Cairns Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight – Evolution

8 hours 30 mins

Cruise from Cairns aboard the luxury Evolution superyacht for a full-day Great Barrier Reef adventure. Visit two exclusive reef sites, snorkel, relax on spacious decks, and enjoy a scenic helicopter flight from Hastings Reef. Includes equipment, buffet lunch, and return wine and snack.

Experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns with a full-day luxury cruise and snorkelling adventure. Step aboard the superyacht Evolution for a comfortable journey to two exclusive Outer Reef sites, with more than five hours to explore vibrant coral gardens and relax across three spacious decks.

This is the snorkelling package, with snorkelling equipment included. Scuba diving is not included. Spend your reef time snorkelling and relaxing between the cruise and scenic flight.

At the second reef stop, take to the sky from the exclusive helicopter pontoon at Hastings Reef. Enjoy a scenic flight over the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and gain a stunning aerial perspective of this natural wonder. Seasonal sightings from the air can include manta rays, turtles, and, in winter, whales.

Following your flight, there is time for a final snorkel or to relax on a beanbag as you cruise back to Cairns. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and a snack before returning to the Reef Fleet Terminal, rounding out a memorable day at sea.

Luxury day cruise from Cairns on the superyacht Evolution
Visit two exclusive Outer Great Barrier Reef sites
Over five hours of reef time for snorkelling and relaxation
Snorkelling package with no scuba dive included
Scenic helicopter flight from the pontoon at Hastings Reef
Complimentary BBQ buffet lunch and return glass of wine and snack included
Spacious deck levels for sunbathing and relaxation
Chance to spot marine life such as manta rays and turtles from the air

Luxury cruise to two Great Barrier Reef sites on the Evolution
Snorkelling equipment
Complimentary BBQ buffet lunch onboard
Approximately 10-minute scenic helicopter flight from Hastings Reef pontoon
Glass of wine and snack on return journey

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 location 11:30: Enjoy a BBQ buffet lunch onboard 13:00: Arrive at Hastings Reef for your scenic helicopter flight 15:00: Cruise departs for Cairns 16:30: Return to Cairns Scuba diving is not included in this fare. Book directly through Cairns Harbour Cruises for the best experience and service. 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.