40-Minute Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight from Cairns
Description
The 40 minute Great Barrier Reef Flight is the perfect way to see and gain a full appreciation of the immensity of the Great Barrier Reef. The best time to fly is between 09:30 a.m. and 02:30 p.m. to see the wonderful colours of the Great Barrier Reef. The flight is adequate to gain a feel for the size and structure of the Great Barrier Reef, the 40 minute flight adds that little bit more for those wanting to snap those extra few pics to their portfolio.
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Daintree Air have been showing clients the very best of the Great Barrier Reef for over 35 years. We know the best places to view from the air, snorkel from the surface and or dive from below the surface. It has taken us half a life time to learn just a little about the Great Barrier Reef. Let us pass this knowledge and information onto you. The experienced team will advise you on the optimum time for viewing and photographing the the magnificent aqua blue and opal like colors of the Great Barrier Reef. Flights organised between 9:30am and 2:30pm will always be premium times to fly due to the sun being at the best angle overhead the reef. The route flown will usually take in Green Island, Upolu Cay, Oyster, Arlington, Vlassof and Michaelmas Reefs as well as views of Cape Grafton, False Cape, Double Island and the Northern Beaches of Cairns including Palm Cove.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 15 to 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 .
Reviews(847)
Flying over the Great Barrier Reef was amazing! The colors and views were stunning, and the whole experience felt really peaceful and unforgettable. Highly recommend it!
This is an excellent option if you want to have either an introduction of the main reefs around Cairns or just recap the reefs you visited during your vacation. I used this as a closing for my visit to Cairns. You get a real appreciation on the size of the reefs since you rarely see the entire things when on a boat.
Excellent tour! Daintree Air Services were fantastic. The weather on the day of our planned tour was unpleasant. The staff kept us fully informed of conditions and would not take off unless conditions were good and our viewing experience could be guaranteed. Fortunately (just as we were about to accept the offer to cancel) the skies cleared and we were able to head out. What an incredible experience. the views of the city and the reef were exceptional and well worth the time and expense. Not to mention the thrill of taking off and landing at an international airport by the pilot's side. And after the flight they shuttled us back to our hotel for a very small charge. Thanks team, A great tour.
Scenic flight experience very good and worth it pilot and ground staff very friendly and supportive. My all family members like everything. Must do this scenic flight when come to Cairns.
I was on this excursion by myself. All seven passengers had a window seat our captain/guide was accommodating to make sure each side got great picture opportunities. Our weather was clear and we saw six reefs. I have already recommended this to my friends.
Today, we had the privilege of flying over the Great Barrier Reef with Daintree Air Services, and it was quite possibly the best $478 we have ever spent. From the moment we arrived to the second we climbed into the aircraft and soared above the reef, the entire experience was an absolute pleasure. The staff were relaxed, friendly, and professional, and most importantly, they delivered exactly what was promised on the itinerary. I was lucky enough to sit in the co-pilot seat, which gave me spectacular views from both the front of the plane and the side window. Speaking of the windows, they were large enough to take in incredible views of the reef below, and the pilot provided informative commentary throughout the flight. Another nice little addition was that they also offered a drop-off service back to our resort for a small fee, which made the whole experience even easier and more convenient. We loved swimming in the ocean around the reef, but seeing it from above was an entirely different experience. It added a whole new dimension to our appreciation of this natural wonder, and we would 100% recommend Daintree Air Services for this flight experience.
We had a great experience! The pilot and staff were very professional and friendly. Would highly recommend this to everyone.
We booked this trip through the Viator App and the whole booking process was easy to follow with subsequent communications being excellent. This is a must do trip while in Cairns as the Great Barrier Reef is quite simply stunning from the air with all the different aspects and colours it has to offer. Prior to the flight the safety protocols were clearly explained and the required equipment provided. The pilot of the plane was very informative about the reef and made sure that everybody got good views of various parts of it. I would highly recommend this trip to anybody as seeing the reef from the air is an incredible experience, this was a bucket list thing of mine and it was everything and more that I thought it would be.
An absolutely unforgettable experience! Seeing the Great Barrier Reef from the air was breathtaking — the colours of the coral and ocean looked unreal. The flight was smooth, the pilot was knowledgeable and pointed out famous reef spots along the way, and the views were incredible from start to finish. Photos honestly don’t do it justice. If you’re visiting Queensland, this scenic flight is 100% worth it and was one of the highlights of the trip.
Awesome experience, beautiful views a must do when in Cairns. Staff are great very reliable flight departed and landed back on time.
