Reef & Helicopter Options with Evolution

    • Places: Cairns
    • Departs from: Cairns
    • Region: Tropical North Queensland, Queensland
    • Duration: 7.5 hours
    • Price: From $550 per person (AUD)
    • Operator: Nautilus Aviation Cairns
    • Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review

    The Reef & Helicopter Options with Evolution tour offers a combination of helicopter flights and reef experiences from Cairns. Nautilus Aviation provides scenic flights over the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest, with options to cruise or fly to and from the reef. Guests can enjoy snorkeling or diving at Hastings Reef or the outer reef, with departures from Pier Heliport and Hangar 7 in Cairns.

    Activities

    • Scuba Diving
    • Snorkelling
    • Scenic Flight
    • Lunch

    Features

    • Scenic helicopter flight
    • Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef
    • Snorkeling or diving opportunities
    • BBQ buffet lunch

    The Tour

    Helicopter Flights

    Nautilus Aviation offers scenic helicopter flights from Cairns, showcasing the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Options include a 30-minute flight over Green Island and Arlington Reef, a 45-minute flight covering both the reef and the Daintree Rainforest, and a 60-minute flight exploring the Lamb Range.

    Fly/Cruise Packages

    For those seeking a combination of aerial and marine experiences, the Fly/Cruise packages are ideal. These packages allow guests to fly to the reef and cruise back, or vice versa. The helicopter ride offers a unique perspective of the reef's expanse and the surrounding rainforest.

    Reef Experience

    Upon reaching the reef, guests can engage in snorkeling or diving activities at Hastings Reef or the outer reef. The vibrant marine life and coral formations provide an engaging underwater experience. For those interested in a beach setting, Vlasoff Cay offers a serene spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

    Tour options

    • Cruise to the Reef - Fly Home from $610 Start your day with a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, enjoy snorkeling or diving, and return to Cairns with a scenic helicopter flight. Ideal for those who prefer a leisurely start and a quick return.
    • Fly to the Reef - Cruise Home from $550 Begin with a helicopter flight to the reef, enjoy snorkeling or diving, and cruise back to Cairns. Perfect for those who want an early aerial view and a relaxing return journey.

    What to bring

    • Swimwear
    • Towel
    • Sunscreen
    • Hat and sunglasses
    • Camera

    Meeting point

    Cruise to the Reef - Fly Home

    Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns. Check-in starts at 7:30am. Please make your own way to the terminal.

    Fly to the Reef - Cruise Home

    Meet at the Pier Heliport, Marina Point, 2 Pier Point Road, Cairns. Arrive by 12:00pm for check-in. Ensure you arrive a few minutes before the stated time.

    Useful information

    Tour options

    Guests can choose between Cruise/Fly and Fly/Cruise packages, combining helicopter rides with snorkeling or diving at Hastings Reef or the outer reef.

    Scenic flights

    Scenic flight durations vary, including a 30-minute reef flight, a 45-minute flight over the reef and Daintree Rainforest, and a 60-minute flight exploring the Lamb Range.

    Lunch provided

    A BBQ buffet lunch is provided onboard the Evolution during the Cruise/Fly package.

    Departure locations

    Departures occur from Pier Heliport and Hangar 7 in Cairns for helicopter tours.

    Customer reviews

    • Julie E. (5.0/5), 05-01-2023: Exceeded our expectation the view and commentary by the pilot and the snorkelling on the boat was always had supervision while snorkelling and lunch provided was ample and delicious

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