• Our helicopter flight & Great Barrier Reef combo tours are one of our most popular tours from Cairns. The only problem is we only have 6 seats a day on each of the reef trips so make sure you book early.  
• Enjoy the views from the seat of the helicopter as you fly across the Great Barrier Reef islands, sandy coral cays and reef on your 25 minute helicopter flight from Cairns.
• Visit two outer Great Barrier Reef dive and snorkel locations on this luxury catamaran and spend 3 full hours exploring the coral reefs and marine life.

From Cairns take a Great Barrier Reef tour to an outer reef pontoon on our luxury boat and return to Cairns on a spectacular 25 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight. Our Great Barrier Reef Cruise and helicopter flight full day reef experience is an extraordinary day on the amazing Great Barrier Reef.

Book Early As Only 6 Cairns Helicopter Scenic Flights Available Per Day - High Demand Pre-Book Now

This Cairns combo package tour of both a breath-taking scenic helicopter flight and a Great Barrier Reef tour to 2 magnificent outer coral reef destinations is sensational. Our boat is quite luxurious and inside you will find comfortable seats, air-conditioning for your comfort and out the back you have steps which give you easy access into the water.

Be picked up from your Cairns holiday accommodation (optional extra) or make your own way for check in at the Cairns Marlin Marina Reef Fleet Terminal at 7.00am. After check in, make your way to the MV-EVO for 1 ½ hour Great Barrier Reef tour out to Saxons Reef.

Snorkelling and Scuba Diving Saxons Reef

Once you are out at Saxons reef, you have 3 full hours to enjoy the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef snorkelling, sunbaking and enjoying your BBQ lunch. If you are feeling like you would like to try a scuba dive, please ensure you advise us and pre-book this when making your helicopter reservations.

BBQ lunch on the Great Barrier Reef

After all this swimming and sunbaking you will work up a healthy appetite. At around 11:30am, your Barbeque buffet lunch will be served.

Included in this package is a BBQ lunch which consists of Prawns, Steak, Sausages and Fish plus a wide range of tropical salads and pastas.

Refreshments are also available, this includes iced water and tea and coffee. Other drinks are available for an extra cost at the bar. If you have any dietary needs, please advise us when you book your Great Barrier Reef tour.

Hastings Reef in the Outer Great Barrier Reef

After your 3 hours relaxation snorkelling and sunbaking, you will depart Saxons reef for a leisurely 15 minute cruise to Hastings Reef.

Here you will have 2 hours of free time to snorkel or do as you please. A light afternoon tea will be served here as well. Hastings Reef is quite popular for the sea turtles and stingrays, so keep your eyes open and cameras ready because you don’t want to miss these beautiful marine animals.

Spectacular Scenic Helicopter Flight To Cairns

At around 2.30pm it will be time to dry off, collect all your belongings and get your camera ready for some of the most amazing views you will ever see on your scenic helicopter flight back to Cairns.

Step aboard one of our luxury helicopters for your breath-taking scenic flight back to cairns. If you hadn’t been lucky enough to see sea turtles, stingrays and reef sharks while snorkelling or diving, then flying at 500ft over the picturesque Reef and pristine sand cays you will hopefully see these amazing marine creatures.

With Cairns City in site and ready for a smooth landing. Arrival time at Nautilus Aviation base is around 3:00pm. 

***Your transfer back to Cairns Marlin Marina is included, to either pick up your vehicle if you are self driving or catch your transfer back to your accommodation***

Book your Cairns Great Barrier Reef tour and Helicopter Scenic flights early as we have limited seat capacity due to the high demand

Important Information: Weights of individual passengers and accompanying carryon luggage (max 5 kg) MUST be advised at time of booking. A weight variance greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single seat payload of 130kg.

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Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

Check in 7:30am - Departs 8:30am - Returns 3:05pm

Pickup Locations

• Cairns
• Cairns Northern Beaches
• Palm Cove

Destinations

Saxon and Hastings Reefs on the outer Great Barrier Reef

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

7 hours (approx)

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Return accommodation transfers
• Semi Submersible Submarine Tour
• Introductory & certified diving

Fitness Level Required

Medium

Restrictions

Individual passenger weights and accompanying carryon luggage MUST be advised at the time of booking. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single seat payload of 130KG. For passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance, passengers exceeding 130KG are required to purchase an additional seat at 50% of ticket price 

Weight: Up to 130 Kg / 287 Lb

IN-WATER RESTRICTIONS

Scuba Diving Restrictions

• Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving.
• Participation is subject to a medical questionnaire completed on board with the tour operator
• Minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years.
• Flying after scuba diving: a wait of 12 hours is recommended after one dive, 18 hour after 2 dives and at least 24 hours after multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.

Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.

Scuba Doo and Helmet Diving Restrictions

• Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from helmet diving and scuba doo.
• Participation is subject to a medical questionnaire completed on board with the tour operator
• Minimum age for helmet diving/scuba doo is 12 years.
• Flying after scuba diving: a wait of 12 hours is recommended after one dive, 18 hour after 2 dives and at least 24 hours after multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.

Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.

Additional Information

• Certified Divers, please present your dive card on day of travel
• You must be over 12 to Scuba Dive / Seawalker

Eco Certifications

Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, hat, swimmers, towels, your camera

Children 3 years and above are legally required to be seated in their own seat and are therefore required to pay the full ticket price. Subject to conditions, children under 3 years may travel free of charge when seated on a parents/guardians lap. For bookings of more than one infant (under 3 years), conditions apply

48 hour cancellation notice required for a full refund claim.,Within 24 - 48 hours 50% refund claim.,Within 24 hours no refund applies.