Helicopter rides

Great Barrier Reef cruise with scenic helicopter flight

from

$212.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, German, Japanese, Chinese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes

Lunch

Do this because

Cruise onboard a luxury 35-meter superyacht
See the reef from above on a 10-minute helicopter flight
Enjoy 5 hours of reef time snorkeling at 2 outer reef sites
Delicious BBQ lunch prepared onboard
Complimentary glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on the return journey

What to expect

Discover the Great Barrier Reef from above and below with this full-day excursion including 5 hours of reef time snorkeling and a 10-minute helicopter flight.

You'll cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef on board a luxury 35-meter superyacht with the best crew on the reef. Enjoy unlimited snorkelling at two outer reef locations to see the thriving reef with an abundance of marine life and fantastic coral formations.

In the afternoon, you'll hit the skies and see the reef from above in a luxury helicopter!

You can choose between the following options available in the order box:

Option 1: Snorkel + Scenic Helicopter Flight

Option 2: Snorkel + Scenic Helicopter Flight + 1 Introductory Scuba Dive

Option 3: Snorkel + Scenic Helicopter Flight + 1 Certified Scuba Dive

What's included

Full day reef cruise onboard luxury superyacht
10-minute scenic helicopter flight
5 hours reef time at 2 stunning outer reef sites
Snorkeling equipment and floatation devices
Experienced and professional dive instructors
Free lycra/sun-suit hire
Hot BBQ lunch
Tea and coffee
A glass of wine and a light snack on return
Great Barrier Reef levy (A$20)

What's not included

Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence Street, Cairns City QLD, Australia

Meeting point:

Please arrive for check-in between 7.15am and 7.45am at the Reef Fleet Terminal. Make your way to the Down Under Cruise and Dive check-in counter. The boat departs at 8.00am SHARP!

What to remember

This activity is available in English with instructors who can also speak German, Japanese, and Chinese Mandarin
The max capacity for a booking is 6 people
For safety reasons, there is a 130kg weight limit for the helicopter
This tour includes a Hot BBQ lunch including fresh fish, prawns, steak, vegetarian option, and a variety of fresh salads (special dietaries to be advised after the booking)

Provider

Down Under Cruise and Dive

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 18 hours before the experience begins.

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