Great Barrier Reef Experience
Moore Reef from Cairns
Experience an incredible outer reef tour with us, where the Sunlover catamaran ties up alongside a docked pontoon in a peaceful lagoon surrounded with vibrant coral. Our marine biologists, dive instructors, qualified lifeguards and cruise attendants have only one goal: to share their passion for the Great Barrier Reef and ensure you make memories that will last a lifetime.
Full Day Reef Tour
All Inclusive
Adult $295 | Child $169 | Family $759
Moore Reef — Great Barrier Reef, Done Right
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Moore Reef with Sunlover’s Great Barrier Reef day trip.
Just 90 minutes from Cairns, our purpose-built outer reef pontoon gives you exclusive access to a calm natural lagoon surrounded by coral gardens, tropical fish, and friendly resident turtles and Maori wrasse. It’s a place where every visitor — from first-time snorkellers to seasoned divers — can experience the reef at their own pace.
Discover the Reef Your Way
Slip into crystal-clear water from our snorkel platforms, or choose to stay dry and explore through our semi-submarine and glass-bottom boat tours.
Step inside our underwater observatory, where colourful schools of fish drift by and our marine team hosts a relaxed fish feeding presentation.
Families and younger guests can enjoy the enclosed ocean pool or the thrill of Sunlover’s 30-metre spiral waterslide, swirling gently into the tropical ocean. A trained lifeguard watches from an elevated station, and both snorkel platforms have safe, easy stair access to the water.
Throughout the day, Calypso Reef Imagery is on board capturing candid moments both above and below the surface. Photos are ready before you return to Cairns — sent straight to your phone, so you can relive your day on the way home.
A Taste of the Tropics
Midday brings a change of pace with a buffet lunch, freshly prepared by Tropic Spirit Catering and included with every Moore Reef tour. Enjoy fresh prawns, seasonal salads, cold meats, and tropical fruit served on the pontoon with Coral Sea views all around.
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Optional Adventures
When you’re ready to see more, add one of our guided or adrenaline-filled experiences:
- Guided snorkel tours to discover hidden reef corners.
- Seawalker helmet dives for a calm, dry-hair view beneath the surface.
- Introductory and certified SCUBA dives close encounter with the reef’s wildlife.
- Scenic helicopter flights for a breathtaking view of the Great Barrier Reef.
Pricing valid: 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026
Included in your tour
- Snorkelling & equipment
- Lycra suit available year round
- Semi-submersible tour
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Underwater observatory
- Waterslide
- Enclosed KIDS ocean pool
- Buffet lunch
Extra
- Guided snorkel tour
- Seawalker helmet dive
- SCUBA dive
- Scenic helicopter flight
Itinerary
- 8:45 AM Check-in opens
- 9:45 AM Check-in closes
- 10:15 AM Depart Cairns Marina
- 4 Hours of Pontoon Fun
- 5:30 PM Arrive Cairns Marina
*Passengers failing to check-in by 9:45AM may miss the final boarding and a refund will not be granted.
Add a Fitzroy Island Adventure
Experience the most of the Great Barrier Reef by booking a two-day package to Fitzroy Island and Moore Reef. These distinctly different reef adventures can be booked within seven days, so you have plenty of time to rest in between. Add a short ride from Cairns to Fitzroy on our catamaran and upgrade your trip with activities like paddleboards, kayaks, glass bottom boat tours and snorkel gear.
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SCUBA Diving
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