The ultimate helicopter snorkel/reef experience
Zoom helicopters fly and snorkel packages. Based in the vibrant tropical city of Cairns, Zoom Helicopters and Sunlover Reef Cruises are perfectly positioned to offer exceptional Great Barrier Reef tours and Fitzroy Island day trips. We love what we do and we’re passionate about where we get to do it – Cairns and out to the magnificent Great Barrier Reef. Prepare to be captivated by the kaleidoscope of marine life that awaits you - from the vibrant corals to the majestic sea turtles and an abundance of fascinating fish species, every moment spent snorkelling is a chance to create unforgettable memories.
Reef & Island
+10 minute scenic flight
Sunlover full-day reef package with 10-minute scenic reef flight.
Get the best of both worlds with a Reef & Island adventure. Spend the morning at the Moore Reef Pontoon snorkelling - try a guided tour or glass bottom boat ride. Then, take your scenic helicopter flight and see just how vast and colourful the reef really is. Afterwards, cruise to Fitzroy Island for a delicious buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant - with 2 hours to explore, swim, or just kick back on the tropical beach. Full description here >
$475 Adult $349 Child $1479 Family
Full schedule below
FAMILY ( 2 ADULTS/2 CHILDREN ) CHILD ( 4-15 YEARS OLD ) INFANT ( 0-3 YEARS OLD )
Catamaran to Moore Reef. Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal at 7am for an 8am departure.
2 hours at Moore Reef Pontoon. Glass bottom boat and semi-submersible | Waterslide and sundeck | Underwater observatory | Snorkelling.
10-minute scenic helicopter flight. Starts and finishes at Moore Reef Pontoon.
Catamaran to Fitzroy Island. Premium buffet lunch at Fitzroy Island Resort.
2 hours at Fitzroy Island. Snorkelling and self-guided walks.
Catamaran to Cairns. Arrive back at Reef Terminal approx. 4.30pm.
Check in at Zoom Helicopters. Arrive at 21 Bush Pilots Ave. General Aviation - by 8.45am for 9.15am departure.
25-minute scenic reef flight. Enjoy the spectacular Reef views and arrive in comfort and style.
2 hours at Moore Reef Pontoon. Glass bottom boat and semi-submersible | Waterslide and sundeck | Underwater observatory | Snorkelling.
Catamaran to Fitzroy Island. Premium buffet lunch at Fitzroy Island Resort.
2 hours at Fitzroy Island. Snorkelling and self-guided walks.
Catamaran to Cairns. Arrive back at Reef Terminal approx. 4.30pm.
Reef & Island
Fly out, cruise back
Sunlover full-day reef package with one way 25 minute reef flight
Skip the boat ride and fly straight to the reef with a 25-minute scenic helicopter flight from Cairns to Sunlover’s Moore Reef Pontoon. Spend 2 hours snorkelling, exploring, or just soaking up the views before cruising over to Fitzroy Island. Enjoy a tasty lunch at Zephyrs Resort Restaurant, then take your time to wander, swim, or relax on the beach. Finish the day with a catamaran cruise back to Cairns — the perfect end to a classic Reef & Island adventure. Full description here>
$675 Adult $549 Child $2279 Family
Full schedule and details below
FAMILY ( 2 ADULTS/2 CHILDREN ) CHILD ( 4-15 YEARS OLD ) INFANT ( 0-3 YEARS OLD )
Catamaran to Moore Reef. Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal - 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Look for the Sunlover desk inside. Check in at 7am. Boarding closes 7.45am for 8am departure.
2 hours at Moore Reef Pontoon. Glass bottom boat and semi-submersible | Waterslide and sundeck | Underwater observatory | Snorkelling.
25-minute scenic helicopter flight back to Cairns. Return by 11.45am to Zoom Helicopters - 21 Bush Pilots Ave. General Aviation. Transfers not included - Taxi/Uber recommended.
Reef half-day
Cruise out, fly back
Half-day (morning) package with one way 25 minute reef flight
Spend the perfect morning exploring the Great Barrier Reef, both underwater and from above. Cruise out with Sunlover to the Moore Reef Pontoon, known for its colourful coral and amazing marine life. You’ll have around two hours to snorkel, check out the pontoon activities, or try a few optional extras. After seeing the reef up close, jump on your Helicopter for the flight back to Cairns — a rock star finish to an unforgettable half-day reef adventure. Full description here>
$489 Adult $445 Child $1803 Family
Full schedule and details below
FAMILY ( 2 ADULTS/2 CHILDREN ) CHILD ( 4-15 YEARS OLD ) INFANT ( 0-3 YEARS OLD $399 )
Check in at Zoom Helicopters. Arrive at 21 Bush Pilots Ave. General Aviation - by 8.45am for 9.15am departure.
