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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight

4.6  / 5
204 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
4.6  / 5
204 reviews
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From US$ 218.75 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.

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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
  • Administrative/fuel levy ($20 due on the day)
Not suitable for
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with respiratory issues
  • People with diabetes

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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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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • The minimum age for introductory diving is 12 years old
  • This activity is dependent on the weather
  • All divers are required to complete a medical questionnaire
  • Divers over 65 must have medical clearance from a physician confirming they are fit to dive. Please be aware that certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and any prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. This clearance must state your full name, the doctor's name and practice, and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition
  • Diving within 24 hours before your flight is not permitted
  • Special dietary requirements should be confirmed directly with the activity provider
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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 204 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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That was one of the best trip I have done!!!! They are the most friendly, politely and funny staff. Congrats, you guys are amazing. The boat is like brand new, extremely comfortable. The helicopter flight is insane!!!!! Also brand new, the pilot was sooo friendly, he showed us sharks and turtles, amazing. Please, do that! It totally worth the price and it was one of the best experience. Food was amazing, there were muffins and coffee for breakie, lunch (with a delicious steak and prawns), and wine, cheese and snacks during the way back. The only thing I didn’t like was there is NO information on the email, app or voucher that we should go to their shops at the Marine before getting the boat to get the board pass. We’re there waiting since 7:15 and just after 20min the staff asked us to go there, and at this time there was a long line. It should be written on the email or voucher/app, we wouldn't need to do it running in the last minute.

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March 28, 2023

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INNEZ – AustraliaVerified booking

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Very well organised trip on a nice boat and helpful staff, who showed us how to snorkel, as it was our first time. Lunch on board was good too. We also did the 10 minutes helicopter ride, when we reached our 2nd reef stop, which we really enjoyed too. The pilot was very friendly and informative. All in all a really great day out.

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February 15, 2023

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Ciaran – IrelandVerified booking

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we had a super fun day! got all of the equipment - stinger suits, mask pool noodles & other flotation devices given to us & instructions on how to use it as well. food was pretty good - steak, prawns & fish. went to 2 locations for a few hours, last location you get to go on the helicopter - the pilot was super cool & you definitely will see a few turtles around whilst in the sky!

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