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Cairns Helicopter Tours - Fly & Fly - Half Day Reef Tour
Duration: Half Day Tour
Departs: Cairns Approximately 12.30pm
Returns: Cairns Approximately 3.30pm
Your day starts with a late pick up from accommodation and transfer to the heliport for check-in with an introduction and flight briefing. Depart at midday as you take to the skies on a spectacular helicopter journey over the Great Barrier Reef to join up with the stunning, MV Evolution, a luxury, state-of-the-art catamaran.
Sweep over coral gardens and sand cays, and see marine life from high above, before landing on an outer reef helipad at Hastings Reef where you will be met by MV Evolution’s friendly crew. Enjoy an Aussie BBQ lunch, a guided snorkelling tour (included) and the option to take coral viewing from the semi submersible submarine (optional extra). Scuba diving, for the novice and experienced diver, is also available.
At the end of two fun filled hours on the vessel it’s time to leave the boat behind as you fly back to Cairns. Your return helicopter flight will take a different route over the Great Barrier Reef for more scenic opportunities, highlighting the vastness of the reef systems and pristine sand cays.
Please Note: This is a half day tour with 1.5 hours free time on the MV Evolution and Outer Barrier Reef. Due to time restrictions if you are intending on doing the optional diving you may have to elect to lose time on either the included snorkelling tour option or glass bottom boat tour. If more time to do all activities is required, a full day tour is recommended.
Tour Includes
- Return helicopter flights over the reef (25 minutes each way)
- 1.5 hours on the reef with MV Evolution a brand new, state-of -the-art luxury catamarn
- Guided snorkelling tour with vessel's professional crew
- Full use of snorkel equipment and floatation devices
- Delicious BBQ lunch including prawns, fish, steak, sausages, vegetarian options, tropical salads & pastas
- AU$898.00 Per Person - includes AU$20.00 Per Person Government Reef Tax & Fuel Levy
Important Booking Notes: When booking your Fly & Cruise Outer Barrier Reef Tour, please indicate all participant's estimated individual weights in the Booking Form's 'Comments Box' as passenger weights must be advised prior to travel as a condition of carriage.
Please also advise us of any special dietary considerations are required.
Passenger Weight Policy
Due to Aviation Weight Restrictions a client’s body and luggage weight must be advised prior to the reservation being confirmed. Should a client advise a weight variance of more than 10%, the right is reserved to charge a 100% cancellation fee.
*** Weight limit is 130kgs maximum per person. If weighing in over 130kgs please email us for additional information, as the operator can carry passengers over 130ks by arrangement by applying a 50% surcharge to the pricing and reducing the number of passengers carried on the flight (subject to availability)
Child’s Rate Policy
One (1) infant under their 3rd birthday may travel free of charge if seated on a guardian’s lap. A maximum of one infant per helicopter may travel as per CASA regulations. Children 3 years and above pay full fare.
Insurance
The helicopter operator carries full insurance including Public Liability Insurance of $50,000,000.00.
Minimum and maximum passenger numbers
Minimum passenger numbers may apply. Groups larger than 6 passengers may require private charter. Please liaise with Cairns Visitor Centre at time of booking.
Fuel Surcharge
With fluctuations in world oil prices, it may be necessary to apply a fuel surcharge to the ticket price. In such cases any charge will be collected on departure.
Cancellation Policy
Booking Deposit Non Refundable. Cancellations made 48 to 24 hours prior to the flying will be incurr a 50% cancellation fee. Flights cancelled 24 hours or less prior to travel will incurr a 100% cancellation fee. Travel insurance is recommended.
Conditions of Carriage
The tour operator will not be liable for any loss, damage, additional expense or inconvenience arising from, or incidental to, any delay in service, howsoever caused. The tour operator works in conjunction with other tour operators and is not liable for other operator's acts or omissions whether negligent or otherwise. Travel and admissions will be subject to the conditions imposed by these operators, which may limit or exclude liability for personal injury or property damage.
Semi Submersible Submarine Tours are subject to weather conditions. Introductory Diving subject to applicants successfully passing a Dive Medical Questionnaire