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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Get High Down Under Full Day Tour by Evolution Cruise - Reef / Heli Scenic Flight / Dive, Depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal (Excluding Levy)
Down Under Cruise & Dive
- Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
- English
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
- Instant Confirm
Standard Inclusions
- 1. 5-hours reef time at the outer reef
- 2. Snorkel at 2 unique outer reef locations
- 3. 10-minute Reef Helicopter Scenic Flight in a 6-seater luxury helicopter
- 4. All equipment & floatation devices
- 5. Free lycra/sun-suit hire
- 6. Hot BBQ lunch including steak, fish, prawns & a variety of fresh salads (vegetarian options available)
- 7. Tea & coffee provided
- 8. Glass of wine and a light snack on return
- 9. Experienced & professional dive instructors
- 10. Spacious air-conditioned modern lounges and stylish upper deck to relax in comfort
- 11. Choice of an Introductory or Certified Dive
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Get High Down Under Full Day Tour by Evolution Cruise - Reef / Heli Scenic Flight / Dive, Depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal (Including Levy)
Experience the ultimate adventure package, and best value day on the Great Barrier Reef. |
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Get High Down Under Full Day Tour by Evolution Cruise - Reef / Heli Scenic Flight / Dive, Depart from Cairns (Including Levy)
Experience the ultimate adventure package, and best value day on the Great Barrier Reef. |
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Get High Down Under Full Day Tour by Evolution Cruise - Reef / Heli Scenic Flight / Dive, Depart from Cairns (Excluding Levy)
Experience the ultimate adventure package, and best value day on the Great Barrier Reef. |
$368.00
1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. 5-hours reef time at the outer reef
- 2. Snorkel at 2 unique outer reef locations
- 3. 10-minute Reef Helicopter Scenic Flight in a 6-seater luxury helicopter
- 4. All equipment & floatation devices
- 5. Free lycra/sun-suit hire
- 6. Hot BBQ lunch including steak, fish, prawns & a variety of fresh salads (vegetarian options available)
- 7. Tea & coffee provided
- 8. Glass of wine and a light snack on return
- 9. Experienced & professional dive instructors
- 10. Spacious air-conditioned modern lounges and stylish upper deck to relax in comfort
- 11. Choice of an Introductory or Certified Dive
Not included
- 1. Transport from/to hotels
- 2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 3. Souvenirs
- 4. Travel Insurance
- 5. Any optional extra items (including but not limited to additional Introductory dive / additional 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.
- 6. Reef Levy - Pay On Board: please pay Reef Levy $20/person
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| 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 QLD 4870) ● Departure Time^: 08:00 ^ Departure times are reference only and subject to availability. ● Return back Cairns at approximately 16:30 |
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| How to get there | ● By Car Closest Parking: - Southern Esplanade Carpark (address: 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870), approximately 1 minute walk - The Pier, Cairns (address: 1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870), approximately 2 minutes walk - Parking fees apply. ● By Public Transport Please check the Transport QLD timetables (https://translink.com.au/) for more details to plan your trip. ● Alternatively please book this product with Cairns Hotel Transfers |
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| Check-in requirements | ● Please arrive at the ticket office 60 minutes prior to the departure time to exchange for ticket/boarding pass before proceeding to the boarding terminal. Regrettably, failure to arrive before this time will most likely be classified as no-show and result in forfeiting the booking and it cannot be refunded or transferred. If you are not familiar with the area or travelling on a weekend or local public holidays / school holidays, please make sure you've checked your timetable or driving route beforehand, and allow extra travelling time for unexpected delays to ensure you do not miss your check in ● Pay On Board: please pay Reef Levy $20/person to driver in cash when joining the tour |
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| 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 |
