory diving is safe, fun, easy and the best way to see the Great Barrier Reef.  You will be given a full on-deck briefing, shown how the equipment works and in small groups of no more than 4 divers, be led on a diving instructor controlled dive. 
  A FREE "try before you dive" policy which means that you are welcome to join in the briefings, get into the water and use the apparatus for approximately 5 minutes before deciding to continue with the dive.
  
• Certified Diving: Includes fully guided dive with all your equipment, including wetsuits and computers.
  
• Glass Bottom Boat Tour: Join a glass bottom boat tour at Michaelmas Cay for a fun and lively 30 minute commentary on the coral, fish and unique features of the Great Barrier Reef.
  
• Prescription Masks and Lycra/wet suits are available on board.
  
• Cairns Hotel Transfers:  If you would like Cairns accommodation transfers from your hotel in Cairns, please let us know the name of your Cairns accommodation when booking so that we can make these arrangements.  Most Hotels in Cairns are close to the Reef Fleet Terminal and generally it is easy to walk here from most hotels in Cairns City. 
  
• Northern Beaches Hotel Transfers:  If you are staying in Cairns Northern Beaches accommodation it is also possible to arrange for your hotel transfers.  Please let us know the name of your accommodation when booking.

Things to know about Scuba Diving:

• Under Australian scuba diving legislation, all scuba divers are required to complete a dive medical form on board the vessel. A copy can be downloaded here. 
• Passengers with a history of asthma, heart, ear and other medical conditions may be precluded from diving. 18 hours surface interval is recommended before flying. Please be certain of your clear health condition before booking the scuba dive option.
• Minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years.

Award Winners: Having recently won the Queensland State Tourism Awards Hall of Fame for Adventure Tourism you can be confident you are in great company. Passions of Paradise is also awarded as a Climate Innovator with Eco-Tourism Australia. Passions of Paradise have made significant progress towards reducing their carbon and environmental footprint.