• Fly - Fly : Half day Great Barrier Reef Tour from Cairns. 3 Hours in total with 1.5 hours on the Great Barrier Reef. 25 minute helicopter scenic flight To/Fro Cairns 
• Cruise - Fly : Short half day tour (4.5 hours) offering 1.5 hour on the Great Barrier Reef, returning to Cairns on an amazing helicopter scenic flight.
• See the reef snorkelling, riding in a glass bottom boat or semi-submerged submarine. Upgrade to Seawalker Helmet diving.

The best helicopter and reef combo package tour in Cairns. Cruise or fly to the Sunlover Moore Reef Pontoon for an unforgettable half-day Great Barrier Reef tour experience of snorkelling and submerging in a submarine.

What to Expect

From Cairns, our half-day helicopter and Great Barrier Reef combo deal takes guests on an amazing half day morning package tour out on the Sunlover Moore Reef Interactive Pontoon. This half day tour offers an amazing opportunity to explore the Great Barrier Reef in just a few hours where you will have over 1.5 hours to explore the reef through included activities like a glass-bottom boat tour, a ride in a semi-submersible submarine or just enjoy some snorkelling. You can even upgrade your experience to Seawalker Helmet Diving where you walk around under the water.  There is simply no better half day tour in Cairns than our helicopter flight and Great Barrier Reef pontoon combo package tour.

• Book early as seats are limited to only 4 passengers daily!  

Cruise - Fly Schedule (Option 1)

EX CAIRNS Reef Fleet Terminal  
7:00 - 7:30am – Check in inside the Reef Fleet Terminal. 
7:45am – Boarding closes 
8:00am – Depart Cairns Marina 
9:30am – Arrive Moore Reef Pontoon Over 1.5 hours reef time 
11:10am – Prepare for boarding helicopter 
11:20am – Depart Moore Reef Pontoon (25 min flight) 
11:45am – Return to Cairns at helicopter hangar at General Aviation Cairns Airport. 

***From 01/04/2025 the flight will depart Moore Reef at 11.50am and arrive in Cairns at 12.15pm, that's 2 hours at the pontoon***

Fly - Fly Schedule (Option 2)

EX General Aviation Cairns Airport  
08:50am – Check in at hangar at General Aviation Cairns Airport + safety briefing   
09:05am – Board the helicopter 
09:15am – Depart on helicopter from Cairns (25 min Flight)
09:40am – Arrive at Moore Reef pontoon Over 1.5 hours reef time 
11:10am – Prepare for boarding helicopter 
11:20am – Depart Moore Reef on helicopter  
11:45pm – Return to hangar at General Aviation Cairns Airport

***From 01/04/2025 the flight will depart Moore Reef at 11.50am and arrive in Cairns at 12.15pm, that's 2 hours at the pontoon***

• Please note due to limited time on the Great Barrier Reef there are no meals included on the helicopter and reef combo package half day tours.
• Helicopter seating:- 1 up front with pilot and 3 in rear seats - all views no matter the seat are still big and awesome! 

Features and Highlights

• The Moore Reef Pontoon is a floating platform situated at Moore Reef, one of the Great Barrier Reef's most stunning and accessible locations. The pontoon is designed to offer visitors a seamless and comfortable way to experience the reef, with a vast range of activities suitable for all ages and swimming abilities.

Optional Activities

Guided Snorkel Tour:

• Join our expert marine naturalist for a 30-minute guided snorkelling tour, where you'll discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and its diverse marine life. Learn about fascinating creatures like the world’s largest bivalve, the Giant Clam, see vibrant Clown Fish nestled in their host Anemone Coral, encounter the striking Giant Blue Starfish and much more. The experience lasts 35 minutes in total, including a 5-minute briefing and instructions from your tour guide, followed by 30 minutes of snorkeling. Duration may vary depending on weather conditions and the swimming abilities of participants.

Seawalker Helmet Dive (only available on Cruise Fly):

• Seawalker helmet diving is designed to give you a thrilling underwater experience, no prior diving knowledge or experience required. Unlike traditional scuba diving, Seawalker lets you breathe naturally through your nose and mouth, just like you would above the surface. It’s the perfect way to explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef while staying completely dry. Briefings are conducted on the way out to Moore Reef so this activity is only available on the Cruise Fly, estimated in water time is up to 20 minutes.

This is the perfect half day Cairns tour for people from all walks of life and those that are visitng Cairns such as cruise ship passengers, non-swimmers, couples, families.  

See all helicopter and Great Barrier Reef combo tours or helicopter rides in Cairns and Port Douglas.

Read The Tour Specialists Blog for all the things you need to know before you go. 

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

08:00am

Departure Instructions

• Cruise Fly Check in starts at 07:00 at Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal.
• Fly Fly 08:50am – Check in at Zoom hangar @ General Aviation Cairns Airport (21 Bush Pilot’s Avenue) + safety briefing

Destinations

Sunlover Pontoon on Moore Reef

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

SCHEDULE* *timings are approximate * seasonal and alternate operating times may apply

Duration

Fly Fly - Check in 08:50 Returns to Cairns 11:45
Cruise Fly - Check in 07:00 Returns 11:45

Fitness Level Required

Low

Restrictions

Scuba Diving – minimum age 12

Weight: Up to 130 Kg / 287 Lb

IN-WATER RESTRICTIONS

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

• No meals are included
• No transfers from Helicopter Hangar are included. Passengers make own way back to accommodation.

Hat, Sunscreen (SPF 30+) & protective clothing, Swimming costume & beach towel, Cash & credit card for onboard purchases

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