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Reefworld Fly / Cruise

Description.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef from every possible perspective with this combination Fly/Cruise package to Cruise Whitsundays ReefWorld. This tour features a 30 min scenic flight encompassing views of the Whitehaven beach, Hill Inlet, Heart Reef and outer reef. The tour also includes approximately 2 hours at Reefworld, a tropical buffet lunch, snorkeling and coral viewing from the underwater viewing chamber, before returning home by catamaran. (Cruise/Fly option also available)

2.0 hours on-board ReefWorld

Example itinerary, hotel pickup, safety briefing & tour check-in.

Included in your package is a complimentary Hotel Pick Up. Once we’ve arrived at the Hamilton Island Air Terminal our friendly team will take you through our safety briefing and check you in for your tour.

Scenic flight to Cruise Whitsundays Reefworld

Depart Hamilton Island by helicopter (approx. 35 minutes) with scenic views of Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and the outer reef including Heart Reef.

2 hrs at Cruise Whitsundays Reefworld

Spend approx 2 hours at the Great Barrier Reef where snorkeling, a semi submersible and lunch is provided by Cruise Whitsundays.

Cruise Whitsunday vessel departs Reefworld for Hamilton Island

Finally, sit back and enjoy your scenic cruise back through the Whitsundays.

Arrive at Hamilton Island Marina

Experience the Great Barrier Reef

• Hotel Pick Up Included
• Approx. 2 hours at Reefworld
• Cruise/Fly also available
• Helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet & world-famous Heart Reef
• 1 departure daily
• Maximum 6 passengers per helicopter
• $630 Adult* $580 Child (3-13 incl)*

Are you ready to fly?

Hamilton Island Air offers helicopter, seaplane and aeroplane tours throughout the Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef and Hamilton Island area. Our luxurious tours can include scenic flights, helicopter transfers, reef cruises, snorkelling and more. Book Online for the experience of a lifetime.

Introducing

Land on ‘Heart Island’ moored near Heart Reef to sail and snorkel

Hamilton Island Air: Helicopter Journey to the Heart

Departure Times

Pricing options.

Indulge in the best of the Whitsundays from above and the intimate luxury of the Heart Reef Pontoon from below!

• Glide over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Heart Reef and more
• Land peacefully on the exclusive Heart Reef Pontoon
• Enjoy a glass-bottom boat tour around Heart Reef Lagoon
• Snorkel in the crystalline waters of the Great Barrier Reef
• An exhilarating, once-in-a-lifetime Whitsundays experience!

Soar in style over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef before landing on the luxurious Heart Reef Pontoon! Moored in the glassy aquamarine waters of the Hardy Lagoon, the private pontoon is only accessible via helicopter. Enjoy a glass-bottom boat tour around the naturally formed Heart Reef, followed by time to snorkel amongst pristine, flourishing reefs. Combining a magnificent aerial journey with exclusive access to the private Heart Reef Pontoon, the Hamilton Island Air: Helicopter Journey to the Heart guarantees a premier, unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience!

Highlights and Features

• Return scenic helicopter flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef
• See Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Hook Island, and Heart Reef from above
• Indulge in 90 minutes onboard the private Heart Reef Pontoon
• Enjoy an exceptional glass-bottom boat tour of the Heart Reef Lagoon
• Snorkel amongst the biodiverse, flourishing Hardy Reef
• Celebrate the day with included sparkling wine and water
• All snorkelling equipment and instruction provided
• Complimentary hotel transfers (selected hotels only)
• 3 hours to experience the Great Barrier Reef in exclusive luxury

From the breathtaking scenic sites of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet to the secluded wonder of the Heart Reef Lagoon your Journey to the Heart experience is beckoning!

Important Information:

• Not suitable for non-swimmers or children 0-13 years
• Minimum of 2 passengers per booking

Sample Itinerary

Scenic flight over Whitsunday Islands & Great Barrier Reef

Begin your incredible Journey to the Heart with a scenic helicopter flight over the world-renowned gems of the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef! Take in the silica sands of Whitehaven Beach, swirling lagoons of Hill Inlet and lush tropical coves of Hook Island, before soaring above the naturally-formed Heart Reef. Enjoy the en-route c...

