Fly-Cruise Great Barrier Reef Half Day Tour
$530 per person
Depart daily 12.40pm – return 4.30pm
Ideal for those with limited time and Cruise ship visitors who still want to experience the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a 25-minute scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef to meet the Superyacht Evolution. Spend 1.5 hours at Hastings Reef snorkelling before cruising back to Cairns whilst enjoying a late lunch and a complimentary glass of wine.
Great Barrier Reef ‘Highlights’ Tour. This tour is perfect for those with limited time and who still want to experience the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. Check in at 11.50am – Departing Cairns at 12.40pm, enjoy a 25-minute scenic helicopter flight over the reef to meet the luxury yacht, Evolution. Enjoy a late lunch with 1.5 hours at Hastings Reef snorkelling before returning to Cairns at 4.30pm
Inclusions
- Departs Cairns Heliport Pierpoint road at 12.40pm –checkin required minimum 45 minutes prior to your flight
- 25 minute scenic flight over reef & sand cays to Hastings Reef
- Approx. 1.5hours at the reef
- Snorkelling equipment (including floatation devices, sunsuit, prescription mask if required)
- BBQ lunch
- Return fast cruise with complimentary glass of wine and cheese on board Evolution
What to bring
- 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
Terms and Conditions
Maximum individual seat weight limit of 130kg applies
Checkin required 45 minutes prior to departure. Check-in will close 30 minutes before departure and you will not be able to check in after this time.
All tours are confirmed subject to availability, weather and achieved booking minimums. Solo traveller bookings welcome.
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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For over 28 years, Cairns Discovery Tours has been proudly locally owned and operated. Established in 1995, we’ve shared the tropical beauty of Cairns with thousands of travellers, offering authentic, community-connected tour experiences.
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Our passionate Cairns tour guides are storytellers, historians, and nature enthusiasts. With deep local knowledge, they bring the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Cairns’ tropical heritage to life, ensuring an unforgettable and educational experience.














