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Great Adventures Outer Reef, Cruise/Cruise/Fly

The Green Island and Great Barrier Reef adventure.

Great Adventures Outer Reef, Cruise/Cruise/Fly

Explore one of the wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef, from above and below the water on this full-day reef and islands experience with Great Adventures.

Experience highlights       

  • Sail to Green Island on a 45-minute ferry transfer
  • Travel to the outer reef on a 90-minute fast catamaran cruise
  • Spend up to 2 hours 45 minutes snorkelling, scuba diving and more at the Great Adventures pontoon on the outer reef
  • Enjoy an incredible 25-minute helicopter flight to Cairns with pilot commentary
Duration:
Full day
Price:
$607pp
Departure:
Cairns, 8.30am
Return:
Cairns, 3.40pm

Explore one of the wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef.

Your day starts with a 45-minute ferry transfer to Green Island where you have two hours free time to explore and snorkel before reboarding to head on a 90-minute cruise to the Great Adventures outer reef activity platform. This stable, all-weather base allowing visitors to explore the reef in comfort. Whatever your age, swimming ability or activity level there is something for everyone at Great Adventures.

Your experience concludes with a 25-minute scenic flight from the outer reef departing from our floating helipad at Moore Reef and arriving at our helipad conveniently located at the Cairns City Esplanade. On your way you will enjoy stunning panoramic views extending from the tropical rainforest to the azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef, looking out for pelagic fish, turtles, dolphins and manta rays.

What’s included 

All snorkelling equipment and instruction for beginners

Glass-bottom boat and semi-submersible tours

Underwater observatory and eco reef talk

A delicious tropical buffet lunch overlooking the reef

Coffee and afternoon tea

The Environmental Management Charge (EMC) is included in your ticket

Schedule

Check-in Reef Fleet terminal, Cairns from: 7.30am

Depart Marlin Jetty, Cairns: 8.30am

Arrive Green Island: 9.15am

Depart Green Island for Moore Reef: 11.20am

Depart Moore Reef floating helipad; 3.15pm

Arrive pier heliport, Cairns: 3.40pm

Important information

Frequently asked questions about this experience.

Actual flight path may differ on the day due to adverse weather conditions or air traffic control.

Contact Us

(07) 4034 9000

[email protected]



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