Travel by a luxury catamaran to Reef Magic’s Marine World platform, enjoy a fantastic day full of activities before returning on a spectacular helicopter scenic flight over the reef. Look out for turtles, stingrays, sharks and manta rays as the low helicopter flight allows passengers to get close to this amazing sea animals. Have the camera ready for some great photos.
Reef Magic Cruises take travellers daily to the outer reef on a spacious and luxury catamaran. The tour ensures visitors to have over 5 hours exploring this beautiful underwater world, the Great Barrier Reef.
Reef Magic Cruises or Marine World offers great and superior coral quality with clear waters and a wide diversity of reef life. Their location, Moore Reef offers less sediment in the water which results in good underwater visibility this way providing guests with great snorkelling and diving experiences.
Marine World is suitable for all ages and swimming abilities from inexperienced snorkellers to the most advanced divers. Visitors enjoy a large range of water activities such as unlimited snorkelling, semi-submersible tours, glass bottom boat tours, underwater observatory, fish feeding and much more.
Extra activities include:
*5% OFF at the moment. To claim the discount you have to enter the code " heli5% " at the promotion code box at booking step 3.
Tourism Cairns works with family and group discounts. Please email us for a quote.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | Check in at the helicopter office |
| 08:15-08:30 | Check-in at the Reef Magic Cruises inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street |
| 09:00 | Boat departs Cairns Marina |
| Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes directly from Cairns to Reef Magic pontoon | |
| 10:30 | Boat arrives at Marine World on the Outer Great Barrier Reef |
| Enjoy around 4 hours & 30 minutes exploring the outer reef | |
| 15:00 | Helicopter departs the outer reef to return to Cairns |
| Enjoy the helicopter scenic flight over the reef back to Cairns | |
| Travel time is about 30 minutes | |
| 15:30 | Helicopter arrives back in Cairns |
| 15:35 | Clients make their way back to the hotel |
Please Note:
All Divers: In accordance with the Australian diving law, ALL DIVERS must complete a medical questionnaire on board, before diving.
Introductory Divers - NOTE: Certain medical conditions may prevent you from diving (e.g. Asthma, Heart Disease), please contact our office. Min. age to dive is 12 years.
Flying after Diving: If only one dive is undertaken then a minimum of 12 hours is recommended before flying. If more than one dive is conducted in the day, an interval of 24 hours is recommended. This is not applicable for low helicopter flights over the reef.
Helicopter Passengers: Weight Check: Please note that client’s body weight must be advised prior to the reservation being confirmed as per Australia's Aviation Policy. Should a client advise a weight variance of more than 10%, the right is reserved to charge a 100% cancellation fee.
Insurance: The helicopter operator carries full insurance including Public Liability Insurance of $50,000,000.00.
Sea Walker & Seabob Underwater Scooter: Min age is 12 years old.
| Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise / Fly |
$705.00 per adult $554.00 per child |
Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Reef Tax: $6.50 is levied for all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef. This charge and other levies are INCLUDED in the cruise fares.
Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.
Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is to be completed 48 hours prior to departure or on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy.
Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.
Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.