Have a special day to remember forever!!!! Add an amazing helicopter scenic flight into a day trip to the reef. The colours of the reef from the air are more noticeable and much prettier, it is a mix of bright beautiful colours. Also, it is a great opportunity for travellers to take amazing photos of the area, including sea animals such as turtles, stingrays and whales.
Reef Magic Cruises, an Australian owned operator, travels daily to the outer reef on their spacious and fast air-conditioned catamaran. The day provides visitors with a full 5 hours exploring the corals and the marine life of the Great Barrier Reef.
Reef Magic Cruises or Marine World take visitors to Moore Reef, located about 45km from Cairns. The reef offers clear waters with less sediment resulting in good underwater visibility, this way providing everyone on board with great snorkelling and diving experiences. The coral quality is superior and the diversity of reef life is wide.
Marine World is suitable for all ages and swimming abilities from the first time snorkellers to the most experienced divers. Visitors have access to a large range of reef activities in a friendly and personalised atmosphere such as unlimited snorkelling, semi-submersible tours, glass bottom boat tours, underwater observatory, fish feeding and much more.
Extra activities include:
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 08:00-08:30 | Check-in at the Reef Magic Cruises inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street |
| 09:00 | Boat departs Marlin Jetty Cairns |
| Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes direct from Cairns on a fast stable motor catamaran | |
| 10:30 | Boat arrives at Marine World on the Outer Great Barrier Reef |
| Enjoy around 5 hours exploring the outer reef | |
| Enjoy a 10 minute helicopter scenic flight over the reef | |
| 15:30 | Boat depart Marine World |
| 17:00 | Boat arrives back in Cairns |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10min Scenic Helicopter Flight with Reef Magic |
$521.00 per adult $370.00 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.