CAIRNS HELICOPTER TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 cairns helicopter tours worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Cairns’ Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise with snorkeling, optional scuba, BBQ lunch, and a scenic helicopter flight.
“Had a great full day out on the reef. snorkelling was amazing, clear and plenty of colourful fish and coral. The Evolution was very comfortable and the crew were friendly and helpful. Will definitely do it again on my next trip to Cairns”
Review of Cairns’ full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise with two reef sites, BBQ lunch, snorkelling, scuba options, and a 10-minute helicopter flight.
“The crew on the boat was amazing, but we went out on a "stormy" kind of day, and the majority of passengers on the boat were sick. I kind of wish the cruise was canceled because of the wind warning, but they said seasick pills should help. Again, the crew was amazing and took care of us during the roller coaster boat ride. We were able to snorkel at the reef, but visibility wasn't ideal. Our helicopter ride was canceled because of weather, too, and they kindly reimbursed us for that part. I have to remember I booked a trip during fall, so there is always the possibility of weather…”
See the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island, Barron Gorge, and rainforest from a six-seat helicopter on this scenic Cairns flight.
“Snorkeling/scuba at the Great Barrier Reef gets you up close and personal, but it's not until you see it from above that you can really appreciate the sheer grandeur of this World Heritage Site. Our pilot was wonderful, providing both a smooth ride and interesting facts about the reef. Due to inclement weather, our original appointment was canceled, but the company still provided us with a complimentary airport pickup as originally planned and took us to our hotel. When we reschedued, the weather still wasn't ideal, so we were not able to overlook the rainforest, just the GBR. Again with the great customer service, the company said they had already…”
See Green Island, Arlington Reef and Vlasoff from a six-seat helicopter on a 30-minute Great Barrier Reef flight from Cairns.
“Incredibly satisfying! Saw reef by glass bottom boat and semi submersible after and the helicopter was by far the most amazing experience. Not cheap but worth every penny.”
Review of Cairns’ private helicopter tour to Vlasoff Cay, with reef views, snorkeling, gourmet picnic, champagne, costs, and practical tips.
“Just do it 5 of 5 stars Pending review Nautilus helicopters excelelnt trip out to the reef, what else can I write, you own little part of the Great Barrier Reef for two and a half hours. Both ground staff and our pilot Jenna provided excellent no hRead more”
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