Fly Out, Cruise Back Half Day Great Barrier Reef Experience from Cairns
Enjoy a 25-minute scenic helicopter flight from Cairns over the Great Barrier Reef, snorkel at Hastings Reef, and cruise back on Evolution with a complimentary glass of wine and late lunch.
Experience the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns on this half day Fly Cruise adventure. Board a luxury six-seater Nautilus Aviation helicopter at 12:30 PM for a 25-minute scenic flight over the Reef and Sand Cays, landing on an exclusive pontoon.
Take in panoramic views, with opportunities to spot manta rays, turtles, and marine life during your flight. Arriving at the pontoon, you will meet the vessel Evolution and join its afternoon reef tour.
Spend one and a half hours at Hastings Reef. Following a safety briefing, immerse yourself in a snorkelling experience among colourful fish, corals, and diverse aquatic life. You can also unwind on three open deck levels or in the comfortable air-conditioned saloon.
As you cruise back to Cairns, relax with a complimentary glass of wine and a late lunch, arriving at approximately 4:30 PM.
- 25 minute scenic helicopter flight from Cairns to the pontoon
- Transfer to Evolution vessel for reef tour
- 1.5 hours at Hastings Reef
- Snorkel equipment and tuition
- Access to spacious deck levels and air-conditioned saloon
- Complimentary glass of wine
- Late lunch
- 25 minute scenic helicopter flight from Cairns over the Great Barrier Reef and Sand Cays
- Arrive at an exclusive helicopter pontoon
- Chance to spot manta rays, turtles, marine life, and possibly whales in winter
- Transfer to Evolution vessel to join afternoon reef tour
- 1.5 hours at Hastings Reef with snorkelling and marine exploration
- Relax on board three spacious deck levels or in the air-conditioned saloon
- Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and a late lunch on your return cruise to Cairns