Fly between Cairns and Moore Reef by helicopter for sweeping reef and coastline views, with the option to cruise one way on a fast catamaran.
Spend time at the Great Adventures outer reef activity platform at Moore Reef with snorkelling gear and beginner instruction, a semi-submersible tour, the underwater observatory, and an eco reef talk, plus a tropical buffet lunch and coffee or afternoon tea.

Features

• 25-minute scenic helicopter flight with pilot commentary (one-way or return depending on option)
• Fast catamaran cruise (Fly/Cruise and Cruise/Fly options)
• Up to 2 hours 15 minutes at the Great Adventures outer reef pontoon at Moore Reef
• Snorkelling equipment
• Beginner snorkelling instruction
• Semi-submersible tour
• Underwater observatory
• Eco reef talk
• Tropical buffet lunch
• Coffee and afternoon tea
• Environmental Management Charge (EMC) included

Your Day at a Glance

Fly/Cruise (Half Day Tour)
Fly to the Reef & Cruise Return: 25 minutes flying & up to 2 hours 15 minutes at the pontoon

11:45AM : Check-in at Nautilus Aviation
12:30PM : Fly Cairns to Moore Reef (
12:55PM : Arrive Moore Reef floating helipad
01:00PM : Pontoon time at Moore Reef (snorkel gear + beginner instruction, semi-sub, observatory, eco talk, buffet lunch, coffee/afternoon tea)
03:45PM : Cruise Moore Reef to Cairns
05:30PM : Arrive Marlin Jetty, Cairns

Depart Cairns at 12:30pm
Arrive Cairns at 5:30pm

Cruise/Fly (Half Day Tour)
Cruise to the Reef & Fly Return: 25 minutes flying & up to 2 hours 15 minutes at the pontoon

09:30AM : Check-in (Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns)
10:30AM : Cruise Cairns to Moore Reef (depart Marlin Jetty)
12:00PM : Arrive Moore Reef pontoon
12:00PM : Pontoon time at Moore Reef (snorkel gear + beginner instruction, semi-sub, observatory, eco talk, buffet lunch, coffee/afternoon tea)
03:15PM : Fly Moore Reef to Cairns (depart Moore Reef floating helipad)
03:40PM : Arrive (pier heliport, Cairns)

Depart Cairns at 10:30am
Arrive Cairns at 3:40pm

Fly/Fly (Half Day Tour)
Fly to the Reef & Fly Return: 2 x 25 minutes flying & up to 2 hours 15 minutes at the pontoon

11:45AM : Check-in (pier heliport)
12:30PM : Fly Cairns to Moore Reef (depart Nautilus Aviation helipad, Cairns City Esplanade)
12:55PM : Arrive Moore Reef floating helipad
01:00PM : Pontoon time at Moore Reef (snorkel gear + beginner instruction, semi-sub, observatory, eco talk, buffet lunch, coffee/afternoon tea)
03:15PM : Fly Moore Reef to Cairns (depart Moore Reef floating helipad)
03:40PM : Arrive (pier heliport, Cairns)

Depart Cairns at 12:30pm
Arrive Cairns at 3:40pm

Meeting Point & Times

Cruise/Fly
Check-in starts at 9:30am at the Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns
Departure is from Marlin Jetty, Cairns at 10:30am
Check-in closes 30 minutes before departure

Fly/Cruise and Fly/Fly
Check-in time is 11:45am at the pier heliport, Cairns
Helicopter departs from the Nautilus Aviation helipad, Cairns City Esplanade at 12:30pm
Check-in closes 30 minutes before departure

What To Bring

• Small soft-sided bag (like a beach day bag)
• Swimming costume
• Hat
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Camera
• Dry change of clothes (include a jumper in winter)
• Cash or card for onboard purchases or merchandise

Additional Information

• Passenger body weights must be supplied at time of booking.
• For passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance, passengers exceeding 130kg are required to purchase an additional seat at 50% of the ticket price –  payable to Nautilus Aviation on the day of travel.
• Flights are shared unless the aircraft has been privately chartered
• Actual flight path may differ due to adverse weather conditions or air traffic control
• Accommodation transfers are not included
   

Child and Infant Notes
Children aged 3 years and over must occupy their own seat for the helicopter
Infants 0 to 2 years may travel free on the lap of a parent or guardian (maximum 1 infant per flight)

Booking Request
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