Great Barrier Reef airplane tours

Flexible snorkeling or diving at two reef sites with a BBQ lunch.

• Best for adventure-seeking travelers who love the idea of snorkeling and diving in one trip.
• What you'll do: Dive into the reef’s clear waters at two stunning sites, with options to snorkel, try an intro dive, or go for a certified dive.
• What you'll see: Swim alongside vibrant coral, tropical fish, and marine wonders as you explore the depths of the Great Barrier Reef.
• What's unique: Choose your adventure! Snorkel, intro dive, or certified dive—this cruise gives you the flexibility to tailor your experience.

Inclusions

• Full-day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns
• 5 hours at the Great Barrier Reef
• 2 visits to outer reef sites
• Snorkeling equipment, masks, and lycra suits
• Guides/captains
• Chef-prepared BBQ lunch
• Tea and coffee
• 1 glass of wine
• Light snack
• Choice of 1 or 2 intro or certified dives (based on option selected)

• Tip: Try and take some time out to visit the rusty market between Sheridan and Grafton Street that comes to life from Friday to Sunday, offering visitors a wide variety of exotic fruits and vegetables.
• This activity is dependent on the weather.
• All divers are required to complete an onboard medical questionnaire.
• Divers over 65 must have medical clearance from a physician confirming they are fit to dive. Please be aware that 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. This clearance must state your full name, the doctor's name, and practice, and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition.
• The experience is restricted for guests aged 12 and under.
• Diving within 24 hours before your flight is not permitted.
• For the certified dives, you will need to produce your certification card. For intro dives, no experience is necessary.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Fun pontoon with a waterslide and underwater observatory, ideal for families.

• Best for families and thrill-seekers who want both fun activities and reef exploration.
• What you'll do: Spend the day snorkeling, sliding into the water, and viewing the reef up close through an underwater observatory.
• What you'll see: Watch colorful fish and corals from the pontoon, or get up close and personal while snorkeling.
• What's unique: A waterslide into the ocean and an underwater observatory make this more than just a snorkel trip—it’s an adventure-packed day.

Inclusions

• Full-day tour to Moore Reef Pontoon from Cairns
• Snorkelling equipment with expert guide
• Lycra suit and buoyancy vest
• Buffet lunch
• Tea and coffee
• Guided snorkeling tour (if option selected)
• Seawalker helmet dive (if option selected)
• Intro scuba diving (if option selected)

Access to:

• Glass bottom boat and semi-submersible tour
• Underwater observatory
• Sunlover waterslide and upper-level sun deck
• Fish feeding and marine naturalist presentation

• Tip: Enjoy fish spotting? Head to the bottom of the boat to find a myriad of batfish. They love hanging around there for some reason.
• Facilities: restroom, changing rooms, freshwater showers, and full bar.
• While this experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, certain activities are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The semi-submersible tour is subject to weather conditions.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Experience the thrill of a full-day luxury yacht cruise and a scenic helicopter flight over the iconic Great Barrier Reef.
• This exclusive tour stands out with its 2 snorkeling stops at the reef's prime locations and the option to add scuba dives (at additional cost).
• Delight in a BBQ buffet lunch including prawns, fish, steak, and vegetarian options, perfectly complementing your day of exploration with authentic Australian flavors.
• Marvel at the breathtaking aerial view of the World Heritage-listed reef with a 10-minute heli-ride, spotting marine life like manta rays, turtles, and possibly whales!
• Wind down with another snorkel or relax on the sun-drenched yacht deck, ending with a complimentary wine and snack on the cruise back to Cairns.

