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Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Sunlover Reef Cruises Pontoon

Enjoy 4 hours exploring the Great Barrier Reef from an activity platform moored at Moore Reef, inclusive of lunch, snorkelling equipment and more..
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Sunlover Reef Cruises Pontoon

Highlights

  • 4 hours on the Great Barrier Reef

  • Outer Reef Activity Platform

  • Glass bottom boat tours

  • All snorkelling equipment included

  • FREE WiFi on board the vessel

  • Delicious buffet lunch

Enjoy a wonderful balance of Great Barrier Reef scenery and convenience with a tour from Cairns to an activity platform on the reef for several hours worth of fun in the sun and sea! On this Cairns to pontoon full-day trip departing at 9:30am, you'll have approximately four hours to explore the marine life and glorious coral of the Outer Great Barrier Reef from the Moore Reef pontoon without having to invest too much time or money that longer cruises require. Be amazed and inspired by the unsurpassed beauty and splendour of this underwater playground, then enjoy a tasty picnic lunch to refresh your senses.

Heading out and back to the platform, you'll travel in luxury onboard a modern and spacious air-conditioned catamaran, which departs daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal in the centre of Cairns. With all snorkelling equipment and necessary inclusions required, you'll have everything you'll need for a satisfying and memorable day exploring Australia's greatest natural wonder.

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Inclusions

  • Luxury travel to the Outer Barrier Reef on-board an air-conditioned catamaran
  • Informative presentation hosted by a marine naturalist
  • Delicious buffet lunch
  • Guided coral viewing from a glass bottom boat
  • All snorkelling equipment
  • Tea and coffee on boarding the vessel and prior to departure
  • Environmental Management Charge
  • Water slide at the pontoon

Exclusions

  • Hotel transfers

Extras

  • Hotel Transfers
  • Certified and Introductory Diving
  • Seawalker Platform Helmet Diving
  • Guided Snorkel Tours
  • Scenic Helicopter Flights

Highlights

  • Snorkelling the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Unique Marine Life
  • Coral viewing from Glass Bottom Boat
  • Enjoy a delicious hot and cold buffet lunch

Time

  • Cruises depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 9.30am and return at 5.30pm. Check-in commences at 8am 1.5 hours prior to the departure time inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at the Sunlover Desk.
  • Boarding passes must be collected from the Sunlover Desk prior to boarding

Departure Location

  • 8:30-09:30 Check In at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Terminal. (Boarding pass must be collected prior heading to the vessel)
  • 09:45 Boarding closes
  • 10:00 Departure from Cairns Marlin Marina
  • 17:30 Arrival Cairns Marlin Marina
    ** Note seasonal / tide dependent departure times may apply

What To Bring

  • Hat
  • Sun protective clothing
  • Towel
  • Swimming costume
  • Sunscreen SPF 30+
  • Cash and Credit Card (safety deposit box on board)

Additional Information

  • At check-in, it is advised that only one person from the group enter the terminal to check in

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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