Helireef | Heart Reef Escapade
Pricing Options
Experience the Whitsunday Islands and the surrounding outer Great Barrier Reef in the height of luxury on this magnificent helicopter flight and snorkelling tour.
- Elite 2-hour helicopter and snorkel tour that takes just 2 to 3 guests
- Set off on an exclusive helicopter tour over the beautiful Whitsunday Islands
- Spot iconic Whitsunday landmarks like Hook Island, Hook Reef, Bait Reef, and Heart Reef
- Touch down on Langford Island and spend 50 minutes snorkelling at Langford's fringing reef
See the very best of the reef from both above and below on this private, 2 hour helicopter tour. In Helireef's Heart Reef Escapade, you'll set off from Airlie Beach in a helicopter and take in sights of the exceptional Whitsunday Islands and the famous Heart Reef before getting geared up and going for a snorkel on the colourful fringing reef!
Meet your friendly Helireef pilot at Coral Sea Marina for a safety briefing before boarding the chopper and taking to the Whitsunday skies. Gaze out your window and enjoy breathtaking birds-eye views of the islands and the magnificent Heart Reef as you soar overhead. Then, be treated to a closer look at the reef with a 50-minute snorkelling stop at Langford Reef, before drying off and heading back to Whitsunday Airport.
Please note that this tour does not accept single person bookings. It must be be booked for two passengers at a time.
Pricing listed is per person. A minimum of 2 paid seats is required per booking.
Highlights
- 2 hour tour over the Whitsunday Islands and snorkelling the reef
- Intimate, luxury tour with a max of just three passengers per flight
- Spend 50 minutes snorkelling Langford's fringing reefs
- All snorkel gear and stinger suits supplied
- Take in exceptional views of Heart Reef and the Whitsunday Islands
- Exceptional photo opportunities
- Refreshing beverages included
- Perfect for special occasions
Important Information
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Minimum Booking Requirement: Solo bookings are not accepted. A minimum of two passengers is required per booking. Some flights can take three passengers upon individual review. In these cases, a third seat may be available at a discounted rate, but only within the same group. Conditions apply; your agent will confirm availability.
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Infants (0–2 years): Infants are permitted on selected tours only. Please ask your agent to check with the operator. Where allowed, one infant may travel free of charge on a parent’s lap in the rear seat. Only one infant may fly free per aircraft. Two infants may share one seat (charges apply).
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Children (3–13 years): Must be accompanied by an adult.
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Weight Limits & Safety:
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All passengers are weighed at check-in.
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If your provided weight is inaccurate, your flight may be cancelled, and a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
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Passengers over 110 kg will incur an extra seat surcharge.
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If two passengers’ combined weight exceeds 180 kg, an extra seat surcharge also applies.
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Maximum weight per seat: 130 kg.
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Luggage Restrictions: Apply to all tours and transfers. Please pack accordingly.
What To Bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Sun protection: Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
- Camera
- Wear comfortable clothes
What's Included
- Return helicopter flights including scenic views of Heart Reef and the Whitsunday ISlands
- Refreshing beverages
- 50 minute snorkelling excursion
- All snorkel gear and stinger suits
- Exceptional views of the Whitsundays and fringing reefs
What's Extra
- Transport to Coral Sea Marina. You must make your own way to the check-in point.
Cancellations
No shows or client cancellations made on the day of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
Client cancellations made by 6 pm the day prior to departure forfeit 50% of the total ticket price
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the weight restrictions for this tour?
For legal and safety reasons all passengers are weighed prior to boarding - 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. Maximum per seat weight is 130 kg's. Luggage restrictions apply to all transfers and tours.
It is important to be transparent about your weight upon booking to avoid risking a cancelled flight and being charged a 100% cancellation fee.
Can I book this tour for one person?
This tour operator does not accept single person bookings and requires a minimum of two paid seats per booking.
Can one helicopter fit three passengers?
In certain circumstances, Helireef can take a third passenger on their helicopter tours. In these cases, the third ticket comes at a discounted price. This should be checked with the tour operator before booking.
Where does this tour go?
This tour departs Airlie Beach and flies over Hook Island, Bait Reef, Hook Reef, Heart Reef, and the Whitsunday Islands. It then lands on Langford Reef so that guests can spend 50 minutes snorkelling the fringing reef there, before returning to Airlie Beach over the Whitsunday Islands.
