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Ocean Spirit Cruises

Office No.3, Level 1,Shangri-La Hotel Cairns, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
07 4031 2920
Ranked #50 of 66 tours in Cairns
3.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
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kent
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

I went to Cairns in 2000 on my own as I was single at the time, and was so impressed with the whole experience I went back 7 times !! Which hurt my credit card lol! However I took the wife last year and it was a completely different experience :( I was glad that the trips to michaelmas cay... More

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Canberra, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

What a fabulous experience! Our crew for the day were wonderful and attentive - nothing seemed like too much trouble. The facilities onboard were first class. The island and reef were spectacular - we had a wonderful time snorkling. The food was fantastic, all of the gear provided was in great condition... A highlight was the glass-bottom boat ride with... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

We pre booked dives, unfortunately my wife couldn't take part so we were promised a refund. Still waiting for the refund - coming out with a list of excuses miles long. Looks like this will have to go to court. Very poor customer service - a very poor experience compared to my visit in 2003. Would never ever book with... More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My sister booked this day on our behalf. I use trip advisor to research all of my families holidays and activities and when i read the recent negative reviews about Ocean Spirit i was not very hopeful of a good day..Well it was infact the best day ever. Only dissappointment was we motored.all the way with a token sail up... More

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Cairns, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

I also had a MyReef locals pass that I paid $200 for and used a couple of times. The new owners wont honour the passes saying that they weren't part of the package that they bought from the old owners and therefore they are no obliged to honour them. In a time when Cairns tourism operators are suffering from a... More

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Burleigh Heads, Qld, AUSTRALIA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
1
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My hubby and I had our Honeymoon in Cairns in 1993 and had the most perfect day ever on the reef with Ocean Spirit. We were excited to find that 18 years layer, they're still operating so we we could take our kids. Things have gone pretty down-hill since '93! We went out on 26 December (my birthday) and it... More

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Sydney
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

Went on the Michaelmas Cay day trip. Only 100 or so on board due to the Qantas problems. Booked trip on 2 for 1 deal so value ok compared to other offerings. We booked Ocean Spirit to get a sailing experience only to be told "the sails are broken" when asked when sailing started. Very disappointing. Therefore motored to and... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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We booked their alternate trip but there were insufficient numbers so they decided not to run it Sat 29.11 but offered us a free upgrade to the Molekena Caye (sounds something like that) it is a small island bird sanctuary. Our original trip was about $130 p/h and this trip was selling at $195 p/h so it sounded good. All... More

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Cairns, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
1
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Having been on a number of reef trips to the Great Barrier Reef I would have to say that this trip does not offer either a quality reef or sailing experience. I have been out on Ocean Spirit twice and although the weather was perfect there was to be no sailing as the scehdule does not permit it and by... More

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Cairns
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
2
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I am a local from Cairns. I purchased a MYREEF card for my family which entitled two adults and two childern an annual reef pass. I have been unable to book on Ocean Spirit and have yet to use the card at all. Now I have received a letter advising that they will not be honoring MYREEF card. They were... More

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