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Fly-Cruise Great Barrier Reef Half Day Tour

$489 per person
Depart daily 12.40pm - return 4.30pm
Ideal for cruise ship passengers or those with limited time 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. Departing Cairns at 12.40pm, enjoy a 25-minute scenic helicopter flight over the reef to meet superyacht, Evolution. Enjoy a late lunch with 1.5 hours at Hastings Reef snorkelling before returning to Cairns at 4.30pm

 

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  • Departs Cairns Heliport Pierpoint road at 12.40pm (checkin required 30 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

  • 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.


  • Departs Cairns Heliport Pierpoint road at 12.40pm (checkin required 30 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
  • 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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