Skydiving includes tandem skydive from 14,000 feet and then our all inclusive Great Barrier Reef tour. This 2-day package is awesome value and fun.
Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef after the adrenalin hit from jumping from a plane in your 14,000 ft tandem skydive!
DAY 1 – 14,000 feet Skydive!
Skydiving is one of the most popular and extreme adventure sports a person can do and will be the biggest thrill of your life!
While being harnessed to your Instructor, Imagine experiencing the rush that is indescribable and incomparable to anything else.
60-second freefall, engrossed only in the here and now, as you soar through the air as free as a bird.
After your parachute opens, you will slowly glide through the air looking down at the breathtaking beauty of what is beneath you.
You will be in great hands with Australia’s No 1 Skydiving Company. With 40 years experience and over 2 million skydives, a record matched by no one else in Australia.
They are investing in the best safety systems and most modern up to date skydiving equipment which ensures their unmatched safety record.
Cairns, Queensland is the ideal and most popular places for your Skydive, with its natural beauty and stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef and amazing Tropical Rainforest.
The landing zone has its 10-acre tropical garden complete with a swimming pool and air-conditioned lounge watching awesome free-fall videos.
DAY 2 – Great Barrier Reef Tour with Reef Experience
Following your day skydiving, you will join Cairns best Great Barrier Reef Tour onboard ‘Reef Experience.
Your Great Barrier Reef tour is to Outer Barrier Reef and includes scuba diving, snorkelling, glass-bottom boat tour to make sure you see the best of the Great Barrier Reef.
Our family-owned and operated company has spectacular reef locations you can be assured to see beautiful fish and coral in more colours than you can believe.
Start your day with a complimentary pick-up from your Cairns City accommodation, Bacon and Egg BBQ roll and fresh fruit for breakfast.
A fast 90-minute journey to the outer Great Barrier Reef, experience one of the world’s seven natural wonders.
- 1400 skydive
- Fantastic views and adrenaline rush.
- Great Barrier Reef
- 2 Spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef locations
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
Skydiving Itinerary
(Depending on what time you choose for your skydive – 8 am or 11 am) Below is based on the 11 am 1045 – Bus transfer from your Cairns City accommodation
- 1145 – Arrive just outside of Innisfail at the Skydive headquarters
- 1200 – Meet & Greet
- 1230 – Tuition
- 1300 – Gear up
- 1330 – Groups start taking off
- 1345 – Reach max for jump
- 1350 – Jump
- 1356 – Land on either park or beach
- 1400 – Once you have completed your jump you can use the facilities at the headquarters of the swimming pool, table tennis or watch TV
- 1600 – Depart the skydive headquarters
- 1700 – Arrive back to your accommodation
Great Barrier Reef Experience Itinerary
- 07:30 – Board Reef Experience vessel at the Marlin Jetty, Cairns
- 08:00 – Departure Marlin Jetty for the trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- 08:30 – BBQ Bacon & Egg Rolls served on the way out to the Outer Reef a detailed dive & snorkelling briefing will be given
- 09:30 – Arrive at our first spectacular reef site, snorkel & dive with thousands of vivid tropical fish, giant clams, plus more
- 10:30 – Glass Bottom Boat tour
- 12:30 – Lunch
- 13:00 – Cruise to our second location to explore forests of coral, large sea fans & black coral trees in its shallow lagoons
- 15:00 – Depart the Great Barrier Reef
- 15:30 – Glass of wine, tropical fruits, cheese & biscuits
- 16:30 – Arrive back in Cairns
Your Skydive Cairns Inclusions
- 1 x 14,000 foot Tandem Skydive
- Certificate of Achievement
- Airconditioned bus transfers to and from your accommodation
- 5 Star check-in and departure lounge
- Complimentary Coffee and Tea before departing Cairns at the Skydive office.
- Airconditioned lounge area and lockers available
- Modern up to date skydiving equipment
Great Barrier Reef tour inclusions
- Visit two Outer Barrier Reef locations with unlimited snorkelling!
- Try a resort scuba dive or certified dive for free*
- All snorkelling & scuba diving equipment & instruction
- Glass bottom boat tour (weather permitting)
- Buoyancy aids and snorkel tours for non-confident swimmers
- BBQ breakfast roll & fruit platters
- BBQ buffet lunch with fresh salads and rolls
- Afternoon wine, cheese & biscuits
- Tea & Coffee all day (while the vessel is stationary)
- Marine Biology Presentation
- Round trip bus transfers from all Cairns city accommodation houses.
- All Government Reef Levies and Taxes
Photos and Videos
The Skydiving Instructor uses only the best Go Pro 3 HD Cameras
- Photos Only $99.00
- Video Only $120.00
- Video and Photos $129.00
- All Skydive Video and Photo packages supplied on a free souvenir four gig USB flash drive.
