Private Helicopter Tour: Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch
For a once in a lifetime experience, combine your scenic flight with an exclusive getaway to your own piece of paradise. Feel the thrill of flying over the picturesque coral-studded sea before landing on Vlasoff Cay (ex Cairns) - a pristine sand cay in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Relax on the pure white sand, beach comb for treasures, lay in the shallow crystal waters or snorkel straight off the cay and discover the magic of the underwater world. The experience is complete with a gourmet picnic hamper, sparkling wine and snorkelling equipment.
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Private Helicopter Tour: Great Barrier Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch
Gourmet picnic hamper
What's included in Private Helicopter Tour: Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Nautilus Aviation
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
Great Barrier ReefPass-by Only
Fly over the magnificent Great Barrier Reef before landing on Vlasoff Cay.
Spend approx. 2 hours at Vlasoff Cay. Relax on the pure white sand, beach comb for treasures, lay in the shallow crystal waters or snorkel straight off the cay and discover the magic of the underwater world.
Inclusions
- 2-hours on secluded Vlasoff Cay
- 25-minute scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef
- Picnic basket including gourmet food and beverages
- Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Snorkeling equipment
- Picnic blanket, beach umbrella and beach chairs
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off Cairns
- Private return transfers to/from Port Douglas are $205 per car (up to 4 passengers).
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weight Policy: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carry-on 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. 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
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Ticket Redemption
All passenger weights for the helicopter flight MUST be advised to Nautilus Aviation. If you did not indicate this at the time of booking, please call and advise directly on the number listed above. • Weight Policy: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carry-on 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 the ticket price - this is non-commissionable and payable to Nautilus Aviation on day of travel. • All aviation operators are governed by Marine Park permits allocating minimum heights, distances and restrictions. Valsoff Cay is open to the general public and there is an EPA ruling that prevents your local operator from landing on the Sand Cay if it is already occupied due to safety regulations and with these, in place they, unfortunately, cannot guarantee exclusivity to the Sand Cay. If Sand Cay is occupied upon arrival, you will enjoy a scenic flight to another exclusive beach location. • Tour Cancellations: Tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air traffic control and availability • Refunds: Cancellation notice of 48 hours is required for a full refund claim and 24-48 hours, for a 50% refund claim. No refund applies if the booking is cancelled inside 24 hours. Conditions of Carriage: Nautilus Aviation will not be liable for other operator’s acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise. Travel and admissions will be subject to the conditions imposed by these operators, which may limit or exclude liability for personal injury or property damage Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.