Ocean Free Guest Accessibility & Tour Suitability Guide

Helping every guest choose the right Great Barrier Reef experience.

Ocean Free offers a more open-air, nature-based reef and island experience with the personal feel of a traditional sailing vessel and a day out with family and friends.

Best Known For

  • A unique sail, reef and island day
  • Snorkelling straight off the boat at an exclusive reef site in a highly protected Green Zone Marine Park
  • Optional scuba diving from the vessel at the exclusive reef site
  • A tender transfer to Green Island after lunch
  • A relaxed sail home, or at times a moderately adventurous sail when the breeze is up
  • Being immersed in nature, with sea air, wind, sunshine, reef and island time

WELCOME TO OCEAN FREE - GETTING AROUND & ACTIVITIES

Vessel access points, onboard spaces and in-water activities to consider before booking.

Ocean Free at the Marina

16m authentic sailing vessel.

Sailing Experience

Classic open-air reef journey.

Boarding Steps / Dock Access

Embark and disembark from the dock.

Tender - Vessel Transfer

Transfers to Green Island.

Foredeck Underway

Open-air area with guests.

Side Deck Seating Underway

Cushioned deck seating.

Fore-Cabin Access

Ladder to toilet and storage.

Toilet Access Below Deck

Marine toilet area.

Shaded Aft Cockpit

No air-conditioning; fresh sea air.

Try Sailing

Take the helm!

Water Entry / Exit Ladder

Snorkel and dive access.

Exclusive Reef Site

Snorkel straight off the boat.

REEF, ISLAND AND SAILING ACTIVITIES

Reef access, Green Island transfers and sailing experiences to consider before booking.

Green Zone Reef Area

Highly protected reef setting.

Divers Gearing Up

Scuba from the vessel.

Scuba Diving

Exclusive reef site diving.

Tender to Green Island

Stepping into a smaller vessel.

Green Island Beach

Island time after lunch.

Green Island

Beach and island option.

Sail Home

Relaxed or moderately adventurous.

Onboard Hospitality

Personal small-group feel.

MOBILITY / ACCESSIBILITY / SUITABILITY

Quick suitability, mobility and accessibility reference.

Suitable for Guests Who Can

  • Walk independently on a moving vessel
  • Have good stability
  • Use handrails and stairs/ladders
  • Transfer to a tender where required
  • Enter and exit the water using a ladder
  • Enjoy a full day on a boat on the reef

Suitable for Guests Who Like

  • To feel the wind in their face
  • To be one with the sea
  • A truly unique sail, reef and island experience
  • A relaxing sail, or at times a moderately adventurous sail
  • Snorkelling on a private reef site straight off the boat
  • The opportunity for one to two hours on the beach and island, so they are not on a boat all day
  • A day of sailing, snorkelling, diving, relaxing on a beach or simply absorbing nature around them

Ocean Free Is Not Suitable For

  • Wheelchairs, pushchairs or strollers
  • Guests who cannot comfortably manage stairs or ladders
  • Guests who require continuous personal care
  • Guests with significant balance or mobility concerns
  • Guests who may have a medical condition that may affect snorkelling or diving
  • Guests in late pregnancy – travel as you would for any moderate adventure; please enquire

FAMILIES, SUPPORT AND MEDICAL NOTES

Everyone’s needs can be subtly different.

Please chat to our friendly staff so we can advise the best options for a safe and comfortable Great Barrier Reef experience.

Families

Best suited to older children. All children must remain supervised by an adult at all times on the vessel and in the water. Crew will of course gladly assist parents during in-water activities.

Hearing, Vision & Cognitive Support

Guests requiring assistance need to travel with an accompanying family member or friend and must contact us before booking. The safety and comfort of all guests is of utmost importance to us, and we will give honest and practical advice.

Medical Conditions

If unsure, please contact us before booking so we can help determine the most suitable tour. This is especially important for conditions that may affect mobility, stability, breathing, heart health, snorkelling or diving.

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