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Passions of Paradise -
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Sailing to two
fantastic locations, Passions of Paradise takes
you to the Outer Barrier Reef to see the wonders
of this World Heritage listed region.
Paradise reef is your first stop, with the coral
and fish life some of the best you'll see on the
reef - absolutely perfect for snorkeling and
scuba diving.
Next, visit
Michaelmas Cay: a
fragile and unique ecosystem with shallow warm
water, brilliant white sand and breathtaking
vistas. Truly an unspoilt paradise.
The Great Barrier Reef is over 2000 kilometres
long, boasting over 1500 species of fish, coral
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Passions of
Paradise, a brand new custom built 25 metre maxi
catamaran is the ultimate fun machine on the
Great Barrier Reef. Please see below for
more information regarding your day tour, and
enjoy this fantastic opportunity to experience a
fun day out on the reef. |
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Your Day Tour |
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Your day tour to the outer great barrier reef
includes:
Tropical
smorgasboard lunch (including prawns and
hot/cold dishes)
Mask,
snorkel and fins
Free guided
snorkel tour
Free 10
minute scuba diving demonstration
Specially
designed certified diving tender
Morning and
afternoon tea
High calibre
sailing on a unique and friendly boat
Departure at
0800 hours
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Your Boat |
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Passions of
Paradise II is a unique sailing vessel, designed
by the renowned Sydney naval architect Grahame
Parker and constructed by Jarkan Yachts.
Passions II was purpose built to operate out of
Cairns to sail to Paradise Reef and Michaelmas
Cay.
Finished in November 2003, Passions of Paradise
II is brand new, and bristling with all the most
modern high performance electronics, deck and
sail hardware.
At 25 metres in length
overall, and with a beam over 10 metres, she is
one of the largest sailing catamarans in
Australia. |
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Itinerary |
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0800 |
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Depart
Reef Fleet Terminal |
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0800 -
1000 |
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Sail
to Paradise Reef
Paradise Reef is a part of a system
of reefs that form the Outer Barrier
Reef, where the water visibility is
best, and the coral formations are
the most colourful and dramatic.
The area is host to thousands of
small colourful reef fish, with the
occasional larger pelagic fish
cruising by. |
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1000 -
1215 |
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Arrive Paradise Reef
Snorkel - a marine
naturalist leads a free snorkel tour
Certified Divers - have he
opportunity to do two dives
Introductory Divers -
available for those who wish to try
scuba diving for the first time.
Fully guided dives in small groups
under a fully qualified dive
instructor. |
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1215 -
1300 |
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Lunch
Sumptuous hot and cold buffet
including seafood and a selection of
tropical fruits |
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1300 |
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Depart Paradise Reef |
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Arrive
Michaelmas Cay
Snorkel, dive or simply take in
the natural beauty of this unique
coral cay. Plunge into crystal
clear blue waters for a swim or soak
up the sun and the sand. |
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1500 |
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Depart
Michaelmas Cay
Time to enjoy a cold beverage
from the bar as you set sail for a
relaxing sail back to Cairns. |
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1700 |
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Arrive Cairns Feet Fleet Terminal |
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Island Resorts -
Great Barrier Reef -
Whitsundays
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Airlie Beach -
Cairns -
Port Douglas -
Whitsunday Sailing
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