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| Other info | ● Levies The Reef Levy is a fee levied on all passengers to cover excessive fuel costs and administration fees. The $20 per person levy includes port charges $1.25, administration fee $5.25 and fuel levy $13.50 inclusive of GST. ● Child Policy - Child Age: 4-16 years - Infant Age: 0-3 years - Passengers under the age of 18 years old, must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Helicopter Flight ● Please consider weather and wind strength before booking Helicopter scenic flights are weather permitting. ● 110kg weight restrictions apply for helicopter rides. ● In the interests of safety, recommend no flying within 24 hours of last dive. ● 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. Dive ● Age restrictions requirements - Introductory Diver: Minimum age 12 - Certified Diver: Minimum age 10 and must dive with parent, guardian or private guide. ● All passengers who want to dive will be required to fill in a medical questionnaire prior to their dive. If you answer yes to any questions then a medical assessment that conforms to the Australian Standard is required and you must be found fit to dive. Download it from https://www.enjoyaus.com/pdf/intro-dive-waiver.pdf. Please complete the form and bring it with you on the day of your tour. ● Certified divers must show an internationally recognized scuba card. ● Divers over 65 years old (45 years for dive courses) and anyone who answers YES to any of the questions on the medical questionnaire must have a medical clearance with a physician the confirms they are Fit To Dive. This can be provided by your own GP before you leave for your holiday. ● Please be aware that certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and/or prescription medication may prevent some people from diving. ● In the interests of safety, no flying is recommended within 24hours of last dive. ● You will not be allowed to dive until you are declared medically fit to dive. ************************************************************************************************************ 【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
Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Get High Down Under Full Day Tour by Evolution Cruise - Reef / Heli Scenic Flight / Dive, Depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal (Excluding Levy)
Package includes:
- Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour (including all snorkelling gear, BBQ lunch, 2 reef sites and 5 hours reef time)
- 10 Minute Scenic flight on board a luxury helicopter
- Choice of either an Introductory or Certified Dive
See the reef from above and below
Cruise onboard luxury superyacht, EVOLUTION, to the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. Over 5 hours reef time, you will visit two exclusive reef sites, providing plenty of time snorkel, relax and sunbathe on one of Evolution's three spacious deck levels.
Snorkelling is included in the base price however you can dial-up the adventure and add an Introductory dive or Certified Scuba Dive.
At the second reef location, it is time to take to the sky from the exclusive helicopter pontoon at Hastings Reef and enjoy a spectacular reef scenic flight onboard a luxury helicopter. Experience the sheer size and beauty of the World Heritage-Listed 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 scenic flights and if you're flying with us in the winter months there is even a chance of spotting whales.
With your feet back on the boat, you can squeeze in another snorkel or kick back on a beanbag and relax. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and a snack as well as the bar facilities onboard as we cruise back to Cairns.
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.
- 07:30 - Check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal - 1 Spence St, Cairns
- 08:15 - Departs Cairns for the first reef location
- 11:30 - Enjoy a BBQ buffet lunch onboard
- 13:00 - Arrives at the second reef location where you will take to the sky for your scenic helicopter flight
- 15:00 - Departs for Cairns
- 16:30 - Arrives back in Cairns
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.
Enjoy a spectacular reef scenic flight onboard a luxury helicopter.
Visiting stunning and diverse reefs.
Visiting stunning and diverse reefs such as Norman, Saxon and Hastings. These locations are chosen for their exceptional coral density and prolific marine life.
Spacious air-conditioned modern lounges and stylish upper deck to relax in comfort.
Relax onboard your 35-metre luxury superyacht for the day, as you cruise from Cairns to two exclusive outer Great Barrier Reef sites.
During your time on the reef, you will enjoy a BBQ lunch prepared onboard.
Providing plenty of time snorkel, relax and sunbathe on one of Evolution's three spacious deck levels.
Enjoy all our full day tour inclusions including snorkelling, lunch, and sunbathing.
Hop in the water with your provided equipment and discover the underwater world full of multicoloured fish, coral, and other marine life.
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.
Experience the ultimate adventure package, and best value day on the Great Barrier Reef.
Discover the marine wonderland of the outer reef, with colourful coral, fish, turtles and more!
Experience the Great Barrier Reef on a whole new level when you scuba dive on the outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns with Outer Reef Cruise and Dive.
Instruction is provided for beginners, and your knowledgeable dive crew are on hand to encourage and help you if need.
Catering for both beginners and experienced certified divers, a full-day reef trip is one of the top things to do in Cairns!
Scuba diving the outer Great Barrier Reef is one of the top things to do in Cairns.
After an in-depth briefing from the expert dive staff, you will be geared up and jump in the water for the thrill of a lifetime as the instructor guides you through this amazing wonderland.
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.
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.