Reef Adventures | Snorkel And Fly Tour
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Experience the Great Barrier Reef from every angle on this action-packed snorkel and scenic flight adventure from Cairns!
- Snorkel at vibrant reef sites like Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches
- 40-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island & Michaelmas Cay
- Choose your adventure order: Snorkel then Fly or Fly then Snorkel
- Small-group experience with expert guides and transfers included
Overview
See the best of the Great Barrier Reef from above and below in just one day with this Reef Adventures Snorkel and Fly tour! Perfect for travellers short on time, this experience combines thrilling reef snorkelling with a breathtaking birds-eye view. Speed across the Coral Sea to vibrant snorkelling sites such as Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches, then take to the skies on a spectacular scenic flight, soaring above the reef and islands. With small group sizes, expert guides, and seamless transfers included, this tour delivers the ultimate reef experience from both below the surface and high above it!
Highlights
- See the Reef from above and below
- High speed snorkelling safari tour
- 40 minute scenic flight
- Sweeping coastal and island views
- Comfortable, fast speedboat
- Friendly crew
- Visit Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches
- Snorkel and stinger suits gear provided
- Flotation devices available
- Snacks onboard
- Drinks available for purchase
- 2 departure times daily
- Transfers between snorkel tour and scenic flight included
- Small group tour
- Perfect for tourists short on time
Sample Itinerary
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Meet your crew and head out on the water
Your day will begin when you check in with the Reef Adventures crew at 7:30am (for an 8am departure) or 10am (for an 11am departure) at their office in The Pier Shopping Centre. Before you know it, you will be boarding one of their high-powered, comfortable vessels. With space for just 27 guests on board, you can enjoy total comfort plus all the thrills!...
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Reef Sites
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Your snorkel tour with Reef Adventures will either take you out to Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches - two gorgeous sections of the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns.
Upolu Reef
A sprawling network of coral gardens with shallow waters and great visibility, Upolu Reef is the perfect place for snorkellers of all ages and experience levels. It's also a relatively uncrowded reef site, meaning you can enj...
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Your snorkel tour with Reef Adventures will either take you out to Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches - two gorgeous sections of the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns.
Upolu Reef
A sprawling network of coral gardens with shallow waters and great visibility, Upolu Reef is the perfect place for snorkellers of all ages and experience levels. It's also a relatively uncrowded reef site, meaning you can enjoy spacious waters for snorkelling and admiring the wonders of the reef!
Breaking Patches
This site is home to vivid and colourful corals with shallow spots perfect for snorkellers! You might see blue spotted rays, reef sharks, clownfish, or even green tea turtles. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled for what incredible marine life you might see!
Important Information
- Sites are weather and tide permitting. Please note departure times may sometimes be weather and tidal dependent.
- Reef Adventures may use photographs/videos of our clients in promotional material, including social media, however if you do not consent please let us know.
- This tour is not suitable for guests with pre-existing back injuries, lung or heart conditions, non-swimmers, or guests recovering from recent surgeries
- The weight limit for the scenic flight is 115kg
- This tour is not suitable for children under 6 or guests over 65
What To Bring
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Card for onboard purchases
What's Included
- Half day Great Barrier Reef snorkel experience
- 40 minute scenic flight
- Quality snorkelling equipment
- Stinger suits (in season)
- Transfers between snorkel and scenic flight
- Snacks
- Snorkel Guide
- Floatation Devices
What's Extra
- Wetsuit (available to hire)
- Drinks
- Prescription Mask (available to hire)
- Hotel transfers
Cancellations
Cancellations less than 24 hours prior to departure no refund will be given.
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.
