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48 hours
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Moored offshore at Hardy Reef, 40 nautical miles from Airlie Beach, Reefworld is the setting for your spectacular overnight Reefsuite experience.
Begin your journey with a cruise through the Whitsunday Islands to Hardy Reef onboard our high-speed vessel, arriving at the reef around 11am. After lunch, guests can snorkel, dive, swim or take a scenic helicopter flight to see famous Heart Reef (additional cost). Day visitors depart mid-afternoon and then overnight guests have Hardy Reef and Reefworld all to themselves.
Watch a stunning sunset with a drink in hand before enjoying a starlit long-table dinner on the pontoon’s upper deck. After dinner, Reefsuite guests can retreat to the privacy of their undersea accommodation. Sit back, relax and watch as the reef comes to life through the floor to ceiling windows.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and an exclusive morning on the reef before heading home in the afternoon with memories that will stay with you forever.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 6 years
Operates in all weather conditions.
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
All intending 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
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.
You will be required to complete a medical and dietary requirement form that will be sent to you on confirmation of the booking
Please advise dietary requirements
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Arrive at your unique accommodation via a scenic cruise through the Whitsundays
Dinner
Underwater viewing chamber
All beverages including beer and wine (cocktails and spirits at an additional cost)
Overnight accommodation in an underwater Reefsuite
Use of snorkeling equipment
Activities at the reef including a private guided snorkelling tour and semi-submarine tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Optional activities including scuba diving, helicopter flights (available to purchase on board)
Underwater Reefsuite
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Morning Tea
Cruise Whitsundays
Depart from Port of Airlie to travel out to the Great Barrier Reef.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Hamilton Island Marina
Quick stop to drop off passengers
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70 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jayne D,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
This was an experience I will never ever forget, from stepping on to the pontoon you are treated like royalty. The food was amazing 5 star.?honestly this is a once in a lifetime trip that I will definitely be back.
KUN Z,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
We had a wonderful trip and truly enjoyed our stay on the pontoon. It was such a unique and memorable experience. From the moment we boarded, the staff were friendly and welcoming. Special thanks to Venessa, who patiently answered all our questions about the activities. We finally decided to try the intro scuba diving, and we were thrilled to have both James and Venessa leading us. James was experienced and humorous, making us feel relaxed, while Venessa was incredibly attentive and caring throughout the dive. It was our very first diving experience, and we’re so grateful to them for making it such an unforgettable journey. We’ll definitely come back again!
Hi-there-all,
Sep 11, 2025
- Tripadvisor
We stayed overnight staying in one of the underwater Reefsuites which was fantastic and well worth the money. We were shown to our underwater room when we arrived which was beyond wonderful and great and worth what we paid for. First days lunch is onboard the boat that bought us along with the day trippers was ok. All food and drink is supplied with the room charge. Diner was excellent which was multi course. During the day and night watching fish and giant gropers swim past was just magical. The following day we had to be out of our room by 10am so they make up the room for the new guests, but we were given a cocoon on the top deck where people stay on deck overnight as part of the reefstay. Anyway a wonderful stay and would love to go back one day with the family. There are only 2 underwater rooms and 10 cocoons on the top deck along with another 2 cocoons that underwater rooms move too the next day.
Charles D,
Apr 26, 2025
- Tripadvisor
What a exciting, relaxing and well catered experience. This is the most inclusive trip my wife and I have ever experienced. The room was incredible with underwater view of the reef and fish with lights at night. Could not sleep a wink. Kept looking for George the Grouper! To the snorkeling with Joe who could not have been more exciting or knowledgeable. The views were breathtaking! Alba and Brooke on the pontoon were the best and most professional host keeping everyone informed, relaxed, entertained, and enthused. And the almost non-stop meals were first class! Cannot recommend this enough.
Explorer26280599435,
Mar 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
If we could’ve given this more stars, we would! It was unbelievable. The pictures don’t do it justice. From the time you board the boat (we boarded at Hamilton Island), you are treated like royalty. The crew were amazing, particularly Alison, Alba and Emily. A snorkeling tour is included and we also did a scuba dive. Hardy’s reef is beautiful. The real fun begins when everyone else leaves the pontoon to head home at 2.45pm. That’s the time to jump in the water and have a dive or snorkel. Drinks and canapés are served on the top deck as the sun sets. We opted for dinner underwater in the observatory, which was amazing. Credit to the chef! The view from the reefsuite has to be seen to be believed. Huge Giant Trevally and Grouper. It’s surreal. A helicopter flight back to Hamilton the next day tops off the adventure. Do it!
