Great Barrier Reef Seaplane Flights

Prices valid from 01/04/08 - 31/03/09
Flights depart Terminal One, Air Whitsunday Airport, Airlie Beach
All prices based on 4 passengers

Reef Adventure Tour

Reef Adventure Tour

Tour Code: AR-01

Price: Adult $280 ; Child $240 (subject to a $15 fuel levy)

Duration: 3 Hours

Description: The very best way to see the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy the incredible textures and colours from the air and then the fantastic fish and coral from under the water: Our famous tour includes a spectacular seaplane flight over the Whitsunday Islands. Heart Reef and two hours snorkelling and coral viewing from our private semi-subs at the reef in small groups. Our vessels have an underwater viewing chamber; sun and shade deck areas and easy step access into the water: All ages and fitness levels catered for.

Includes:

  • Return seaplane scenic flights
  • In-flight commentary
  • Scenic views of Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef
  • Two hours at the reef snorkelling and coral viewing
  • Snorkel equipment, buoyancy vests and devices
  • Refreshments, sparkling wine and a small snack
  • Small groups of people
  • Towels

Panorama Tour

Coral Viewing

Tour Code: AR-02

Price: Adult $390 ; Child $360 (subject to a $15 fuel levy)

Duration: 4.5 Hours

Description: There is a good reason why this tour is our most popular: Combine all of the features of our Reef Adventure Tour (above) with a relaxing one hour visit to Whitehaven, a beautiful silica beach on Whitsunday Island. Includes a light picnic and refreshments at Whitehaven Beach.

Includes:

  • Return seaplane scenic flights
  • In-flight commentary
  • Scenic views of Whitehaven and Heart Reef
  • Two hours at the reef snorkelling and coral viewing
  • Snorkel equipment, buoyancy vests and devices
  • One hour at Whitehaven Beach
  • Refreshments, sparkling wine and a small snack
  • Small groups of people
  • Towels

Whitehaven Experience

Whitehaven Beach

Tour Code: AR-03

Price: Adult $220 ; Child $180 (subject to a $15 fuel levy)

Duration: 2 Hours

Description: Visit the famous Whitehaven Beach by seaplane. Flights depart daily and include a spectacular direct scenic flight over the Whitsunday passage, islands and Hill Inlet. Our seaplanes land gracefully at an area of beach with few or no other visitors

Includes:

  • Refreshments, sparkling wine and a small gourmet snack
  • 1 1/2 hours on Whitehaven Beach
  • Return seaplane flights to Whitehaven Beach
  • In-flight commentary
  • Towels

Reef and Whitehaven

Heart Reef

Tour Code: AR-04

Price: Adult $255 ; Child $255 (subject to a $15 fuel levy)

Duration: 1 Hour

Description: If you've snorkelled the Great Barrier Reef or if you don't wish to get your feet wet, don't miss this! The incredible textures and colours of the Whitsunday and The Great Barrier Reef can only be appreciated from the comfort of our seaplanes. See Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Hook, Hardy and Heart Reefs and Hayman Island plus the thrill of a seaplane water landing. Bring your camera.

Includes:

  • Comfort of over water flight in a seaplane
  • Large panoramic windows for photography
  • Inflight commentary
  • Seaplane water landing (water conditions permitting)

Fantasea Reefworld

Fantasea Reefworld

Tour Code: AR-05

Price: Adult $355 ; Child $355 (subject to a $15 fuel levy)

Duration: 6 Hours

Description: Enjoy the beauty of the islands and reef from our famous seaplanes and land at Fantasea Reefworld for the day. Includes a buffet lunch and the return cruise to Shute Harbour with Fantasea. Diving is available as an option. (Tides may require cruise/fly) Minimum numbers apply.

Includes:

  • Comfort of over water flight in a seaplane
  • Large panoramic windows for photography
  • Inflight commentary
  • Seaplane water landing

Hayman Island Day Trip

Hayman Island

Tour Code: AR-06

Price: Adult $195 ; Child $195 (subject to a $15 fuel levy)

Duration: 7 Hours

Description: Indulge in the exotic and sample one of The Leading Hotels of the World for a day. Fly to Hayman Island and enjoy the full use of the resort facilities and lunch. Due to the five star nature of Hayman Island, please ensure you dress to a smart casual standard.

Includes:

  • Return seaplane flights to Hayman Island
  • Scenic views of the Whitsunday Islands
  • Pre-paid luncheon voucher for use on Hayman
  • Complementary use of non-motorized watersports
  • Towels