Reef & Island Fly/Cruise Adventure
8 hours –
A joint tour to fly over the islands to the Great Barrier Reef and Heart Reef and then a day tour to the Whitsunday Islands visiting Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and a snorkel stop. An experience from above the water, on the water and in the water all in one day!
The Reef and Island flight really captures the best features of the Whitsundays. The flight includes all the best parts of the local islands including Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, and then takes you over one of the greatest natural wonders in the world, The Great Barrier Reef. Our signature flight includes Heart Reef, Bait Reef, Hardy Reef and Hook Reef .
Departs: 7.40am (subject to availability and other flight times)
Returns: 8.40am – 1 hour after departure
At 9am it is off for a day out on the crystal blue waters of the Whitsunday Islands on board Sea Sprint.
You will travel across Pioneer Bay, the Whitsunday Passage and Hook Pass before arriving at Tongue Bay for a walk to the famous Hill Inlet Lookout. After time spent taking in the spectacular views, you will jump back on board for the short trip to Whitehaven Beach for a swim and to marvel at the white silica sands of the beach. This is stop is for 1.5 hrs and you get to enjoy lunch at Whitehaven Beach.
Next stop is snorkelling and it can be at any on the many spectacular locations in the Whitsundays inner reefs with the best location decided on the day. For guests not snorkelling, our small tender will be available to assist guests and ensure everyone is safe and having a great time.
The itinerary can change due to weather, wind & tide conditions and is at the discretion of the Captain.
Sea Sprint is built to high speed specification & will maintain speed and ride comfort as you glide through the tropical paradise of the Whitsundays National Park. Some of the features are a full sized toilet and washroom, a forward loading stairway to make it easy for guests to access the beach plus a covered roof that provides shade for all guests. All seats have seat belts.
Great tour for everyone and to see the Whitsundays in one day!
Includes transfers from your accommodation, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, stinger suits.
Take a light jacket in the winter months as it can get cold travelling on board the boat in the open air, especially after swimming. For those that feel the cold, pack a pair of long pants for the trip back to Airlie Beach.
Inclusions
- Complimentary transfers from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine.
- 1 hour scenic flight over Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Great Barrrier Reef, Heart Reef, Hamilton Island, Hayman Island, Daydream Island, Long Island.
- Ear phones to hear pilot’s commentary.
- Complimentary transfers to boat for day tour.
- Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, stinger suit hire.
What to bring
- Camera
- Video Camera
- Binoculars
- Beach Towel
- Cash for drinks
Prices below are valid for travel from 1st April, 2019 – 31st March, 2020
One hour scenic flight over Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Islands + full day boat tour visiting Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout and a snorkel stop. Stand up paddle boards available on Whitehaven Beach.
- RRP – $389.00 per adult –
- RRP – $349.00 per child (3-15yrs)
Discounts available. Email us for our best price!
Cessna 210
GSL Aviation operate the Cessna 210 at both of our operating bases, and they offer a fantastic mixture of versatility and reliability. The Cessna 210 is a tried and proven workhorse for General Aviation charter and scenic flights.
GA8 Airvan
The Airvan is an Australian designed and built aircraft, used widely for anything from cargo operations to scenic flights and passenger charter.
GSL Aviation also offer a free courtesy bus to/from surrounding suburbs in Airlie Beach.
Boat tour
Launched in January 2017, Bullet is 14 meters in length, 5 meters wide with seating for up to 42 passengers and 3 crew. Built to high speed specification Bullet will maintain speed and ride comfort, punching a hole through waves at a cruising speed up to 25 knots.
Bullet features a full sized toilet and washroom, a forward loading stairway to make it easy for guests to access the beach plus a covered roof that provides shade for all guests. Designed and built to high speed specification with seat belts and fitted with sound bilge catamaran demi-hulls, which make Bullet easier to handle on windy days.