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Sunlover Reef Cruises is the only operator that combines the Outer Great Barrier Reef, at its Moore Reef pontoon, with Fitzroy Island in a single day.
Depart the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns at 8:00am and reach Moore Reef at 9:30am, before Sunlover's main day cruise arrives. Spend 2.5 hours on Sunlover's own section of the reef on an expansive pontoon full of space and a activities for everyone: snorkel with gear and a lycra suit included, or stay dry on the glass bottom boat, semi-submersible (sea and weather permitting) and underwater observatory. Kids have a snorkel training area and a 30-metre spiral waterslide.
Then cruise 45 minutes to Fitzroy Island, a rainforest national park, for a buffet lunch at Zephyr's on Welcome Bay and 1.5 hours to swim or walk to Nudey Beach. Back in Cairns by 4:30pm. Runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Sunlover Reef Cruises has operated from Cairns since 1991, is Australian owned and is an Ecotourism Australia Hall of Fame member.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Ticket Redemption Point
Itinerary
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1
7:00am – Check in starts @ Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal, please note check in does close at 7:45 with departure happening at 8am shart.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Great Barrier Reef
Embark to venture over the Great Barrier Reef
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Snorkel, glass bottom boat, semi-submersible, underwater observatory, waterslide.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Great Barrier Reef (Pass by)
View the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef
Admission ticket free -
4Fitzroy Island
Enjoy over 1.5 hours on Fitzroy island. Swim at Welcome Bay, walk to Nudey Beach or the Secret Garden, or relax
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Nudey Beach
Swim at Nudey Beach *note this is not a nude beach
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Snorkel Fitzroy Island
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Great Barrier Reef
Take the Fast Catamaran back to Cairns over the Great Barrier Reef
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The crossing to the reef takes about 1.5 hours and can be rough. If you are prone to seasickness, take a travel-sickness tablet before departure. Tablets are also sold on board.
- Snorkel gear is provided at Moore Reef only. Hire gear from the island resort hire centre if you want to snorkel from the beach on Fitzroy Island.
- Wheelchair users: wheelchairs can board the Reef & Island vessel, which has an accessible toilet but no designated wheelchair seating. The pontoon suits most manual wheelchairs. Fitzroy Island's national park tracks are not wheelchair accessible. Electric wheelchairs over 30 kg and mobility scooters cannot be taken on board. Contact Sunlover Reef Cruises on 07 4050 1333 before booking.
- Drones are not allowed near the pontoon because of the helicopter flight path.
- Minimum age is 12 years for participating in Seawalker Helmet dive - medical conditions apply
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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