Ocean Free Itinerary
Ocean Free — Sail to Green Island
| Boat Description | 16.5 metre sailing schooner |
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| Depart | Check-in from 7.15 am at the Reef Fleet Terminal at Ocean Free + Freedom desk . After check-in proceed to boarding location from 7.30am Boarding location : A Finger No. 4 at the Marlin Marina, Cairns for an 8.00am departure. Coffee, tea and fruit and muffins on boarding. |
| Destinations: Upolu Cay and Great Barrier Reef |
Sail to our exclusive mooring on "Pinnacle Reef" just 1km off Green Island. Both areas are Marine Park Reserves and are protected from fishing with an abundant sea-life. Transfers to "Green Island" are in our tender. |
| Your Day | Upon arrival at Pinnacle Reef, just 1km from Green Island, guests can enjoy a swim, snorkel , a dive or just relax. Ocean Free's exclusive mooring ensures that the ocean is uninterrupted by crowds. The "bommies" (coral outcrops) and coral gardens, from just 1 metre under the surface, are teaming with life and make viewing easy. The trips to Green Island are by tender. Guests can spend time on the reef and the island. |
| Your Lunch and Afternoon Snacks | A large smorgasbord lunch consisting of mixed meat platter, chicken platter, 3 fresh salads, assorted breads is served on board the boat. Tropical fruit platter, cheese and crackers and cake served on the sail home. |
| Our Guests | Extremely Low guest numbers (max 35 people) ensures a personal snorkel and dive experience. All guests are assessed for their snorkelling and diving abilities and are appropriately assisted to ensure that all are able to experience and enjoy the Great Barrier Reef. Guests need to be mobile enough to get into and out of a dinghy onto the beach and into and out of a dinghy from the main vessel. |
| Green Island | Guests can enjoy most of the day on the island or just an hour exploring the walking tracks and rainforest. The amount of time spent between the island and the boat is the guest's choice. The island is perfect for a swim, sunbathe, glass bottom boat, a semi-sub or Marineland Melanesia (where crocs in captivity can be seen as well as many other sea-life). Glass Bottom Boat and Semi-sub can be organised on the day from the Island. |
| Diving: Certified and Introductory |
Guests who have never dived and wish to try it, may do an introductory dive. Maximum 3 divers to one instructor for your first dive. Guests who are certified divers can enjoy the wonders of the reef with a complimentary guide. |
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| Reef Duration | 4.5 hours of Reef and Island experience |
| Return | Around 5.00pm–5.15pm |
