Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Scenic Flight

Far North Queensland, Whitsundays



Experience the Great Barrier Reef from above and below on a half-day adventure. Snorkel in vibrant coral gardens and soar above the reef on a scenic flight.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of a high-speed boat ride across the Coral Sea
  • Snorkel in the vibrant underwater worlds of Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches
  • Soar above the Great Barrier Reef on a 40-minute scenic flight
  • Enjoy intimate group sizes with just 7 guests per flight and 27 per vessel
  • Choose between a Snorkel/Fly or Fly/Snorkel experience

Description

Begin your adventure with a high-speed boat ride across the Coral Sea. Dive into the vibrant underwater worlds of Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches, exploring colourful coral gardens and tropical marine life. Then, take to the skies for a 40-minute scenic flight. Soar over the very reef you just explored, plus Green Island and Michaelmas Cay, all glowing in dazzling shades of turquoise and emerald. Prefer to start with the sky? Begin with your breathtaking aerial journey before returning to Cairns to board a fast vessel for your reef exploration. With intimate group sizes — just 7 guests per flight and 27 per vessel — this tour delivers the best of both worlds: the exhilaration of a fast-paced reef safari and the awe of seeing the Great Barrier Reef from above.

Includes

Snorkelling at Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches 40-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef Views of Green Island and Michaelmas Cay Transfers between check-in location and General Aviation Stinger suits (in season) Free GoPro photos on snorkelling tour

Excludes

Drinks (available to purchase) Wetsuit (available to hire) Prescription mask (available to hire) Hotel transfers **$10 Fuel levy payable to Daintree Aviation direct**

Important Information

  • The tour is capped at 27 guests per vessel and 7 guests per flight for an intimate experience
  • There are two daily departures: 8:00am Snorkel/Fly and 11:00am Fly/Snorkel
  • Please meet the crew at 7:30am for the 8am Snorkel/Fly and 10am for the 11am Fly/Snorkel at our Reef Adventures office for check-in
  • Please advise passenger names and weights for the flight portion of the tour

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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