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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

By Down Under Cruise & Dive
8 out of 10
Features
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Overview
  • Cruise on board Evolution, 35-meter modern super-yacht
  • Spectacular snorkelling experience at 2 Barrier Reef spots
  • Unforgettable 10min scenic helicopter flight over the reef
  • Delicious chef-prepared BBQ Buffet lunch
  • Professional & friendly staff on hand to ensure your safety

Activity location

  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    • 1 Spence Street
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    • 1 Spence Street
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCruise to 2 outer Great Barrier Reef Sites
  • What's includedWhat's included 10-minute scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef
  • What's includedWhat's included All snorkelling equipment, briefings, flotation devices and lycra sun-suits
  • What's includedWhat's included Chef-prepared Aussie BBQ Buffet Lunch with Vegan, Vegetarian, GF and DF options
  • What's includedWhat's included Glass of wine and light snack on return journey
  • What's includedWhat's included Unlimited snorkelling over 5 hours at 2 reef sites
  • What's includedWhat's included Spend the day on a luxurious, modern 35 metre super yacht
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Children 17 and younger must have a parent's or guardian's permission. Children 12 and younger are not allowed to dive.
  • If you are 65 or older, you must see a qualified doctor for a medical assessment prior to scuba diving.
  • You must weigh less than 130 kg for the helicopter ride. Helicopter scenic flights are weather permitting.
  • Due to altitude, you may not fly within 24 hours of participating in this activity. Please plan accordingly
  • All divers must complete a Queensland Medical Questionnaire prior to diving, this questionnaire can be completed onboard.
  • You must be PADI certified to participate in the Certified Diving package.
  • Check-in is from 7.15am to 7.45am at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Please make your way to the Down Under Cruise and Dive counter to check-in. Boat departs at 8am sharp and returns at 4.30pm.
  • Certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and ANY prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. Must state your full name, the doctor's name, practice and the clearance to dive.
  • Languages spoken onboard: English, German, Japanese and Chinese Mandarin.

What you can expect

Cruise out from the shores of Cairns for a day full of adventure on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. The speedy transfer time means you will have a huge 5 hours reef-time allowing you time for multiple water activities to get an up-close look at the incredible marine life that live in the planets most famous World Heritage Area. You will visit two outer reef locations on this reef cruise.

When you arrive at the second reef in the afternoon, Hastings Reef, you will get a quick briefing before you climb aboard a state-of-the-art helicopter, which takes you out over the ocean for a 10-minute scenic flight. Your incredible scenic flight will show you the immense scale of the reef. From the air, you can see how sea turtles, sharks, and whales all mingle among the incredible network of corals and cays.

Then it's time to re-board the luxurious super yacht. Take time to relax on the broad sundeck or gear up to dive into the warm waters of the Coral Sea to check out this vibrant world from beneath the waves. As you cruise back to Cairns, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and a light snack as you toast to a fabulous day out on the Great Barrier Reef.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESReef Fleet Terminal
    • 1 Spence Street
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEReef Fleet Terminal
    • 1 Spence Street
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia