What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 7 hours.

Full Day Great Barrier Reef Tour and 10 Minute Scenic Flight

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Island, Reef & Heli Package: Check in at the Great Adventures counter, Reef Fleet Terminal at 7:30am. Boarding 8am, departure 8:30am. Reef & Heli Package: Check in at the Great Adventures counter, Reef Fleet Terminal at 9:30am. Boarding 10am, departure 10:30am..

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Overview

Experience the awe-inspiring Great Barrier Reef with Great Adventures. From our spacious Outer Reef platform, discover vibrant coral and marine life. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can snorkel or dive, explore the reef from the underwater observatory or air-conditioned semi-submersible, or enjoy a breathtaking 10-minute scenic helicopter flight.Enjoy morning tea, afternoon tea, and a delicious hot & cold buffet lunch. Optional activities like scuba diving and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter are available for an additional fee.

Enhance your visit with a 2-hour stop at Green Island before the Reef Pontoon. Explore the rainforest, relax on sandy beaches, and snorkel in crystal-clear waters—all gear is provided.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns
Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns
Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction
Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
10-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight
Underwater observatory
Environmental Management Charge
Reef education presentation
Morning and afternoon tea
3 hours at the Outer Reef platform (2 hour stopover at Green Island - Optional Extra Cost)

✗ Not Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Optional activitiés

Itinerary

Stop 1

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.

Stop 2

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.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Island, Reef & Heli Package: Check in at the Great Adventures counter, Reef Fleet Terminal at 7:30am. Boarding 8am, departure 8:30am. Reef & Heli Package: Check in at the Great Adventures counter, Reef Fleet Terminal at 9:30am. Boarding 10am, departure 10:30am.

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End Point

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Good to Know

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.

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Special Instructions

Island, Reef & Heli Package: Please check-in at Great Adventures counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 7:30am to obtain your boarding pass. Boarding is 8am, vessel departs 8:30am.

Reef & Heli Package: Please check-in at Great Adventures counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 9:30am to obtain your boarding pass. Boarding is 10am, vessel departs 10:30am.

Disclaimer: If you are traveling with a 3-year-old child, please contact the supplier (+61 7 40449944 or res@greatadventures.com.au) after completing your booking. Children aged 3 travel free on the cruise portion of the package and are eligible for a partial refund. Please note that standard charges still apply for the helicopter portion for children aged 3.

FUEL SURCHARGE: A fuel surcharge will apply and will be collected at check-in on the day of travel (Adult – $10 AUD, Child – $5 AUD). From 1 May, the rates displayed on this site will be updated to include the fuel surcharge for both Great Adventures and Nautilus Aviation, so no additional payment will be required at check-in.