Great Barrier Reef Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island Premium Day Tour

3.9(50)9 hFree cancellationBy Sunlover Reef Cruises

About this activity

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

✓Coffee and / or Tea (whilst the vessel is stationary)
✓Semi Submersible Tour (*Subject to wind conditions)
✓Glass Bottom Boat Tour
✓Underwater observatory and enclosed ocean pool for kids.
✓Sunlover Waterslide and spacious sundeck
✓Round trip travel aboard air conditioned catamaran
✓Free time to explore Fitzroy Island
✓Snorkel gear at the reef (Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Lycra Suit & Life Jacket if required).
✓Buffet Lunch

Not included

✕Extra cost: Reef - Guided snorkel tour, Helmet dive, 10 minute helicopter flight
✕Extra cost: Professional photos or Camera Hire
✕Snacks - food & drinks can be purchased from the bar
✕Extra cost: Island - Kayak tour, Guided Rainforest Tour, Turtle Talk, Snorkel gear
✕$10/adult, $5/child, payable directly to Sunlover prior to travel

Meeting and pickup

FLY CRUISE passengers departing Cairns via Helicopter are required to make their own to Zoom Helicopters general aviation Cairns airport (Tour returns to Cairns Marina).
Check-in & collection of boarding pass is required at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal.

Good to know

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

Cancellation policy

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

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