Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience

About this tour

Board a catamaran from Cairns Marina and cruise to Moore Reef Pontoon on the Outer Great Barrier Reef for a full day of reef exploration. You'll spend roughly 4 hours with the reef itself, sampling free activities—glass-bottom boat tours, snorkelling, an underwater observatory, fish feeding talks by marine biologists, and a buffet lunch. The pontoon has a sun deck, freshwater showers, and an actual waterslide. Add diving, helmet walks, guided snorkel tours, or scenic flights for extra cost.

Highlights

• Glass-bottom boat tour without getting wet
• Snorkelling gear, fish feeding show, underwater observatory included
• Waterslide on the reef—genuine theme park thrill
• Buffet lunch with allergy accommodation
• Optional introductory or certified diving
• Seawalker helmet dives for non-swimmers
• Scenic helicopter flights available

What to expect

You'll depart Cairns by air-conditioned catamaran and spend most of your day moored at the pontoon. The reef itself delivers vivid corals and shoals of fish; marine experts narrate the ecology during the glass-bottom boat excursion and fish feeding. Snorkelling equipment is ready to go if you want to drop in directly. The underwater observatory lets you see the reef without entering the water. Between activities, the sun deck offers shade, loungers, and that unexpected waterslide for a break. Lunch is a buffet served on the pontoon. If you're keen on diving, staff run checks onboard—bring certification if you're a certified diver.

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