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Snorkel and Fly the Great Barrier Reef

6 hours
from $399 per person
  • Aerial view of a clear turquoise ocean with patches of coral reefs and a small boat floating on the water under a partly cloudy sky.
  • A sea turtle swims above a colorful coral reef in clear blue ocean water.
  • Underwater view of a coral reef with branching purple coral and various colorful fish swimming around in clear blue water.
  • A small boat floats on clear turquoise ocean water with patches of coral visible beneath a partly cloudy blue sky.
  • Sunlight filters through clear water onto coral reefs with numerous small fish swimming around the coral in an underwater scene.
  • Two orange clownfish with white stripes swim among the light-colored tentacles of a sea anemone underwater.
  • Red sea fan coral and various corals on a reef, with several small fish swimming in clear blue water above.
  • A school of small fish swims around a large coral structure underwater, surrounded by clear blue ocean water and additional coral on the seabed.
  • Aerial view of a clear turquoise ocean with patches of coral reefs and a small boat floating on the water under a partly cloudy sky.
  • A sea turtle swims above a colorful coral reef in clear blue ocean water.
  • Underwater view of a coral reef with branching purple coral and various colorful fish swimming around in clear blue water.
  • A small boat floats on clear turquoise ocean water with patches of coral visible beneath a partly cloudy blue sky.
  • Sunlight filters through clear water onto coral reefs with numerous small fish swimming around the coral in an underwater scene.
  • Two orange clownfish with white stripes swim among the light-colored tentacles of a sea anemone underwater.
  • Red sea fan coral and various corals on a reef, with several small fish swimming in clear blue water above.
  • A school of small fish swims around a large coral structure underwater, surrounded by clear blue ocean water and additional coral on the seabed.
Embark on the ultimate half-day Cairns adventure! Dive into vibrant reef waters, then soar above it all on a breathtaking scenic flight for the perfect reef-from-sea-and-sky experience!
Reef Adventures and Daintree Air have teamed up to create the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience — an unforgettable blend of high-speed reef action and breathtaking aerial views. This half-day adventure gives you the freedom to choose your style: Snorkel/Fly or Fly/Snorkel, with two departures daily. Early risers can jump on the 8:00am Snorkel/Fly. Reef Adventures launches you across the Coral Sea aboard one of our custom high-powered vessels — capped at just 27 guests for maximum thrills and comfort. Dive into the vibrant underwater worlds of Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches, exploring colourful coral gardens and tropical marine life. Then, the adventure climbs skyward. Daintree Air will whisk you away on a 40-minute scenic flight, giving you a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the very reef you just explored, plus Green Island and Michaelmas Cay — all glowing in dazzling shades of turquoise and emerald. Prefer to start with the sky? The 11:00am Fly/Snorkel begins with your breathtaking aerial journey before returning to Cairns to board Reef Adventures’ fast vessel for your reef exploration. With intimate group sizes — just 8 guests per flight and 27 per vessel — this tour delivers the best of both worlds: the exhilaration of a fast-paced reef safari and the awe of seeing the Great Barrier Reef from above. Transfers between Reef Adventures’ check-in location (Pier Shopping Centre) and General Aviation are included. Inclusions • Half-day Great Barrier Reef experience (Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches) • Snacks served onboard • Snorkelling equipment • Flotation devices • Safety briefing
Start: The Pier Shopping Centre
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