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Sunlover Cruises Outer Barrier Reef Tour - Fly & Cruise
Duration: Day Tour
Departs: Cairns Daily 11.00am
Returns: Cairns Daily 5.30pm
After enjoying a leisurely morning, you will be flown past the rainforest-clad coastline of Cairns in absolute style to your ultimate destination - the Great Barrier Reef! Fly past Cairns City and along the rainforest coastline to Yarrabah then over the lush tropical Fitzroy Island with its fringing reef en-route to picturesque Moore Reef via Sudbury Cay.
You'll be amazed by the variety of marine life on the outer Great Barrier Reef as you spend the afternoon with Sunlover Cruises. Your Outer Barrier Reef tour will include Glass Bottom Boat Tours, Semi-Submersible Submarine Tours with full commentary, Underwater Theatre with Fish Feeding, Marine-Life ‘Touch Tank’, Snorkelling Equipment and Instruction as well as a sumptuous Buffet Lunch with a selection of hot and cold dishes including prawns as well as morning and afternoon tea and coffee.
At the end of the day you will return to Cairns onboard a fast, stable, luxury catamaran to arrive at approximately 5.00pm.
This is the perfect way to see and experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef and its wonders with a spectacular scenic flight included!
- 11:00am: Check-in at with Helicopter Operator at Cairns City Heliport on the Marinas
- 11:30am: Scenic helicopter flight to the Outer Barrier Reef located platform
- 11.45am: Arrive at Moore Reef Pontoon
- 3.30pm: Return catamaran cruise to Cairns
- 5:30pm: Arrive into Cairns Marinas and Reef Fleet Terminal
Please Note: Itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change
Tour Includes
- Spectacular 25 minute Helicopter Scenic Flight out over the Great Barrier Reef to Moore Reef pontoon
- Stunning aerial views of Coral Reef formations and Marine Life in their natural surrounds
- Land on exclusive Outer Barrier Reef helipad to be met by and join up with Sunlover Cruises
- Delicious Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch Selection with Ocean Prawns, Fresh Garden Salads & Tropical Fruit Platters
- Snorkelling Equipment with Buoyancy Vests & Flotation Aids
- Semi-Submersible Submarine Tours with commentary
- Glass Bottom Boat Tours with commentary
- Marine Life ‘Touch Tank’ & Fish Feeding & Presentation
- Infant's Swimming Enclosure
- Fun Waterslide
- Return to Cairns from Great Barrier Reef by fast catamaran transfer
- Optional return coach transfers available from Cairns & Cairns Northern Beaches accommodation
Rates - Valid 01st of April 2024 to 31st of March 2025
- Adult - Fly & Cruise Moore Reef Pontoon Tour AU$665.00 per person
- Child - (ages 4 - 15 years) Fly & Cruise Moore Reef Pontoon Tour AU$545.00 per child
- Family - (2 adults + 2 Children ages 4-15 years) Fly & Cruise Reef Pontoon Tour AU$2255.00 per family
Important Booking Notes: Please ensure that you indicate your individual, estimated individual weight details in lbs or kgs in the Booking Form's Comments Box on making a reservation. The operator can carry up to 7 participants from the one group, dependant of passenger weights and helicopter availability.
What to Bring
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 & Conditons Passenger Weight Policy - Please Use Comments Box In Booking Form To Advise Of Weights On Making A Booking
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. If cancelled inside 24 hours no refund applies. Should a client advise a weight variance of more than 10% the right is reserved to cancel and no refund will apply. All refunds must be issued at the point of sale.