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  •  Activities
  •  Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays
  •  Whitsunday Seaplane Panorama Tours

Whitsunday Seaplane Panorama Tours

GSL Aviation Whitsundays

  • Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays
  • English
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
  • Instant Confirm

Standard Inclusions

  • Whitsundays Seaplane Panorama Tour operates daily and departs around 11:00, closed on Christmas Day 25 December.
  • • Tour time is subject to change depending on weather and sea conditions
  • Whitsundays Seaplane Panorama Tour includes:
  • 1. Transport from/to hotels
  • 2. Aerial views of the islands and reef including Heart Reef and Hill inlet
  • 3. Around 90 minutes at Whitehaven Beach
  • 4. In-flight commentary
  • 5. Semi-submersible coral viewing
  • 6. Snorkel at the private coral lagoon
  • 7. Snorkelling equipment and stinger suits
  • 8. Fresh lunch served at Whitehaven Beach
  • • Vaccination documentation required upon check-in
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1 Key Facts

Included

  • Whitsundays Seaplane Panorama Tour operates daily and departs around 11:00, closed on Christmas Day 25 December.
  • • Tour time is subject to change depending on weather and sea conditions
  • Whitsundays Seaplane Panorama Tour includes:
  • 1. Transport from/to hotels
  • 2. Aerial views of the islands and reef including Heart Reef and Hill inlet
  • 3. Around 90 minutes at Whitehaven Beach
  • 4. In-flight commentary
  • 5. Semi-submersible coral viewing
  • 6. Snorkel at the private coral lagoon
  • 7. Snorkelling equipment and stinger suits
  • 8. Fresh lunch served at Whitehaven Beach
  • • Vaccination documentation required upon check-in

Not included

  • 1. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
  • 2. Souvenirs
  • 3. Travel Insurance
Destination Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays
Depature point ● Departure:
   Tour operates daily and departs around 11:00, closed on Christmas Day (25 December)
   Tour time is subject to change depending on weather and sea conditions
   Complimentary transfer from/to selected pick up locations included before departure time. Must be pre-booked.
● Departure Point: Port of Airlie (Rufus & Co. Cafe, Address: 33 Port of Airlie Drive, Airlie Beach QLD 4802)
Address 1/384Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, QLD 4802
How to get there Complimentary transfer from/to selected pick up locations included. Please advise your choice of pick up location at the point of booking and make your own way to that location for pick up on the travel date.
Operating hours
Check-in requirements ● By transfer service
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.

● Make own way
Please ensure you arrive at the check in location 75 minutes before your scheduled departure time to allow enough time to check in. 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
What to bring/wear ● Motion-sickness medicine (if required)
● Swimwear, towel
● 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 ● The maximum weight of each passenger is 125 kilograms. One baggage per person and the maximum weight of each baggage is 3 kilograms.
● Children 2 years and under are considered infants and travel free of charge on a paying adult lap; for children 3 years and over, adult price applies on all flights. Only 2 infants are allowed per seaplane and each infant must be accompanied by 1 adult.
● Minimum numbers apply for tours to proceed. Individual booking is acceptted, but tours may not proceed if minimum number is not met.
● Tours and pricing are subject to change without notice, including additional stops to faciliate guests from island resorts and private yachts.
● Whitehaven Beach and other locations may be unaccessible in Northerly Winds or adverse conditions. Contingency plan will be advised by the Service Provider.
● All flights are subject to pilot discretion, weather, air traffic control and aircraft availability.
● Tours may be cancelled by adverse weather conditions. The Service Provider will endeavour to reschedule tours, accommodate guests on other tours, or provide alternative options. In the event that guests are not able to travel, the fare will be refunded.
● The Service Provider does not recommend booking any connecting transport, or other tours, within three hours of your seaplane tour.
● All guests are recommended to purchage their own travel insurance, to cover losses such as lost/damaged personal items on tour, injuries caused by negligence, tour delays, illness, and other such scenarios which may cause financial or personal loss outside of prescribed liabilites under the aircraft and vessel policies.
● The Service Provider may use photographs of clients in promotional material, including but not limited to social media, if you do not consent please advise the staff.

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【Important Post-Covid Service Information】
- Effective from 17th of December 2021, QLD Government has mandated that all customers aged 16 years and over be double vaccinated when using a tourism experience. Proof of vaccination status will be required prior to the commencement of your tour. Anyone that refuses to show or is not able to will not be able to take part in the tour. No refunds will be offered as the consequence.

2 Overview

Fly to the Great Barrier Reef & snorkel at the private lagoon. Enjoy spectacular view of Hill Inlet & Heart Reef. Tour includes a water landing at Whitehaven Beach for a fine dining lunch experience. The absolute Whitsunday experience.

Whitsunday Seaplane Panorama Tours

 

The Ultimate Whitsunday Adventure

Enjoy spectacular seaplane flights, swim at the Great Barrier Reef and have a 3 course lunch at Whitehaven Beach all in one day. Visit the World Heritage - listed Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park from the air and on the water for a day to remember. The itinerary includes snorkelling and coral viewing from a semi-submersible vessel at a private reef location inside the pristine calm waters of Hardy Lagoon. The vessel has an underwater viewing chamber, sun and shade deck areas, along with easy access into the water. Your seaplane will fly over Heart Reef and the amazing swirling sands of Hill Inlet en route to the World Famous Whitehaven Beach. After arriving in style you will enjoy a 3 course dining experience on the beach and also have plenty of time to relax or explore this pristine part of the world.

 

Features
  • Full day tour
  • Land inside the Great Barrier Reef
  • Snorkel in the private lagoon
  • Lunch included at Whitehaven Beach
  • Guaranteed small group tours

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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