40-Minute Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight from Cairns

Name: 40-Minute Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight from Cairns
Brand: Daintree Air Services
SKU: 23731P6
Price: 133.86 USD
Rating: 5.0 (728 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceCairns & the Tropical North, Australia

40 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get a rounder perspective of the Great Barrier Reef by viewing it from the air on this scenic flight from Cairns. Soaring over the UNESCO-listed reef allows you to take in its colors and appreciate its vastness. Enjoy unobstructed photo opportunities from your window seat as you take in such sights as Green Island, Upolu Cay, Vlassof Cay, and Michaelmas Reef.

Get a wider perspective on the Great Barrier Reef by viewing it from the air
Every passenger has a window seat: Enjoy unobstructed views
Get insights into the landmarks below from your pilot

What's Included

Professional Pilot
Live commentary on board

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Daintree Air Services
Tom McDonald Dr, Aeroglen QLD 4870, Australia
Please Check in 30 mins before the flight.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Daintree Air Services

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Body Weight Limited 115kg

Flights will be cancelled if weather conditions are such that we are unable to provide our service as advertised.
Refunds must be organised through Viator. Notification of cancellations will be provided by Daintree Air to Viator.
Minimum numbers apply.
Check in 30Mins Before the flight
Infant under 2 year-old sit on laps free of charge - body weight requested
Passengers must advise actual weights in lbs or kilos at time of filling out the booking request. The Take Off Weights of Australian Air-craft are STRICTLY POLICED by Government Departments on a regular basis.It is an offence under Australian Law to fly Aircraft / Helicopters over their legal Take Off Weight. You will be weighed at the Terminal prior to boarding. If you weight is 5 kilos / 11lbs or more over and above the weight you have provided at time of booking Daintree Air reserve the right to deny access to the flight and no refund will be provided. Daintree Air will endeavor to accommodate all passengers to the best of their ability. Maximum passengers weights accepted with out special individual planning and organisation is 115 kilos / 253 lbs.Daintree Air are under no obligation to up grade to larger planes .
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Sandra_W

Do this before you go out to the reefs snorkeling or diving! Absolutely, an awesome experience. I just loved this.

Reviews

5.0

728 reviews

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Great Experience!

Linda_D, Apr 2024

The crew was wonderful!! The experience was great!! Unfortunately, an overcast day, but that didn’t stop most of the snorkelers from jumping in the water. It was warm water and a bit rough. The water was murky. If I were 20-30 years younger (79), I think I would have enjoyed it more. Book on a sunny day.

The team went above & beyond

Alyson_E, Apr 2024

The team were amazing to us. There was some rain out on the reef which meant a delay/uncertainty in our scenic flight happening. They us informed and even advised they rescheduled the flight after us to give us every hope of getting out to see the reef. When the weather behaved they acted quick to brief us on safety and get us out and in the helicopter. The views were incredible and our pilot was very assuring for any lil bumps we encountered due to some rain. It was magical to see the reef up high. Afterwards, they even dropped me to the commercial airport so I could make my flight out of Cairns.

Great experience

Eldon_H, Apr 2024

I loved the experience. Daintree Air Services was very flexible and accommodating. Was a great flight and a wonderful way to see the Reef.

Excellent

gerry_e, Apr 2024

Great day, well organised, pilot young but good with information, lots of room in plane. Everyone got to see what each other saw

MUST DO ACTIVITY

Stephanie_N, Apr 2024

Once in a lifetime experience to take a small plane and fly over the Great Barrier Reef. Views were spectacular from above. Our pilot Thomas was friendly and a good live commentator. Highly recommend to go on this scenic flight. You will be in awe of the vastness of the sea and reef. No regrets.

Best tour

Dtutay, Mar 2024

One of the highlight of our trip. We were lucky to have the best weather conditions possible for our flight. Our pilot was amazing. He made us feel safe, friendly and funny too!

GBR - Amazing!

Rene_G, Mar 2024

Everyone had a great attitude and lots of laughs. The pilots were very professional but lite. The flight was plenty of time and the flight pattern was awesome to get great views of the GBR.

Just Do It!

Sandra_W, Mar 2024

Do this before you go out to the reefs snorkeling or diving! Absolutely, an awesome experience. I just loved this.

Excellent

kimrasner, Mar 2024

What a wonderful experience. The staff was wonderful and even funny. The flight was amazing. We would highly recommend this tour to get a Birds Eye view of the reef.

GBR scenic flight

Catherine_M, Mar 2024

I wanted a change from snorkelling & this was perfect. Great to see the reef from the air even on a rainy day! Very safe & friendly staff.

There was no experience....

Gregory_M, Feb 2024

There was no experience. The flight was scheduled for 1:00pm and at 1:45pm when I left to get back to my cruise ship the flight had still not taken off. My time was limited and I expected reasonable adherence to the schedule. Quite frankly I’d like my money back.

Amazing crew gave me a great experience above Great Barrier Reef!

Quintte_V, Feb 2024

Amazing flight! Very friendly crew. Eventhough we had a delay due to weather circumstances they kept on communicatiny very well with us. Afterwards a 5$ ride back to our accomodation was offered. Very nice, warming and welcoming company. During the flight the pilot told us about the areas we flow above. Would highly reccommend this flight!

Add This To Your Great Barrier Reef Experience

Richard_T, Feb 2024

What a wonderful way to appreciate the size and wonder of the great barrier reef. Riding out on a boat cannot due this justice. On time, great pilot, excellent value. Highly recommend.

This is a must for sure, best views from above.

Merry_P, Feb 2024

This was such a great view from above, Thomas our pilot explained where we were and told us about the great barrier reefs, a great pilot with a smooth ride, this is a must if you are in Cairns.

Seamless flight

Kurt_H, Feb 2024

The overcast made the surface features more visible. The airplane felt very secure and our pilot provided clear narration of the features of the surroundings and the reef.

Smooth and informative

dkane1955, Jan 2024

Wonderful informational flight. Very smooth flight Thomas was charming and very handsome. He was a great pilot too!!! I would highly recommend!!

Outstanding Trip

William_C, Jan 2024

Beautiful views of The Great Barrier Reef. Totally worth the trip. Every minute was scenic. Staff was great. Highly recommend

Awesome

Stephen_S, Jan 2024

Great experience to see the reef from the air, a must if your in the area. Thomas was a great pilot and host.

Must do while in Carins

Marguerite_O, Jan 2024

This is a must do , incredible to see the Great Barrier Reef from that high up and to see the size of it in full . The staff were so helpful and informative of the area.

Awesome experience

Oiling_y, Jan 2024

Excellent experience. The pilot did a fantastic job telling us which is which. The scenery was so beautiful, and I am grateful that the weather was excellent when I did this.

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