Enjoy a relaxing morning in Cairns before passengers board on a helicopter for an amazing scenic flight to Reef Magic pontoon. Instead of spending 90 minutes cruising in the coral sea visitors fly to the pontoon in around 30 minutes. Great for guests who might get sea sick along the way. Have the camera ready for some great photos of islands, cays and hopefully turtles, rays and whales.
Reef Magic Cruises is an Australian owned and operated business, that travels daily to Moore Reef by a spacious and fast catamaran. The tour provides visitors with a whole 5 hours in the outer reef exploring this underwater world.
Reef Magic Cruises or Marine World travels to Moore Reef, a reef with superior coral quality, clear waters and diversity of reef life. This location offers less sediment in the water resulting in good underwater visibility, this way providing visitors with great snorkelling and diving experiences.
Marine World is suitable for all ages and swimming abilities from novice snorkellers to the most advanced diver. Visitors have access to a large range of reef activities in a personalised atmosphere such as unlimited snorkelling, semi-submersible tours, glass bottom boat tours, underwater observatory, fish feeding and much more.
Extra activities include:
Tourism Cairns works with family and group discounts. Please email us for a quote.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Check in at the helicopter office |
| 10:30 | Helicopter scenic flight from Cairns to Reef Magic pontoon |
| Travel time is 30 minutes direct from Cairns on scenic helicopter flight | |
| 11:00 | Helicopter arrives at Marine World on the Outer Great Barrier Reef |
| Enjoy approx. 4 hours & 30 minutes exploring the reef | |
| 15:30 | Boat departs Marine World |
| 17:00 | Boat arrives back in Cairns |
| 17:05 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fly / Cruise |
$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.