Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Sunlover Reef Cruises Pontoon

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Highlights & inclusions

4 hours on the Great Barrier Reef
Outer Reef Activity Platform
Glass bottom boat tours
All snorkelling equipment included
FREE WiFi on board the vessel
Delicious buffet lunch

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What you can expect

Enjoy a wonderful balance of Great Barrier Reef scenery and convenience with a tour from Cairns to an activity platform on the reef for several hours worth of fun in the sun and sea! On this Cairns to pontoon full-day trip departing at 9:30am, you'll have approximately four hours to explore the marine life and glorious coral of the Outer Great Barrier Reef from the Moore Reef pontoon without having to invest too much time or money that longer cruises require. Be amazed and inspired by the unsurpassed beauty and splendour of this underwater playground, then enjoy a tasty picnic lunch to refresh your senses. Heading out and back to the platform, you'll travel in luxury onboard a modern and spacious air-conditioned catamaran, which departs daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal in the centre of Cairns. With all snorkelling equipment and necessary inclusions required, you'll have everything you'll need for a satisfying and memorable day exploring Australia's greatest natural wonder.

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Inclusions
  • Luxury travel to the Outer Barrier Reef on-board an air-conditioned catamaran
  • Informative presentation hosted by a marine naturalist
  • Delicious buffet lunch
  • Guided coral viewing from a glass bottom boat
  • All snorkelling equipment
  • Tea and coffee on boarding the vessel and prior to departure
  • Environmental Management Charge
  • Water slide at the pontoon
Exclusions
  • Hotel transfers
Extras
  • Hotel Transfers
  • Certified and Introductory Diving
  • Seawalker Platform Helmet Diving
  • Guided Snorkel Tours
  • Scenic Helicopter Flights
Highlights
  • Snorkelling the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Unique Marine Life
  • Coral viewing from Glass Bottom Boat
  • Enjoy a delicious hot and cold buffet lunch
Time
  • Cruises depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 9.30am and return at 5.30pm. Check-in commences at 8am 1.5 hours prior to the departure time inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at the Sunlover Desk.
  • Boarding passes must be collected from the Sunlover Desk prior to boarding
Departure Location
  • 8:30-09:30 Check In at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Terminal. (Boarding pass must be collected prior heading to the vessel)
  • 09:45 Boarding closes
  • 10:00 Departure from Cairns Marlin Marina
  • 17:30 Arrival Cairns Marlin Marina
  • Note seasonal / tide dependent departure times may apply
What To Bring
  • Hat
  • Sun protective clothing
  • Towel
  • Swimming costume
  • Sunscreen SPF 30+
  • Cash and Credit Card (safety deposit box on board)
Additional Information
  • At check-in, it is advised that only one person from the group enter the terminal to check in
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

Recent reviews

4.89 reviews
5

Short tour, but full with new impressions and lots of fun

If you do not have lots of time, we can fully recommend this half-day tour, because it takes you to Green Island, surrounded by reef. You can see colourful fish in the shallow water near to the beaches. There is also a beach with lifeguard and a resort where you can get something to eat. The boat trip from Cairns to Green Island can be rougher if the weather conditions are not ideal, but the staff always keep an eye on you. Perfect trip, thank you!

Kai Huang 6 months ago
5

Value for money, a great time of year to go, awesome prize, amazing experience!

Definitely value for money, we found Sunlover Reef Cruise to be well organised and really enjoyable. Experience Oz offers great discounts and were easy to book online. The catamaran was big and clean and the staff were helpful and friendly. The buffet lunch offered a variety for everyone, though you need to keep an eye on the time as once you arrive at the pontoon and jump in the water to view the fish and reef, the time goes very quickly. I would suggest trying to lunch early though we didn't miss out. Great spot at Moore Reef, with lots of fish around. The bottomless boat and submarine rides were an added bonus when you've had enough of swimming. The weather and water temperature were just perfect for this time of year. We also hired a GoPro 9 for $78 and took hundreds of really clear colourful photos that turned out so good - you also get to keep the SD card. We all had a blast and would definitely do it again 😁

Jö Quinn 9 months ago
5

Amazing first time on the Reef. Absolutely stunning views. I will be back.

The staff on the boat were all friendly and more than happy to help. Massive thanks to Evan for the first dive. It was so MAGICAL, I had to book a second dive right there and then. AMAZING Experience and I will be recommending Sunlover Cruises. I will be back!!!

Ryan Wilson 10 months ago
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$265.00AUD
or 4 x $66.25 with more info
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience