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Green Island & Great Adventures Outer Barrier Reef Tour - Fly, Cruise & Cruise
Duration: Day Tour
Departs: Cairns Daily
Returns: Cairns Daily
This tour combines the beauty of a scenic flight from Cairns to Green Island, where you have a little more than an hour to explore. This 6000 year-old sand cay is home to a multitude of marine life and coral gardens as well as hosting the luxurious Green Island Resort. Swim from powder white sandy beaches in the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef or take a stroll along the island's rainforest lined boardwalks.
Your day continues with a fast catamaran transfer from Green Island onboard Great Adventure’s luxury vessel, Reef Prince. A 45 minute journey through the blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef to will see you arrive at Great Adventure’s luxury 3 level state of the art pontoon, located at Norman Reef. Once aboard the pontoon your Great Barrier Reef Adventure begins! All snorkelling equipment and instruction are provided, as are buoyancy vests to make snorkelling an easy experience if you are not a confident swimmer. For those wishing not to get wet, a semi-submersible submarine tour will show you the coral reef and its many brilliant coloured fishes along with a staggeringly diverse amount of marine life, all in absolute comfort. These tours come with full commentary and are available for snorkellers to enjoy as well!
The pontoon houses an underwater observatory, which provides large viewing windows overlooking the wondrous panorama of the Great Barrier Reef. The pontoon is spacious and comfortable with features including, showers, change-rooms, full sundeck with sun-lounge, children’s swimming enclosure, bar and buffet area with shaded canopy, tables and chairs for dining.
Lunch is a lavish affair, with a selection of hot and cold dishes from the buffet including prawns, fresh salads and tropical fruit platters with freshly baked bread rolls. Tea and coffee are also included at the end of the meal.
After 3 hours free time on the pontoon we cruise back into Cairns onboard Great Adventures luxury, high speed catamaran. The trip back takes approximately 90 minutes, so sit back, relax in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy reflecting on your magical day.
- 9.30am: Check-in at Cairns Heliport for a meet & greet & safety briefing
- 09.50am: Depart Cairns City Heliport to Green Island
- 10.10am: Arrive at Green Island
- 11.30pm: Depart Green Is by luxury catamaran
- 12.45pm: Arrive Outer Reef Pontoon
- 3.45pm: Depart Outer Reef on luxury catamaran
- 5.30pm: Arrive into Cairns Marinas at the Reef Fleet Terminal
- Spectacular Scenic Reef Flight Cairns to Green Island (approximately 15 / 20 minutes duration)
- Approximately 1 hour’s free time to explore Green Island
- Fast Catamaran transfer from Green Island to Outer Reef Pontoon (approximately 45 minutes duration)
- Sumptuous hot & cold buffet lunch (served onboard pontoon)
- Semi submersible submarine tours with full commentary
- Underwater observatory
- Snorkelling equipment with full instruction
- Buoyancy vests
- Fast catamaran transfer from Outer Reef Pontoon into Cairns (approximately 90 minutes)
- Fly, Cruise & Cruise - Green Island Great Barrier Reef Tour AU$595.00 per person
Important Bookings Notes: Please ensure that you indicate your estimated individual weight details in lbs or kgs (we can do the conversion) in the Booking Form's Comments Box on making a reservation. The operator can carry up to 6 participants from the one group, dependant of passenger weights and helicopter availability.
Bring small soft sided day bags as luggage space is restricted on helicopter. Dress for the tropics and bring a hat, sunglasses, your swim suit & towel, sunglasses, camera, hat and sunscreen.
Terms & Conditions Passenger Weight Policy - Please Advise Of Estimtated Weights in Comments Box On Making A Reservation
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.
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 aged 3 years and above occupy a seat amd must 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 hours or less prior to derpature will incur a 100% cancellation fee