Take an amazing helicopter scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to the spacious and luxury Sunlover Cruises pontoon.This is a great experience.
The view from the helicopter is stunning providing passengers with an unique and different view of the reef, from the air. The helicopter will fly over beautiful coral gardens, sand cays, and islands and clients will also be able to see marine life such as whales, sea turtles, sting rays before landing on an outer reef helipad.
Sunlover Cruises is a great reef tour option for families with small children or non-confident swimmers who may not be able to snorkel. The spacious platform offers to all guests complimentary glass bottom boat coral viewing tours, semi-submersible tours, underwater observatory and fish feeding conducted along with an informative reef talk.
Also included for the day is morning tea, afternoon tea and a tropical buffet lunch with seafood, hot dishes, salads and tropical fruit.
Extra activities include:
The day ends with passengers boarding Sunlover Reef Cruises fast, air-conditioned catamaran and cruising from the pontoon back to Cairns.
Tourism Cairns works with family and group discounts. Please email us for a quote.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 10:30-11:15 | Check in at the helicopter office |
| 11:30 | Helicopter departs Marlin Jetty Cairns |
| Enjoy your amazing scenic flight over the reef from Cairns to Moore reef. | |
| Travel time is approx. 30 minutes. | |
| 12:00 | Helicopter arrives at Sunlover Cruises Pontoon |
| Enjoy around 3 hours & 30 minutes exploring the outer reef | |
| 15:45 | Start your journey back to Cairns on |
| Enjoy your trip back on an air-conditioned fast catamaran | |
| Travel time is 1 hour & 45 minutes | |
| 17:030 | Boat arrives back in Cairns |
| Quick stop at Fitzroy Island to pick up passengers | |
| 17:35 | 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: Min age is 12 years old.
| Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Fly / Cruise |
$665.00 per adult $545.00 per child $2,255.00 per family |
Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Reef Tax: $10.00 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.