1 Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Flight
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the coral and marine biodiversity is at its most extreme. There’s an abundance of activities for all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy. Snorkel and dive, stay dry and discover the reef in the underwater observatory or from the air-conditioned semi-submersible, and take to the skies on a spectacular 10-minute scenic helicopter flight for a truly unforgettable aerial perspective of this natural wonder.
There’s also a great range of exciting optional activities including scuba diving and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter - these are an additional cost paid on the day.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns
Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns
Reef education presentation
Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction
3 hours at the Outer Reef platform
Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
10-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight
Underwater observatory
Environmental Management Charge
Morning and afternoon tea
Hotel pick up and drop off
Optional activitiés
What To Expect
Great Barrier Reef
Great Adventures will take you to an exclusive and spacious activity platform on the majestic Outer Barrier Reef. Snorkel, dive, view the reef from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible tour and explore the reef from above on a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight.
Great Barrier Reef
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the coral and marine biodiversity is at its most extreme. There’s an abundance of activities for all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy. Snorkel and dive or stay dry and discover the reef in the underwater observatory or from the air-conditioned semi-submersible. There’s also a great range of exciting optional activities including scuba diving, scenic helicopter flights and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter - these are an additional cost paid on the day.
Options
Cruise & 10-minute Heli Flight
Reef Pontoon Tour: Enjoy 3 hours at our Outer Reef Pontoon. Includes 10 minute heli, snorkeling gear, semi-sub tour, buffet lunch, and more.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyable trip but quite a few flaws
Sharon K,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00Overall, this was an unforgettable and enjoyable trip, though there were quite a few flaws along the way. Paul, one of the crew members on the boat, was extremely friendly, kind, and proactive in offering various kinds of help, which truly enhanced our experience. We departed at 10:30 AM. The boat carried passengers joining different tour packages. The first stop was Green Island. At this first stop, some passengers disembarked while another group boarded. I found this arrangement rather chaotic. I was on the Outer Reef day trip, which did not include Green Island. I had to proactively ask the crew for clarification about the details; otherwise, I might have mistakenly disembarked at the first stop. I'm not sure if it was because we sat outside the cabin and couldn't hear any announcement.....) We arrived at the reef platform at 12:30 PM. My package included a 10-minute helicopter scenic flight. The helicopter operation was managed by separate staff, and the flight time was only announced on the spot. I was informed to wait at the assembly point on the platform at 1:15 PM. Before that, we did a 30-minute semi-submersible tour. We arrived punctually at the assembly point at 1:15 PM, but due to organizational issues, we still hadn't boarded the helicopter by 1:45 PM, nor did any staff inform us how much longer we'd have to wait. During this waiting period, we couldn't start snorkeling or have lunch. Given that we only had a total of 3 hours for activities, by the time we finally took the helicopter flight (after 2:00 PM), we had to rush to grab lunch and change into our snorkeling gear. We only ended up with about 45 minutes for actual snorkeling. The snorkeling equipment provided on the boat was quite new, and the staff were very friendly. The coral was breathtaking, and we saw many large fish swimming around us. Both the adults and the children were thrilled. However, considering the round-trip boat journey took a total of four hours, the highlight – snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef – lasted less than an hour. I felt that most of the time were spent on transit and waiting. I was extremely dissatisfied with the helicopter company's arrangements. That said, we didn't let this ruin our mood. In the end, we still consider this journey unforgettable and pleasant. However, now Ithat I'm fully aware of all the details, if I given another chance, I believe I wouldn't choose this exact tour package.
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