Sunlover Moore Reef Pontoon Day Trip – Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Adventure
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- Full-day tour to the Sunlover Moore Reef floating pontoon – 54km offshore from Cairns
- Snorkel in a sheltered coral lagoon with lifeguard supervision
- Ideal for all ages – includes an enclosed ocean pool and a giant 30-metre spiral waterslide
- Semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat tours included
- Underwater observatory for dry, uninterrupted reef viewing
- Optional upgrades: guided snorkel safari, Seawalker helmet diving, scuba diving & scenic helicopter flights
- Includes return ferry transfers, buffet lunch, morning/afternoon tea and all snorkel gear
Discover Moore Reef with Sunlover Reef Cruises
Get ready for an unforgettable day on the Great Barrier Reef with Sunlover Reef Cruises. Departing from Cairns, this full-day adventure takes you to a spacious floating pontoon at Moore Reef, where you’ll enjoy a full range of reef activities – whether you’re diving in or staying dry!
Snorkel, Slide and Swim in Paradise
The pontoon is located on a naturally sheltered coral lagoon, ideal for snorkelling with vibrant marine life. Two large snorkel platforms make water access easy, with lifeguards on duty to keep everyone safe. For families, the enclosed ocean pool provides a safe and shallow place for children to enjoy the reef, while the 30-metre spiral waterslide is a crowd favourite with kids and adults alike!
Dry Adventures for Non-Swimmers
Prefer to stay dry? No problem. Hop aboard the semi-submersible for a guided underwater tour of the reef, or take in the colours of the coral gardens on a glass-bottom boat ride. Back on the pontoon, the underwater observatory offers panoramic reef views without getting wet – watch clownfish dart through coral and scuba divers glide past in their natural habitat.
Go Further with Optional Upgrades
Want to see more? Upgrade your experience with a Guided Snorkel Safari, try the unique Seawalker helmet dive, or book a scuba dive – perfect for both first-timers and certified divers. For a once-in-a-lifetime view, opt for a scenic helicopter flight over the reef.
All-Inclusive Reef Day
This tour includes return ferry transfers from Cairns, snorkelling gear, glass-bottom boat & semi-sub tours, access to all pontoon facilities, a tropical buffet lunch, and morning/afternoon tea.
Looking for more reef adventures?
Sunlover also offers a Fitzroy Island & Moore Reef combo tour, perfect for those who want to explore both a tropical island and the outer reef in one day.
Highlights
Spend the day on a floating pontoon at Moore Reef, where you can snorkel vibrant coral gardens, zoom down a 30-metre waterslide, and explore the reef from glass-bottom boats, semi-subs, or the underwater observatory—all in one unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience.
Itinerary
8.45 Check-in opens at Reef Fleet Terminal
9.30 Boarding starts
10.15 Depart Cairns Marina
12.00 Arrive at Moore Reef
4.00 Depart Moore Reef
5.30 Arrive at Cairns Marina
Included
- Return transfer in an air-conditioned catamaran from Cairns Marlin Marina to Moore Reef
- Snorkelling equipment and instruction
- 30-metre spiral water slide into the ocean
- Glass bottom boat tour and semi-submersible tour
- Lunch along with tea and coffee while stationary
- Kids ocean pool enclosure
- Underwater observatory
- Fish feeding presentations
- Marine naturalist presentations
- Lycra suit and buoyancy vest
Optional Extras
- Coach Transfers
- Guided snorkel tour
- Seawalker helmet dive
- Introductory scuba dive
- Certified scuba dive
- Helicopter flight
- Helicopter transfer to/from the pontoon to/from Cairns
What to bring
- swimming costume and beach towel
- sunscreen (SPF 30+) reef friendly is recommended
- sun protective clothing such as t-shirt or rash vest, hat and sunglasses
- cash or credit card for purchases, snacks and optional activities while onboard
- camera (you can also hire an underwater digital camera onboard)
How to get there
8.45 am Check-in opens at the Sunlover Reef Cruises Counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns
Important Information
All tours including helicopter flight has a strict 48 hour no cancellation policy.
