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Shared seating (max 6; typically min 2). Soft may-see Snapper Island. From AUD 676 per person Shared seating may combine other guests Weather and routing decide named sights Check the live calendar for dates.","description_long":"About 45 minutes in the air on a longer shared scenic helicopter from Port Douglas over reef corridors. After Sheraton desk check-in you may see <a href=\"\/highlights\/snapper-island-from-the-air\/\">Snapper Island<\/a> with soft <a href=\"\/highlights\/low-isles-from-the-air\/\">Low Isles<\/a> and <a href=\"\/highlights\/batt-reef-from-the-air\/\">Batt Reef<\/a> framing \u2014 Named sights are route- and weather-dependent \u2014 you may see them rather than a guaranteed overflight. These tickets are Port Douglas\u2013depart scenic helicopter overflights \u2014 not a Cairns Pier departure, pontoon cruise combo, or reef cruise-only day. This hub stays on Port Douglas departures \u2014 separate from any Cairns Pier or Cairns-base reef framing. The price is from AUD 676 per person. Includes the scenic helicopter flight of about 45 minutes on the longer reef option. Shared scenic helicopter \u2014 not a private charter. Maximum of 6 travellers in the shared tour. Adult pricing typically needs a minimum of 2 passengers. Check in at the helicopter desk inside the Sheraton Grand Mirage in Port Douglas for your safety briefing before the scenic flight. Confirm the exact desk and report time on your voucher. This is a Port Douglas departure \u2014 not Cairns. Hotel pickup from the Port Douglas CBD is not included. Exact timing is confirmed after booking. Plan to arrive about 30 minutes before departure \u2014 check-in can close 30 minutes prior. Follow your voucher. No hard passport rule is stated beyond booking names. Bring photo ID if asked at check-in. Children aged 3 and above need their own seat and pay the full ticket price on the listing checked. Infants under 3 may travel on a lap subject to conditions \u2014 confirm when you book. Maximum single seat payload 130 kg on the listing. Advise passenger weights at booking; guests over 130 kg may need an extra seat at about half the ticket price payable on the day \u2014 confirm on your voucher. Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start. Reef and rainforest scenic flights are weather- and cloud-dependent. Soft \u201cyou may see\u2026\u201d Low Isles, Batt Reef, Four Mile Beach, Snapper Island, Cape Tribulation and Mossman \/ Daintree on the longer rung. Marine wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. If conditions are not suitable, follow the refund path on your booking. This hub does not sell pontoon-plus-helicopter cruise day packages or Cairns-depart reef cards. Prefer the entry From? See the <a href=\"\/experiences\/port-douglas-great-barrier-reef-30-minute-helicopter-tour\/\">30-minute reef helicopter<\/a>. Prefer reef plus rainforest? See the <a href=\"\/experiences\/port-douglas-reef-and-rainforest-60-minute-helicopter-tour\/\">60-minute tour<\/a>. Live prices are shown when you book. See all 3 flights on the <a href=\"\/port-douglas\/\">Port Douglas<\/a> hub.","route_image":null,"pricing_tiers":"","pricing_label":"From AUD 676 per person","pricing_description":"<p>From AUD676 per person (shared helicopter; about 45 minutes in the air). Scenic helicopter flight on the longer reef option. Overflight only \u2014 no scenic landing stated. Mid rung on the Port Douglas ladder. Live prices when you book.<\/p> <p>Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, when the booking allows. Live prices are shown when you book. 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