From Port Douglas imagine travelling to the Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Platform, Your helicopter flying low over pure white sand cays and viewing the amazing kaleidoscope of colours which make the Great Barrier Reef, amazing! Flying low over the reef, your helicopter pilot will show you the wond

Book Your Helicopter Flight and Great Barrier Reef Tour from Port Douglas Early As Only 7 Helicopter Seats Allocated Daily 

Helicopter scenic flights to and from the Quicksilver platform depart from Port Douglas daily however you can still enjoy the Quicksilver platform helicopter scenic flights if you are staying in Cairns; it just means the first leg of your day trip will be an air-conditioned coach transfer (optional extra) along the Great Barrier Reef Drive, not a bad way to start your day with stunning views of the Coral Sea.

Port Douglas Helicopter Flights - Fly and Fly To The Great Barrier Reef

Travelling to and from the amazing Agincourt Ribbon reef on Australia's continental shelf by helicopter is simply spectacular.

Traveling to the Quicksilver Outer Reef Platform, experience a scenic Helicopter flight over the lush, tropical Daintree Rainforest, flying over pure white sand cays and viewing the amazing kaleidoscope of colours which make the Great Barrier Reef.

Flying low over the reef, the pilot will show you the wonders that live beneath the sea. Your helicopter landing is at Agincourt Reef, on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef, join the Quicksilver Vessel and floating platform for a day of activities.

Quicksilver has facilities for both swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy the stunning reef world.

Explore the reef snorkeling and scuba diving, riding around in a semi submersible submarine or viewing all the activity from the under water observatory on the floating pontoon.

Enjoying a delicious hot and cold buffet lunch at your leisure either onboard the air-conditioned Quicksilver Vessel or on the open air platform on to the picturesque waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

Re-board your Helicopter for a 35 minute return flight over the Great Barrier Reef back to Port Douglas.

Port Douglas Helicopter Flights - Fly & Cruise

Flying low over the reef, the pilot will show you the wonders that live beneath the sea.

Landing at Agincourt Reef, on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef, join the Quicksilver Vessel and floating platform for a day of activities.  Quicksilver has facilities for both swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy the stunning reef world.

Explore the reef snorkeling, from a semi submersible submarine or from the under water observatory.

Relax as you return to Port Douglas aboard the Wavepiercer Catamaran as you reflect on the magnificence of nature’s finest creation, the Agincourt Ribbon reef on Australia's Continental shelf.

Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef Tour & Helicopter Flight

Cruise to Agincourt Reef on Quicksilver's Wavepiercing Catamaran to the multi level floating Platform at Agincourt Reef, on the very outer edge of the continental shelf.

Quicksilver has facilities for both swimmers and non-swimmers to experience this stunning reef world.

Explore the reef snorkeling, from a semi submersible or through the Underwater Observatory.

Enjoy a hot and cold buffet lunch and relax.

Within the Cruise/Fly option you can try an Introductory Scuba Dive, Certified Dive or Ocean Walker.

For your trip home experience a scenic helicopter flight over pure white sand cays and see the amazing kaleidoscope of colours that is the Great Barrier Reef.

The helicopter pilot will show you the wonders that live beneath the sea, search for sea turtles; manta rays and dugong, and then fly over the lush, tropical Daintree Rainforest before returning to the vibrant village of Port Douglas.

This is one amazing Great Barrier Reef tour

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Departs From

Port Douglas

Departure Time

• Cruise/Fly: departs Port Douglas Marina 10:00am - departs pontoon/platform 2:45pm
• Fly/Cruise: departs Port Douglas 11:10am - departs pontoon/platform 3pm - returns to Port Douglas Marina 4:30pm
• Fly/Fly: departs Port Douglas 11:10am - departs pontoon/platform 2:45pm

Pickup Locations

• Cairns
• Cairns Northern Beaches
• Palm Cove
• Port Douglas

Destinations

Outer Barrier Reef - Agincourt Ribbon Reef

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

Fly/Cruise: 5.5 hours (approx.)
Cruise/Fly: 5.5 hours (approx.)
Fly/Fly: 4.5 hours (approx.)

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Adventure Snorkel Tour | Advanced
• Adventure Snorkel Tour | Introductory
• Scuba diving (Cruise/Fly only)
• Ocean Walker or Helmet Diving (Cruise/Fly)
• Return accommodation transfers

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 

Additional Information

• Certified Divers, please present your dive card on day of travel
• You must be over 12 to Scuba Dive / Seawalker
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Hat, sunglasses, sun cream, swimmers, money for snacks & souvenirs

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