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Overview
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.
Meeting and Pickup
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).
Redemption Instructions
Toll free number: 1800 810 512 or International number: (+61 7) 4050 1333 **PHOTO ID OF LEAD PASSENGER MUST BE PRESENTED AT CHECK-IN** CHECK IN Please reconfirm departure time and schedule 24 hrs prior with Sunlover (as seasonal departure times may apply) Check in opens 8:45am - 9.45am at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal. **BOARDING PASS REQUIRED** prior heading to the vessel. Boarding commences 09:30 - non reserved seating. Passengers failing to present by close of check-in may miss the tour. (No refunds apply for missed tours). DIETARY REQUIREMENTS NUT ALLERGY - Please advise Sunlover at least 24 hours in advance for a separate meal to prepared by our caterer. Our standard buffet covers most other dietary requirements, a copy of menu can be found www.sunlover.com.au (FAQ Moore Reef) ADD ON AN EXTRA ACTIVITY? We are able to offer scuba diving (certified or introductory) plus guided snorkel tours and Seawalker helmet dives. We recommend booking early to avoid any disappointment of missing out! Contact our reservations team to see what we can do for you! *Medical conditions apply for participation in Seawalker & Diving activities. TRANSFERS Hotel pickup and drop-off is available at an additional cost from Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels. If you require this service you must contact Sunlover Reef Cruises at least 24 Hours prior to your tour/activity date to verify your pick-up time and pick-up location & make payment for the service. Extra per person fee of AU$36 will be charged for pickup and drop-off at Cairns hotels or AU$51 from Northern Beaches hotels. *All transfers are conducted by Excellence Coaches independent of Sunlover Cruises. Due to the increasing costs of fuel, Sunlover have implemented a fuel surcharge that will apply for bookings made from 1 April 2026 onwards. This amount is payable directly with Sunlover prior to travel. For our Reef experience this amount is $10/adult, $5/child.
Language Offered
German-GUIDE
Korean-GUIDE
Mandarin-GUIDE
Japanese-GUIDE
English-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. 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.
Inclusion
Underwater observatory and ocean enclosed pool
Environmental Management Charge (EMC)
Great Barrier Reef and fish feeding presentations by our marine experts
Glass bottom boat tour
Snorkeling equipment
Sunlover waterslide and spacious sun deck
Fresh water showers and change rooms
Exclusion
Additional cost: Wetsuit and prescription snorkel mask
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Reviews
4.3
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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