Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling & Helicopter Ride from Cairns

The most amazing experience! All the staff was lovely and prepared for everything, the day was perfectly planned and we ...

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Explore the Great Barrier Reef by both sea and air on our Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling & Helicopter Ride. You'll go on a yacht, see lots of colourful fish and hop in a helicopter.

Details

Duration

9 hours.

Included

Yacht transport
English speaking crew
10 minute helicopter ride
Food and a glass of wine
Snorkelling equipment

Not included

Environmental tax: 20AUD per passenger

When to book

You can book up to 1 day 6 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 18 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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From

US$166.12

Meeting point

Reef Fleet Terminal.

Reviews of our customers

8.9

Excellent 719 Travelers·38 reviews

December 16, 2025
Iris García García
Madrid, Spain
The most amazing experience! All the staff was lovely and prepared for everything, the day was perfectly planned and we had the time of our lives. Don...
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December 16, 2025
Joaquin Rocamora Patiño
Spain
Everything was as expected. Highly recommended activity, at least once in a lifetime. All the staff behaved professionally and kindly.
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March 13, 2025
Carlos Henrique Vieira
Cascavel, Brazil
The experience was amazing! The weather was perfect, and the crew, along with the entire team, was incredibly attentive and fun, making everything eve...
Traveling solo
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November 13, 2024
Diego Jose Garcia Gonzalez
Santa Brígida, Spain
A great day spent with the supplier company. Everything was very well organized so we could enjoy snorkeling on both reefs, lunch, and, as a finishing...
As a couple
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October 19, 2024
Arve Utseth
Barcelona, Spain
Everything really well organized, from the beginning to the end. The staff was friendly and informal, but still very focused on what was important at...
As a couple
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May 5, 2024
Ivan
Norway
The visit to the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns was incredible. The ferry crew was super attentive at all times and the food was very delicious. During ...
As a couple
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March 14, 2024
Raquel
Brazil
Great. Super friendly team, organized and helpful. It was a wonderful tour. Snorkel, see the corals up close and then fly over and see everything from...
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October 29, 2023
Alberto
Calamocha, Spain
Although the day was cloudy and windy, it cleared up throughout the morning. Snorkeling with or without the sun is very different, but still impressiv...
As a couple
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October 3, 2023
Joan
Vilafranca Del Penedes, Spain
Everything was good, a good boat with a young and super friendly staff, it was amazing to be able to see the coral barrier, snorkel and see the coral ...
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September 26, 2023
Raquel
Spain
A great day, the boat is big and although you are with a lot of people you are not overwhelmed. The two diving areas (we snorkeled) were perfect, the ...
As a couple
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Explore the Great Barrier Reef by both sea and air on our Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling & Helicopter Ride. You'll go on a yacht, see lots of colourful fish and hop in a helicopter.

Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling & Helicopter Ride

Let's kick things off right as we board a yacht and set sail for the Great Barrier Reef, one of the most famous and breathtaking places in Australia.

We'll drop anchor at a first reef which, depending on the tidal conditions, could be Norman or Saxon. You'll have between 1.5-2 hours to snorkel in the crystal clear water and see the multicoloured fish, starfish, manta rays, sea turtles and other marine animals that live below the water's surface.

When we're all back on the boat, you'll have a delicious lunch on board. You'll have a barbecue meal consisting of fresh fish, prawns, beef and a selection of salads. A glass of wine is also included in the lunch menu.

Our next stop will be Hastings Reef, where you'll have around 1 hour 30 minutes of free time for more snorkelling. Afterwards, we'll take you to a platform from which you'll go on an exhilarating helicopter ride over the Great Barrier Reef. During this 10-minute helicopter ride, you'll be able to admire this incredible natural wonder from above and take lots of photos.

After an unforgettable experience, we'll sail back to the port arriving about 8 hours later.

8.9

Excellent 719 Travelers·38 reviews

December 16, 2025
Iris García García
Madrid, Spain
The most amazing experience! All the staff was lovely and prepared for everything, the day was perfectly planned and we had the time of our lives. Don...
As a couple
Is this useful?
December 16, 2025
Joaquin Rocamora Patiño
Spain
Everything was as expected. Highly recommended activity, at least once in a lifetime. All the staff behaved professionally and kindly.
Is this useful?
March 13, 2025
Carlos Henrique Vieira
Cascavel, Brazil
The experience was amazing! The weather was perfect, and the crew, along with the entire team, was incredibly attentive and fun, making everything eve...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
November 13, 2024
Diego Jose Garcia Gonzalez
Santa Brígida, Spain
A great day spent with the supplier company. Everything was very well organized so we could enjoy snorkeling on both reefs, lunch, and, as a finishing...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 19, 2024
Arve Utseth
Barcelona, Spain
Everything really well organized, from the beginning to the end. The staff was friendly and informal, but still very focused on what was important at...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 5, 2024
Ivan
Norway
The visit to the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns was incredible. The ferry crew was super attentive at all times and the food was very delicious. During ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
March 14, 2024
Raquel
Brazil
Great. Super friendly team, organized and helpful. It was a wonderful tour. Snorkel, see the corals up close and then fly over and see everything from...
Is this useful?
October 29, 2023
Alberto
Calamocha, Spain
Although the day was cloudy and windy, it cleared up throughout the morning. Snorkeling with or without the sun is very different, but still impressiv...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 3, 2023
Joan
Vilafranca Del Penedes, Spain
Everything was good, a good boat with a young and super friendly staff, it was amazing to be able to see the coral barrier, snorkel and see the coral ...
Is this useful?
September 26, 2023
Raquel
Spain
A great day, the boat is big and although you are with a lot of people you are not overwhelmed. The two diving areas (we snorkeled) were perfect, the ...
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Explore the Great Barrier Reef by both sea and air on our Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling & Helicopter Ride. You'll go on a yacht, see lots of colourful fish and hop in a helicopter.

Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling & Helicopter Ride

Let's kick things off right as we board a yacht and set sail for the Great Barrier Reef, one of the most famous and breathtaking places in Australia.

After an unforgettable experience, we'll sail back to the port arriving about 8 hours later.

Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling & Helicopter Ride