Cairns & Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Ride
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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Soar over Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, and remote areas of the national park not seen by many visitors
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Witness the changing colors, sand swirls, and incredible coral formations of the reefs and remote beaches
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View the middle sand cays located in the center of the Great Barrier Reef
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Barron Gorge National Park features rugged mountains, tropical rainforests, diverse wildlife, and numerous waterfalls
Need to know
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This Shore Thing is for smaller groups — book early, as space will be limited
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Sailors must be able to climb in/out of the helicopter with limited assistance
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Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
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This experience is not recommended for Sailors with a fear of heights
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This experience is not suitable for Sailors with vertigo
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This Shore Thing is considered 'daring' and not for the faint of heart. Sailors are reminded that they assume full risk and responsibility
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Approximately 1-hour of flight time
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Approximately 30-minute drive to/from the pier
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
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Please keep in mind that cancellations made within 72 hours or less are subject to a 100% cancellation penalty
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
