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  •  Activities
  •  Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
  •  Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Cruise/Fly Full Day Tour by Evolution Cruise with Cairns Hotel Return Transfers

Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Cruise/Fly Full Day Tour by Evolution Cruise with Cairns Hotel Return Transfers

Down Under Cruise & Dive

  • Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
  • English
  • 7.5 hours (approx.)
  • Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
  • 48 Working Hours Confirmation

Standard Inclusions

  • 1. Transport from/to selected hotels (Cairns City area)
  • 2. Visit two exclusive outer reef locations
  • 3. Five (5) hours snorkelling at the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • 4. Snorkelling equipment & floatation devices
  • 5. Free lycra/sun-suit hire
  • 6. Lunch
  • 7. Tea & coffee provided
  • 8. Glass of wine and a light snack on return
  • 9. 25 min flight over the Great Barrier Reef and sand cays back home to Cairns
  • 10. Spacious air-conditioned modern lounges and stylish upper deck to relax in comfort
  • 11. Reef Levy included
From AUD
$519.00

1 Key Facts

Included

  • 1. Transport from/to selected hotels (Cairns City area)
  • 2. Visit two exclusive outer reef locations
  • 3. Five (5) hours snorkelling at the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • 4. Snorkelling equipment & floatation devices
  • 5. Free lycra/sun-suit hire
  • 6. Lunch
  • 7. Tea & coffee provided
  • 8. Glass of wine and a light snack on return
  • 9. 25 min flight over the Great Barrier Reef and sand cays back home to Cairns
  • 10. Spacious air-conditioned modern lounges and stylish upper deck to relax in comfort
  • 11. Reef Levy included

Not included

  • 1. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
  • 2. Souvenirs
  • 3. Travel Insurance
  • 4. Any optional extra items (including but not limited to Scenic Flight / Introductory dive / Certified dive / Semi-Submersible tour / encounters / experiences / photo packages) that are not included in the standard admission. All optional extra items are at own expense.
Destination Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
Depature point ● Departs: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
   Departs daily during School Holidays  
   Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December), New Year's Day (01 January)
● Departure Point: Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal (Address: 1 Spence Street, Cairns)
● Cruise Departure Time: 08:00
   Complementary transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked.
   Departure times are reference only and subject to availability.
● Helicopter arrives back to Cairns Airport at approximately 15:30
How to get there Complimentary transfer from/to selected hotels included. Please indicate the name of your hotel at the point of booking - the most convenient pick-up location and time will be advised in your booking confirmation.
Operating hours
All Year 08:00 - 15:30 Check in time: 07:15 - 07:45
Christmas Day (25 December) Closed
New Year's Day (01 January) Closed
Check-in requirements Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time at your booked pick up location. There might be 5-10 minutes delay depends on the traffic on the day. If you think the coach is late or you are not being picked up, please call The Service Provider and quote your confirmation number to double check.
What to bring/wear ● Motion-sickness medicine (if required)
● Swimwear, towel, change of clothes
● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses
● Comfortable shoes
● Light jacket / sweater for windy or cool days
● Camera (waterproof)
● Money / credit card for optional purchases
Other info Child Policy
● Reef Cruise:
- Child age 4-16 years;
- Infants up to 3 years.
- Passengers under the age of 18 years old, must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

Helicopter Safety Policy
● Please consider weather and wind strength before booking Helicopter scenic flights are weather permitting.
● 110kg Helicopter flight weight restrictions apply.
● All trips are weather permitting at captains/drivers discretion. The operator reserves the right to cancel the tour, change vessel type or arrange an alternative carrier in the event of bad weather or mechanical problems.

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【Important Post-Covid Service Information】
- Temporarily unavailable: fruit platter, cheese and biscuits and live music. Mini muffins and a slice will be available instead.
- Temporarily unavailable: semi-submersible/glass-bottom boat
- Cashless payment is preferred to avoid any contamination.
- Passengers must provide phone number, email or accommodation address. If the Service Provider does not have this information prior to travel, passengers will be refused entry. These records are used only for the purposes of tracing COVID-19 and are stored securely.
- If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, you will be refused entry and advised to seek medical advice and to contact the Service Provider to reschedule your activity.
- During COVID restrictions, the Service Provider may not run if minimum numbers are not met. Passengers will be contacted as soon as possible to reschedule or offer a full refund.

2 Overview

Experience the ultimate adventure package, and best value day on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy all our full day tour inclusions including snorkelling, lunch, and sunbathing. At Hastings Reef you will board a luxury Nautilus Aviation Helicopter for a 25-minute scenic flight to see the magical colours of the reef & Sand Cays from the air while travelling back to Cairns.

Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Cruise/Fly Full Day Tour by Evolution Cruise, plus Cairns Hotels Transfers

 

Full-Day Reef Cruise onboard EVOLUTION

Your Great Barrier Reef day tour begins by boarding award-winning superyacht Evolution and being met by the professional and expert dive crew who will make sure you are comfortable and ready for an adventure-filled day.

Relax onboard your 35-metre luxury superyacht for the day, as you cruise from Cairns to two exclusive outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Guests enjoy the longest amount of time on the reef in a day tour, with a total of five hours on the outer reef visiting stunning and diverse reefs such as Norman, Saxon and Hastings. These locations are chosen for their exceptional coral density and prolific marine life.

Upon arrival at your first reef location, either Saxon or Norman Reef, it's time to snorkel and dive (at own expense)! Hop in the water with your provided equipment and discover the underwater world full of multicoloured fish, coral, and other marine life. Instruction is provided for beginners, and your knowledgeable dive crew are on hand to encourage and help you if need.

During your time on the reef, you will enjoy a BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh fish, steak, a variety of salads, and prawns. (Menu is reference only and subject to change without notice)

At the second reef location, North Hastings Reef, you can snorkel again. 

Finally, from Hastings Reef, you will board a luxury 6-seater helicopter where you will enjoy a 25-minute scenic helicopter flight over the Reef and Sand Cays back to Cairns.

Take to the air from the exclusive helicopter pontoon at Hastings Reef and enjoy a spectacular scenic flight onboard a luxury aircraft. Experience the sheer size and beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and gain a true appreciation of one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Sightings of manta rays, turtles and other marine life are not uncommon on the reef scenic flight and if flying in the winter months there is even a chance of spotting whales.

 

Sample Itinerary

Reference Only. Subject to change without notice. Itineraries may operate in reverse order, in a different sequence, be swapped around, or in rare circumstances be replaced by other best suited items to suit tides, times & conditions.

  • 06:30  Pick up from Cairns hotels
  • 07:15  Check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal - 1 Spence St, Cairns
  • 08:00  Evolution departs Cairns for the first reef location
  • 11:30  Enjoy a BBQ buffet lunch onboard
  • 13:00  Evolution arrives at the second reef location
  • 15:00  Helicopter departs for Cairns
  • 15:30  Helicopter arrival at Cairns General Aviation - Hangar 9 Bush Pilots Ave, Aeroglen
  • 15:35  Drop off to Cairns hotels

 

3 Policy

Cancellation Policy

● If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.

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