Fly in and Fly out Great Barrier Reef Cairns Day Tour
About this tour
A truly VIP experience, discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a roundtrip helicopter scenic flight and a day at the Reef Cruises’ pontoon! Snorkel, Scuba Dive, visit the Underwater Observatory, witness the lively fish feeding demonstration, or learn more about this intricate ecosystem on an informative Glass Bottom Boat or Semi-Submersible tour. Pontoon facilities include ample undercover seating, fresh water rinse showers, changing rooms, and a spacious sundeck with lounges. This family-friendly day ticks all the boxes and also includes the only theme park-style waterslide at the reef – the popular Sunslide!
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Highlights
- ✓Both ways Helicopter Transfer to the reef.
- ✓Either Helmet Diving or Introductory Scuba Diving (Subject to Medical Clearance )
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Return transfers from your hotel to helipad.
- ✓Buffet Veg and Non Veg Lunch
Itinerary
Stop 1
Experience an incredible outer reef tour with us, where the catamaran ties up alongside a docked pontoon in a peaceful lagoon surrounded with vibrant coral. Our marine biologists, dive instructors, qualified lifeguards and cruise attendants have only one goal: to share their passion for the Great Barrier Reef and ensure you make memories that will last a lifetime.
Stop 2
Explore one of the wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef, from above the helicopter and below the water, on this full-day trip to Moore Reef and the Remoora reef activity platform.
Stop 3
Guided Underwater Walking Tour: Helmet Dive Perfect for guests who aren't confident swimmers, but still want to see the gorgeous marine life of the Great Barrier Reef up close. A different style of diving and is perfect for anyone who isn’t a confident swimmer, and designed for guests aged 12 to 65. Walking an underwater tour with a 360 degree circuit, you’ll see shoals of fish and a variety of marine life swimming around you, without even getting your head wet.
Included
- ✓ Both ways Helicopter Transfer to the reef.
- ✓ Either Helmet Diving or Introductory Scuba Diving (Subject to Medical Clearance )
- ✓ In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓ Return transfers from your hotel to helipad.
- ✓ Buffet Veg and Non Veg Lunch
- ✓ Snorkelling Gears
Not included
- ✕ Underwater Pictures
- ✕ Alcoholic Beverages (Can be purchased onboard)
- ✕ Personal expenses
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$1770.52 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Cairns, Queensland
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Helicopter tours in Cairns, Queensland
Cairns is the gateway to both the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, two of Australia's most iconic landscapes sitting almost next to each other, which is what makes it one of the few places where a single helicopter flight can take in coral reef, rainforest canopy, and waterfalls in one trip.
When's the best time to fly?
The dry season (May to October) brings the clearest skies and calmest water for reef visibility. The wet season (November to April) is hotter and more humid with a higher chance of tropical storms, which can ground flights with little notice.
What should I bring?
Light, breathable clothing and sun protection year round, plus polarized sunglasses if you want the reef's colors to show clearly through the water.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Cairns have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
Compare tours in Cairns, Queensland
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Landing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fly in and Fly out Great Barrier Reef Cairns Day TourThis tour | Duration varies | 4.5 (2) | N/A | From $1770.52 | |
| 30 minute Reef Scenic Flight | 30 min | 5.0 (68) | N/A | From $322.17 | View → |
| 40 minute Reef Scenic Flight | 40 min | 4.9 (84) | N/A | From $405.48 | View → |
| Ultimate Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest 45-minute Helicopter Tour | 45 min | 4.8 (63) | N/A | From $472.51 | View → |
From
$1770.52 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Cairns, Queensland
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