Sunlover Reef Cruises’ multi-activity Reef platform
Sunlover Reef Cruise takes you to Moore Reef is the perfect destination to experience all the outer Reef offers. Visitors of all ages and abilities can view and interact with the Great Barrier Reef in many ways.
Snorkel in the naturally coral-fringed lagoon while trained lifeguards keep watch. Two snorkel platforms on the Pontoon with water access via stairs, providing easy entry to explore Moore Reef. An enclosed ocean pool is excellent for kids to swim in the saltwater at wading height, while a slide down the 30-metre spiral waterslide is a great way to enter the tropical ocean.
If you prefer to stay dry during your visit to the Pontoon, there are plenty of options to explore. A semi-submersible tour is a great way to tour Moore Reef without jumping in the water, while a glass-bottom boat tour provides views from above. Visit the underwater observatory to view the impressive natural fish tank with views of Moore Reef from the Pontoon. You will be able to see plenty of coral and Great Barrier Reef animals and go scuba diving and snorkelling.
Next, visiting the touch tank gets you up close to marine life while learning about this unique ecosystem.
In addition to the included activities, the Moore Reef Pontoon has optional upgrades to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Add a guided snorkel tour to learn from the experts, while a Seawalker helmet dive is a unique way to see Moore Reef from below. If you are interested in diving, there are options for introductory and certified scuba divers. A scenic helicopter flight takes you to view the entire Moore Reef coral reef system from above.
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Next, see more Fantastic Great Barrier Reef Tours.
- Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef straight from the Sunlover Reef Cruises Pontoon.
- Take the 30-metre spiral water slide into the ocean.
- Glass bottom boat tour coupled with a semi-submersible tour for out of the water viewing.
- Get up close with the marine life touch tank.
- Learn about the reef with the marine naturalist and fish feeding presentations.
- Safe kids swimming in the ocean pool enclosure.
- View the world from below while staying dry in the underwater observatory.
8.30 Check-in at Reef Fleet Terminal
8.45 Boarding
9.30 Depart Cairns Marina
11.30 Arrive at Moore Reef
1.30 Depart Moore Reef
5.30 Arrive at Cairns Marina
- Return transfer in an air-conditioned catamaran
- Snorkelling equipment and instruction
- 30-metre spiral water slide into the ocean
- Glass bottom boat tour and semi-submersible tour
- Lunch along with tea and coffee while stationary
- Marine life touch tank
- Kids ocean pool enclosure
- Underwater observatory
- Fish feeding presentations
- Marine naturalist presentations
- Lycra suit and buoyancy vest
Guided snorkel tour
Seawalker helmet dive
Introductory scuba dive
Certified scuba dive
- swimming costume and beach towel
- sunscreen (SPF 30+) reef friendly is recommended
- sun protective clothing such as t-shirt or rash vest, hat and sunglasses
- cash or credit card for purchases, snacks and optional activities while onboard
- camera (you can also hire an underwater digital camera onboard)
Sunlover Reef Cruises depart from the Cairns Marina.
Guests are required to first check in at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns.
Health and Safety
The safety of our passengers and crew is of utmost importance to Sunlover Reef Cruises. Please continue reading below for important information to assist you in comfortably preparing for your adventure with Sunlover Reef Cruises.
Pregnancy
Providing you have no medical complications with your pregnancy, there is no reason why pregnant women cannot do the Moore Reef Day tour.
Activities such as scuba diving will not be possible. However, as long as you are comfortable and mobile, you can still safely participate in many
activities during the day, including glass-bottom boat tours and marine touch tank presentations. We recommend that all passengers stay seated during the
catamaran journey is recommended for all in case the catamaran encounters swells.
Please consider that you will be away from land for the tour, and whilst Sunlover has First Aid-trained staff on board, they are not medical professionals.
We recommend staying on dry land if you are close to your due date.
Speak with our Reservations team if you would like more information.
Age & physical requirements
There are no minimum or maximum ages to participate in the Sunlover Reef cruises day tour.
While participating in Scuba Diving, Seawalker Helmet Diving, or Sunlover by Starlight, the minimum age is 12.
There is also no minimum level of fitness required except being mobile enough to move freely around the catamaran and pontoon, where there are varying steps and ramps throughout. Anyone under the age of 18 must be travelling with an accompanying adult. Throughout the tour, anyone under 12 years must be supervised by an accompanying adult.
All children under 18 years must be supervised and are the responsibility of their accompanying adult.
Accessibility
Our catamarans have gangways for boarding from the Cairns Marina and from the boat to the pontoon. These gangways are narrow, so you are advised to contact our Reservations team before your tour date to ensure your ability to board comfortably and safely.
We need to consider many factors which may affect the suitability, such as your level of mobility, the size and weight of the chair, and tide and weather conditions on the day of travel.
Wheelchair-friendly toilets are on the aft deck of both of our boats. As required, portable ramps assist wheelchairs crossing hatchways and onto the gangways.
Dietary Requirements
Sunlover Reef Cruises can cater to most dietary requirements. Please allow Twenty-four hours’ notice is required. Please type this in the comments in your booking.
Weather conditions
Our experienced team continually reviews weather conditions and will only ever operate if it is safe to do so. We very rarely need to cancel due to weather conditions. Refer to the Terms and Conditions for more information in the instance of a weather-related cancellation.
Self-guided snorkelling
Once you are settled after boarding the catamaran, a crew member will speak with all passengers as part of our At Risk Snorkellers risk assessment to ascertain if any health conditions may cause concern. Our crew will be able to assess and provide our professional recommendation if snorkelling is safe for the passenger to participate in. There are several ways we can assist to ensure safety, such as specially marked life jackets.
We have lookout crew members who are constantly overseeing the snorkelling area.
Guided Snorkel Tour
For participants of the Guided Snorkel tour, the minimum age to participate is 4. Even if you are not a strong or confident swimmer, we recommend these guided tours safely guided by our marine naturalist. A medical questionnaire is required to participate in this tour, which will be completed with the guide on the day of travel.
Introductory SCUBA Dive and Seawalker Helmet Dive
Minimum age 12 years. No prior experience is necessary. All participants are subject to a medical questionnaire/declaration on board with the dive guide. A history of asthma, heart conditions and other medical conditions or medications may prohibit SCUBA or Seawalker helmet diving.
Certified SCUBA Dive
Minimum age 12 years. PADI or other diving agency licenses will be presented to our dive team. All participants must complete a basic questionnaire with medical history with the dive guide. All of our Certified dives are guided.
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