Begin your incredible Journey to the Heart with a scenic helicopter flight over the world-renowned gems of the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef! Take in the silica sands of Whitehaven Beach, swirling lagoons of Hill Inlet and lush tropical coves of Hook Island, before soaring above the naturally-formed Heart Reef. Enjoy the en-route commentary and optimal photography opportunities as you see the Whitsundays from new heights!

Exclusive access to the Heart Reef Pontoon

Land smoothly on the exclusive Heart Reef Pontoon, moored in the pristine waters of the Heart Reef Lagoon. Enjoy 90 blissful minutes of intimate grandeur on the private pontoon, which boasts a luxe, modern indoor setting and large, open deck spaces! 

• Glass-bottom boat tour of the Heart Reef Lagoon

Next, step aboard the glass-bottom vessel to embark on an adventure around the Heart Reef Lagoon! As you cruise through one of the most divine sections of the Great Barrier Reef, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for unique marine species and hard and soft coral formations!

Snorkel amongst the Hardy Reef

After soaking up the magic of Heart Reef from the sky and water, it’s time to anchor in an adjacent lagoon to snorkel! Dive deep into the Great Barrier Reef, the perfect way to finish an unforgettable 3 hours of lavish adventure! Finally, spend your last moments at the Heart Reef Pontoon with a celebratory glass of complimentary sparkling wine or water, before gliding over the Whitsundays island archipelago back to Hamilton Island!

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What to bring.

Please take a small bag only with: 

• Camera and Video Camera
• Sunglasses (polarised glasses make the reef clearer)
• Sunscreen and hat
• Light jacket for cooler months

What's Included

• Return scenic helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island, Hook Island and Heart Reef
• In-flight commentary
• Exclusive use of the Heart Reef Pontoon with a select few guests
• 90 minutes on board Heart Reef ...
• 90 minutes on board Heart Reef Pontoon
• Snorkelling time in an adjacent lagoon
• All snorkelling equipment provided
• Included sparkling wine and water
• Complimentary hotel transfers (select hotels only)
• 3 hours of Great Barrier Reef luxury

What's Extra

• Individual weights in excess of 110kg will incur an extra seat surcharge
• Combined body weights per two passengers booking’s in excess of 180 kg’s will incur an extra seat surcharge

Terms and Conditions

Important Information: 

Passenger/Weight Restrictions:

• Minimum of 2 passengers per helicopter
• Maximum of 3 passengers per helicopter
• 130kgs is the maximum weight per passenger

Age Restrictions:

This tour is not suitable for children ages 0-13 or non-swimmers. There is no lifeguard on duty. Passengers who are unable to swim will not be allowed to enter the sea under any circumstances. 

Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. 

Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply. 

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.

Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies.

Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.

Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.

Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees. You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations

Client Cancellations:

All cancellations forfeit 10% deposit. No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. If passengers elect not to travel due to weather conditions but flights are still operational, 100% cancellation fee will apply. 

Sailing Whitsundays requires a 10% deposit to secure your booking, with the remaining balance due to Hamilton Island Air. All credit card bookings will be pre-authorised 24 hours prior to departure. If your credit card is declined and we are unable to contact you, your booking will automatically be cancelled.

Sailing Whitsundays are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period (24 hours). It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to [email protected]. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.

Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.

Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.

Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel/Sailing Whitsundays.  If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

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Tour Code: 699

Departing: Hamilton Island

Pickup: Hamilton Island

Tour Highlights

• Seeing all the icons of the Whitsunday Islands on the one scenic flight
• Flying over Heart Reef is a must do when in the Whitsunday Islands
• Seeing all the ever changing swirling sands of Hill Inlet is a treat any day
• Flying atop Hill Inlet with the wonderful scenery in the background

Description & Tour Inclusions

Included in price.

