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Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise with 25-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight, BBQ Lunch & Snorkelling

Book up until 31 March 2026

Discover a vibrant array of underwater life and coral gardens on a full-day Great Barrier Reef adventure cruise, returning to Cairns by helicopter flight. Set sail to two outer reef locations, where you’ll be invited to explore the big blue, relax on deck or relish in views of the world-famous reef. With a delicious barbeque lunch, morning and afternoon tea to fuel your adventures, why not upgrade to include an Introductory Scuba Dive or Certified Dive? As the day ends at Hastings Reef, board a helicopter flight for aerial views of the reef’s kaleidoscopic colours and pristine sand cays—the cherry on top of an extraordinary day!

Inclusions
  • Valid for one person (3+)
  • Snorkelling at two Outer Great Barrier Reef locations (total five hours’ swimming time)
    • UPGRADE to include one intro dive (must be aged 10+) OR one certified dive (must be aged 12+) (valid diving certifications apply)
    • Note: upgrade dive options are unavailable from 1 April 2025
  • 25-minute (approximately) helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef and sand cays back to Cairns
  • Delicious barbeque lunch including fresh fish, prawns, steak, vegetarian option and a variety of fresh salads
  • Tea and coffee provided
  • Glass of wine (18+ only) and a light snack on return
  • Snorkelling equipment, floatation devices, lycra/sun-suit hire
  • Spacious air-conditioned modern lounges and upper deck to relax in comfort
  • Available every day: Departs 8am; returns 3.30pm. Check-in time: 7.15am–7.45am
  • Check-in location: Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Marlin Marina, 1 Spence Street, Cairns
  • Drop-off location: Marina Point, 2 Pier Point Road, Cairns City 4870

Day Tour Sample Itinerary:

  • 7.30am: Check-in at Reef Fleet Terminal
  • 8am Evolution departs Marlin Marina, Cairns
  • 11.30am: Three hours snorkelling at first reef location and barbeque Lunch
  • 1pm: Evolution arrives at second reef location for you to enjoy up to two hours snorkelling
  • 2.45pm: Depart reef on helicopter flight back to Cairns
  • 3.15pm: Arrive back in Cairns approx
Overview
Availability: Every day
Duration: Flexible
From $570 /person
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