Ocean Free Sail to Green Island & The Great Barrier Reef

8.5 Hours total. Ocean Free departs at 8am and returns at 4:30pm

We’re Unique The only Cairns operator to offer a real sail, reef and island experience, with time on Green Island. On Ocean Free the engines really do get switched off (wind prevailing).

Escape the Crowds Ocean Free has an exclusive reef mooring, where only our guests snorkel and dive. You can snorkel straight off the boat at any time or try an introductory dive.

Personalised Tour You’re a name not a number, with a crew to guest ratio of 1:6. We take a maximum of 25 guests, even though Ocean Free is surveyed for 52. Outstanding customer service.

The Best Crew Our crew really do make the difference, with enthusiasm and service, ensuring all our guests have a memorable and safe Great Barrier Reef experience.

Exclusive Snorkel Site Snorkel Pinnacle Reef by just stepping straight off the boat. Take part in our complimentary snorkel tours and be blown away by the different species and colours of corals. Equipment provided.

Dive the Reef Ocean Free offer introductory diving (no experience needed) and certified diving. All dives are guided and the highest ratio of dive instructor to diver is offered. We take your safety seriously.

Environment Ocean Free is an Advanced Eco Certified product. Throughout our years of operating we have always and continue to have a strong commitment to protecting our beautiful Great Barrier Reef.

Value for Money This is a great value for money day tour with lots of inclusions. You have up to 4.5 hours to explore Pinnacle Reef on the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island.

Highlights:

• Only 25 guests
• Hoist the sails, take the helm or simply relax!
• Exclusive Great Barrier Reef site in a highly protected Marine Park Green Zone
• Snorkel straight off the boat where the “bommies” coral outcrops come up to about 1 m under the surface for great viewing – Perfect snorkel site
• Explore Green Island – visit Marineland Melanesia  and see a crocodile being fed / walk across the island on an interpretative board walk / on low tide walk around the island
• Great food served throughout the day
• Complimentary glass of wine on the authentic sail home

Included:

• All snorkel equipment including buoyancy aid, lycra or wet suit (depending on season)
• Snorkelling tuition
• Morning tea and coffee
• Danish Pastries and fresh fruit on boarding
• Large smorgasbord lunch including prawns and smoked salmon
• Fruit , cheese platter and cake platter served on the journey home
• Tender transfers from main vessel to Green Island beach

Not Included:

• Reef levy $20 pp pay at check-in (comprising of environmental management charge (emc) , Recreational Area Management (RAM) , Port fees and admin charge )

What to Bring:

• Swimming costume
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Hat and sunglasses
• Some cash / cc for any soft drink, beer, wine \. merchandise purchases on the day
• In winter a sweatshirt for journey home (dependent on where you are from!)