Half Day – Snorkel/Fly or Fly/Snorkel

Snorkel and Fly the Great Barrier Reef

Location Location Cairns, Queensland

Product Code Half Day Snorkel – Cairns

**A $10 fuel Surcharge is payable direct to Daintree Aviation on arrival for your flight**
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 7 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 (Finger B at Cairns Marlin Marina) and General Aviation are included.

  • Half-day Great Barrier Reef experience (Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches)
  • Snacks served onboard
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Flotation devices
  • Floatation Devices
  • Safety Briefing

Not suitable for children under 6 or guests over 65 years old
Not suitable for guests with heart or lung conditions
Not suitable for non swimmers
Not suitable for guests with back problems
Not suitable for guests with recent surgeries
Weight limit for flight is 115kg

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Bill Ober
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The crew really makes the difference on this tour. They made the experience truly 5 stars by having just as much fun as the rest of us. Good vibes and helpful tips go a long way for making a fun day out on the reef.
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Kaya Wöhning
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The team is amazing, the tour is perfect if you want half a day! They take their time to show you all the animals at the reef and it was soo much fun. Definitely recommend!!
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Clara Jolonch Arias
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It was an incredible experience, they were soooo friendly and we really enjoyed the tour.
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Lauren Grant
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Awesome experience couldn’t recommend them more - thanks Cas Ken and Lochey!
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Eefje
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Very well organised, clean equipment and excellent guides! We had a great time and recommend this if you’re thinking of booking with them!
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Hershall Christopher
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Great service & lovely staff! Had the best time Thankyou guys so much❤️
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Amelia C
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The Reef Adventures crew was amazing and so friendly. We saw sea turtles, a reef shark, a sting ray, lots of different types of fish including clown fish and a sea cucumber!
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adam lennard
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Just finished up the half day tour with Reef Adventures and can’t recommend it enough. Super friendly and helpful staff, who have your safety in mind all the time. The part of the reef they take you to is beautiful, and we were up close with turtles, manta rays, reef sharks and beautiful fish. Super affordable price too compared to others.
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