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Cairns Snorkelling & Diving Tours | Incl 10 Min Heli Flight

Tour Code: 453

Operated By: Down Under Cruise & Dive

Departing: Cairns

Pickup: Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove

Helicopter, Dive, Snorkel, 2 Reefs, BBQ Lunch, More
  • The best dive or snorkel tour with helicopter flight package departing from Cairns. See everything up close, and then take in the complete marine tapestry from the seat of your helicopter. See the marine life below the waters surface.
  • This is the perfect Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns for guests who wish to see the reef in as many ways as possible. Also a great option for non-swimmers to see the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. 
  • If you’re feeling a little waterlogged from all the in-water aquatic activity, take in a new and unique perspective of the Great Barrier Reef with a semi-submersible submarine tour while staying perfectly dry!
  • Its All Included: 2 reef sites, 10 minute helicopter ride, barbeque lunch, Introductory or certified scuba dive, snorkelling gear, lycra sun suits, drinks and snacks and so much more!

Included In Price

  • Cruise onboard luxury 35-metre superyacht, Evolution
  • Less travel time approx 80 minutes
  • 5 hours outer reef time
  • 2 unique outer reef locations
  • Unlimited snorkelling with all equipment
  • Delicious BBQ Lunch including fresh fish, prawns, steak and a variety of salads (Vegan, Vegetarian, GF, DF)
  • Tea, coffee and mini muffins
  • FREE lycra/sun-suit hire
  • FREE glass of wine and snack on return
  • PADI qualified dive instructors and Master Reef Guide
  • Spacious air-conditioned lounges and upper deck to relax in comfort
  • Diving Intro & Cert Included except in the snorkel only options
  • Up to 150 guests

You have a choice of four Cairns Helicopter Flight Options on our Great Barrier Reef tour deals to choose from that include some amazing options that no other Great Barrier Reef tours offer.

Save $78.00 per person on our Great Barrier Reef & Cairns Helicopter Flight Combo Tour Package Deal

What to Expect

Experience an unforgettable Great Barrier Reef tour with a choice of four Cairns helicopter flight options. This comprehensive tour includes a visit to two different coral reef locations, snorkelling, scuba diving, and a scenic helicopter flight. Ideal for those who want to see the reef up close and appreciate its vastness from above. One of Cairns most exciting and flexible Great Barrier Reef tours is here! A Cairns helicopter flight and an outer Great Barrier Reef tour on a superyacht, scuba diving and more. If it’s more of an exciting day to explore the reef you are looking for, then read on.

Features and Highlights

The Luxury Boat

  • Our state-of-the-art superyacht catamaran, the fastest reef boat in Cairns, will whisk you to the Great Barrier Reef in under an hour. You'll visit two pristine reef sites chosen by our experienced crew for their vibrant coral and marine life. This Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns is perfect for first-time scuba divers, kids, and less confident swimmers.

10 Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

  • After a briefing, you'll board a helicopter for a 10-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef. Marvel at the bright azure colors of the shallow waters contrasting with the deep blue ocean. Spot marine life such as dolphins, rays, and possibly whales from above.

Introductory & Certified Scuba Dives

  • At Saxon Reef, dive into the underwater world with introductory or certified scuba dives. First-time divers will receive a thorough briefing and can enjoy a guided dive, while certified divers can explore deeper with a buddy or guide.

Barbeque Lunch

  • After a morning of exploration, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch with steak, sausages, local reef fish, prawns, and salads. Recharge before heading to the second reef site, Hastings Reef, and prepare for more underwater adventures.

5 Hours on the Great Barrier Reef

  • With 5 hours spent at two different reef sites, you'll have ample time for snorkelling, dive, and relax. Take advantage of the sun deck and lounge areas to soak up the sun and scenic views.

Optional Semi-Submersible Submarine Tour (20 min)

  • For a unique underwater experience without getting wet, opt for the semi-submersible submarine tour. See the reef's marine life up close from the comfort of a glass-walled vessel.

  • Please note this optional extra is weather dependent and can only be booked on day of travel.

Optional Marine Biologist Guided Tour (30 min)

  • A fun and informative small group guided tour with opportunity to have all your reef questions answered.