Inclusions

• 5-hour cruise at Great Barrier Reef
• 10-minute scenic flight from Hastings Reef
• Experienced & professional dive instructors
• 2 snorkeling opportunities
• 3 introductory or certified dives (optional)
• Equipment and floatation devices
• BBQ lunch
• Glass of wine
• Light snack

• 7:15am to 7.45am: Check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal - 1
• 8.00am: Evolution departs Cairns for the first reef location
• 11:30am: Enjoy a BBQ buffet lunch onboard
• 1:00pm: Evolution arrives at the second reef location where you will take to the sky for your scenic helicopter flight
• 3:00pm: Evolution departs for Cairns
• 4:30pm: Evolution arrives back in Cairns

• Tip: Be on the lookout for whales during your helicopter flight if you're visiting in winter.
• The experience is restricted for guests aged 12 and under for the introductory course and 10 and under for the certification course.
• The helicopter experience is restricted for guests weighing more than 130 kg.
• Note that the following is not allowed during this experience: large bags.
• Diving within 24 hours before your flight is not permitted.
• Divers over 65 must have medical clearance from a physician confirming they are fit to dive. Please be aware that 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. This clearance must state your full name, the doctor's name, and practice, and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition.
• Special dietary requirements should be confirmed directly with the activity provider.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Pontoon activities with tours ideal for non-swimmers.

• Best for families, seniors, or non-swimmers who want to see the reef without diving in.
• What you'll do: Take a glass-bottom boat or semi-submersible tour, or upgrade to a thrilling 10-minute helicopter flight or an underwater helmet dive.
• What you'll see: Located in pristine Outer Reef waters, you’ll see colorful corals and fish with incredible clarity, even in variable weather conditions.
• What's unique: Experience Outer Reef’s high coral density in crystal-clear water, plus upgrade to a helicopter ride or helmet dive for extra adventure.

Inclusions

• Full-day tour to Reef Magic Pontoon from Cairns
• 5 hours at reef activity pontoon
• Snorkelling equipment with safety instruction
• Lycra suit and wetsuit
• Buffet lunch (menu here)
• Morning and afternoon tea
• Tea, coffee, and drinking water
• Guided snorkeling tour (if option selected)
• Introductory dive (if option selected)
• 10-minute scenic helicopter flight (if option selected)
• Seawalker helmet dive (if option selected)

Access to:

• Glass bottom boat and semi-submersible tour with commentary
• Fish feeding and Great Barrier Reef marine biology presentation
• Sundeck, fresh water showers and changing rooms
• Underwater reef viewing observatory
• Infants safety swimming enclosure

• Tip: Keep an eye out for the world's largest coral reef, which can be best observed from the spacious sundeck.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Certain medical conditions like asthma, epilepsy, high blood pressure, or specific medications may exclude individuals from diving.
• Safety is a priority, so the diving experience is restricted for children under 12 years.
• A medical questionnaire must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian for divers under 18 years.
• After diving, intervals of 12-24 hours are recommended prior to flying depending on the depths of dives and accrued dive time.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Sail, sun, sand, swim, snack, and snorkel with a small, energetic, and fun group.
• Best for a family, couple, or nature enthusiasts looking to explore marine life with a small group.
• Book this if you want an immersive and authentic Great Barrier Reef experience that lets you discover Australia's marine life and engage in underwater activities.
• What’s unique: Snorkeling or swimming in Pinnacle Reef, crocodile feeding, turtle and reef shark spotting, a complimentary wine on sail back.
• Sights seen: Pinnacle Reef, Green Island

Inclusions

• Small group of up to 25 people
• A friendly crew
• Marine interpreter
• Round-trip transfers from Green Island on a dinghy
• Access to Green Island beach
• Scuba diving demonstration
• Snorkeling fee
• Snorkeling equipment
• Fish feed
• Coffee/tea + Danish pastries and fresh fruit on boarding
• Smorgasbord lunch
• Tropical afternoon tea – cheese platter / fresh fruit platter / cake platter on the sail home
• Complimentary glass of wine on the sail home

Exclusions

• Recreational area and environmental management charges
• Certified and non-certified diving experiences
• Round-trip bus transfers

• Tip: Keep an eye out for blue-spotted stingrays and turtles in the shallow waters of Green Island when you take a stroll around the remote beaches.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
• Guests with asthma, diabetes, heart conditions and epilepsy are restricted from participating in the scuba diving experience.
• Children must be supervised by their parents at all times.
• Guests can convey their dietary preferences or allergy concerns to the operator 24 hours prior to the trip.
• Guests must be at least 12 years old to do an introductory dive.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Adventure-packed cruise to Fitzroy Island with optional extras for a tailored experience

• Best for adventurers, nature lovers, or families looking to explore Fitzroy Island and the Great Barrier Reef.
• What you'll do: Enjoy a full-day cruise with options to kayak, take a snorkel safari, try a Seawalker helmet dive, or visit the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.
  What you'll see: Paddle through dense rainforests, snorkel 7,000 sq meters of coral, or learn about sea turtles and marine conservation.
• What's unique: Choose from extras to suit your style—kayak from the beach, go helmet diving, snorkel the reef, or meet rehabilitated turtles.

