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Private Helicopter Tour: Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch
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Private Helicopter Tour: Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch
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Private Helicopter Tour: Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch
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Activity Duration (3 hours)
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Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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What you'll do
Take a private helicopter tour to Reef Island, where you'll enjoy snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters. After your snorkeling adventure, indulge in a gourmet picnic lunch on the island, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Tour Highlight
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a private helicopter tour that takes you to a secluded island on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the reef from above during your scenic helicopter ride, and then experience its natural beauty up close after your pilot gently lands on the stunning and remote Vlasoff Cay. Your pilot will provide everything you need, including a picnic basket with sparkling wine and nibbles, for a luxurious beach retreat.
What is included?
- 25minute scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef
- 2hours on secluded Vlasoff Cay
- Picnic basket including gourmet food and beverages
- Snorkeling equipment
- Picnic blanket, beach umbrella and beach chairs
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Hotel pickup and dropoff Cairns
- Entry/Admission Nautilus Aviation
What is not included?
- Private return transfers to/from Port Douglas are $205 per car (up to 4 passengers).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Weight Policy: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carryon luggage MUST be advised at time of booking. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single seat payload of 130kg. For passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance, passengers exceeding 130kg are required to purchase an additional seat at 50% of ticket price - this is non-commissionable and payable to Nautilus Aviation on day of travel.
- All product requires a minimum number of passengers to proceed. Our Reservations team will reach out to confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order. For instant confirmation please call the team on 07 4034 9000.
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Vlasoff Cay is a public sand cay and as such can not be reserved. On the rare occasion it is occupied on our arrival we will not be permitted to land. If this occurs passengers will receive an extended reef scenic flight back to the Pier Heliport (total flying time 45 mins including initial 20 mins from Cairns to Vlasoff Cay). Passengers will be able to keep their picnic lunch and our reservations team will advise and assist with any refunds applicable.
- Child Policy: Children 3 years and above are legally required to be seated in their own seat and are therefore required to pay the full ticket price. Subject to conditions, children under 3 years may travel free of charge when seated on a parents/guardians lap. For bookings of more than one infant (under 3 years), conditions apply – please contact Reservations.
- We recommend you are checked in 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Checkin will close 30 minutes before departure and you will not be able to check in after this time. Failure to adhere to check-in times, may result in you missing your flight and forfeiting the fare paid.
- 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cairns Helicopter Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private Helicopter Tour: Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch in Cairns, Australia. This helicopter tours experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Light.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Nautilus Aviation
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Nautilus Aviation
Stop: 45 minutes
We recommend you are checked in 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Check-in will close 30 minutes before departure and you will not be able to check in after this time. Failure to adhere to check-in times, may result in you missing your flight and forfeiting the fare paid.
You'll then board the helicopter to travel to Vlasoff Cay
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Vlasoff Cay
Stop: 2 hours
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
