Cruise to Green Island and Outer Reef - Fly Return
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Price per person
FromUSD $590
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 48 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Description
This tour combines the beauty of a scenic flight from Cairns to Green Island, where a generous amount of free time is provided, up to 2 hours free time on Green Island! This 6000 year old sand cay is home to a multitude of marine life and coral gardens as well as hosting the luxurious Green Island Resort. Swim from powder white sandy beaches in the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef or take a guided rainforest walk with our island naturalist.
Your day starts with a check-in with Great Addventures at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns. Board a large, stable and spacious air-conditioned catamaran to travel to Grren Island (approximately 45 minute transfer time). Once arrived on Green Island you will enjoy 2 hours free time to explore the coral cay's rainforest boardwalks, white sandy beaches and other attractions. You might even choose to visit Marineland Melanesia (entry at own expense) which offers a snapshot of Green Island's history, aquariums and crocodile farm. Depart Green Island Jetty via luxury, high speed catamaran (approximately 45 minutes cruising time) for Great Adventures Outer Barrier Reef located luxury, 3 level, state of the art pontoon, at Norman Reef. Once on board the pontoon your Great Barrier Reef adventures begins!
All Snorkelling equipment and instruction are provided, as are buoyancy vests to make life easy if you are not a confident swimmer.
For those who don't wish to get wet there is the opportunity to enjoy a semi-submersible submarine tour which will show you the coral reef and its many brilliant coloured fishes and a staggeringly diverse amount of marine life in absolute comfort. These tours come with full commentary and are available for snorkellers to enjoy also!
The pontoon houses an underwater observatory which provides large viewing windows looking out at a wondrous panorama of the Great Barrier Reef. The pontoon is stable in all weather conditions, very spacious and comfortable with features including showers, change-rooms, full sundeck with sun-lounge, children’s swimming enclosure, bar and buffet area with shaded tables and chairs for dining.
Speaking of food! Lunch is a lavish affair, with a selection of hot and cold dishes from the buffet including prawns, fresh garden salads and tropical fruit platters with freshly baked bread rolls. Tea and coffee are also included at the FINAL of the meal.
After enjoying a day of Island and Outer Barrier Reef activities it's time for prepare for your 25 minute stunning low level reef scenic flight to carry you back from the Outer Barrier Reef into Cairns! Flying over palettes and patterns that only nature could create, the Great Barrier Reef and it's Island's shimmer in a jewelled sea, a flight of wonder!
Arrive back into Cairns prior to being transferred by courtesy coach to Cairns City or Cairns Northern Beaches accommodation.
Your day starts with a check-in with Great Addventures at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns. Board a large, stable and spacious air-conditioned catamaran to travel to Grren Island (approximately 45 minute transfer time). Once arrived on Green Island you will enjoy 2 hours free time to explore the coral cay's rainforest boardwalks, white sandy beaches and other attractions. You might even choose to visit Marineland Melanesia (entry at own expense) which offers a snapshot of Green Island's history, aquariums and crocodile farm. Depart Green Island Jetty via luxury, high speed catamaran (approximately 45 minutes cruising time) for Great Adventures Outer Barrier Reef located luxury, 3 level, state of the art pontoon, at Norman Reef. Once on board the pontoon your Great Barrier Reef adventures begins!
All Snorkelling equipment and instruction are provided, as are buoyancy vests to make life easy if you are not a confident swimmer.
For those who don't wish to get wet there is the opportunity to enjoy a semi-submersible submarine tour which will show you the coral reef and its many brilliant coloured fishes and a staggeringly diverse amount of marine life in absolute comfort. These tours come with full commentary and are available for snorkellers to enjoy also!
The pontoon houses an underwater observatory which provides large viewing windows looking out at a wondrous panorama of the Great Barrier Reef. The pontoon is stable in all weather conditions, very spacious and comfortable with features including showers, change-rooms, full sundeck with sun-lounge, children’s swimming enclosure, bar and buffet area with shaded tables and chairs for dining.
Speaking of food! Lunch is a lavish affair, with a selection of hot and cold dishes from the buffet including prawns, fresh garden salads and tropical fruit platters with freshly baked bread rolls. Tea and coffee are also included at the FINAL of the meal.
After enjoying a day of Island and Outer Barrier Reef activities it's time for prepare for your 25 minute stunning low level reef scenic flight to carry you back from the Outer Barrier Reef into Cairns! Flying over palettes and patterns that only nature could create, the Great Barrier Reef and it's Island's shimmer in a jewelled sea, a flight of wonder!
Arrive back into Cairns prior to being transferred by courtesy coach to Cairns City or Cairns Northern Beaches accommodation.
Reviews
4.7
based on 40 reviews
Total opinions and ratings from PlanTrip
5 stars
27
4 stars
13
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 star
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Ratings by service
Value for money
4.7
Organization
4.5
Food
4.6
Eduardo W.
Manaus, BRWith friends
5.0/5
Cumpre e sobra
Simplesmente perfeito. Passar por Gran Barrera de Coral já valeu o tour todo. Muito bom que incluía transporte. Ficou um pouco longo na parte do meio.
Value for money5.0Organization5.0Food5.0
Valeria T.
Maldonado, UYSolo traveler
5.0/5
Nos encantó
Lo volvería a hacer sin dudarlo. Pasar por Vuelo de Regreso valió el tour entero. Por el precio que pagamos, la verdad que rinde muchísimo. Volveríamos a contratarlo.