Inclusions

• Full-day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef & Fitzroy Island from Cairns
• Snorkeling equipment and expert guidance
• Premium buffet lunch (menu here)
• Self-guided Fitzroy National Park walk
• 1-hour Snorkel Safari (if option selected)
• Seawalker helmet dive (if option selected)
• Guided small-group kayak tour (if option selected)
• Turtle Rehabilitation Centre talk (if option selected)

Access to:

• Sunlover waterslide & sun deck
• Semi-submersible tour
• Glass bottom boat tour
• Marine naturalist & fish feeding presentation
• Underwater observatory

• Tip: Looking for a peaceful adventure? Take the Secret Garden walk and listen to the unique bird calls of the Orange Footed Scrub Hens and the Rose-Crested Fruit Dove. It's worth the walk!
• This experience is pram/stroller accessible but not accessible by wheelchair.
• The semi-submersible tour is subject to weather conditions.
• The snorkel safari is not suitable for non-swimmers.
• The seawalker helmet dive is a suitable activity for non-swimmers.
• The kayak tour requires guests to be able to swim and have moderate fitness capabilities.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore 3 Outer Reef sites with a luxury catamaran and guided snorkeling.

• Best for couples or small groups looking for an intimate reef adventure, with access to less crowded reef spots.
• What you'll do: Visit three reef sites, enjoy a guided snorkel, reef talks, and relax with morning tea, afternoon tea, and a buffet lunch.
• What you'll see: Discover colorful coral, turtles, and lionfish at Opal Reef, or spot pelagic fish and coral walls at the deeper Agincourt Reef.
• What's unique: Exclusive access to protected reefs like Opal, ensuring top-notch visibility and minimal crowds for a premium underwater experience.

Inclusions

• Full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns
• Professional local guide
• Luxury large catamaran
• Morning and afternoon tea
• Buffet lunch
• Guided snorkel tour
• Snorkeling equipment including lycra suits
• Interpretive reef talk
• Introductory diving course with PADI dive masters (as per option selected)
• Diving equipment (as per option selected)
• Small groups of up to 4 divers (as per option selected)
• Environmental management charge

Exclusions

• Transfers

• 7am-8:20am: Check-in
• 8:20am-8:45am: Boarding commences
• 8:45am-10:10am: Cruising to the first site
• 10:20am-11:15am: Reach the first snorkeling/diving site, safety briefing, & morning tea
• 11:50am-1:30pm: Reach the second snorkeling/diving site, lunch buffet, & reef interpretative talk
• 1:45pm-2:45pm: Reach the third snorkeling/diving site & afternoon tea
• 2:45pm-4:15pm: Cruising back to the port

• Tip: Challenge yourself to spot the 'Great Eight'- the clownfish, turtles, manta rays, Maori wrasse, potato cod, sharks, giant clams, & whales of the reef.
• Safety is a priority so scuba diving is restricted for guests under the age of 12 years.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
• Your safety comes first so visitors with back issues, asthma, epilepsy, high blood pressure, and certain medications are restricted from participating in scuba diving.
• Guests under the age of 18 years require parental or guardian permission, and those over 70 must provide a doctor's clearance to dive.
• Scuba diving requires completing an onboard medical questionnaire. It can be downloaded here.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Self-guided boardwalks, snorkeling, or glass bottom boat tours - a Green Island day tour of your own making.
• Best for families, couples, and adventure seekers who want to relax or explore the reef
• What you’ll do Snorkeling, glass bottom boat tour, and self-guided walk on the island
• What you’ll see Watch colorful fishes and reef sharks from the glass bottom boat or see jellyfish, corals, and turtles up close during snorkeling
• What’s unique: You can choose to snorkel, hike, or relax on the beach - a chance to experience Green Island the way you want!

