Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight – Saxon Reef, Australia
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.
PRICE: $265
per person
Join this fast, comfortable cruise onboard ‘Evolution’, a state-of-the-art 35-meter (120ft) superyacht, and cruise to two Outer Great Barrier Reef sites on this full-day tour. This tour is extra special as it combines water activities with a scenic helicopter flight at the reef as well!
Departing the Cairns Marina, you will 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 the many sundecks.
During your day, you will visit two exclusive, protected locations on the pristine Outer Great Barrier Reef with superior reef quality for snorkelling or dial up the adventure and add a scuba dive. Spend time snorkelling and spotting diverse marine wildlife, coral gardens, and much more below the surface.
For lunch, enjoy a delicious BBQ prepared onboard including steak, fish, prawns, a variety of salads and bread (special dietary requirements can be catered for).
At the second reef site, take to the skies for your 10-minute Scenic Helicopter Flight. 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 rejoin the crew onboard the vessel.
A complimentary glass of wine, cheese, and biscuits are served on the return journey back to Cairns. The professional, friendly and attentive staff ensure a safe enjoyable fun-filled experience, creating a magical day on the Great Barrier Reef.
Cruise onboard 35-meter superyacht to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Snorkel and/or scuba dive at two pristine Outer Great Barrier Reef locations
Soar over the reef on a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on your return journey
Relax on the full-length sun lounge or on one of the three spacious deck levels
5-hours reef time at 2 spectacular outer reef locations
Use of snorkeling and scuba equipment
10-minute scenic flight at the second reef location (Hastings Reef)
1 pre-booked dive (if dive package is selected)
Use of a lycra/stinger suit
BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh fish, prawns, steak, salads (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options)
A glass of wine with cheese and biscuits on the return journey
Return transfers (on request for an additional cost)
Additional dives (can be added once onboard)
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