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Cairns Reef Cruise, Helicopter Flight & Certified Dive – Evolution

8 hours 30 mins

Cruise from Cairns on Evolution to the Outer Great Barrier Reef for over five hours, visiting two exclusive reef sites. Includes one certified scuba dive, snorkelling, and a scenic helicopter flight at Hastings Reef. Enjoy spacious decks, a BBQ buffet lunch and a complimentary glass of wine on return.

Experience the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns with a luxury day cruise and adventure package aboard Evolution. Begin your day at the Reef Fleet Terminal at 1 Spence St, Cairns, before boarding at 8:00 AM for a comfortable cruise to the reef.

You'll explore two exclusive reef sites with over five hours on the water. Discover diverse marine life by snorkelling or make the most of your included certified scuba dive, using Evolution's 'outer wing' platforms for easy access to the underwater world.

At Hastings Reef, take off from the exclusive helicopter pontoon for a breathtaking scenic flight. Enjoy sweeping aerial views of coral formations and, depending on the season, spot manta rays, turtles or even whales during winter months.

After your flight, unwind on deck or have another snorkel before cruising back to Cairns. A complimentary glass of wine and snack is served as you relax on the journey home, arriving back by 4:30 PM.

  • Luxury cruise onboard the superyacht Evolution from Cairns to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Over 5 hours exploring two exclusive reef sites
  • Includes one certified scuba dive and access to 'outer wing' dive platforms
  • Scenic helicopter flight from the pontoon at Hastings Reef
  • Opportunity to snorkel, relax or sunbathe on three spacious deck levels
  • Complimentary glass of wine and snack for the return journey
  • Scheduled itinerary with clearly defined departure and arrival times
  • Luxury cruise on Evolution
  • Visit to two exclusive Great Barrier Reef sites
  • One certified scuba dive
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Access to pontoon and deck facilities
  • Approximately 10-minute scenic helicopter flight at Hastings Reef
  • Bar facilities on board
  • BBQ buffet lunch
  • Complimentary glass of wine and snack
Start: Cairns QLD 4870
Itinerary 07:15 - 07:45: Check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns 08:00: Evolution departs Cairns for the first reef site 11:30: BBQ buffet lunch served onboard 13:00: Arrival at second reef location for the scenic helicopter flight 15:00: Departure for Cairns 16:30: Arrival back at 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.