Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience

Overview

Available languages

German

Korean

Chinese

Japanese

English

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Travel by air-conditioned catamaran from Cairns Marina to our Moore Reef Pontoon located on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, perfectly positioned and equipped for you to explore this reef that is teeming with colourful coral and fascinating fish.

Spend 4 hours exploring the reef by taking advantage of the free inclusions such as glass bottom boat tours, all snorkelling equipment, underwater observatory, fish feeding presentation, an enclosed ocean pool for kids and buffet lunch.

The pontoon also features an upper sundeck to relax in the sun and look out over the turquoise waters in between activities. This is where you'll find the waterslide - the only theme park waterslide on the reef!

Dial up the adventure and add on optional extras like include Introductory or Certified diving, Seawalker Helmet dive, Guided Snorkel Tour or even a Scenic helicopter flight.

Additional Info

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

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Snorkeling equipment

Sunlover waterslide and spacious sun deck

Environmental Management Charge (EMC)

Glass bottom boat tour

Underwater observatory and ocean enclosed pool

Fresh water showers and change rooms

Great Barrier Reef and fish feeding presentations by our marine experts

While the vessel is stationary

Buffet. Please advise of any Nut or Seafood Allergies (separate meal prepared)

Additional cost: Wetsuit and prescription snorkel mask

Additional cost: food & drink from the bar

Additional cost: Guided Snorkel Tour, Intro or Certified Diving, Seawalker Helmet Dive, Heli Filghts

Additional cost: professional photos or camera hire

Additional cost: Secure lockers

Additional Cost: Hotel Transfers can be added directly with Sunlover

Options

Reef Tour

Reef Tour Family Deal

2 Adults, 2 Children (4-15yrs)

Reviews

4.27

784 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

476

169

Great day & experience. Unwanted extra fees
Andrew M,
May 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Greta day our and amazing sights on the reef. This was one of our highlights of an entire Australia trip and is highly recommended. My one complaint is that you need to ay for everything over and above the ticket outside of your lunch. Soft drinks, snacks, even a locker for valuables (this one was most frustrating) and a guided snorkel tour along with any photos. It just felt like we had to pay additional fees for anything
This is one of the few...
Paul S,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
3.00
This is one of the few ways for people to see the reef; if you’re an experienced scuba diver, you might try a different tour. This is a very large group of people, the instructions over the loudspeakers were barely audible over the noise of most people not paying attention, and I suspect many of the guests didn’t understand English anyway. As a result, the experience on the platform was quite chaotic trying to collect and don equipment, and return it afterwards. The area of reef we were allowed to swim was fairly restricted. That being said, the reef was in surprisingly good shape, with numerous fish.
Awful
Karima D,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
1.00
The worst cruise I’ve ever been on. The staff were unfriendly and rushed, mothers were spoken to rudely because their children were walking around, and one staff member even tried to speak badly to me, almost ruining an already expensive day. Save yourself the trouble and choose something much better.
Be prepared for crowds
J S,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
3.00
It was an overcrowded and unpleasant experience being crammed with 300 other people on the pontoon. That number of people on a single pontoon meant mad rushes for everything - whether stinger suits, masks or the buffet lunch. The toilets on board were not too clean at the start of the excursion and positively disgusting by the end. There were signs of lack of maintenance visible everywhere, from the thick algae on the underwater glass viewing windows to the broken toilet door locks.
Great Day Out!
Josephine B,
Apr 9, 2025
- Viator
4.00
We had a great day out today, Sunlover were super organised and made it easy to get tickets and board. The seas were a bit choppy today, but have to say the way the crew handled this was amazing. Special mention to Chelsea who was so attentive and a very caring person. Despite all that she was doing to help many people all at the same time - she kept a smile on her face, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Sunlover and Chelsea..