• Landing on Whitehaven Beach
• Hotel transfers selected hotels

Private charter helicopter flight from Hamilton Island. Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef and Heart Reef then land on Whitehaven Beach and enjoy a swim in the azure waters.

A private charter scenic helicopter flight from Hamilton Island over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in Australia always has our guests enthralled by the scenery below as we glide over the top of the myriad of lace like coral atolls and lush green islands that have burst thru the surface of the gin clear waters millions of years ago.    

As this is your private charter tour we can design a helicopter scenic flight tour to suit your special interests or we can design the perfect private charter helicopter tour for you which may include a sample itinerary like we have here:..

Departing from Hamilton Island we head out across the lush green islands and make our way to Heart Reef to get some amazing photographs of this natural coral formation on the Great Barrier Reef.

As we are in a helicopter we can continue to circle Heart Reef and ensure you get the perfect shot in the perfect light.

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Soak in the scenery and take lot’s of photographs to remember this day and maybe even book a day tour on a boat to come back to Whitehaven Beach and spend much more time to climb Hill Inlet and enjoy the ambience of this world re-known beach. 

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Hamilton Island Hotel pickup, safety briefing & tour check-in

Included in your private charter helicopter tour package is a complimentary hotel pick up (selected hotels only). Once we arrive at the Hamilton Island Air Terminal our friendly team will take you through our safety briefing and check you in for your scenic helicopter tour.

Private Charter Helicopter Scenic Flight - Great Barrier Reef

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Complimentary ground transfers back to selected Hamilton Island hotels.

Tour Details

Tour languages offered.

Departs From

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Departure Time

As per confirmed booking

Pickup Locations

• Complimentary hotel pick-ups selected Hamilton Island hotels

Destinations

• Whitehaven Beach
• Whitsunday Islands
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Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Closed Christmas Day

As per private charter booking

Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

Restrictions

Weight: Up to 130 Kg / 287 Lb

What to Bring

Towel, sunscreen, camera, small soft bag

Child Policy

Infants are welcome and are carried at the discretion of the helicopter providor; however, our tours are designed predominantly to accommodate adults. Some Tours are not suitable for infants, if in doubt please ask. Infants are classified as 0-2 years, one infant may travel free of charge on a parents lap in the rear of the aircraft. Please note that only one infant may travel FOC per aircraft, two infants may occupy 1 seat, the seat price applies. Children are classified as 3 – 13 years of age inclusive, must be accompanied by an adult on the flight.

Cancellation Policy

This is a booking request only not a confirmed booking. Booking confirmation will be advised or please call 1300 761 612 to confirm.

All cancellations must be in writing.

Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee.

Please see our  terms and conditions  for details prior to booking.

• Flights cancelled within 24 hour’s notice – 50% cancellation fee
• Flights cancelled on the day of departure – 100% cancellation fee
• If passengers elect not to travel due to weather conditions but flights are still operational, 100% cancellation fee will apply

Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.

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qualia's Journey to the Heart tour is the ultimate Great Barrier Reef adventure at Heart Reef. A helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, landing on Heart Island helipad is memorable and intimate. Snorkel around this beating heart of the Great Barrier Reef and be amazed.

Whitehaven Beach by Seaplane or Helicopter

Whitehaven Beach is breathtaking and a visit by seaplane or helicopter provides epic aerial views of this slice of white silica sand, fringed by turquoise sea. Swim, walk and then dine on a qualia gourmet picnic while appreciating one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Great Barrier Reef by Helicopter

A helicopter flight over the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef offers unparalleled aerial views of the amazing seascapes. Land at Cruise Whitsundays' Reefworld pontoon for snorkelling and coral viewing from the underwater viewing chamber.

Whitehaven and Reef by Seaplane or Helicopter

Enjoy an exciting scenic flight by helicopter or seaplane over the Whitsunday Islands, the world-famous Great Barrier Reef and Heart Reef, plus the magnificent Hill Inlet, before landing on Whitehaven Beach for a chance to soak up the sun and swim in the crystal clear waters.