Reef Cruise with Scenic Heli Return Flight Day Tour
Cruise the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns aboard Evolution, visiting two exclusive reef sites with snorkelling and a BBQ lunch, before flying back on a luxury helicopter for stunning aerial views.
Enjoy a full-day adventure on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, combining a cruise on the 35-metre superyacht Evolution with a luxury helicopter flight. This experience offers snorkelling, diving, relaxation, and stunning aerial views.
The day begins at 7:30 AM with check-in at Reef Fleet Terminal before departing Cairns at 8:00 AM. After an 80-minute cruise, arrive at your first outer reef location, where you can snorkel for three hours and enjoy a BBQ lunch.
At 1:00 PM, Evolution arrives at a second reef site, giving you up to two more hours to snorkel, relax, or sunbathe. Diving options are available for beginners and certified divers, with a specialised dive deck ensuring comfort and convenience.
From Hastings Reef, board a six-seater luxury helicopter for a 25-minute scenic flight back to Cairns at 2:45 PM. Keep an eye out for marine life, including manta rays, turtles, and possibly whales in winter. The tour concludes back in Cairns at approximately 3:15 PM.
- Snorkelling at two Great Barrier Reef outer reef sites
- 4.5 hours of reef time
- Return cruise onboard Evolution
- BBQ lunch
- Luxury scenic helicopter flight from Hastings Reef to Cairns (25 minutes)
- Day trip to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns
- Travel aboard the 35-metre superyacht Evolution
- Visit two exclusive outer reef locations
- Snorkel, sunbathe, or relax across three deck levels
- Option to add introductory or certified scuba diving
- Specialised dive deck for easy water access
- Luxury 25-minute helicopter flight from Hastings Reef to Cairns
- Potential sightings of manta rays, turtles, and whales (seasonal)
