Up at 6.30am to head down to the pier for 7.30am. Conny has booked into my hostel too so she's coming on the snorkeling trip as well.
A nice walk in the chilly morning air down the esplanade, when we first saw the boats we were a little disappointed as they were all big ferry style boats, but once we saw ours we were happy, a massive sailing catamaran.
60 passengers aboard and lots of forms to fill out (health and safety). 2 hours out to our first snorkeling spot, a little sand Island just off the reef. The coral was absolutely amazing, all different colours and shapes and some parts so shallow you could actually touch it.
Back on and short 10 minute journey to our next spot, more in the sea and very rough. Really difficult to snorkel as the waves kept filing the tube. But still amazing, I enjoyed going to the edge and staring over into the deep chasms below.
2 hours back to Cairns, this time with the sail up. I love sitting on the front as the boat goes up and down over the waves. One guy decided to suit in the nets at the front and kept getting absolutely drenched, at one point he was told to hang on otherwise he could washed overboard.
Amazing trip followed by drinks and food at the Wool Shed with some friends we made on the boat.
A great day!
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