Sunlover Reef Cruises

Experience the best of both worlds – the mesmerizing Great Barrier Reef and the serene beauty of Fitzroy Island – all in one single, unforgettable day.

Departing from Cairns, journey on the air-conditioned catamaran to Sunlover's Moore Reef Pontoon on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Perfectly positioned and fully equipped, you can experience the thrill of swirling down the 30-metre spiral waterslide into the ocean!

With 2.5 hrs at the reef, the tour is Incisive of snorkeling equipment, semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat tours and underwater observatory, you can marvel at the most impressive natural fish tank. Visitors of all ages can fully immerse themselves in the beauty of the reef, with its vibrant coral and fascinating marine life. For those who want even more adventure, you can add to your experience a guided-snorkel tour, helmet dive, or even a scenic helicopter flight.

The journey continues with a visit to Fitzroy Island where lunch will be served, you'll have a delightful afternoon stay on this beautiful tropical paradise. Fitzroy is a favourite among Cairns locals, with 99% of its landscape covered in lush tropical rainforest, complemented by granite outcrops, open woodlands, mangroves, and coral-fringed beaches.

Sunlover's highly regarded Marine Biologist For A Day is a Citizen Science program for groups of amateur and serious environmentalists (not just school students) who come from all over the world to enjoy a very special underwater classroom on their Moore Reef Pontoon on the Outer Great Barrier Reef.

The is an educational experience linked to the Australian School Curriculum created and conducted by their team of marine experts. Topics include reef ecology, climate change, marine life identification, and predators such as Crown of Thorns starfish.

For a truly standout educational experience in the world's best classroom, try their Marine Biologist for a Day program.

Minimum group of 10 required.

A favourite destination for Cairns locals and Travellers alike, Fitzroy Island is 99 per cent lush rainforest, with gorgeous beaches, spectacular walking trails, abundant coral and marine life and plenty of adventure activities.

The "Best of Island" package includes a picnic lunch which you can enjoy anywhere on the island. It also includes a glass bottom boat ride and snorkelling equipment hire.

Take a bushwalk to the island's summit or lighthouse, snorkel straight off the beach, or simply sit back and soak up the serenity on the sandy shores of the famous Nudey Beach - voted the best beach in Australia.

You can also add on some fantastic on-island activities: Guided Snorkel Tour, Kayak Tour, Turtle Talk, or a Rainforest Walk.

Discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef on Sunlover's Moore Reef Full Day Tour, the ultimate marine adventure from Cairns! Perfect for families, couples, and thrill-seekers alike, this all-inclusive experience places you at our state-of-the-art floating pontoon on vibrant, coral-rich Moore Reef – home to a thriving marine world and the only waterslide on the Reef!

Enjoy up to four hours of reef time with access to snorkel gear, glass bottom boat and semi-submersible tours, a tropical buffet lunch with prawns, and the underwater observatory. For added adventure, upgrade to scuba diving, helmet diving, or take a scenic helicopter flight for breathtaking aerial views.

With a Coral Spawning Nursery on site and an eco-certified approach to reef interaction, Moore Reef offers more than just fun, it's unforgettable, sustainable discovery. Whether you're slipping down the slide into crystal-clear waters, floating above coral gardens, or relaxing on the sun deck, this tour is packed with memorable moments.

Adventure, relaxation, and natural wonder all in one day. Love the reef. Love the adventure.

Getting to Fitzroy Island has never been easier. Sunlover offers one-way and return ferry transfers between Cairns and Fitzroy Island. A short getaway from Cairns, QLD.

A favourite destination for Cairns locals and Travellers alike, Fitzroy Island is 99 per cent lush rainforest, with gorgeous beaches, spectacular walking trails, abundant coral and marine life and plenty of adventure activities.

The "Island Value" package includes a choice of 2 of the following:

- an individual picnic lunch box; and/or

- a glass bottom boat ride; and/or

- snorkelling equipment hire.

Take a bushwalk to the island's summit or lighthouse, snorkel straight off the beach, or simply sit back and soak up the serenity on the sandy shores of the famous Nudey Beach - voted the best beach in Australia.

You can also add on some fantastic on-island activities: Guided Snorkel Tour, Kayak Tour, Turtle Talk, or a Rainforest Walk.

A favourite destination for Cairns locals and Travellers alike, Fitzroy Island is 99 per cent lush rainforest, with gorgeous beaches, spectacular walking trails, abundant coral and marine life and plenty of adventure activities.

The "Island Essentials" package includes a choice of 1 of the following:

- a glass bottom boat ride; or

- snorkelling equipment hire.

Take a bushwalk to the island's summit or lighthouse, snorkel straight off the beach, or simply sit back and soak up the serenity on the sandy shores of the famous Nudey Beach - voted the best beach in Australia.

You can also add on some fantastic on-island activities: Guided Snorkel Tour, Kayak Tour, Turtle Talk, Rainforest Walk, or a Nature Walk.

Cruise Out | Fly Back

Start your morning in style aboard our air-conditioned catamaran to Moore Reef Pontoon.

Spend two hours at the pontoon enjoying included activities like snorkelling, waterslide, semi-submersible or glass-bottom boat tours and underwater observatory viewing.

Feeling adventurous? Add on optional extras such as a guided snorkel tour, scuba dive, or helmet dive.

Return with ZOOM Helicopters for a spectacular 25-minute flight over the reef, islands, and coastline, arriving back in Cairns in true rock-star fashion.

Fly In | Fly Out

Short on time but big on adventure? Take off from Cairns Airport and reach the Outer Reef in just 25 minutes with a scenic ZOOM Helicopters flight.

Land directly on our Moore Reef Pontoon, where you'll have 2 hours to snorkel, relax, or explore the coral gardens aboard the glass-bottom boat.

Enjoy the reef your way — whether that's snorkelling in the crystal lagoon or unwinding on the sundeck surrounded by turquoise water.

After soaking up the reef, fly back to Cairns with another breathtaking aerial showcase of the Great Barrier Reef, islands, and rainforest coastline.