Ocean Free Sail to Green Island & GBR - ex Northern Beaches
Ocean Free 
- Northern Beaches
Ocean Free Sail to Green Is and GBR
Cost: |
A$678 (2 Passengers) |
Duration:
9 hours.
Departure Days:
Daily except 25DEC and 01JAN.
Departure Time:
08:00am. Boarding from 07:30am.
Departure Point:
Check in at Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom desk inside Reef Fleet Terminal.
Pickup:
Northern Beaches Accommodation.
Dropoff:
Northern Beaches Accommodation.
Meals:
- Tea and coffee.
- Pastries / fruit on boarding.
- Smorgasbord lunch.
- Platters of tropical fruit, cheese, crackers.
- Glass of wine on the cruise back home.
Not Included:
- Diving.
- Drinks.
- Glass bottom boat on Green Island.
- Semi-submersible on Green Island.
- Environmental Management Charge and Cairns Port Authority Administration Fee.
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Cost: |
A$678 (2 Passengers) |
Inclusions:
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Small group numbers.
- High crew to guest ratio.
- True sailing experience.
- Snorkelling equipment.
- Snorkelling tuition.
- Bouyancy snorkel vests / wetsuits / lycra suits.
- Transfers to and from Green Island.
- Exclusive mooring on Pinnacle Reef.
- Fish Feeding.
- Snorkel Personal Tours.
- Reef Talk by Marine Interpreter.
What to Bring:
- Swimwear.
- Sunscreeen.
- Towel.
- Hat.
- Sunglasses.
- Cash or credit card for onboard purchases.
- Light jumper in winter months for journey home or light rain coat if some tropical showers around.
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR26:
A bus with a small Ocean Free/Ocean Freedom sign on the side will pick you up from your hotel - please ensure you are at pick-up point on time for your transfer. On arriving at Marlin Marina Cairns - the bus driver will direct you to the Reef Fleet Terminal for check-in (from 7.15am) at the Ocean Free/Freedom desk. After check-in you will be directed to berth 4 on A Finger where (from 7.30am) you will board Ocean Free. On boarding enjoy a piece of fresh fruit and Danish pastry with a cup of tea or coffee. Ocean Free - a 16 metre sailing schooner will depart the dock at 8.00am to commence a full day cruise to Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef. Guest numbers are limited to only a maximum of 25 guests to ensure a personal experience with maximum comfort and space. Sail to Ocean Free’s exclusive mooring on Pinnacle Reef, just 1km offshore from Green Island. This Marine Park Reserve is also protected from fishing and has an abundant array of marine life. On arriving step straight off the boat into a coral garden and enjoy a swim, snorkel tours, scuba dive (additional cost) under the watchful eye of your experienced crew or just relax. After the morning activities enjoy a large smorgasbord lunch with seafood. Transfers to Green Island are available throughout the day, to explore the walking tracks and rainforest or relax on the beach - the amount of time spent between the island and the boat is your choice. After 4.5 hours of reef and island time Ocean Free departs the reef and sails (wind prevailing) back to Northern Beaches. During the journey home snacks and a glass of wine are served by your attentive crew. Arrive back in Northern Beaches at approximately 5.00pm. Meet the bus at the same point for your return transfer to your hotel.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR26:
Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - free of charge.
Child: 4-14 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Diving:
Child: 0-11 years inclusive - not permitted.
Child: 12-14 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Any child under 18 years of age diving must have written parental consent.
Important Information:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR26:
Fee:
- Environmental Management Charge and Cairns Port Authority $20 per person Administration Fee is payable direct on departure of tour, and is subject to change without notice.
Mobility:
- Guests must be mobile enough to get in and out of a dinghy from the main vessel and on and out of the dinghy onto the beach
- Guests must be mobile enough to mover around a sailing vessel.
Weather:
- The company reserves the right to cancel the trip on very rare occasions due to adverse weather conditions or mechanical problems, or to use another vessel or select the sites.
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