2-Day Great Barrier Reef: Reefsleep Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

48 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the Great Barrier Reef for two days and one night. By day, enjoy all the activities on offer at Reefworld, a pontoon moored on one of the most spectacular areas of the Great Barrier Reef, including snorkeling, semi-sub rides and viewing parts of the world’s largest coral-reef system in an underwater chamber. Later, spend the night at Reefsleep—on the upper deck of the pontoon—to sleep under the stars, 40 nautical miles (74 km) from shore. Fall asleep under twinkling stars in a custom designed queen-size 'Reefbed'. Round-trip transport and most meals are included.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

It is recommended that you bring only one small bag per person with the things you will need for your overnight stay including, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, light jacket or sweater, money and/or credit card for on board purchases and camera

You will be required to complete a medical and dietary requirement form that will be sent to you on confirmation of the booking

Operates in all weather conditions. Swags can be zipped, are water-proof and can tolerate wet weather

A history of certain medical conditions may preclude a guest from SCUBA diving unless a current Diving Medical Certificate can be shown to the instructor.

All intending divers over the age of 55 years of age must produce a current Diving Medical Certificate. All divers are subject to a medical questionnaire on board the vessel before diving and their fitness to dive will be assessed by a diving instructor

Minimum age is 12 years

Please advise dietary requirements

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Dinner

Breakfast

Underwater viewing chamber

Use of snorkeling equipment

Semi-submersible coral viewing with reef appreciation talk

Round-trip cruise

Overnight accommodation in a Reefbed

Optional activities including scuba diving, helicopter flights, massage (available to purchase on board)

Drinks (available to purchase)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Day 1

Travel from Port of Airlie, via Hamilton Island, to Hardy Reef

Accommodations

Deluxe Reefbed under the stars

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Cruise Whitsundays

Depart from Port of Airlie to travel out to the Great Barrier Reef.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Spend the day on Hardy Reef before cruising back to Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

Hamilton Island Marina

Quick stop to drop off passengers

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Double Reefbed

2-Day Great Barrier Reef Reefsleep Experience in a double Reefbed (twin share)

Single Reefbed

2-Day Great Barrier Reef Reefsleep Experience in a single Reefbed (single share)

Reviews

4.71

181 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

159

This was incredible...
Gord S,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was incredible experience, the views were spectacular, the reef was awesome, the staff were amazing, friendly and always available. This would be a can’t miss experience.
100% Worth it!
Rona J,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Such a great experience! The staff made us feel like royalty! The tents were comfy, facilities immaculate, food delish and staff were the BEST!
The Reef Review
Michaela B,
Dec 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00
From the moment we got picked up, the crew was so kind and welcoming. They supported all passengers with any questions or requests with a smile. The first part of the day you head from your pickup spot out to the reef with the day travelers. Everyone is welcome to sign up for extra excursions or snorkel off the pontoon. Once 3pm hits, you are checked into your reef sleep spot and the pontoon feels very quiet now that it’s just the staff and overnight guests left on board. You have plenty of time to relax and snorkel with less guests if you’d like. The team provides plenty of food and drinks and dinner with the other guests is very fun! Sleeping in the Reef sleep pod is very comfortable and intimate. There is nothing like waking up to the sunrise on the Great Barrier Reef! On the 2nd day, you have plenty of time to eat breakfast, snorkel or do another excursion before the second wave of guests arrive. While they’re on board, you have your own private section and can continue to lay in your sleep pod while you look over the Great Barrier Reef. Overall, it was an incredible experience. Shout out to Haley, Brooke and Grace for being wonderful staff!
Absolute must do experience!
Jessica S,
May 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Such an incredible experience! Well organised and just brilliant. No words can express how good it really is so you best book to find out for yourselves.
Reef sleep stay
Jayme C,
May 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Absolutely loved the overnight portion of this trip. Great attention was given to us by the crew and chef. Really neat experience. Thank you!