DESCRIPTION
See the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef from above and below with this fantastic Great Barrier Reef experience combo. Combining an outer reef cruise with a memorable 10 minute scenic helicopter flight so you can admire this living spectacle from the air as well as from below the surface.
Your reef tour from Cairns includes a luxury cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef where you will visit two different reef sites. Morning tea is provided for you and cheese and biscuits will be served with a complimentary glass of wine on the return cruise. A hot and cold buffet lunch is also served with seafood selections where you can enjoy on the sundeck surrounded by the beautiful reef. The use of snorkelling equipment is included during your visit to the reefs so that you can experience the coral gardens and vibrant marine life or you can simply relax on the sundeck and enjoy the fact that you are hanging out on one of the natural wonders of the world.
Your day on the reef is topped off with an exhilarating 10 minute scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef – the worlds largest living natural wonder. Your pilot will give you full running commentary of your surrounds and let you know of all the awesome photo opportunities throughout the flight. The perfect way to end a delightful adventure in Queensland’s beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Book your Great Barrier Reef tour and scenic helicopter flight online today to kickstart your journey in Far North Queensland.
Inclusions
- Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise to 2 different Great Barrier Reef locations
- 10 minute scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Delicious Aussie BBQ lunch including prawns, fish, steak, sausages, vegetarian, and a variety of salads (GF, DF, Vegan options available)
- Use of snorkelling equipment
- Buoyancy vests
- Afternoon tea with a complimentary glass of wine and light snack
Exclusions
- Hotel pick ups and drop offs (Return transfer for Cairns CBD Accommodation is $18/pp, for Beaches/ Outer City Accommodation is $25/pp, for Port Douglas Accommodation is $82/pp minimum 2 passengers required). Transfers are payable direct to the supplier
Extras
- Introductory and certified scuba diving
- Semi-Submersible Tour – temporarily unavailable due to COVID-19
- Guided snorkel tours with a Marine Biologist
- All extras are available for purchase on the day of the cruise
Highlights
- Visit 2 different Great Barrier Reef locations
- Unforgettable 10 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight above the opal blue reef lagoons of the world’s largest living natural wonder
- Glass bottom tour (optional extra)
- Snorkel and dive amongst beautiful coral gardens and colourful marine life
- Relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch with seafood
- Informative commentary along with fantastic photo opportunities on the Helicopter Flight
- Large spacious sundecks for sunbathing
- Complimentary glass of wine with light snack on the return journey
Time
- Tours depart daily from the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 8.00am and return approximately 4.30pm. Check-in commences from 7.15am and closes at 7.45am. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your tour and the tour departure point.
What To Bring
- Sunscreen, hat, change of clothes
- Swimmers and a towel
- Cash or Credit Card for additional purchases (Soft Drinks, Chocolates, Underwater Cameras, T-shirts etc.)
Additional Information
- Certain medical conditions and medications may exclude some people from scuba diving. If you are concerned about any medical conditions, please consult your doctor
- A person with heart trouble, a current cold or congestion, epilepsy, asthma, a severe medical problem, or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, should not dive
- Divers 65yrs and over must provide a current AS4005-1 dive medical prior to travel
- All divers will need to fill in a Medical Questionnaire prior to scuba diving
- Helicopter weight restrictions of 130kg apply
Booking Information
- It is highly recommended to reconfirm your booking on arrival in Cairns and confirm your hotel pick up departure and pick up time if required. For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details are included on your tour voucher
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of the tour. Vouchers presented on a mobile device are also accepted
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements