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  •  Activities
  •  Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
  •  Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises - with Scenic Flight (10 minutes), depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises - with Scenic Flight (10 minutes), depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

Sunlover Reef Cruises

  • Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
  • English
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Instant Confirm

Standard Inclusions

  • 1. Travel to the reef on-board the air-conditioned catamaran
  • 2. Scenic flight (10 minutes)
  • 3. Reef time (4 hours)
  • 4. Guided coral viewing from semi-submersible & glass bottom boat
  • 5. Underwater observatory
  • 6. Touch tank to experience unique marine life up close
  • 7. All snorkelling equipment
  • 8. Snorkelling
  • 9. Fully enclosed kids pool
  • 10. Fish feeding presentation
  • 11. Informative presentation (hosted by marine naturalist)
  • 12. Sunlover Waterslide
  • 13. Lunch
  • 14. Tea and coffee on boarding the vessel
  • 15. Afternoon tea
  • • Guests aged 16 years and older must be double vaccinated against Covid-19 from the 17 December 2021 (Unless changed by QLD GOV). Upon check-in all guests must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination via Queensland Government Check-in-application or a hard copy. Guests aged 16 years and older, unable to provide the vaccination documentation will be refused entry and no refund will be offered as the consequence.
From AUD
$441.00

1 Key Facts

Included

  • 1. Travel to the reef on-board the air-conditioned catamaran
  • 2. Scenic flight (10 minutes)
  • 3. Reef time (4 hours)
  • 4. Guided coral viewing from semi-submersible & glass bottom boat
  • 5. Underwater observatory
  • 6. Touch tank to experience unique marine life up close
  • 7. All snorkelling equipment
  • 8. Snorkelling
  • 9. Fully enclosed kids pool
  • 10. Fish feeding presentation
  • 11. Informative presentation (hosted by marine naturalist)
  • 12. Sunlover Waterslide
  • 13. Lunch
  • 14. Tea and coffee on boarding the vessel
  • 15. Afternoon tea
  • • Guests aged 16 years and older must be double vaccinated against Covid-19 from the 17 December 2021 (Unless changed by QLD GOV). Upon check-in all guests must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination via Queensland Government Check-in-application or a hard copy. Guests aged 16 years and older, unable to provide the vaccination documentation will be refused entry and no refund will be offered as the consequence.

Not included

  • 1. Transport from/to hotels
  • 2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
  • 3. Souvenirs
  • 4. Travel Insurance
  • 5. Any optional extra items (including but not limited to optional activities / Certified and Introductory Diving / Seawalker Platform Helmet Diving / Guided Snorkel Tours / rides / shows / encounters / experiences / photo packages) that are not included in the standard admission. All optional extra items are at own expense.
Destination Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
Depature point ● Departs:
- July 2021: daily (block out dates: 29 July 2021)
- 1 August - 15 September 2021: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- 16 September 2021 - 31 March 2022: daily (block out dates: 25 December)
● Departure Point: Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal (Address: 1 Spence Street, Cairns)
● Departure Time: 09:30
   Departure times are reference only and subject to availability.
● Arrives back at Cairns at approximately 17:30
Address Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
How to get there ● By Car
- Parking is available at the nearby Pier Shopping Complex/Shangri-la hotel, located opposite the Reef Fleet Terminal (Approximately 2 minutes walk).
- All day parking is also available near Trinity Wharf (Approximately 6 minutes walk).
- Parking fees apply.

● By Public Transport
- Please check the Transport QLD timetables (https://translink.com.au/) for more details to plan your trip.

● Alternatively you can choose to book this product with return hotel transfer services.
Operating hours
Daily (All Year) 09:30 - 17:30 Check in time: 08:30 - 09:00
Christmas Day (25 December) Closed
Reconfirmation requirements Please be advised you are required to contact The Service Provider 24 hours prior to the travel date during business hours to reconfirm your booking, departure location and time, and boarding time with your confirmation number. Please adjust your travel plan according to the details given by The Service Provider at time of reconfirming.
Check-in requirements If you are making your own way to the boarding terminal, please arrive at the ticket office 60 minutes prior to the departure time to exchange for ticket/boarding pass before proceeding to the boarding terminal. Regrettably, failure to arrive before this time will most likely be classified as no-show and result in forfeiting the booking and it cannot be refunded or transferred.

