About this tour
Combine aerial sightseeing with reef exploration in a single 9.5-hour outing from Cairns. Fly over Green Island, the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef)'s intricate coral patterns, and the [Daintree Rainforest](/places/daintree-rainforest) before dropping into the water for a snorkelling session at outer reef sites. The flight loops back along the coast via Port Douglas, giving you both perspectives—the vast colour palette from above and the intimate marine life below—in one day.
Highlights
- 40-minute scenic flight over [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef-2) and Daintree
- Guaranteed window seats for unobstructed aerial views
- Snorkelling at exclusive outer reef locations
- Expert reef guides and in-flight commentary included
- All snorkel gear supplied
- Coastal flight path past Port Douglas and mainland
What to expect
You'll start with a flight briefing before boarding for your 40-minute aerial tour. The pilot will bank over Green Island and the reef's patchwork of blues and greens, then head inland to the Daintree before returning along the coast. Once back on the water, you'll board a reef boat and head to deeper outer reef sites where visibility tends to be clearer. Snorkelling typically lasts 1.5 to 2 hours, with crew nearby to point out fish and coral formations. The combination of height and depth means you experience the reef at two different scales.
Good to know
Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a light shirt for sun protection. Food and drinks aren't provided, so eat beforehand. Infants sit on laps during the flight. Minimum two people per booking. Hotel pickups only available in central Cairns; elsewhere you'll need to arrange your own transport to the departure point.
Frequently asked
- How long does Fly & Snorkelling Adventures take?
- Fly & Snorkelling Adventures runs for approximately 9h 30m.
- How much does Fly & Snorkelling Adventures cost?
- Prices start from AUD $429 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Fly & Snorkelling Adventures run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Fly & Snorkelling Adventures?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. AU & NZ Travel earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original AU & NZ Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.