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Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour - Fly & Fly - From Port Douglas
Duration: Half Day Tour
Departs: Port Douglas Daily
Returns: Port Douglas Daily
Experience natures finest with Australia's best and fly out to where two worlds meet. Experience the exhilaration of flying over the rainforest canopy of the World Heritage Rainforest; then, as you see the green change to the vivid blue of the water, you are flying over the 4th Natural Wonder of the World, The Great Barrier Reef!
Depart from Port Douglas via helicopter flying low over the Reef; your pilot will show you the wonders that live beneath the sea. Landing at Agincourt Reef, on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef, join the Quicksilver vessel and floating platform for a day of activities.
Quicksilver has facilities for both swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy this stunning reef world. Explore the reef snorkelling, from a semi submersible, or from the underwater observatory.
At the end of the day, re-board your helicopter for return flight from the Outer Barrier Reef back to Port Douglas, eliminate travelling by boat altogether. A complimentary return transfer back to your hotel in Port Douglas is included.
- 10.40am: Port Douglas accommodation transfers
- 10.50am: Pre-flight safety briefing
- 11.10am: Depart Port Douglas Helipad
- 11.45am: Arrive Agincourt floating platform
- 2.45pm: Depart Agincourt Reef by helicopte
- 3.20pm: Arrive Port Douglas Helipad for courtesy transfer to Port Douglas accommodation
- Stunning Scenic Helicopter Flights 'both ways' out to Agincourt Reef Pontoon from Port Douglas (50 minutes)
- Enjoy up to 2.5 Hours free time on Quicksilver Cruises Agincourt Reef Pontoon & Viewing Platform
- All Snorkelling Equipment & Instruction including Flotation Aids & Flotation Jackets included
- Qualified Snorkelling Safety Officers on-hand to supervise safe snorkelling
- Semi Submersible Submarine Coral Viewing Tours with Full Commentary
- Underwater Observatory & Platform with large viewing windows looking out over the Reef
- Novice to Beginner to Advanced Snorkellers can be catered for
- Infants Swimming Enclosure & Bench Seats in water along side of Pontoon
- Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch Selection inc chilled Ocean Prawns, Fresh Salads, Tropical Fruit Platters & Bread Rolls
- Optional Return Coach Transfers available from Cairns & Cairns Northern Beaches or Port Douglas Accommodation
- Fly & Fly - Deluxe Agincourt Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon Tour AU$1176.00 per person
Important Booking 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 or 7 participants from the one group, dependant of passenger weights and helicopter availability.
Optional Return Coach Transfers from Cairns & Cairns Northern Beaches Accommodation
- Adult - From Cairns City & Cairns Northern Beaches Accommodation AU$46.00
- Child (aged 4 - 14 years) - From Cairns City & Cairns Northern Beaches Accommodation AU$27.00
- Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children aged 4 - 14 years) - From Cairns City & Cairns Northern Beaches Accommodation AU$114.00
- Stunning Scenic Helicopter Flights 'both ways' out to Agincourt Reef Pontoon from Port Douglas (50 minutes)
- Enjoy up to 2.5 Hours free time on Quicksilver Cruises Agincourt Reef Pontoon & Viewing Platform
- All Snorkelling Equipment & Instruction including Flotation Aids & Flotation Jackets included
- Qualified Snorkelling Safety Officers on-hand to supervise safe snorkelling
- Semi Submersible Submarine Coral Viewing Tours with Full Commentary
- Underwater Observatory & Platform with large viewing windows looking out over the Reef
- Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch Selection inc chilled Ocean Prawns, Fresh Salads, Tropical Fruit Platters & Bread Rolls
- Optional Return Coach Transfers available from Cairns & Cairns Northern Beaches or Port Douglas Accommodation
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 Estimated Weight Details 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.
*** 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 hours or less prior to departure will incur a 100% cancellation fee.