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Sunlover Reef Cruises - Reef Pontoon and Fitzroy Island Full Day Tour

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Experience the ultimate reef and island adventure with the Reef & Fitzroy Island Full Day Reef Tour, a seamless blend of underwater wonders and tropical island paradise!

Experience the ultimate reef and island adventure with the Reef & Fitzroy Island Full Day Reef Tour, a seamless blend of underwater wonders and tropical island paradise!

Highlights

  • Experience the best of both worlds โ€“ up to 2.5 hours on the iconic Great Barrier Reef and up to 2.5 hours on Fitzroy Island in one epic day
  • Snorkel among vibrant coral and marine life or take a thrilling ride down a 30-metre spiral waterslide
  • Stay dry option - explore the reef with a glass-bottom boat tour or underwater observatory
  • Cruise in comfort aboard an air-conditioned catamaran to the stunning Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Enjoy a premium buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant on Fitzroy Island, surrounded by lush rainforest

Departing from Cairns, step aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned catamaran for a scenic 1.5-hour cruise to the Sunlover Moore Reef Pontoon, your gateway to the vibrant Outer Great Barrier Reef. This floating hub is fully equipped for an incredible day of exploration, offering snorkelling gear for up-close encounters with dazzling coral formations, colourful marine life, and even graceful sea turtles.

Little adventurers can splash about in the enclosed ocean pool or take on the exhilarating 30-metre spiral waterslide, twisting straight into the warm, clear waters of the reef. Prefer to stay dry? Glide through the reefโ€™s beauty on a semi-submersible or glass-bottom boat tour, or head to the underwater observatory, where you can marvel at natureโ€™s most breathtaking aquarium without getting wet.

Thrill-seekers can elevate their experience with optional extras like a guided snorkel tour, a Seawalker helmet dive, or a breathtaking scenic helicopter flight over the reef. After an action-packed morning, the journey continues to the stunning Fitzroy Island, where a premium buffet lunch awaits at Zephyrs restaurant on Welcome Bay. With 99% of the island covered in lush tropical rainforest, dotted with rugged granite outcrops, mangroves, and coral-fringed beaches, Fitzroy is a favourite escape for Cairns locals.

Whether you fancy snorkelling straight from the shore, relaxing on the beach, or exploring scenic walking trails, the island offers a perfect balance of adventure and tranquillity. With snorkelling gear included for both locations, you get to experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef and the charm of Fitzroy Island in one incredible day, packed with unforgettable moments and picture-perfect scenery!

Itinerary

  • 7:00am โ€“ Check in starts @ Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal
  • 7:30 AM Check in Closes
  • 8:00 AM Depart Cairns to Moore Reef Pontoon
  • 9:30 AM Arrive at Moore Reef Pontoon
  • 2 Hours of Pontoon Fun
  • 12 PM Depart Moore Reef for Fitzroy Island
  • 12:30-1:30 PM Lunch
  • 2 Hours of Island Fun
  • 3:30 PM Depart Fitzroy Island
  • 4:30 PM Arrive Back in Cairns
Adult $295.00
Child $169.00 (4-15 years (Inclusive))

What's included

  • Snorkelling & equipment
  • Lycra suit
  • Semi-submersible tour
  • Glass bottom boat tour (at Moore Reef)
  • Underwater observatory
  • Fish feeding presentations
  • Waterslide
  • Enclosed ocean pool
  • Premium Buffet Lunch

Duration

  • Allow approximately 9 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • 1 Spence St
  • Cairns City QLD 4870
  • Australia

Notes

  • Check-In Details:

    Check-in & collection of boarding passes must be completed 07:00 07:30 at the Sunlover Cruises desk inside the Reef Terminal at Cairns Marina (located corner of Spence St & Pier Point Road). Passengers failing to check-in by 07:30 may miss final boarding.

    Please bring the credit card used & ID of cardholder for verification at check-in.

    If you have booked the Sea Walker diving activity as part of your day, please ensure you read the medical checklist of requirements for participation on our website.

    As part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy environment, Sunlover Cruises has a non-smoking and non-vaping policy aboard our vessels and pontoon.

    Amendments or cancellations must be requested a minimum of 24 hours prior departure


    Extra Activities Moore Reef

    • Guided snorkel tour
    • Seawalker helmet dive
    • Scenic helicopter flight


    Extra Activities Fitzroy Island

    • Turtle Talk Presentation
    • Guided Nature Walk
    • Guided Kayak Tour
    • Guided Rainforest Tour

Available Bookings from 23 Jul to 5 Aug 2025

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  • Adult$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$84.50

  • Adult$206.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$84.50

  • Adult$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$84.50

  • Adult$206.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$84.50

  • Adult$206.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$84.50

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Michael Fortmann from Australia wrote on 21 July 2025

Excellent

Well run smooth operation

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ginab11 from Australia wrote on 19 July 2025

Amazing!

The trip out to Moore Reef was exciting. We were booked in to do the SeaWalk. Upon arrival to the pontoon we slipped into wetsuits that were provided with flippers and goggles. Dived in and snorkelled around. Beautiful fish everywhere with lovely coral too. Then came our time to ditch the snorkle gear and helmet up. What an amazing experience that was. We walked down stairs underwater on a walkway which was under the boat and pontoon with great visibility. Air was pumped into the helmet as you walked along the path through a sea full of very inquisitive fish which we watched get fed. The divers were nearby interacting to guide us and ensure our safety. Very peaceful and memorable experience that I recommend everyone should do. The time down under as a seawalker was very special enjoying our beautiful reef life.

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Chonthicha Aitui from Australia wrote on 16 July 2025

My experience first time it so amazing ๐Ÿ‘

It so good. Staff very nice ๐Ÿ‘

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Lee from New Zealand wrote on 10 July 2025

Five Stars

What an amazing experience for the whole family! The snorkelling off the pontoon was the highlight. The lunch was outstanding. In fact, the whole trip was worth every dollar.

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dantes1 from Australia wrote on 12 June 2025

All right, except Lunch.

"Premium" lunch: Zephyr Restorant. - $4.5 tea and coffee - Only one Vegetarian protein: Tofu - Worst curry tofu I have ever tried. It was a frozen supermarket product, heated in microwave - I recommend to the chef, stir fry some falafels - No Fireball or vanilla vodka in the bar If you are Vegetarian or Vegan, paying $200 including the lunch is not worthy. All the rest, Staff and Tour perfect. Thanks to the crew. Tour: 5 starts Veg lunch: 0 starts

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