  • Please note this optional extra is weather dependent and can only be booked on day of travel.

Great Barrier Reef Combo Deal 1:

 Cairns Helicopter Ride and Great Barrier Reef Tour - Snorkelling Tour Only
  • 10-minute Scenic Flight in a 6-seater luxury helicopter - Infant age 3 must pay child price
  • 2 stunning outer Great Barrier Reef coral reefs
  • Less travel time (approx. 80 mins)
  • 5 Hours Reef Time
  • Snorkelling equipment & floatation devices provided
  • Hot BBQ Lunch (Hot meats, fish, prawns & a variety of salads, vegetarian option available)
  • Free Lycra suit hire
  • Fruit platter, cheese and a glass of wine on return journey
  • Experienced, professional dive instructors
  • Large air-conditioned modern lounges to relax in comfort
  • Spacious sundecks for sunbathing
  • High crew to guest ratio

Great Barrier Reef Combo Deal 2

Cairns Helicopter Flight and Great Barrier Reef Tour - Introductory Scuba Dive
  • 1 Introductory Scuba Dive
  • 10-minute Scenic Flight in a 6-seater luxury helicopter - Infant age 3 must pay child price
  • 2 stunning outer reef sites
  • Less travel time (approx. 80 mins)
  • 5 Hours Reef Time
  • Snorkelling equipment & floatation devices provided
  • Hot BBQ Lunch (Hot meats, fish, prawns & a variety of salads, vegetarian option available)
  • Free Lycra sun suit hire
  • Fruit platter, cheese and a glass of wine on return journey
  • Experienced, professional dive instructors
  • Large air-conditioned modern lounges to relax in comfort
  • Spacious sundecks for sunbathing
  • High crew to guest ratio

Great Barrier Reef Combo Deal 3

Cairns Helicopter Flight and Great Barrier Reef Tour - Certified Scuba Dive
  • 1 Certified Scuba Dive
  • 10-minute Scenic Flight in a 6-seater luxury helicopter - Infant age 3 must pay child price
  • 2 stunning outer reef sites
  • Less travel time (approx. 80 mins)
  • 5 Hours Reef Time
  • Snorkelling equipment & floatation devices provided
  • Hot BBQ Lunch (Hot meats, fish, prawns & a variety of salads, vegetarian option available)
  • Free Lycra sun suit hire
  • Fruit platter, cheese and a glass of wine on return journey
  • Experienced, professional dive instructors
  • Large air-conditioned modern lounges to relax in comfort
  • Spacious sundecks for sunbathing
  • High crew to guest ratio

Great Barrier Reef Combo Deal 4

Cairns Helicopter Flight and Great Barrier Reef Tour - Full Day Reef Tour (Cruise/Fly)
  • Fast boat ride to 2 coral reef sites 
  • 5 hrs to explore the Great Barrier Reef
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • BBQ Lunch
  • Standard transfer fees apply
  • 25 min return to Cairns scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef and sand cays - Infant age 3 must pay child price

Explore the Great Barrier Reef with an exciting combination of scenic helicopter rides, snorkelling, scuba diving, and more. This is one of Cairns' most flexible and thrilling all-inclusive Great Barrier Reef tours, perfect for adventure seekers.

See all Great Barrier Reef helicopter and reef combo flights from Cairns and Tropical North Queensland. 

See all helicopter and Great Barrier Reef scenic flight tour options for a truly memorable experience.

Cairns Reef Tours - the Boat

Our new boat based in Cairns races you out to visit 2 different coral reef locations in the one day. In this great value Great Barrier Reef tour package deal you can choose to do an introductory scuba dive or if qualified a certified dive.

Then join in on the FREE guided snorkel tour with the marine naturalist and then you can jump aboard for the piece de resistance a 10 minute scenic helicopter flight (Infant age 3 must pay child price) over the coral reef systems you were just snorkelling and diving in below! 

This Great Barrier Reef tour is perfect for those who love to see the reef up close as well as appreciate it’s massive size from a bird's-eye view. You will travel to two different pristine reef locations on this full-day or half day reef tour and enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch, introductory or certified scuba dives, a helicopter flight and much much more! - Infant age 3 must pay child price

Your Great Barrier Reef tour will start on board our new state-of-the-art catamaran that boasts the title now of the Fastest Reef Boat in Cairns! 

