A Natural Wonder

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The Great Barrier Reef is undisputedly among the most important natural assets on Earth. Stretching for over 2,300km along the north eastern coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is home to over 10,000 marine species making it the most diverse and complex ecosystem on the planet. Not only is the Great Barrier Reef a visual spectacle of brilliantly coloured corals and fish, a visit to the Great Barrier Reef with Sunlover Reef Cruises is a rich educational experience.


From Humble Beginnings

Sunlover Reef Cruises began operating in 1991 with only 7 staff. Sunlover Reef Cruises currently employs over 70 staff and since 1991 has introduced over one million guests to the magnificent beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Sunlover Reef Cruises operates two fast, modern, air-conditioned catamarans to our outer reef pontoon platforms. With complimentary snorkel equipment, glass bottom and semi-submersible coral viewing vessels, an underwater viewing theatre, marine life touch tank, professional scuba diving instructors and world famous Seawalker helmet diving, Sunlover Reef Cruises offers many options for our guests to discover the beauty and diversity of the Great Barrier Reef. Recently our pontoon "Sunlover II" has undergone a major refit. We have enhanced all the features & attractions that have proven so popular with our guests over the years. Among the enhanced features is our world famous Seawalker Helmet Diving experience is the longest underwater helmet diving platform in Australia, bringing you closer to brilliant coral and fish life than ever before.

Proud History, New Beginnings

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From 1991 to 2006 Sunlover Reef Cruises was owned by NYK Line, one of the world's largest and most respected shipping & logistics companies. In 2006 Sunlover Reef Cruises was acquired by Ocean Capital (formerly Club Crocodile Holdings). Ocean Capital also operates 4 resort properties in Cairns, Cape Tribulation, Airlie Beach and Long Island with plans to further expand it's stable of tourism & leisure products. With a new owner and a commitment to continually improve the quality of our guest experience, the future for Sunlover Reef Cruises has never looked better.