Ocean Free – Sail to Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef
Highlights
- Sail aboard a classic schooner to experience the tranquil beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island.
- Dive into vibrant marine life just one metre beneath the surface at Pinnacle Reef, guided by expert Master Reef Guides.
- Indulge in a fresh smorgasbord lunch while sharing reef stories with fellow adventurers after a morning of snorkelling.
- Relax on pristine Green Island beach or enjoy a glass of wine on the scenic sail home, embracing the tropical atmosphere.
“Ocean Free” – for those guests wanting to experience a personal, boutique-style (25 guests maximum) Great Barrier Reef Tour with the bonus of having some time on tropical Green Island . For a little soft adventure, your mode of transport is a classical sailing schooner with true sailing on the journey home (wind prevailing).
On arriving at Pinnacle reef, just 1Km off Green Island, your friendly crew will brief and assist you as you step straight off the boat to explore the marine life located just one metre below the surface! Enjoy a guided informative snorkel tour on this private Marine Park reef site. Turtles, black-tipped reef sharks (totally harmless) are a common sight.
After a morning of snorkelling, diving indulge in a fresh smorgasbord lunch while exchanging reef stories . Our expert Master Reef Guides and Marine Interpreters will make your snorkelling experience one to remember! A short trip takes you straight to Green Island beach. Explore interpretative walks or relax on the pristine beach. Enjoy a glass of wine and snacks on the sail home.
The company is passionate about sustainability, is an ADV Eco certified product, involved in “coral nurturing” and future surveying on their reef sites.
For a truly customer-oriented, reef experience choose “Ocean Free Sail ” or sister vessel “Ocean Freedom Cruise”. You won’t be disappointed!
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Ocean Free Sail to the Great Barrier & Green Island
“Ocean Free” is for those guests wanting to experience a highly personal (25 guests maximum) Great Barrier Reef Tour with the added bonus of having some time on a tropical island (Green Island). To also add a little soft adventure, your mode of transport is a classical 16 metre sailing schooner where you will also experience true sailing on the journey home (wind prevailing).
On arriving at your exclusive mooring on Pinnacle reef, just one kilometre off Green Island, your friendly crew will brief and assist you as you excitedly step straight off the boat to explore the reef and marine life located just one metre below the surface! Enjoy a guided informative snorkel tour on this private protected Marine Park reef site. Turtles and black-tipped reef sharks (totally harmless) are a common sight.
After a morning of snorkelling (or optional diving) indulge in a fresh and tasty smorgasbord lunch while exchanging reef stories with fellow guests. After lunch a short trip in the tender takes you straight to Green Island beach. Explore interpretative walks on this small island or just relax on the pristine beach.
Enjoy a glass of wine and snacks on the sail home.
Ocean Freedom Cruise to Outer Edge Upolu Reef & Upolu Cay Reef
“Ocean Freedom” – fast stylish 20M luxury cruiser, goes to two great destinations on the Great Barrier Reef – Wonder Wall a truly magnificent snorkel and dive experience on the Outer Edge Upolu Reef and the the crystal clear shallow waters of Upolu Cay and surrounding reef .
Experience an informative complimentary Glass Bottom Boat and Adventure Drift Snorkel tour with their very attentive Master Reef snorkel guides (all top snorkel equipment included). With only just over an hour to arrive at the first reef site and only 10 minutes travel time to the second – Ocean Freedom offers six hours to to enjoy all the activities and relax with no rush in the day.
Enjoy Danish pastries, fresh fruit on boarding, a smorgasbord feast for lunch and cheese, fruit and cake platters on the comfortable cruise home. Outstanding personal service with low guest numbers, high crew to guest ratio and snorkelling tuition with even personal in-water crew assistance if needed. Very personal optional diving offered with only two divers to one instructor on your very first dive and a complimentary guide if a certified diver. Comfort guaranteed whether you prefer sundeck, shaded areas or an air-conditioned saloon. Simply Superb!
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Professional Association of Diving Instructors
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Tourism Emission Reduction Commitment
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld