Moore Reef Pontoon & Fitzroy Island in a day
Discover the Great Barrier Reef at Moore Reef Pontoon and enjoy Fitzroy Island on a full-day cruise from Cairns. Snorkel among colourful coral and marine life, explore through glass-bottom boats and an underwater observatory, then savour a buffet lunch on Fitzroy Island with time to explore its rainforest and beaches.
Key Highlights
- Cruise from Cairns to the Outer Great Barrier Reef aboard an air-conditioned catamaran
- Explore the Sunlover Moore Reef Pontoon with vibrant coral and abundant marine life
- Enjoy a 30-metre spiral waterslide over the reef
- Semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat tours for viewing marine life without getting wet
- Underwater observatory for unique reef views
- Optional guided snorkel tours, Seawalker helmet dives, and scenic helicopter flights (at additional cost)
- Visit Fitzroy Island with time to explore and snorkel
- Premium buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant on Welcome Bay, Fitzroy Island
What’s included
- Return air-conditioned catamaran transfers from Cairns Marina
- 2.5 hours at Moore Reef Pontoon
- Use of snorkelling equipment at Moore Reef Pontoon and Fitzroy Island
- Access to 30-metre spiral waterslide
- Semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat tours
- Underwater observatory viewing
- Buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant, Fitzroy Island
Overview
Experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island in one day, departing from Cairns aboard an air-conditioned catamaran. Begin your journey with a 1.5-hour cruise to the Sunlover Moore Reef Pontoon, located on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Here, you can discover vibrant coral gardens, swim among tropical marine life, and enjoy a 30-metre spiral waterslide right over the water.
If you prefer to stay dry, take advantage of the semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat tours for fantastic underwater views. The pontoon also features an underwater observatory, allowing you to watch the marine world in comfort. For extra excitement, consider a guided snorkel tour, a Seawalker helmet dive, or a scenic helicopter flight for a unique perspective over the reef.
Your adventure continues to Fitzroy Island, renowned for its pristine 99% rainforest landscape, granite outcrops, open woodlands, mangroves, and coral-fringed beaches. Enjoy a premium buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant on Welcome Bay before making the most of the clear waters with included snorkelling equipment.
This day tour combines spectacular reef adventure with island relaxation, making it ideal for anyone wanting to experience the best of Cairns' marine wonders in one extraordinary outing.
Commonly asked questions.
The tour includes return travel from Cairns, time at the Moore Reef pontoon, snorkelling equipment, pontoon activities, a buffet lunch and time to explore Fitzroy Island.
You spend approximately 2.5 hours at Sunlover's Moore Reef pontoon, giving you time to snorkel, explore the reef and enjoy the pontoon activities.
Yes. Snorkelling is included, with equipment provided. You can explore the coral gardens around the Moore Reef pontoon at your own pace.
Yes. You don't have to snorkel to enjoy the tour. Moore Reef has a glass-bottom boat, semi-submersible, underwater observatory and enclosed ocean pool, while Fitzroy Island offers walks, beaches and plenty of places to relax.
You can see the reef from the underwater observatory, glass-bottom boat or semi-submersible. The pontoon also has areas where you can simply relax and enjoy being out on the Great Barrier Reef.
Yes. A premium buffet lunch at Zephyr's on Fitzroy Island is included in the Reef & Island in a Day package.
After arriving at approximately 12:45pm, you'll have almost 3 hours on Fitzroy Island, including lunch, before departing at 3:30pm.
You can swim, relax on the beach, explore the rainforest or simply enjoy some free time on the island. Optional guided activities may also be available.
Yes. An introductory scuba dive is available as an optional upgrade for eligible guests
Yes. Scenic helicopter flight options are available as upgrades, including a 10-minute flight from the Moore Reef pontoon
Additional info by the operator.
- 07:00-07:30: Check-in at the Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal
- 07:15-07:45: Boarding
- 08:00: Depart Cairns Marina
- 09:30: Arrive at Moore Reef Pontoon
- 2.5 hours Reef time
- 12:00: Depart Moore Reef Pontoon
- 12:45: Arrive at Fitzroy Island, Buffet Lunch
- 13:30: Lunch concludes
- 15:30: Depart Fitzroy Island
- 16:30: Arrive back at Cairns Marina