Skydive from 14,000 ft, then dive into the ocean on this fantastic 2-day Cairns Skydive and Reef Experience package, giving you the best of both worlds.
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 – 14,000ft 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.
Scream with delight during your 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 of experience and over 2 million skydives, a record matched by no one else in Australia. You are investing in the best safety systems and the 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.
DAY 2 – Great Barrier Reef “Reef Experience”
Following your day skydiving, you will join Cairns’ best reef cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef onboard ‘Reef Experience’, Cairns’ all-inclusive Great Barrier Reef tour.
Spending the day relaxing, snorkelling and scuba diving amongst nature’s coral paradise. Start your day with a complimentary pick-up from your Cairns City accommodation, a Bacon and Egg BBQ roll and fresh fruit for breakfast.
A fast 90-minute journey to the outer Great Barrier Reef, then you are ready to experience one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This tour also includes 1 x scuba dive (certified or beginner)!
- 1400 skydive
- Fantastic views and adrenaline rush.
- Great Barrier Reef
- 2 Spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef locations
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Skydive optional extras
The Skydiving Instructor uses only the best Go Pro 3 HD Cameras
- Photos Only
- Video and Photos
- All Skydive Video and Photo packages are 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.
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.
- 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.
Skydive and Reef Experience (2 Day)
Cairns Skydive
Cancellation Policy
A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required to re-schedule or alter all or part of a reservation.
Any date change will incur a $20 administration fee.
We are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during our standard business hours (9 am-5 pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider. All cancellation requests must be in writing and sent via email to: [email protected]. Any emails received outside of these hours will be considered received the following day.
Cancellation fees are as follows:
- 20% cancellation fee 48 hours or more before departure
- 100% cancellation fee within 48 hours before departure and for "No Show"
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.
Customer’s Change of Mind: If you do not go through with your skydive all payments for the skydive will be forfeited, and no refunds will be given.
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.
Timing: All bookings are given a check-in time only. Please note this is not a jump time. A late arrival may result in delays to your jump time. We always strive to complete your skydive within 3 hours of your arrival but due to factors beyond our control this is not always possible. Safety is our priority and factors such as wind, rain, cloud and turbulence and other factors such as air traffic can affect the time it takes for us to complete your skydive. We advise you to arrive with no time constraints and plan for this to be at least a half day’s activity.
Medical Conditions: Please consult your doctor about any medical conditions that could affect you safely completing a skydive. Please advise us prior to your jump of any medical conditions or other considerations that could affect your safety.
Restrictions for Scuba Diving: Due to medical restrictions, you must not scuba dive within 24 hours of your scheduled skydive check-in time.
Age: The minimum age for skydiving in Australia is 16 years. Skydivers under 18 years require consent from a parent or legal guardian.
Australian Parachute Federation (APF): APF Membership is mandatory for all skydivers. The APF membership levy is included in the price of your skydive. You will find a link for APF registration in your confirmation e-mail, it must be completed prior to your arrival at the drop zone.
Weight Surcharges: Weight is an important consideration. It affects aircraft weight and balance, fuel allowances, climb rates and equipment maintenance. Every customer will be weighed at check- in. We must be informed at the time of booking if a customer weighs 95kg or more. Please note the maximum weight for tandem skydiving is 115kg. We reserve the right to refuse service based on weight if we consider it a safety issue. The following weight surcharges apply:
- 95kg and over $25
- 100kg and over $50
- 110kg and over $100
Great Barrier Reef Tours, Reef Experience
Cancellation Policy
A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required to re-schedule or alter all or part of a reservation.
Any changes to the booking (date, names, etc) incur a $20 administration fee.
We must notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to ensure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during our standard business hours (9 am-5 pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider. All cancellation requests must be in writing and sent via email to [email protected]. Any emails received outside of these hours will be considered received the following day.
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.
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:
- Children’s prices are from 4 to 11 years of age. If booking as a certified diver, adult rates apply. Children 3 years of age and under can travel for free.
- Open-Dated Ticket: In certain cases, Open-Dated tickets may be issued. These tickets are valid indefinitely but are non-refundable. Any fare increase must be paid at the time of rebooking. Once a customer accepts an Open-Dated ticket, the cancellation policy applicable to the original booking date will remain in effect.
- Schedules, vessels, dive locations, and itineraries are subject to change without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances, with full consideration for your safety and enjoyment. We reserve the right to adjust tours, schedules, prices, and itineraries at any time without notice. We are not liable for any changes, cancellations, or delays, and we accept no responsibility for any loss, additional expenses, or out-of-pocket costs incurred as a result, whether caused directly or indirectly.
- 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 all travel insurance companies do not cover scuba diving and other in-water activities. In a medical emergency, any evacuation, vessel relocation, medical expenses, or other expenses are the passenger's financial responsibility.
- The passenger acknowledges and consents to Reef Experience 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’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.
Peak Season Surcharge - To be paid onboard on the day of travel:
➢ A Surcharge of $100 per person applies to 25 December 2024 & 2025 – Christmas Day
➢ A Surcharge of $50 per person applies to the following days:
• 26 December 2024 – Boxing Day
• 18, 19, 20 & 21 April 2025 – Easter weekend
• 26 December 2025 – Boxing Day
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