Reef Adventure Cruise-Fly
$585 per person
Departs Daily Cairns 10.30am - 3.20pm
Discover the Great Barrier Reef as you cruise in fast catamaran comfort with Great Adventures to the activity platform moored at Norman Reef. Includes lunch, snorkelling equipment, semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour with commentary, Underwater Observatory and Eco Reef Talk. Return to Cairns on a 25 minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef.
Great Barrier Reef - Pontoon
Located off Cairns, just 90 minutes by fast catamaran or 25 minutes by scenic helicopter, the Great Adventures Outer Reef activity platform is a stable, all-weather base allowing visitors to explore the reef in comfort. Whatever your age, swimming ability or activity level there is something for everyone at Great Adventures. Snorkel, scuba dive or stay dry and visit the underwater reef observatory for a fun and informative Eco Reef Talk from a local marine expert. The Semi-Submersible is a great activity providing views of the reef from below the waterline without setting foot in the water and includes live commentary with fascinating insights into this complex ecosystem. You won’t go hungry either with morning & afternoon tea plus a hot and cold buffet lunch included in the day. Dine in comfort aboard the air-conditioned catamaran or pull up a lounge on the upper sundeck and soak up the tropical ambience.
Helicopter Flight
The 25 minute scenic flight from Cairns takes you to a reef activity platform located on one of two premium Outer Reef locations, Moore Reef or Norman Reef. Enjoy stunning panoramic views extending from the tropical rainforest clad coastline, across the azure waters of the Coral Sea and into the very heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Your highly skilled pilot will share their local knowledge of the region while on the lookout for Turtles, Dolphins, Manta Rays, large schools of pelagic fish and even majestic Humpback Whales (Jul-Sep). Maximum individual seat weight limit of 130kg applies
- 25 minute scenic flight to or from Cairns
- Air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
- 2.15 hours at the Outer Reef activity platform
- All snorkelling equipment including buoyancy devices and friendly instruction for beginners
- Hot and cold tropical lunch
- Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
- Underwater Observatory and Eco Reef Talk
- Afternoon tea and coffee whilst on the platform
- Lycra suits
- The Environmental Management Charge (EMC) is included in the price of your cruise ticket.
- Certified diving
- Introductory diving
- Seawalker
- Scuba Doo
- Guided snorkel tour
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel. View Dive Medical
IMPORTANT INFORMATION You should not fly at high altitude within 12 hours of a single dive or 18 hours when doing multiple dives (where possible wait 24 hours)
Maximum individual seat weight limit of 130kg applies
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.
- 25 minute scenic flight to or from Cairns
- Air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
- 2.15 hours at the Outer Reef activity platform
- All snorkelling equipment including buoyancy devices and friendly instruction for beginners
- Hot and cold tropical lunch
- Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
- Underwater Observatory and Eco Reef Talk
- Afternoon tea and coffee whilst on the platform
- Lycra suits
- The Environmental Management Charge (EMC) is included in the price of your cruise ticket.
- Certified diving
- Introductory diving
- Seawalker
- Scuba Doo
- Guided snorkel tour
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel. View Dive Medical
IMPORTANT INFORMATION You should not fly at high altitude within 12 hours of a single dive or 18 hours when doing multiple dives (where possible wait 24 hours)
Maximum individual seat weight limit of 130kg applies
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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11.10am - 3.30pm
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$569.00 per child 3-14 yrs
Family 2A+2C 3-14yrs $2408.00
Infant under 3 - seated on adult lap - Free of Charge.
Departs daily 9am - 3.30pm
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This tour also operates in reverse - Fly out & Cruise return - 10.30am - 5.00pm
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Solo bookings accepted
Departs hourly from 9am
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Fly-Cruise Great Barrier Reef Sunlover Cruises
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Infant under 3 yrs Free | Child 3yrs $399.00
Family 2A+2C 3-15yrs $2279
Departs daily 11.45am - 5.30pm
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$729.00 per adult
$569.00 per child 3-14 yrs
Family 2A+2C 3-14yrs $2408.00
Infant under 3 - seated on adult lap - Free of Charge.
Departs daily 10.30am - 5.00pm
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