Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Helicopter Tour from Cairns

Cruise from Cairns on a 35-metre superyacht for a shared Great Barrier Reef adventure. Pair snorkeling with a helicopter flight, with an introductory or certified scuba dive included in the respective dive options.

• Spend 5 hours exploring two outer reef locations
• Fly above the reef and sand cays on a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight
• Relax between swims in air-conditioned lounges or on the upper deck

Itinerary

1. 07:15: Meet at the Down Under Cruise and Dive desk at Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns.
2. 07:45: Enjoy tea, coffee and muffins before departure with the Snorkel and Heli Flight Tour or the Snorkel, Heli Flight, and Introductory Dive Tour.
3. 08:00: Depart Cairns aboard Evolution.
4. 09:30: Arrive at your first Great Barrier Reef location at approximately 09:30.
5. 09:45: Explore the reef while snorkeling. The Snorkel and Heli Flight Tour lists 1 hour 45 minutes here. Add an introductory scuba dive with the Snorkel, Heli Flight, and Introductory Dive Tour, or a certified dive with the Snorkel, Heli Flight, and Certified Dive Tour.
6. 11:30: Enjoy a chef-prepared barbecue lunch onboard, with special dietary requirements catered for. The menu may change with the season and ingredient availability.
7. 13:00: Arrive at the second reef location. Snorkel, relax onboard and take a scenic helicopter flight over the reef and sand cays.
8. 15:00: Depart the reef for Cairns.
9. 15:30: Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with cheese and biscuits.
10. 16:30: Return to Cairns Marlin Marina at Reef Fleet Terminal at approximately 16:30.

What's Included

• Snorkeling equipment and instruction
• Lycra or sun-suit hire
• Arrival tea, coffee and muffins
• Barbecue lunch with fish, prawns, steak, a vegetarian option and salads
• A glass of wine, cheese and biscuits

Important details

• Snorkeling ages 4+ only; diving ages 12+ only
• Children ages 0–16 require an accompanying paying adult. Child tickets cover ages 3–16; adult rates apply from age 17
• Helicopter weight limit: 130 kg
• Divers over age 65 require a current diving medical certificate. Bring your certificate if this applies to you
• Some pre-existing conditions, including asthma, heart or lung conditions, epilepsy and high blood pressure, and some prescribed medications may prevent you from diving
• This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility or certain medical conditions, including high blood pressure or epilepsy
• The activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• Complete a health and medication questionnaire before diving
• Arrive 30 minutes before departure