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What are people saying about Michaelmas Cay

Liisa_J, Mar 2025
Absolutely amazing...
Absolutely amazing experience. As we are travelling with small kids, safety is very important for us. We felt safe and well taken care of on board! Our 5 year old was even able to come snorkelling to on the guided tour (thank you, Kevin!)! Stunning beauty of the corrals in Michaelmas Cay. Reccommend this to everyone.
Nancy_Y, Nov 2025
Bucket list experience
Fabulous experience and so worth it to do the guided snorkel tour for the extra money. We ended up with Jayden as our private guide for just my husband and me and she knew where all the special fish, blue starfish giant clams etc were and took us there. Water was warm and so shallow that the reef was right below us only about 8 inches at times. Gorgeous colors and the marine talks were most informative. Only disappointment was that we were on a catamaran and they never put the sails up and the wind was blowing nicely. The food and tea times were great and the champagne on the way back was a nice touch to top it all off. had the most wonderful time overall .
KYLIE_H, Oct 2025
5 star service with excellent crew
The crew were very accommodating and experienced. They organised each part of the day really well. They provide all guests with the tools and equipment to obtain the most out of the day. The reef was very accessible and I really like that you can snorkel from the sand cay. The semi submerged sub was air-conditioned and views from either side. The presenter was very knowledgeable and presented very well. The lunch was amazing. Overall it was a very nice day out. I like the fact that there is plenty of shade on the vessell too.
Nolan_T, Sep 2025
Ocean Spirit was an...
Ocean Spirit was an excellent way to see the reef! The marine biologist was very informative and the information helped us appreciate what we were seeing. The semi-sub was a great way to explore the deeper part of the reef and also provided details about our surroundings. We were so happy Ocean Spirit allowed us to book an hour before checkin as our other tours (different company) cancelled last minute due to boat technical issues.

Michaelmas Cay

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Cairns & the Tropical North
Michaelmas Cay
  • Michaelmas Cay holds a rookery of some 20,000 seabirds, which makes it a must-visit for bird-watchers.

  • There’s no wheelchair access or public facilities at the cay, though most tourist boats are equipped with restrooms.

  • Avoid sudden movements and loud noises as they may scare nesting birds.

  • Collecting corals and shells from the cay is prohibited.

  • Most tours provide full-body lycra suits, which provide protection against stinging jellyfish—common in the warmer months.