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A large cruise ship with multiple decks and passengers enjoying the ocean. 1
Sunlover Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Moore Reef Pontoon 2
A pool with people in pink life jackets and snorkels, surrounded by fish. 3
A person sitting by a railing on a ship, looking out at the sea. 4
A sea turtle swimming underwater with a boat and a building in the background. 5
By Sunlover Reef Cruises

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is $218 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Sunlover Reef Cruises takes you from Cairns to its own pontoon at Moore Reef, on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, every day. Depart at 10:15am, arrive about 12 noon, spend about 4 hours at the reef and be back about 5:30pm.

    Unlike a boat-only reef trip, you step onto a two-storey pontoon as steady as solid ground, with room to spread out and set your own pace. A good fit for families and couples alike.

    Moore Reef is in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, 47 km from Cairns, and Sunlover has exclusive access to its section of the reef. The 9,000 m2 lagoon runs from 1 m shallows to a 15 m drop-off. Snorkel gear and a lycra suit are included, with lifeguards on watch.

    Non-swimmers see the reef from the glass bottom boat, semi-submersible (weather permitting) and underwater observatory. Kids have a snorkel training area and a 30-metre waterslide. Marine biologists give reef talks, and buffet lunch is included.

    Operating since 1991, Sunlover is an Ecotourism Australia Hall of Fame member.

Activity location

  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sunlover Reef Cruises
    • 1 Spence Street
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

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Family Deal

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

2 Adults, 2 kids: When selecting 2 adults, 2 kids, the 2nd child travels free!

Starting time: 10:15AM
Price details
$210.88 x 2 Adults$421.76
Paid at activity$13.74
Total
Price is $435.50

Reef Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 10:15AM
Price details
$210.88 x 2 Adults$421.76
Paid at activity$13.74
Total
Price is $435.50

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Snorkel equipment: mask, snorkel, fins, lycra suit and buoyancy vest, with snorkel instruction
  • Inclusions
    Marine biologist reef talks
  • Inclusions
    Glass bottom boat tour
  • Inclusions
    30-metre waterslide and kids snorkel training area
  • Inclusions
    Fresh water showers and change rooms
  • Inclusions
    Return catamaran cruise between Cairns and Moore Reef, about 1 hour 45 minutes each way
  • Inclusions
    Underwater observatory
  • Inclusions
    Semi-submersible tour (subject to sea and weather conditions)
  • Inclusions
    About 4 hours at Sunlover's Moore Reef pontoon
  • Inclusions
    While the vessel is stationary
  • Inclusions
    Buffet. Please advise of any Nut or Seafood Allergies (separate meal prepared)
  • Exclusions
    Additional cost: Wetsuit and prescription snorkel mask
  • Exclusions
    Additional cost: food & drink from the bar
  • Exclusions
    Additional cost: Guided Snorkel Tour, Intro or Certified Diving, Seawalker Helmet Dive, Heli Filghts
  • Exclusions
    Additional cost: professional photos or camera hire
  • Exclusions
    Additional cost: Secure lockers
  • Exclusions
    Additional Cost: Hotel Transfers can be added directly with Sunlover
  • Exclusions
    $10/adult, $5/child, payable directly to Sunlover prior to travel

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Minimum age is 12 years for SCUBA diving and Seawalker Helmet dive subject to health checklist
    • Please ensure you bring your dive certification for Certified SCUBA dives
    • All dives are subject to an on board medical checklist, please contact us for more information.
    • The crossing takes about 1 hour 45 minutes each way and can be rough. If you are prone to seasickness, take a travel-sickness tablet before departure. Tablets are also sold on board.
    • A fuel surcharge applies: $10 per adult and $5 per child. It is subject to change with market fuel prices.
    • The buffet caters for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets as standard. Tell Sunlover about allergies or other requirements at least 24 hours before travel.
    • Drones are not allowed near the pontoon because of the helicopter flight path.
    • Wheelchair users: the Moore Reef vessel has an accessible toilet and wheelchair seating, and the pontoon suits most manual wheelchairs. Access can depend on the tide. Electric wheelchairs over 30 kg and mobility scooters cannot be taken on board. Contact Sunlover Reef Cruises before booking.

Activity itinerary

Reef Fleet Terminal

  • 15m
Check in at the Sunlover Reef Cruises desk on the ground floor, 1 Spence Street, 8:45am to 9:45am. Boarding closes 10:00am. Depart 10:15am.

Great Barrier Reef

  • 1h 45m
Travel to the Great Barrier Reef via Air-conditioned catamaran (transfer, about 1 hour 45 minutes), morning tea on the way.

Fitzroy Island (Pass by)

The catamaran usually travels via Fitzroy Island on the way out. Use Viator's "Pass By" stop type, no admission, no time ashore.

Great Barrier Reef

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Sunlover's pontoon at Moore Reef on the Outer Great Barrier Reef is teeming with colourful coral and abundant marine life in every colour of the rainbow.

Moore Reef

  • 2h
Arrive about 12 noon for a safety and snorkel briefing. Snorkel, glass bottom boat, semi-submersible, underwater observatory, waterslide. Buffet lunch at midday. Keep the "Great Barrier Reef" stop; add "Moore Reef" if the Viator selector offers it.

Cairns

  • 1h 30m
Depart Moore Reef 4:00pm with afternoon tea on board. Arrive into Cairns about 5:30pm.

Location

Activity location

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    Reef Fleet Terminal
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Sunlover Reef Cruises
    • 1 Spence Street
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

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