Value for money5.0Organization5.0Food5.0
Carolina U.
San Juan, ARAs a couple
4.0/5
Muy bueno
Contentos con la experiencia, aunque no todo fue perfecto. Tuvimos buen tiempo en Great Adventures para sacar fotos tranquilos. El audio se cortaba en un par de tramos. Recomendable en general.
Value for money5.0Organization4.0Food4.0
3 people found this helpful
Florencia A.
Corrientes, ARWith family
4.0/5
Vale la pena
Buena relación precio calidad. El personal de tierra fue amable desde el primer contacto. Lo de equipo de snorkel y chalecos de flotación es un acierto. El audio se cortaba en un par de tramos.
Value for money4.0Organization5.0Food4.0
Stephanie S.
San Diego, USSolo traveler
5.0/5
Perfect intro to the city
Would do it again in a heartbeat. We loved the Cairns Historical Center area. Great that semi-Submersible Submarine Coral Reef Vewing Tour with commentary was included. Thank you for a great day out.
Value for money5.0Organization5.0Food5.0
4 people found this helpful
Lucas X.
Cordoba, ARWith friends
5.0/5
Muy buena organización
Nada que reprochar, todo salió como estaba planteado. Muy buen detalle que incluyera charla guiada sobre ecorrecifes en el Observatorio Submarino en inglés. Las fotos de Vuelo de Regreso no le hacen justicia. Gracias por el día que nos hicieron pasar.
Value for money4.0Organization5.0Food4.0
10 people found this helpful
Highlights
- Discover the iconic Great Barrier Reef combining a cruise to Green Island t with great Adventures for your outer reef day experience.
Important
What to Bring
Bring small soft sided day bags as luggage space is restricted on helicopter.
Dress for the tropics and bring a hat, sunglasses, your swim suit, towel, sunglasses, camera and sunscreen.
** Passenger Weight
Please Advise Of Estimated Weights In Comments Box On Making A Reservation
Due to Aviation Weight Restrictions a client’s body and luggage weight must be advised prior to the reservation being confirmed. Should a client advise a weight variance of more than 10%, the right is reserved to charge a 100% cancellation fee.110kg Maximum Weight per passenger. If passenger exceeds weight limit, please enquire of rates as two seats may be required and a surcharge will apply.
** Cancellation Policy
* Flight Cancellation
- Flights are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability.
- The decision of the pilot in command is final with regards to cancelling a flight due to inclement weather and/or the refusal of the passenger/s if the passenger/s are deemed unfit for flight.
- We strive to ensure your flight takes off as planned. However, unexpected circumstances like bad weather, staffing issues, or unscheduled maintenance may arise. In these instances, we will: Do our best to rebook you on another flight: If possible, we’ll happily reschedule your trip for a different date that works for you. Flight rebooking is subject to availability. Offer a full refund: If rebooking isn’t an option, you’ll receive a full refund for your cancelled flight. Please note the refund will be no greater than the flight amount.
In the event of passenger illness, with medical certificate, our supplier will reschedule the flight.
When payment is made via credit card, the processing fee from the original transaction will not be returned in the AFFAIR of a refund.
* Flight Cancellation By ‘Other’
We do not accept any responsibility for expenses incurred by a passenger as a result of any domestic/international flight delay, reschedules, alterations, poor weather or unscheduled maintenance.
Where possible, we will attempt to delay the departure of flights providing it does not affect other passengers, products and connecting flights.
It is recommended that all passengers take out travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances.
Bring small soft sided day bags as luggage space is restricted on helicopter.
Dress for the tropics and bring a hat, sunglasses, your swim suit, towel, sunglasses, camera and sunscreen.
** Passenger Weight
Please Advise Of Estimated Weights In Comments Box On Making A Reservation
Due to Aviation Weight Restrictions a client’s body and luggage weight must be advised prior to the reservation being confirmed. Should a client advise a weight variance of more than 10%, the right is reserved to charge a 100% cancellation fee.110kg Maximum Weight per passenger. If passenger exceeds weight limit, please enquire of rates as two seats may be required and a surcharge will apply.
** Cancellation Policy
* Flight Cancellation
- Flights are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability.
- The decision of the pilot in command is final with regards to cancelling a flight due to inclement weather and/or the refusal of the passenger/s if the passenger/s are deemed unfit for flight.
- We strive to ensure your flight takes off as planned. However, unexpected circumstances like bad weather, staffing issues, or unscheduled maintenance may arise. In these instances, we will: Do our best to rebook you on another flight: If possible, we’ll happily reschedule your trip for a different date that works for you. Flight rebooking is subject to availability. Offer a full refund: If rebooking isn’t an option, you’ll receive a full refund for your cancelled flight. Please note the refund will be no greater than the flight amount.
In the event of passenger illness, with medical certificate, our supplier will reschedule the flight.
When payment is made via credit card, the processing fee from the original transaction will not be returned in the AFFAIR of a refund.
* Flight Cancellation By ‘Other’
We do not accept any responsibility for expenses incurred by a passenger as a result of any domestic/international flight delay, reschedules, alterations, poor weather or unscheduled maintenance.
Where possible, we will attempt to delay the departure of flights providing it does not affect other passengers, products and connecting flights.
It is recommended that all passengers take out travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances.
