• Sitting in the helicopter flying over the beautiful Whitsunday Islands
• Landing on a pontoon in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef
• Seeing the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands from above and below the waters surface
• Get the ultimate selfie standing next to your helicopter ride with the pilot

Our Whitsunday Cruise & Fly Great Barrier Reef Tour combines a boat tour from Hamilton Island out to the Cruise Whitsundays Pontoon Platform called Reefworld on Hardy Reef and a scenic Helicopter Flight return to Hamilton Island.

One of our most popular Whitsunday Great Barrier Reef tours is our Cruise and Fly helicopter package deal to the Reefworld Interactive Pontoon.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef from every possible perspective with this combination Cruise/Fly helicopter package that include time at Reefworld.

See the reef from below the water’s surface whilst snorkelling and see it from above on your 35 minute helicopter flight back to Hamilton Island.

Enjoy your scenic boat cruise by luxury catamaran that departs from Hamilton Island and takes guests out to the stable floating platform called Reefworld that is moored at Hardy Reef.

Spend 2.5 hours at Reefworld pontoon where you can snorkel and see all the underwater action from the underwater viewing chamber.

Return home to Hamilton Island via helicopter, encompassing views of the famous icons of the Outer Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and the beautiful green Whitsunday Islands.

Itinerary

Checking in for your Great Barrier Reef Tour to Hardy Reef Pontoon.

Check into the Cruise Whitsunday office on Hamilton Island 20 minutes prior departure and collect your boarding pass.

Cruise Whitsunday boat departs Hamilton Island for Reefworld Pontoon at Hardy Reef.

Sit back and enjoy your scenic high speed catamaran cruise out to Hardy Reef through the beautiful Whitsunday Islands.

Spend 2.5hrs Snorkeling at Cruise Whitsundays Reefworld Pontoon at Hardy Reef

Spend approximately 2.5hours on the Great Barrier Reef where snorkelling gear, a semi-submersible submarine tour  provided by Cruise Whitsundays.

Helicopter Scenic flight to Hamilton Island Air Terminal

Depart Reef World pontoon for your helicopter scenic flight that have you on a low level flight for approximately 35 minutes to see the scenic views of Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and the outer reef including Heart Reef.

Coach Transfers Hamilton Island

Once your helicopter lands back at Hamilton Island Air we will organize a complimentary transfer to the Cruise Whitsundays office, Reef View Hotel, Beach Club or Whitsunday Apartments.

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Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Hamilton Island

Departure Time

Check in 8.30am - Departs 9.00am from Hamilton Island

Pickup Locations

Hamilton Island

• Pick up time to be confirmed at time of booking

Destinations

• Heart Reef
• Whitehaven Beach
• Hardy Reef
• Hill Inlet
• Heart Reef

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Closed on Christmas Day

Duration

2 hours to cruise to the pontoon
2 Hours at Reefworld Pontoon
6 Hours in total

Fitness Level Required

Medium

Restrictions

• For legal and safety reasons all passengers are weighed prior to boarding – individual weights in excess of 110kg will incur an extra seat surcharge. Combined body weights per two passengers booking’s in excess of 180 kg’s will incur an extra seat surcharge. Maximum per seat weight is 130 kg’s.
• No catering provided on this tour

Weight: Up to 130 Kg / 287 Lb

• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Swimming costume
• Cash for drinks and snacks

• Flights cancelled with over 24 hours notice – 25% cancellation fee
• Flights cancelled by 7:00pm the day prior to departure – 50% cancellation fee
• Flights cancelled on the day of departure – 100% cancellation fee
• If passengers elect not to travel due to weather conditions but flights are still operational, 100% cancellation fee will apply