Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Moore Reef Pontoon - Full Day
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August 2026
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Nice trip, but tight schedule
Overall is good, but the schedules are too tight if you want to do snorkeling, helicopter, the boat, and lunch. Almost impossible.
Absolutely stunning day out on Moore Reef with the family. The crew were very helpful. Buffet lunch was reasonable. The trip out there was long, hence the 4 stars, but worth it when you get there.
We had a wonderful experience with Sunlover reef cruises from Cairns to Moore Reef. My family enjoyed the snorkelling - 4 hours on the pontoon gave us plenty of time to snorkel and enjoy the other activities. The boat ride was long, but we kept the children entertained with card games. Highly recommend for a fun family day out!
What you can expect
Enjoy a wonderful balance of Great Barrier Reef scenery and convenience with a tour from Cairns to an activity platform on the reef for several hours of fun in the sun and sea. On this Cairns to pontoon full-day trip, you'll have approximately four hours to explore the marine life and coral reefs of the Outer Great Barrier Reef from the Moore Reef pontoon. Be amazed by the underwater beauty as you snorkel, slide down the onboard waterslide, or join a glass-bottom boat and semi-submersible tour. To recharge, you'll be treated to a delicious buffet lunch before diving back into the adventure.
Heading to the platform, you'll travel in luxury onboard a modern and spacious air-conditioned catamaran, which departs daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal in the centre of Cairns. With all snorkelling equipment and necessary inclusions required, you'll have everything you'll need for a memorable day of exploring Australia's greatest natural wonder.
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What you need to know
- Full-day Great Barrier Reef tour
- Four hours at Moore Reef pontoon
- All snorkelling equipment & expert instruction
- Glass-bottom boat and semi-submersible tours
- Access to the onboard waterslide
- Buffet lunch, tea, and coffee
- Free WIFI onboard
- Hotel transfers
- Certified and introductory diving
- Seawalker platform helmet diving
- Guided snorkel tours
- Scenic helicopter flights
- Departs at 10am and returns at 5.30pm
- Check-in and boarding pass collection from 8.45am until 9.45am
- This experience is seven hours and 30 minutes in duration.
- Cruises depart from the Sunlover Cruises counter, inside Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870.
- Swimwear and a towel
- Sun protective clothing
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Bookings are essential.
- Please note that due to increased fuel costs, a surcharge of $10 per adult and $5 per child is payable on the day of your tour. Infant tickets are not subject to a fuel surcharge.
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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Nice trip, but tight schedule
Overall is good, but the schedules are too tight if you want to do snorkeling, helicopter, the boat, and lunch. Almost impossible.
Reply from Campermate AU Customer Support
Watch out for hidden costs
Crew were really nice and friendly. Watch out for hidden fuel costs. You buy your ticket and pay then when you show up they charge a hidden fuel cost that never gets advised at the checkout. Just build this into the total price and be transparent rather than sneaking it in to make the tour look cheaper!
Reply from Campermate AU Customer Support
Absolutely stunning day out on Moore Reef with the family. The crew were very helpful. Buffet lunch was reasonable. The trip out there was long, hence the 4 stars, but worth it when you get there.
We had a wonderful experience with Sunlover reef cruises from Cairns to Moore Reef. My family enjoyed the snorkelling - 4 hours on the pontoon gave us plenty of time to snorkel and enjoy the other activities. The boat ride was long, but we kept the children entertained with card games. Highly recommend for a fun family day out!