25-minute scenic reef flight. Enjoy the spectacular Reef views and arrive in comfort and style.
Over 1.5 hours at Moore Reef Pontoon. Glass bottom boat and semi-submersible | Waterslide and sundeck | Underwater observatory | Snorkelling.
25-minute scenic helicopter flight back to Cairns. Return by 11.45am to Zoom Helicopters - 21 Bush Pilots Ave. General Aviation. Transfers not included - Taxi/Uber recommended.
Reef half-day
Fly out, fly back
Half-day (morning) package with return 25 minute reef flights
See the Reef in absolute style with a scenic flight and reef visit all in one. Start your day with a 25-minute flight from Cairns to the Moore Reef Pontoon, flying over some of the most stunning reef views along the way. Spend 1.5 hours enjoying the pontoon - snorkel or enjoy a glass-bottom boat tour. After you’ve seen the reef up close, it's time to see the Reef from above again with your scenic flight back to Cairns. Full description here>
$856 Adult $812 Child $3270 Family
FAMILY ( 2 ADULTS/2 CHILDREN ) CHILD ( 4-15 YEARS OLD ) INFANT ( 0-3 YEARS OLD $798 )
Full schedule and details below
Catamaran to Moore Reef. Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal at 7am for an 8am departure.
Full day at Moore Reef Pontoon. Glass bottom boat and semi-submersible | Waterslide and sundeck | Underwater observatory | Snorkelling.
10-minute scenic helicopter flight. Starts and finishes at Moore Reef Pontoon.
Catamaran to Cairns. Arrive back at Reef Terminal approx. 4.30pm.
Moore Reef
+10 minute scenic flight
Full-day Moore Reef package with 10-minute scenic reef flight
Take your reef day up a notch with a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight. It’s the best way to see just how beautiful the Great Barrier Reef really is. Fly over colourful coral gardens, bright turquoise lagoons, and endless shades of aqua-blues. Keep an eye out for turtles, manta rays, and other reef locals cruising below. It’s a quick, easy and unforgettable way to experience the reef from a whole new perspective. Full description here>
$475 Adult $349 Child $1479 Family
FAMILY ( 2 ADULTS/2 CHILDREN ) CHILD ( 4-15 YEARS OLD ) INFANT ( 0-3 YEARS OLD $798 )
Full schedule and details below
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Explore our exclusive helicopter tours
Personalise your trip to FNQ with one of our luxury Cairns helicopter tours. Travel to stunning locations – isolated sand cays and rainforest waterfalls. These unique helicopter tours offer luxury with space to truly relax, surrounded by nature
Cairns most popular helicopter reef scenic flights
Every Zoom Helicopter flight includes: Cairns top-rated scenic flights | Owner-operator attention to detail | Personalised, experienced service | Entertaining flight commentary | Complimentary refreshments.
Locations we'll visit in 30 minutes
Green Island | West Arlington Reef | Vlasoff Sand Cay | Upolu Reef
Flight distance: approximately 75km - Altitude: 500ft up to 1,000ft
Inner Reef Explorer
This 30-minute Great Barrier Reef scenic flight takes in the highlights of the inner reef. There is simply no better way to appreciate the sheer size and scale of the Great Barrier Reef than from the air. As a suggestion, do this flight at the beginning of your Cairns holiday to really understand the natural beauty of the region.
$415pp
30 minutes - 2 seats minimum
Locations we'll visit in 40 minutes
Green Island | West Arlington Reef | East Arlington (outer) Reef | Vlasoff Sand Cay | Upolu Reef
Flight distance: approximately 100km - Altitude: 500ft up to 2,500ft
Outer Reef Odyssey
A fabulous scenic Cairns helicopter flight. In 40 minutes, we’ll go beyond the inner reef, to the outer regions of the Great Barrier Reef where the immense range of coral structures is outstanding. This additional time allows us to explore more widely, watching out for the larger reef marine life in this World Heritage listed icon.
$525pp
40 minutes - 2 seats minimum
Inner Reef flight plus Barron Gorge and Falls flight
Locations we'll visit in 45 minutes
Green Island | West Arlington Reef | East Arlington Reef | Vlasoff Sand Cay | Upolu Reef | Oyster Reef | Double Island | Kuranda | Barron Gorge and Falls | Stoney Creek Falls
Flight distance: approximately 120km - Altitude: 500ft up to 3,000ft
Reef Rainforest Fusion
This flight offers real ‘bang for your buck’ in spectacular fashion. Savour our beautiful Inner Reef as Green Island, Arlington Reef and iconic Vlasoff Cay sweep below. Then fly the coast - Double Island and Palm Cove herald a climb to 2,500ft over the Range with crystal clear views of Kuranda, Barron Falls to Stoney Creek and the Great Barrier Reef shining in the distance on your return.