Inclusions

• Full or half-day cruise to Green Island (as per option selected)
• Choice of snorkeling gear or glass-bottom boat
• Snorkeling demonstration and reef presentation en route to Green Island
• Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base (as per option selected)
• Snorkeling safari for 50 minutes (as per option selected)
• Self-guided walk on the island (as per option selected)
• Commentary by a Marine biologist (as per option selected)
• Experienced snorkeler (as per option selected)

-Access to

• Semi-submarine tour (as per option selected)
• Island rainforest boardwalks
• Buffet lunch (as per option selected)

• Tip: If you want to really destress, visit the day spa on the island and get pampered with spa and massage treatments.
• The vessel is pram/stroller accessible.
• Guests over 16 years of age can travel without adult supervision. However, photo identification will be required at check in.
• Guests over 18 years of age must be with guests under 16 years of age at all times.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Full-day adventure on Fitzroy Island with flexible add-ons to tailor your day.

• Best for families, couples, or solo travelers looking for a flexible day of adventure or relaxation on Fitzroy Island.
• What you'll do: Spend up to 6 hours exploring the island’s rainforest trails, snorkel the fringing reefs, or stay dry with a glass-bottom boat tour.
  What you'll see: Marvel at vibrant coral reefs, sea turtles, and colorful fish just meters from shore at Welcome Bay or Nudey Beach.
  What's unique: With options to add lunch, a guided snorkel safari, or a glass-bottom boat ride, you can customize your experience to suit your style.

Inclusions

• Full-day trip to Fitzroy Island
• Round-trip ferry transfers from Cairns
• Up to 6 hours on Fitzroy Island
• Self-guided walk of National Park
• Picnic lunch (menu here) (if option selected)
• Guided glass-bottomed boat tour (if option selected)
• Snorkel Safari with marine biologist (if option selected)
• Snorkelling equipment, lycra suits, and flotation vests (if option selected)

• Tip: Head to Welcome Bay in front of Foxy's to find unique corals, colorful reef fish, and the occasional turtle.
• Due to island restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Safety is a priority, so the Snorkel Safari is restricted for guests aged under 6 years.
• While the ferry is accessible for wheelchairs and pram/strollers, some walks including the one to Nudey Beach, can be steep and not suitable.
• The glass bottom boat tour is not accessible by wheelchair.
• Children aged under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• The picnic lunch consists of a fresh wrap, a sandwich, a seasonal fruit piece, a muesli fruit bar, juice, and a bottle of water.
• Surf lifesavers do not monitor or patrol the beaches on Fitzroy Island.
• Marine stingers are present in tropical waters from November to May. Guests are provided with stinger suits when they hire snorkel gear.
• The picnic lunch can be catered to various dietary requirements such as vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, etc. Guests who book lunch should contact the company to confirm their lunch order at least 24 hours before departure.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Experience the immensity of the Great Barrier Reef from a unique vantage point, where coral formations create an otherworldly landscape beneath the crystal-clear waters.
• Your 40-minute flight is escorted by a knowledgeable pilot, providing you with fascinating insights and trivia about this natural marvel.
• Don't worry about missing out on any information during your flight. Your pilot will fill you in with all the fascinating facts through your headset.
• This is not just a flight, it's a chance to witness one of nature's most majestic creatures- Whales, in their natural habitat, a sight you simply can't miss.
• Keep your eyes peeled for the scenic Vlasoff Cay, a popular sand cay located north of Green Island - it's a favorite spot for locals.

Inclusions

• 40-minute flight
• Expert pilot/guide
• Headsets
• Window seats

• Tip: Keep an eye out for marine life during your flight; this is one of the few places where you can spot dugongs, manta rays, and green turtles from above!
• The experience is restricted for guests weighing more than 115kg.
• This tour can accommodate a maximum of 7 people on the flight.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.