Cairns Reef Cruise, Helicopter Flight & Introductory Dive – Evolution

8 hours 30 mins

Cruise from Cairns to the Outer Great Barrier Reef aboard Evolution with two exclusive reef stops, snorkelling, one introductory scuba dive, a scenic helicopter flight from Hastings Reef, BBQ buffet lunch, and a complimentary glass of wine on return.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef with a premium day tour from Cairns, cruising aboard the luxury superyacht Evolution. Begin your day at the Reef Fleet Terminal at 1 Spence St, Cairns, with check-in between 07:15 and 07:45. Depart at 08:00 for the Outer Great Barrier Reef, where you'll visit two exclusive reef sites and enjoy over 5 hours on the water.

Snorkelling is included at both reef locations, and you'll have the opportunity for your first introductory scuba dive with guidance from professional instructors. Explore the underwater world and see vibrant marine life up close at some of the region's best sites.

At Hastings Reef, board a helicopter from a private pontoon and take a scenic flight for breathtaking aerial views of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. The flight may offer sightings of manta rays, turtles, and-during winter-even whales.

Relax on one of Evolution's three spacious decks or on comfortable beanbags as you enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and a snack while cruising back to Cairns. Arrival back at Cairns is scheduled for 16:30.

Full-day superyacht cruise from Cairns to the Outer Great Barrier Reef onboard Evolution
Visit two exclusive reef sites with over 5 hours of reef time
Snorkelling at both reef sites included
One introductory scuba dive experience for first-time divers
Scenic helicopter flight over Hastings Reef from an exclusive pontoon
Fresh BBQ buffet lunch served onboard
Relax on three spacious deck levels or unwind on beanbags
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and a snack on return

Luxury superyacht cruise aboard Evolution
Snorkelling equipment and instruction
One introductory scuba dive with a professional instructor
Approximately 10-minute scenic helicopter flight from Hastings Reef pontoon
BBQ buffet lunch onboard
Complimentary glass of wine and snack on return to Cairns

Start: Cairns QLD 4870

Day Tour Itinerary: 07:15 - 07:45: Check-in at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns 08:00: Evolution departs Cairns for first reef location 11:30: BBQ buffet lunch served onboard 13:00: Arrive at second reef site for scenic helicopter flight from Hastings Reef pontoon 15:00: Depart reef for return to Cairns 16:30: Arrive back in Cairns The helicopter component is a scenic flight at the reef; you return to Cairns by boat. Flight routes and timings depend on conditions. For this flight package, the operator limits scuba diving to one dive; any diving must be confirmed with the operator and meet its participation requirements.