If you are not familiar with the area or travelling on a weekend or local public holidays / school holidays, please make sure you've checked your timetable or driving route beforehand, and allow extra travelling time for unexpected delays to ensure you do not miss your check in.
What to bring/wear ● Motion-sickness medicine (if required)
● Swimwear, towel
● Change of clothes
● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses
● Comfortable shoes
● Light jacket / sweater for windy or cool days
● Camera (waterproof)
● Money / credit card for optional purchases
Other info Child Policy:
● Children under 3 years travel free, without lunch.
● Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult carer.

Helicopter Flight:
● In the interests of safety, recommend no flying within 24 hours of last dive.
● 110kg Helicopter flight weight restrictions apply.
● Individual passenger weights and accompanying carry on luggage MUST be advised at time of booking.

General:
● Family fare is valid for two adults and two children (3-15 years inclusive).

● Accepts no responsibility or liability for any director indirect loss or damage of any kind. This disclaimer of liability applies irrespective of the cause, including whether or not such damage or loss is due to negligence on the part of Sunlover Reef Cruises or the withdrawal,cancellation or failure to provide a service, delay or any variation in services provided or the provision of substitute services.

● On occasion the tropical weather conditions can cause cancellations and or changes to schedules and activities. Service Provider reserves the right to vary prices, schedules, vessels and any activities without notification. Any tickets issued are non-refundable.

● Acts as a private carrier and reserves the right to refuse passage to any person and/or baggage.
- Bringing alcohol on the vessel is prohibited at all times.
- All bags and luggage may be subject to a search.

● By accepting these "Conditions of Passage" and travelling with Service Provider, the purchaser accepts and acknowledges that embarking on this cruise vessel is at his or her own risk, and that visitors accept these terms and conditions.

● Departure times, length of stay on the Outer Reef and prices may vary during peak seasonal periods, including Christmas and Chinese New Year.

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【Important Post-Covid Service Information】
- Semi-submersible Tours operation is subject to covid19 restrictions.
- For the latest updates during the post-Covid period, please refer to
https://www.sunlover.com.au/

2 Overview

Cruise from Cairns on the Sunlover air conditioned catamaran to the Moore Reef Marine Base. See the beauty of Moore Reef from every angle with a 10-minute scenic flight on a helicopter. From a helipad at Moore Reef can soar high above this natural wonder and admire its sheer size and beauty! Sightings of manta rays, turtles and other marine life are not uncommon and if flying in the winter months, there is even a chance of spotting whales!

Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises - with Scenic Flight (10 minutes), depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

 

Moore Reef Full Day Tour

With cruises departing daily from Cairns, the state-of-the art Moore Reef Marine Base is perfectly positioned and fully equipped so that any age or ability can fully experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. During 4 hours at the pontoon, enjoy a number of free inclusions: snorkelling equipment, guided glass bottom boat and semi-submersible tours, fish feeding, fully enclosed children's pool, an underwater observatory and touch tank presentation to get up close with marine life.

 

Moore Reef Marine Base

Moore Reef Marine Base is anchored at Moore Reef, 54km off Cairns. The base has been custom designed so all ages and abilities can explore and enjoy the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

The base is 50 metres long with a capacity of up to 400 people, and was recently refurbished and enhanced to now feature a large upper-level sundeck, which is the perfect spot to relax in the tropical sunshine, and prime position to look out over the turquoise waters and mosiac of the reef. The sundeck is also where the Sunlover Sunslide starts on its 30 metre spiral descent into the tropical waters.

On the lower level, there is plentiful seating in the shade. The boat docks alongside the base and gangplanks provide seamless access between base and air-conditioned boat.

 

Scenic Helicopter Flight

Have seen the beauty of the Cairns Great Barrier Reef from below on this Moore Reef day tour, get ready to see it from a whole new angle by adding a scenic helicopter flight to the Cairns Reef tour!

 

Sample Itinerary

Reference Only. Subject to change without notice. Itineraries may operate in reverse order, in a different sequence, be swapped around, or in rare circumstances be replaced by other best suited items to suit tides, times & conditions.   

Time Itinerary
08:30  Check In Starts
09:00 Check In Closes
09:15 Boarding Closes
09:30 Depart Cairns
10:15 Arrive Fitzroy Island
10:30 Depart Fitzroy Island
11:30 Arrive Moore Reef Marine Base - Enjoy 4 hours of reef time. So much to explore and experience!
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch
15:30 Depart Moore Reef Marine Base
16:20 Arrive Fitzroy Island
17:30 Arrive at Cairns

 

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All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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