876alisonj,
Jan 22, 2025
- Tripadvisor
This was a truly memorable experience. The reefsuite gave a spectacular view of the sea and life. It was mesmerising. The location of course is amazing but the attention to detail by the staff made this trip special. The whole staff on board worked so hard and look after us Particular mention to Alison and Pryia who were always there to help us. The food was amazing and any dietary needs were attended to. I would like to thank Felix, from the dive team who supported me to complete my first ever snorkel safari. His patience gave me confidence. I have been so scared of putting my head under water for years, but I did it. He was amazing. If you get a chance to experience a night under the sea and stars, then take it. One suggestion for my return. Can you put Rose wine on the menu. Totes amazing and the memories will stay with me forever. Thank you
Lmv52395,
Dec 8, 2024
- Tripadvisor
If I could give this 1000 stars I would. We’ve been all over the world and this was the most unique experience. To be able to sleep underwater and watch the fish all day and night- wow!!! But most importantly, the room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. On top of that, the friendliest staff going above and beyond for each of us. And on top of that, the most delicious and beautiful food- wow!!!! We are blown away and have already told friends and family they must visit and we hope to come back soon. Truly truly and amazing experience- if you’re considering it, stop hesitating and book it now!
mickeykuwait,
Nov 6, 2024
- Tripadvisor
What an experience, something we will never forget, from the trip over to the Reef Suite to being shown to our room and the service we received was a five star experience. It is hard to put into words the view from the room (so check out the video) the food prepared by the chef was outstanding and the attention to detail provided by the hosting team was unbeatable, the snorkel safari with the dive team was an experience never to be forgotten. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone the standard of service you will receive will provide you memories for a lifetime, many thanks to the whole Whitsundays team, Michael and Karen
rbsimmo,
Oct 17, 2024
- Tripadvisor
We stayed overnight in a Reef Suite and what a once in a life time experience this was. The weather was very bad on our first day with rain and wind on arrival to the pontoon. It was miserable. We were led immediately down to our Reef Suite on arrival and were blown away. The bed was super comfy and the room although smallish was perfectly fine and you could move around easily. The bathroom had the best loo with a view as did the shower. You just need to be mindful that the day trippers and everyone can snorkel in the area of you windows and although not many did snorkel near us we did encounter some that chose to snorkel further away. You just don't want to be caught in an uneasy situation. There are blinds in the room and bathroom for those who choose to use them for privacy. We opted not to as we had paid the money to have the under water view and figured two nearly 60 year olds if they looked it would only be one time LOL. The food was 10/10. Shaun our chef was amazing. You will not go hungry. So much food and it was all of a high standard. The staff are quite busy while all the day trippers are there but once the boat leaves to take them all back you have the pontoon to yourself along with all the other overnighters. There was only 6 of us the night we stayed. It is very intimate and wonderful to have peace and quiet and snorkel once the day trippers have left. Staff wait on you hand and foot and after a big day in the water and full bellies after dinner we all retired early at 8:30pm. My husband and i loved sitting on our bed with the blue underwater light and watching all the fish in their natural environment and were lucky to watch "George" the massive 3 metre Groper swim back and forth by our windows for over 7hrs, sometimes with his girlfriend and heaps of his fish friends. In the morning after a full buffet breakfast we had our "private" Snorkel Safari with "Charlie" who took us floating in the current over the reef explaining all about the fish and coral. You have all morning to chill and snorkel or dive (if arranged) before the next day trippers arrive at 11:00am. Once we checked out of our Reef Suite at 09:30am we were taken upstairs with our luggage to the top of the pontoon to the "Reef Sleep" Exclusive Area (only people that stayed overnight are allowed in this area) where we spent the rest of the day, and was served lunch until it was time to leave at 3pm. If you can afford the $1,095 per person then do it. We had the best time even with a day of terrible weather. You wont regret it.
Cristina S,
Jun 9, 2024
- Viator
Exceptional experience all around; I stayed in the Reefsuite - highly recommended (the pods are cute, but the privacy, underwater view and comfort of the suite cannot be equaled); the service and food were outstanding and the activities - scuba, snorkeling, helicopter rides - they were all fun and revealed the beauty of the reef. Upon arrival, the activities seem rushed, but I recommend doing them all! After the day visitors leave at 3 PM, the rest of the day/night and next morning are then leisurely lived and enjoyed. A wonderful experience
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