Great Barrier Reef optional extras
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Biologist guided snorkel tour
- Underwater digital camera hire
- Great Barrier Reef souvenirs – T-shirts etc
- Bar purchases – soft drinks, chocolate, alcohol
- Great Barrier Reef Guided dives for qualified scuba divers
- Prescription masks
- Bus transfers from accommodation outside of the Cairns Business Area.
Cairns Skydiving What to bring
- Clothing – Wear comfortable loose clothing as you would normally dress for the weather on the day.
- We recommend you do not wear Singlet Tops
- Wear sports shoes or runners.
- Pay on Board APF Levy of $25.00 can be paid by cash, credit card, EFTPOS.
What to Bring Great Barrier Reef Tour
- Cash or Credit Card for purchases
- Swimming Clothes,
- Towel,
- Sun Cream
- Hat Proof of certification if you’re a Certified Diver
Both Skydiving and Great Barrier Reef tour includes bus transfers to get you to and from where the action happens.
Our Great Barrier Reef tour boards at 7:30 am on Finger A on the Marlin Jetty, Marlin Marina, 1 Spence Street, Cairns.
Additional Information for skydiving
- Please note: Over 95 kgs may incur an extra charge.
- $25 Australian Parachute Federation Levy is payable on the day.
- Northern Beaches accommodation bus transfers would be $30 pay onboard.
- When Booking Please advise where you are staying in Cairns for Pickup.
Additional Information for Great Barrier Reef
- Your Great Barrier Reef tour Departs daily from Cairns Marlin Marina, ‘A Finger.
- If you require a pickup from your Cairns City Accommodation, please advise where you are staying when booking.
- Boarding commences at 7:30 am, and arrival back into Cairns is approximately 4:30 pm.
- Please read the terms and conditions of each tour.
- Some medical conditions and medications may prevent participation in scuba diving activities.
- If you have any medical conditions or are taking Medication and are unsure whether you will be able to scuba dive, please contact our office.
Skydiving and Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef Tours, Reef Experience
Payment Policy
We accept Visa Card or Mastercard, or EWay. All pricing is in AUD.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to re-schedule, alter a reservation, or make any amendments to prepaid tour components, such as equipment hire, guided tours, or course fees.
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 30 days or more prior to departure
50% cancellation fee if within 30 days prior to departure
100% cancellation fee within 14 days prior to departure
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances - including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather etc.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. No refund or compensation will be issued for unused equipment, prepaid/pre-booked courses and/or Scuba dives, or guides if you cannot complete the entire tour. Please see Scuba Diving – Important Information below.
Please refer to Trade Practices Act 1974.
Terms And Conditions
This website acts as a booking agent only for the tours advertised herein. Although we endeavor to provide accurate information, we are not liable for inaccurate information concerning services.
Check-in: If you are Making your own way (no return transfers booked), please check-in and board at 7.30 am. Reef Experience is located on A Finger, at Cairns Marlin Marina.
Terms and Conditions:
Please call to confirm your trip 48 hours in advance at +61 7 4037 2700.
- No alcohol may be consumed before in-water activities.
- Children’s prices are from 4 to 11 years of age. If booking as a certified diver, adult rates apply.
- Reef levies are included in the cost.
- Locations, vessels and itineraries are subject to change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances, but with full consideration of your safety and enjoyment. We are not liable for changes to tours, pricing or itineraries, all of which are subject to change without notice. We accept no liability for any loss or out-of-pocket costs incurred as a result of the cancellation or change in the itinerary, however caused (direct or indirect).
- The glass-bottom boat tour is weather-dependent, and if canceled for safety reasons or any other unforeseen circumstances, no refunds will be issued, prioritizing passenger safety.
- Neither this site nor any associated company or agent advertised through this site is responsible for your costs or losses resulting from alterations, cancellations, any loss, any damage, delays, deaths or personal injury.
- All passengers are strongly advised to purchase Comprehensive Travel Insurance that covers personal injury and the events, including but not limited to your cancellation for any reason and the cancellation or alteration to the scheduled itinerary for reasons involving weather or passenger, crew or vessel safety. Please read your insurance policy's wording carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. Please be aware that scuba diving and other in-water activities are not covered by all travel insurance companies. In a medical emergency, any evacuation, vessel relocation, medical or other expenses are the financial responsibility of that passenger.
- The passenger acknowledges and consents to Reef Encounter taking photographs or video recordings during the course of this activity / tour. The passenger acknowledges and consents to Reef Encounter receiving and using images of the passenger from third parties and using these images for marketing and promoting its services.