Cruising at high speed the modern catamaran offers a stable and comfortable ride getting you to the Great Barrier Reef in under an hour. 

On this tour you will see two pristine reef sites that have been chosen by the highly experienced local crew to provide guests with the most vibrant coral and highest diversity of marine life as well as being safe and calm - perfect for first-time divers, kids or less than confident swimmers.

Great Barrier Reef Tour Package Deal Includes

 10 Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight - Infant age 3 must pay child price

After a quick briefing you will climb aboard the helicopter and take off into the sky to experience the reef from above.

As you climb higher you will see the Great Barrier Reef from a whole new perspective and really gain a true appreciation of the scale of the incredible ecosystem that is the Great Barrier Reef - the only living thing that can be seen from space! 

Marvel at the bright azure colours of the shallow reef waters contrasting against the deep blue of the surrounding ocean and spot sharks, dolphins, rays and even whales as you cruise at low altitude over the reef systems - this truly is a sight to behold and one you will remember long after you’ve stepped foot back on dry land.

After enjoying your helicopter scenic flight over the reef you can do the optional semi-submersible submarine tour (at extra cost) where you can see the reef underwater without even getting wet, or alternatively gear up again for more snorkelling or optional additional scuba dives.

Once you’ve seen the scale of the reef from above it is a good idea to get back up close so you can really appreciate just how much diversity of life the reef supports.

Introductory & Certified Scuba Dives

When you arrive at the first reef location of the day - Saxon Reef- you will have the opportunity to jump straight in for a snorkel using the high quality gear provided or if you want to really get up close to the underwater world of the reef you can do an Intro or Certified Scuba dive.

The friendly crew will provide a full in-depth briefing for first time divers ensuring you are comfortable with all the gear and have a clear understanding of the basics of scuba diving before getting into the water.

Once you’re briefed you’ll gear up and enter the water for the experience of a lifetime scuba diving on the famous Great Barrier Reef. Spot thousands of different types of brightly coloured fish, friendly turtles, giant rays, beautiful (and totally safe) reef sharks and many more amazing species.

Certified divers can buddy up with a friend or join a dive guide to go deeper and further than the Intro Dives to explore even more of the amazing marine life at Saxon Reef. 

Barbeque Lunch

After around two and a half hours of snorkelling and diving at Saxon Reef you will jump back on board MV EVO to continue to the second reef site of the day - Hastings Reef. 

Replenish your energy with a delicious Aussie BBQ lunch including steak, sausages, fresh local reef fish, prawns and a range of salads and condiments.

Once you’ve satisfied the hunger that you undoubtedly will have after your morning in the water it is time to enjoy the highlight of the day - an amazing 10 minute scenic helicopter flight above the reef. 

5 Hours On The Great Barrier Reef

Because of the speed of the brand new vessel you will enjoy more time enjoying the reef and less time getting there!

With 5 hours over two different reef sites you are sure to be satisfied with all the different activities to do and amazing things to see!

After your snorkel, dive and helicopter ride there is plenty of room to relax on the lounges or on the sun deck where you can soak up some of the afternoon sun as you take in the stunning views all around you.

End your day cruising back to Cairns or if you really want to make your day special you can fly home in the helicopter (helicopter transfer options outlined below).

On the way home on the vessel you can enjoy a drink and watch the resident on-board entertainer Elvis as he performs his famous Didgeridoo show. You’ll be back in Cairns at the Marlin Marina at approximately 5:00pm.

More Exciting Cairns Helicopter Flight Upgrade Options

Full Day Outer Reef Tour | Cruise Out Fly Back

With all the same great value activities described in the full day reef tour you can also add a jaw dropping 25 minute helicopter flight back to Cairns the Cruise/Fly option is perfect for those who want to make their day on the reef really special.

At the end of the day, instead of cruising back to Cairns on the boat, you will jump aboard a state-of-the-art helicopter and take off into the skies for the return journey back to Cairns.

You will have plenty of opportunity to get amazing photos of the reef from above as well as get a glimpse of the impressive mountain range surrounding Cairns as you come in to land.

