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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight

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108 reviews

Activity provider: Down Under Cruise and Dive
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    Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight

    Activity provider: Down Under Cruise and Dive
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    From US$ 222.82 per person

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    Embark on this full-day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Cairns with a scenic helicopter flight. Travel on a large, state-of-the-art vessel and choose just snorkelling or add diving.

    About this activity

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    Duration 8.5 hours
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    Instructor
    Chinese, English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Travel on one of the fastest and largest commercial vessels
    • Visit 2 spectacular outer Great Barrier Reef locations and snorkel for 5 hours
    • Soar over the reef on a short scenic helicopter flight
    • Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and light snack on the way back
    • Relax on the full-length sun lounge or on one of the three spacious deck levels
    Full description

    Join this fast, comfortable cruise to visit two spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef destinations. Travel on 'Evolution'- a brand new, purpose-built, state of the art, 35-meter (120ft) superyacht, providing a superior ride in all weather conditions.

    Visit exclusive, protected locations on the pristine Outer Great Barrier Reef with superior reef quality. Professional, friendly and attentive staff ensure a safe and enjoyable fun-filled experience. This vessel is the most stylish and luxurious reef vessel available in Cairns. Depart the marina and travel to the true outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey. Choose from an abundance of seating inside air-conditioned, modern lounges or outside on full-length sundecks for sunbathing.

    Spend time snorkeling and spotting diverse marine wildlife, coral gardens, and much more below the surface. For lunch, enjoy a delicious Aussie BBQ including steak, fish, prawns, and tropical salads (vegetarians are catered for.) At the second reef site, take to the skies for your 10-minute Scenic Helicopter Flight to and from the exclusive Heli-Pontoon. Have your camera ready as you lift off from the helipad for an incredible scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef.

    Appreciate from the air, the sheer size of the reef system as you search for marine life in their natural habitat. Be amazed at the colours and beauty of the coral gardens before touching back down to re-join the crew onboard the vessel. A complimentary glass of wine and a light snack is served on the return journey back to Cairns.

    Includes
    • 5 hours reef time snorkeling with professional snorkel equipment
    • 10-minute scenic flight
    • Visit 2 outer reef locations
    • Full BBQ lunch including prawns, fish, steak, and vegetarian options
    • Complimentary glass of wine and light snack on return
    • 20 admin/fuel levy to be paid prior to travel direct to the local partner
    Not suitable for
    • People with heart problems
    • Wheelchair users
    • People with respiratory issues
    • People with diabetes
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All required protective equipment is provided
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You must fill out a travel information form

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    Participants

    Date

    Meeting point

    Meet at the check-in desk from 7.15am - 7.45am at the Reef Fleet Terminal at Marlin Marina, 1 Spence Street, Cairns.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Passport or ID card
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun hat

    Not allowed

    • Pets

    Know before you go

    •  Please note: the above tour itinerary is a guideline only and is subject to change depending on the tide, wind, and other weather conditions.
    •  Please note: check-in between 7:15 AM and 8:00 AM at Reef Fleet Terminal. Tour departs at 8:15 AM.
    •  There is a $20 per person fuel levy and administration cost that must be paid prior to travel direct to the local partner.
    • All divers must complete a Medical Questionnaire. Please be aware that certain medical conditions (eg asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and/or prescription medication may preclude some people from diving
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 108 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.7/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.6/5
    • Safety
      4.7/5

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    Wow, what an amazing day. Hubby and I could not fault anything about this tour and would highly recommend this company to anyone considering a reef tour It was easy to book, and everything on board was super organised and ran smoothly. The boat was great, with 3 levels to choose from to relax and enjoy the views. The crew were fabulous, friendly, funny and so helpful. I can’t swim and have had a fear of water since a childhood, but have always wanted to try snorkelling. The staff were so understanding and made me feel safe and supported, assisting me to do something I never thought I would have the courage to do. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and had a totally incredible experience. We had a beautiful day visiting 2 reefs, and added the helicopter ride to our experience, Something I would highly recommend Also did the glass bottom boat as a little extra. The food was great too

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    September 11, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Australia Verified booking

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    This was definitely the highlight of my trip to Cairns this year. Everything was superb - the vessel was brilliant, the crew fantastic - very attentive and professional whilst also entertaining, after all its meant to be fun and it delivered in buckets. The catering on the trip was also fabulous, plenty of yummy fresh salad, hot cooked meats and also tea, coffee and fresh fruit. A bar is also open for other beverages. The helli ride was great I realised the conditions for landing were tricky with a western breeze so kudos to the pilot who made the trip seamless. Experiencing the reef was magical - seeing the different beautiful fish species, meeting Wally (I later realised is friendly!), a sea turtle and a little shark. I was lucky with the weather on this day which was perfect with a slight breeze (thanks to Mother Nature / God)! I’d like to thank the crew for a fantastic day and I really hope to come back to do this again with my family one day!

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    February 22, 2020

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    Joanne – Australia Verified booking

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    The deep dive team are absolute professionals and very happy to assist in any way required. i was traveling alome, met some very nice people and had an excellent adventure. The onboard costs for additional services were pre notified and very competitive. In summary, I would go with the same company again

    February 6, 2020

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