- Please inform us of any special requirements 48 hours before your travel date, such as dietary requirements, allergies, mobility and disability issues. This can be done in the ‘Booking Message’ section of your online reservation or by contacting our friendly reservations team.
Scuba Diving – Important Information:
- All Certified Divers must present a valid Certification Card. Failure to present a Certification Card may result in the customer being unable to participate in scuba diving. They can enjoy snorkelling activities instead. No refunds would be offered.
- Minimum age for Introductory Diving is 12 years old. Minimum age for certified diving and Open Water Course is 10 years old. All junior divers must either be accompanied by a certified parent or guardian or must dive with a dive professional at an additional charge. If the diver is under the age of 18 years, parental or guardian consent is required for that diver to undertake a dive. The parent or guardian should sign the medical declaration as witness.
- Upon arriving at our vessel and before commencing any dive activities, all passengers must complete our liability forms. All information provided must be strictly accurate. If during the tour, it becomes apparent that a form has been incorrectly completed, either by omission or false statement, we reserve the right to prevent any customer from undertaking any scuba diving or snorkelling activities while on board our vessel. Any decision made in this regard will be at the absolute discretion of the Dive Crew aboard the vessel.
- The dangers and risks associated with scuba diving in an open ocean environment under variable conditions apply to our tours. We reserve the right to prevent any customer from participating in scuba diving if we determine that they are physically or medically unsuitable to do so or if it is in the best interests of our crew or other scuba divers. Our crew are trained professionals, and it is up to their sole discretion who they take diving and/or snorkelling. No refunds would apply.
- Please remember you must allow 24 hours from your last dive before flying.
Medical Conditions & Medications:
Queensland, Australia has some of the strictest scuba diving rules in the world but also the safest scuba diving record. We are regulated by the Queensland Government Code of Practice and comply with all rules including medical as is the law.
- All passengers participating in any Scuba activities must complete a Medical Questionnaire. If you are unsure of a particular medical condition or medication, please complete our ‘CAN I GO DIVING’ questionnaire on our website. If you’ve answered yes to any questions or take any prescribed medication, you will need further medical clearance. This must be arranged prior
to your day of departure. - Medication: DO NOT presume that by taking medication is controlling your medical conditions, and you should be fine to scuba dive, as it is the medication that can be the problem when scuba diving. Particularly prescribed medication may require a medical clearance.
- The medical certification should be provided in English, preferably by a medical practitioner with experience in diving medicine, within 90 days prior to the scuba dive. The certificate must state that the person is medically fit to dive.
- No refunds on uncompleted dives due to medical conditions and/or prescribed medications or change of mind.
If you do have any pre-existing/existing medical conditions or are taking any medication whatsoever and are not sure whether you will be deemed medically fit to Scuba Dive, please get in touch with our Office at 07 4037 2700 or email us at [email protected], we will be only too happy to help you if we can. Alternatively, the best thing to do is to consult your own Doctor for a medical clearance to scuba dive.
Public Holidays Surcharge
➢ A Surcharge of $100 per person applies to 25 December 2023 & 2024 – Christmas Day
➢ A Surcharge of $50 per person applies to all other Queensland public holidays listed:
- 26 December 2023 – Boxing Day
- 01 January 2024 – New Year’s Day
- 26 January 2024 – Australia Day
- 29, 30 & 31 March and 01 April 2024 – Easter
- 25 April 2024 – Anzac Day
- 06 May 2024 – Labour Day
- 19 July 2024 – Cairns Annual Show
- 07 October 2024 – King’s Birthday
- 26 December 2024 – Boxing Day
- 01 January 2025 – New Year’s Day
Cairns Skydive
Payment Policy
We accept Visa Card, Mastercard and American Express.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 30 days or more prior to departure
50% cancellation fee if within 30 days prior to departure
100% cancellation fee within 14 days prior to departure
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances - including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather etc.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities
Please refer to Trade Practices Act 1974
Terms And Conditions
Terms And Conditions
This website acts as a booking agent only for the tours advertised herein. Although we endeavour to provide accurate information, we are not liable for inaccurate information concerning services.
It is recommended all bookings are confirmed 48 hours in advance of the tour departure by calling +61 7 40372700.
• Neither this site, nor any associated company or agent advertised through this site is responsible for your costs or losses resulting from alterations, cancellations, loss of damage, delay or personal injury.
• All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. In a medical emergency, any evacuation, vessel relocation, medical or other expenses are the financial responsibility of that passenger. Please be aware that scuba diving and other in-water activities are not covered by all travel insurance companies.
• Please inform us of any special requirements prior to your date of travel; such as dietary requirements, allergies, mobility and disability issues. This can be done by contacting our friendly reservations team.
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