Cruise Fly Great Barrier Reef
$550.00 per person  3yrs+
Departs daily 8am - 3.30pm
4.5 hours at the Great Barrier Reef
Experience the ultimate and best value day on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy 2 reef locations, BBQ lunch and snorkelling equipment. At Hastings Reef, you will board a Nautilus Aviation Helicopter for a 25-minute scenic flight to see the magical colours of the reef & sand cays from the air while travelling back to Cairns.
Experience a full-day tour to the Great Barrier Reef, including 2 Reef locations where you will snorkel, enjoy lunch, and sunbathing, or you can choose one of our optional activities, such as an Introductory, Certified Dive or Semi submersible coral viewing tour. At Hastings Reef, you will board a luxury Nautilus Aviation Helicopter for a 25-minute scenic flight to see the magical colours of the reef & sand cays from the air while travelling back to Cairns.
- 4.5 hours snorkelling at the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- 25 minute scenic Helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef and sand cays to Cairns
- Snorkelling equipment (including prescription mask if required) & floatation devices
- Free lycra/sun-suit hire
- Delicious BBQ Lunch including fresh fish, prawns, steak, vegetarian options and a variety of fresh salads. (special dietary catered for - contact us prior to travel)
- Tea & coffee provided
- Experienced & professional dive instructors
- Spacious air-conditioned modern lounges and stylish upper deck to relax in comfort.
Itinerary
- 7:30am Checkin at Reef Fleet Terminal 7.15am- 7.45am
- 8:00am Evolution departs Marlin Marina, Cairns
- 11:30am 3 hours snorkelling at 1st reef location and BBQ Lunch
- 1:00pm Evolution arrives at 2nd reef location for you to enjoy up to 2 hours snorkelling
- 2:45pm Depart reef on helicopter flight back to Cairns
- 3:15pm Arrive back in Cairns approx - arrival at Marina Point, 2 Pier Point Road,
- Semi Submersible coral viewing $20 Adult/$10 Child
- Introductory dive $80.00 per dive
- 2 Intro Dives $140.00
- Certified dive $80.00 per dive
- 2 Cert dives $140.00
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel.
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Underwater camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
Cancellation notice of 48 hours is required for a full refund
Any flight amendments made inside 48 hours with incur a 50% penalty.
Cancellation within 24 hours is non refundable
No amendments accepted inside 24 hours prior to departure
Flights are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability.
The decision of the pilot in command is final with regards to cancelling a flight due to inclement weather and/or the refusal of the passenger/s if the passenger/s are deemed unfit for flight.
- 4.5 hours snorkelling at the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- 25 minute scenic Helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef and sand cays to Cairns
- Snorkelling equipment (including prescription mask if required) & floatation devices
- Free lycra/sun-suit hire
- Delicious BBQ Lunch including fresh fish, prawns, steak, vegetarian options and a variety of fresh salads. (special dietary catered for - contact us prior to travel)
- Tea & coffee provided
- Experienced & professional dive instructors
- Spacious air-conditioned modern lounges and stylish upper deck to relax in comfort.
Itinerary
- 7:30am Checkin at Reef Fleet Terminal 7.15am- 7.45am
- 8:00am Evolution departs Marlin Marina, Cairns
- 11:30am 3 hours snorkelling at 1st reef location and BBQ Lunch
- 1:00pm Evolution arrives at 2nd reef location for you to enjoy up to 2 hours snorkelling
- 2:45pm Depart reef on helicopter flight back to Cairns
- 3:15pm Arrive back in Cairns approx - arrival at Marina Point, 2 Pier Point Road,
- Semi Submersible coral viewing $20 Adult/$10 Child
- Introductory dive $80.00 per dive
- 2 Intro Dives $140.00
- Certified dive $80.00 per dive
- 2 Cert dives $140.00
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel.
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Underwater camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
Cancellation notice of 48 hours is required for a full refund
Any flight amendments made inside 48 hours with incur a 50% penalty.
Cancellation within 24 hours is non refundable
No amendments accepted inside 24 hours prior to departure
Flights are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability.
The decision of the pilot in command is final with regards to cancelling a flight due to inclement weather and/or the refusal of the passenger/s if the passenger/s are deemed unfit for flight.
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