This option doesn't include the 10 minute scenic flight as you would have already enjoyed a 25 minute flight to the Outer Reef Location where the vessel is moored.

See all scenic flights on the Great Barrier Reef.  

Tour Languages Offered
  • English
Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time
  • Departs 8:00am
  • 7:15am check in at at the Down Under Cruise and Dive check-in counter located inside the Reef Fleet Terminal.
  • Returns 4.30pm
Departure Instructions

7:15am check in at at the Down Under Cruise and Dive check-in counter located inside the Reef Fleet Terminal.

Pickup Locations
  • Cairns
  • Cairns Northern Beaches
  • Palm Cove
Destinations
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Hastings Reef
  • Saxon Reef
  • Norman Reef
Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Excludes Christmas & New Years Day
Reef site 1: Norman or Saxon reef - 3 hours
Reef site 2: Hastings reef - 2 hours

Duration

8.5 hours (approx) - 5 hours on the reef

Available for Purchase / Hire
  • Additional introductory or certified scuba dives - please prebook up to 2 dives, 3rd dive bookable on board only
  • Return accommodation transfers - please prebook
  • Semi-submersible Submarine Tour (20 mins) - weather permitting, bookable on the boat only - Adult $20, Child $10
  • Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour (30 mins) - weather permitting, bookable on the boat only - $45 per person
  • Infants age 3 will be charged the child price for any helicopter component booked, this charge will be added to your booking total
  • Wetsuit hire ($10) Free for divers
  • Underwater Camera Hire ($60)
  • Underwater phone case ($35)
Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

Restrictions
  • Helicopter: 130kg weight restrictions apply for helicopter rides.
  • Diving: All divers must complete a Queensland Medical Questionnaire onboard. Certified divers must show an internationally recognised scuba card. Minimum age for Introductory divers and dive courses: 12+ years and Certified divers: 10+ years. Please read the important diving safety information prior to booking.
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.

Advanced Dive Medical Intro Dive Medical

Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.

Eco Certifications
Advanced Ecotourism Certified
Ecotourism Certified
  • Prepare as you would for a day at the beach with a hat, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, something to swim in, a dry change of clothes and a warm jumper in winter.
  • Cash or card for any onboard purchases such as bar items, optional activities or photography.

  • Infants age 3 will be charged the child price for any helicopter component booked, this charge will be added to your booking total
  • A maximum of one infant per helicopter may travel as per CASA regulations.
  • One (1) infant under their 3rd birthday may travel free of charge if seated on a guardian’s lap
  • Diving available for 12 years and over.

OUr T&Cs:

All cancellations must be in writing.

We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.

In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.

Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.

Additional Tour Operators T&Cs:

  • Customers can cancel their trip up to 18 hours before travel for a full refund (2 pm the day prior to travel) or up to 24 hours prior to day 1 for Multi-Day Package Bookings. If you cancel within the 18-hour period (or 24-hour period for packages) before travel, no refund will be issued. Rebooking fees of $50 also apply.
  • In the instance that your preferred date of travel is cancelled by us, we will rebook you on the next available date we are departing at no additional cost to you. For more information on booking changes and other options contact our Reservations team.
  • Please consider the weather and wind strength before booking. The operator reserves the right to cancel the tour, change vessel type, or arrange an alternative carrier in the event of bad weather or mechanical problems. No refunds for voluntary uncompleted dives.

NOTES:

Infants age 3 will be charged the child price for any helicopter component booked, this charge will be added to your booking total.

The operator reserves the right to cancel the tour, change vessel type or arrange an alternative carrier in the event of bad weather or mechanical problems.

No refunds for voluntary uncompleted dives.

Cairns Snorkelling & Diving Tours | Incl 10 Min Heli Flight

Tour Code: 453

Operated By: Down Under Cruise & Dive

Departing: Cairns

Pickup: Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove

Helicopter, Dive, Snorkel, 2 Reefs, BBQ Lunch, More

From

au$369.00

Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.

Child: au$289.00
Family: au$1,316.00

Tour Code: 453

From

au$369.00

17 yrs & over

3 - 16 yrs

0 - 2 yrs

Ages of Children
(Discounts May Apply)
Phone
1300 761 612
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745
Phone
1300 761 612
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745

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