Tour ID: 10031155

This day trip to the Great Barrier Reef has it all! You can dive, fly, snorkel and even stay dry in our Semi-Submersible! What a day you will have, seeing the wonderful colours and marine life on display! If you only have one day then do it this way, experience it all!

  • Certified or Introductory dive at Saxon or Norman Reef
  • 10 minute helicopter scenic fright from Hastings Reef
  • Snorkeling
  • Semi-submersible Tour (optional extra)
  • An Aussie BBQ lunch
  • Complimentary cheese and glass of wine

 

 

Experience the ultimate adventure package, and best value day on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy all our full day tour inclusions including snorkelling, lunch, sun bathing, your choice of either an Introductory dive or Certified dive and in the afternoon, you will board a luxury Nautilus Aviation Helicopter for a 10-minute scenic flight to see the magical colours of the reef from the air!

First activity will be a Certified or Introductory dive at Saxon or Norman Reef before heading out to do some free time snorkelling. For First Time Divers; after an in-depth briefing from our expert dive staff, we gear you up and jump in the water for the thrill of a lifetime as we guide you through this amazing wonderland. For Certified Divers; either buddy up with a friend or join our guides as we plunge into the abundance of marine life and explore the amazing ecology of the reef.

While you indulge in a chef-prepared Aussie BBQ lunch, we will make our way to Hastings Reef for an amazing 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight over the reef looking for turtles, manta rays and taking in the 360 degrees of ocean views, tropical sand cays and islands off in the distance.

Returning back to our reef vessel, you have some more time to snorkel before your cruise back to Cairns with a complimentary glass of wine and a snack and access to our bar facilities to purchase additional refreshments.

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Tour Details

  • Included in price:

    2 stunning outer reef sites with 5 Hours Reef Time
    1 x Introductory or Certified Scuba Dive
    10-minute Scenic Flight in a 6-seater luxury helicopter with Nautilus Aviation
    Snorkelling equipment & floatation devices provided
    Hot BBQ Lunch (Hot meats, fish, prawns & a variety of fresh salads, vegetarian option available)
    FREE Lycra/sun suit hire
    FREE glass of wine and snack on return journey
    Experienced, professional dive instructors
    Large air-conditioned modern lounges to relax in comfort

  • Available for purchase/hire:

    Refreshments, alcohol, snacks, underwater cameras, souvenir T-shirts, caps, wetsuit hire & lycra suit hire, Marine Biology Lesson, Semi-Submersible Coral Viewing Tour.

  • Duration:

    8 hours 30 minutes

  • Departure:

    7:30 AM Tue, Fri, Sun

  • Return:

    4:30pm

  • Departure points:

    Cairns

  • Pickup/departure instructions:

    7.15am Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns
    8.15am Departure
    4.30pm Return

    Transfers Available: Cairns $17pp; Outer City/Northern Beaches $24pp; Port Douglas $83pp minimum 2 people; Transfers paid cash to the driver on the day. Please add your accommodation in the space provided on the booking form.

    For Customer not requiring transfers: check-in is from 7.15am to 8.00am at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns.

  • What to bring:

    Hat, towel, swimmers, sunscreen, camera and cash/credit cards for on board purchases.

  • Fitness level required:

    Medium

  • Child policies:

    Child rates may apply for 10 -16 years - please contact us for further information. Minimum age for introductory diving is 12 years and certified divers 10 years old. All children on any tour must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Additional Information:

    Reef levy $20 per person must be paid direct to tour operator prior to travel, please contact reservations before tour. Reef Levy is a fee levied on all passengers to cover park entry fees and administration costs.

    Please be advised 110kg weight restrictions apply for helicopter rides. Please note that helicopter flights are weather dependent and may be cancelled due to weather.

  • Destinations:

    Great Barrier Reef and Outer Barrier Reef

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