Vlasoff Cay

Imagine stepping onto a beautiful stretch of white sand, surrounded by turquoise water as far as the eye can see. Welcome to Vlasoff Cay!

Vlasoff Cay is a natural sand cay located on Vlasoff Reef, just north of Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns, Queensland. Famous for its spectacular aerial scenery, beautiful white sand and brilliant blue water, this remarkable destination offers unforgettable helicopter adventures and unique tropical experiences.

Visitors can discover Vlasoff Cay on selected scenic helicopter tours from Cairns. Some experiences include a planned landing on the cay, allowing time to relax, take photographs and admire the surrounding reef. Longer tours may also offer snorkelling and a delicious beach picnic.

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply dreaming of a beautiful Great Barrier Reef adventure, Vlasoff Cay is a wonderful place to discover.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vlasoff Cay?

Vlasoff Cay is located on Vlasoff Reef, just north of Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef, offshore from Cairns in Queensland.

Can you land on Vlasoff Cay?

Yes. Selected helicopter experiences offer planned landings. However, tides, weather, safety and cay occupancy determine whether a landing is possible.

Can you snorkel at Vlasoff Cay?

Yes, on suitable experiences and when conditions allow. Nautilus Aviation’s extended Vlasoff Cay tour includes snorkelling equipment.

Which helicopter tours visit Vlasoff Cay?

Zoom Helicopters operates Coral Cay Bubbles, while Nautilus Aviation offers a longer sand cay experience with a picnic and snorkelling equipment.

How long can you spend on Vlasoff Cay?

Coral Cay Bubbles schedules approximately 30 minutes on the sand cay. Nautilus Aviation’s extended experience includes approximately two hours, subject to conditions.

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Tours That Visit Vlasoff Cay

Have you ever dreamed of landing on a beautiful white-sand cay, surrounded by nothing but turquoise water and the Great Barrier Reef? Vlasoff Cay offers an extraordinary tropical escape from Cairns!

For a memorable short adventure, Coral Cay Bubbles with Zoom Helicopters combines breathtaking aerial views with a planned 30-minute landing on Vlasoff Cay. Enjoy the stunning scenery, take beautiful photographs and celebrate with a refreshing glass of bubbles.

Would you prefer more time in paradise? The Vlasoff Cay Helicopter Tour with Nautilus Aviation offers approximately two hours on the cay. Relax on the white sand, enjoy a delicious picnic and discover the surrounding tropical waters with the supplied snorkelling equipment when conditions permit.

Both experiences offer a wonderful opportunity to see the Great Barrier Reef from a completely different perspective.

Please remember that Vlasoff Cay is a public sand cay. Helicopter landings depend on weather, tides and cay availability, so they cannot be guaranteed.

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