Sunlover Reef Cruises: An Incredible Great Barrier Reef Experience from Cairns

Experience the incredible Great Barrier Reef with Sunlover Reef Cruises. Explore the vibrant coral and marine life, enjoy free inclusions, and add on thrilling optional extras for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Great Barrier Reef - Sunlover’s pontoon at Moore Reef on the Outer Great Barrier Reef is teeming with colourful coral and abundant marine life in every colour of the rainbow.
What's Included
  • Environmental Management Charge (EMC)
  • Underwater observatory and ocean enclosed pool
  • Great Barrier Reef and fish feeding presentations by marine experts
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Sunlover waterslide and spacious sun deck
  • Fresh water showers and change rooms
  • Tea and coffee
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Additional cost: Wetsuit and prescription snorkel mask
  • Snacks
  • 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
Additional Information

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…

Location
Sunlover Reef Cruises
Spence Street
The Sunlover reservations desk is inside the Reef Fleet Terminal on the ground floor. All guests must check in and collect their boarding pass between 8:45 am and 9:45 am. (CHECK-IN CLOSES 09:45 - Late check-in may result in the tour being missed with no refund).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Damian
Oct 12, 2025
Great company highly recommended. - Took my family on two full day tours with Sunlover . One to Fitzroy Island and one to Moore reef pontoon. Couldn't fault sunlover on either tours . Staff are fantastic. Lunch was plentiful and nice on both tours. Great snorkelling at both . The pontoon was fantastic. It has a water slide, semi submersible, and glass bottom boat. I recommend bringing reef shoes to Fitzroy Island as it's a coral beach.
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Stay14085362368
Oct 4, 2025
Blissful day with a bit of everything for everyone - Simply brilliant day! The water on the reef was crystal clear and it’s perfect for a taste of what the GBR has to offer. We saw giant clams-amazing- a turtle, many fish and coral species. My older mum enjoyed the glass bottom boat and submersible tour. The staff and safety conservations are run superbly. Excellent lunch with salads, meat, fish, prawns, bread and fruit. Had fun walking to nudey beach on Fitzroy island.
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Dee_t
Oct 2, 2025
Sun Lover Outer Reef tour - This was the best fun!! Loved the snorkelling & the water slide. Lost count how many times my 5yo went down it. Awesome & friendly staff elevated the experience. So many things to do at no extra cost (glass bottom boat / semi submersible sub) made it very worthwhile. We also paid extra for a helicopter flight over the reef. It was sublime. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Reuben_j
Oct 2, 2025
Am amazing day out at the reef - An excellent day out. The time just flew by with snorkelling, lunch and a trip on the semi submersible. There was so much to see just snorkeling off the pontoon. A shout out to Chelsea! She helped us out getting our pram around during the busier moments of the day (getting on/off the boat at the pontoon). This made things much less stressful on a busy day with a young family which meant that everything was perfect for us.
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787reubenj
Oct 2, 2025
An amazing day out exploring the reef! - An excellent day out. The time just flew by with snorkelling, lunch and a trip on the semi submersible. There was so much to see just snorkeling off the pontoon. A shout out to Chelsea! She helped us out getting our pram around during the busier moments of the day (getting on/off the boat at the pontoon). This made things much less stressful on a busy day with a young family which meant that everything was perfect for us.
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Beverley_d
Sep 28, 2025
What a wonderful day,... - What a wonderful day, boating out to the pontoon. The reef is full of life and found puffer fish, a turtle and many colourful fish.
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Kaden_m
Sep 27, 2025
Great experience !! Staff... - Great experience !! Staff was very helpful, food was good and snorkeling amazing. Fun even for non- swimmers.
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Julie_c
Sep 24, 2025
Would book again! - Really fun day! Excellent energy and hospitality from the crew and lots of different activities to choose from. The pontoon allows for everyone to spread out. We scored with the weather and saw so many fish.
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Cedric
Sep 18, 2025
Cairns reef tour - Helpful and friendly staffs. Well organized tour. Multiple activities at the pontoon. Lunch was provided but wish more choices
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Margaret_h
Oct 24, 2025
Was very disappointed my... - Was very disappointed my niece was visiting from uk and I so wanted for her to see the the reef in the submarine. That wasn’t possible so never again.
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From $195
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).