Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Sunlover Reef Cruises Pontoon

Enjoy 4 hours exploring the Great Barrier Reef from an activity platform moored at Moore Reef, inclusive snorkelling equipment and more..

Only RAA members can book experiences. Discount has been applied.

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What to expect

Departing from the Cairns, guests will travel approximately 54 kilometres in our air-conditioned catamaran to Moore Reef Pontoon on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, which is perfectly positioned and fully equipped so that any age or ability can fully experience the beauty of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. 4 Hours on the reef allows plenty of time to experience all of our free inclusions such as snorkelling, the Sunlover waterslide - the only waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef, glass bottom boat, an ocean enclosed pool for the kids, underwater observatory and fish feeding experience

What's included

Travel on air-conditioned catamaran
Complimentary tea & coffee on boarding & while moored at the reef
4 hours reef time
Full bar facilities
Freshwater showers and change rooms
Free WIFI on board vessel
Upper-level sun deck
Full access to the Sunlover waterslide
Snorkelling rest stations
Ocean enclosed pool for children
Glass bottom boat tours
Semi-submersible Tours operation
Marine naturalist presentations
All snorkelling equipment & expert instruction, including Lycra Suit & Buoyancy Vest
Underwater observatory
Fish feeding presentations

Visit date

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Exclusions

Hotel transfers

Extras

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Guided Snorkel Tour

Our marine experts guide you on a personal 35-minute guided tour of Moore Reef exploring areas of the reef not accessible by others, highlighting brilliant corals and fascinating marine life. Maximum 6 guests per tour and ideal for non-swimmers
The experience runs for a total of 35 minutes and consists of a 5-minute briefing and instruction by the guide, followed by 30 minutes of snorkelling. However, this may vary based on the conditions and capabilities of swimmers
Minimum age 5 years. Children under 12 years old will need a parent or legal guardian present on the tour with them
Medical waiver will need to be completed for all guests

Seawalker Helmet Dive

Experience the reef underwater without getting your hair wet! Walk among the spectacular reef fish on our spacious underwater platform. This fully escorted 20-minute experience takes you to 3.5 metres below sea- level with a photographer ready to capture your out of this world experience
Flying within 24 hrs of diving is not permitted. No refunds will be given should the passenger be flying within that time
Minimum age 12 years old. Guests under 18 years old must have written permission from a parent or legal guardian to authorise participation
A history of asthma, heart conditions and/or other medical conditions or medications may prohibit diving. If medical is failed on-board no refund will be given. Dives are not transferrable if medical is failed

Introductory Scuba Dive

If you have ever wanted to try SCUBA diving, this is your opportunity to experience it on the Great Barrier Reef! You will be fully briefed and escorted safely by our qualified instructors. Learn how to use our professional dive equipment, then enjoy a dive to the maximum depth of 12 metres for up to 40 minutes
Flying within 24 hrs of diving is not permitted. No refunds will be given should the passenger be flying within that time
Minimum age 12 years old. Guests under 18 years old must have written permission from a parent or legal guardian to authorise participation
A history of asthma, heart conditions and/or other medical conditions or medications may prohibit diving. If medical is failed on-board no refund will be given. Dives are not transferrable if medical is failed

Certified Scuba Dive

With a range of stunning locations, first class equipment and PADI qualified instructors, certified divers can explore Moore Reef from our special dive platform. Dive takes up to 50 minutes to a maximum depth of 18 metres. Divers must present their certification. All dives are guided
Flying within 24 hrs of diving is not permitted. No refunds will be given should the passenger be flying within that time
Minimum age 12 years old. Guests under 18 years old must have written permission from a parent or legal guardian to authorise participation
A history of asthma, heart conditions and/or other medical conditions or medications may prohibit diving. If medical is failed on-board no refund will be given. Dives are not transferrable if medical is failed
A dive license must be presented to the Senior Diver on board the boat on the outward journey

Time

Cruise departs Cairns Marina – checkin required at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal.
8:30am – Check in starts
9:30am – Cleck in closes
9:45 – Boarding closes
10:00 – Depart Cairns
11:30am – Arrive Moore Reef Pontoon $HOURS OF REEF TIME
4:00pm – Depart Moore Reef
5:30pm – Arrive back at Cairns Marina