Experience the best of both worlds! Start your day with a birds-eye view of Cairns, Green Island, and the Great Barrier Reef on a Reef Hopper flight, before departing on a full day adventure cruise to Green Island with Big Cat on board Reef Rocket.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Ticket confirmation within 48 hours
- Once purchased, you’ll receive booking confirmation from the tour operator.
- Host or greeter
- English
- Booklets
- Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese
Experience
Highlights
- Experience the Great Barrier Reef from above on our 40min Reef Hopper scenic flight
- Admire the views through your guaranteed window seat on our high-wing aircraft
- See a bird's eye view of the Great Barrier Reef, including Green Island, Palm Cove and Arlington Reef
- Explore Green Island on Big Cat's full day adventure cruise with buffet lunch and glass bottom boat coral viewing tour or snorkelling included.
- Enjoy courtesy bus transfers to/from Cairns City
- Listen to the complimentary in-flight pilot commentary
Full description
Experience the best of both worlds with this Fly and Cruise package. GSL Aviation have partnered with Big Cat Green Island to offer an amazing full-day experience. Start your day with a birds-eye view of Cairns, Green Island, and the Great Barrier Reef. Soar overhead with GSL Aviation aboard a high-wing aircraft, with guaranteed window seats for everyone on-board. The 40 minute ‘Reef Hopper’ flight departs Cairns Airport and gives you an appreciation of the region that you can only get from the air.
Following the flight and your complimentary bus transfer, you’ll find yourself at the Cairns Reef Terminal ready to depart on a full day adventure cruise to Green Island with Big Cat on board Reef Rocket. Your full day cruise includes everything you need for the day, with a range of extras and activities available for no extra charge. Included in your cruise is a buffet lunch, and glass bottom boat coral viewing tour or snorkel equipment hire. On top of your tour inclusions are other activities on Green Island such as self-guided walks and fish feeding. After your entertaining afternoon, cruise back to the Cairns Reef Terminal where your tour concludes.
*Please note that a return transfer is extra and can be booked with Big Cat on your day of travel if required.
Includes
- 40 minute Reef Hopper flight
- Guaranteed window seats
- Courtesy bus transfers
- In-flight pilot commentary
- Fleet of high-wing aircraft for excellent visibility
- Full day Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise
- Buffet Lunch
- Glass bottom boat coral viewing tour or snorkel equipment hire
- Self-guided walks and fish feeding
- Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Important information
Know before you go
- 100% cancellation fee applies for no-shows or cancellations within 24 hours.
- All flights are subject to pilot discretion, weather, aircraft availability and air traffic control. In the event that GSL Aviation cancels/postpones any flight(s) due to adverse weather conditions, GSL Aviation will attempt to reschedule flight or a full refund will be given. GSL Aviation will endeavour to achieve on-time performance, although accept no responsibility for missing flight or tour connections arising from operational delays. Flight time listed is approximate and may vary depending on aircraft type.
- Children under 3 years old are considered infants, and travel free of charge on a paying adults lap. Contact GSL for any clarification.
