Great Barrier Reef Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island Premium Day Tour
Overview
Sunlover Reef Cruises is the only operator that combines the Outer Great Barrier Reef, at its Moore Reef pontoon, with Fitzroy Island in a single day.
Depart the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns at 8:00am and reach Moore Reef at 9:30am, before Sunlover's main day cruise arrives. Spend 2.5 hours on Sunlover's own section of the reef on an expansive pontoon full of space and a activities for everyone: snorkel with gear and a lycra suit included, or stay dry on the glass bottom boat, semi-submersible (sea and weather permitting) and underwater observatory. Kids have a snorkel training area and a 30-metre spiral waterslide.
Then cruise 45 minutes to Fitzroy Island, a rainforest national park, for a buffet lunch at Zephyr's on Welcome Bay and 1.5 hours to swim or walk to Nudey Beach. Back in Cairns by 4:30pm. Runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Sunlover Reef Cruises has operated from Cairns since 1991, is Australian owned and is an Ecotourism Australia Hall of Fame member.
What's Included
- Coffee and / or Tea (whilst the vessel is stationary)
- Semi Submersible Tour (*Subject to wind conditions)
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour
- Underwater observatory and enclosed ocean pool for kids.
- Sunlover Waterslide and spacious sundeck
- Round trip travel aboard air conditioned catamaran
- Free time to explore Fitzroy Island
- Snorkel gear at the reef (Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Lycra Suit & Life Jacket if required).
- Buffet Lunch
- Extra cost: Professional photos or Camera Hire
- Snacks - food & drinks can be purchased from the bar
- $10/adult, $5/child, payable directly to Sunlover prior to travel
- Extra cost: Island - Kayak tour, Guided Rainforest Tour, Turtle Talk, Snorkel gear
- Extra cost: Reef - Guided snorkel tour, Helmet dive, 10 minute helicopter flight
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Sunlover Reef Cruises
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Great Barrier Reef
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Moore Reef
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fitzroy Island
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nudey Beach
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Great Barrier Reef
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 12 years for participating in Seawalker Helmet dive - medical conditions apply
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The crossing to the reef takes about 1.5 hours and can be rough. If you are prone to seasickness, take a travel-sickness tablet before departure. Tablets are also sold on board.
- Snorkel gear is provided at Moore Reef only. Hire gear from the island resort hire centre if you want to snorkel from the beach on Fitzroy Island.
- Wheelchair users: wheelchairs can board the Reef & Island vessel, which has an accessible toilet but no designated wheelchair seating. The pontoon suits most manual wheelchairs. Fitzroy Island's national park tracks are not wheelchair accessible. Electric wheelchairs over 30 kg and mobility scooters cannot be taken on board. Contact Sunlover Reef Cruises on 07 4050 1333 before booking.
- Drones are not allowed near the pontoon because of the helicopter flight path.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Great Barrier Reef Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island Premium Day Tour?
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Activity code: C-5851P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- Coffee and / or Tea (whilst the vessel is stationary).
- Semi Submersible Tour (*Subject to wind conditions).
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour.
- Underwater observatory and enclosed ocean pool for kids.
- Sunlover Waterslide and spacious sundeck.
- Round trip travel aboard air conditioned catamaran.
- Free time to explore Fitzroy Island.
- Snorkel gear at the reef (Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Lycra Suit & Life Jacket if required).
- Buffet Lunch.
- Extra cost: Professional photos or Camera Hire.
- Snacks - food & drinks can be purchased from the bar.
- $10/adult, $5/child, payable directly to Sunlover prior to travel.
- Extra cost: Island - Kayak tour, Guided Rainforest Tour, Turtle Talk, Snorkel gear.
- Extra cost: Reef - Guided snorkel tour, Helmet dive, 10 minute helicopter flight.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Great Barrier Reef Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island Premium Day Tour is as follows:
- Minimum age is 12 years for participating in Seawalker Helmet dive - medical conditions apply
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Great Barrier Reef Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island Premium Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Coffee and / or Tea (whilst the vessel is stationary)
- Semi Submersible Tour (*Subject to wind conditions)
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour
- Underwater observatory and enclosed ocean pool for kids.
- Sunlover Waterslide and spacious sundeck
- Round trip travel aboard air conditioned catamaran
- Free time to explore Fitzroy Island
- Snorkel gear at the reef (Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Lycra Suit & Life Jacket if required).
- Buffet Lunch
- Extra cost: Professional photos or Camera Hire
- Snacks - food & drinks can be purchased from the bar
- $10/adult, $5/child, payable directly to Sunlover prior to travel
- Extra cost: Island - Kayak tour, Guided Rainforest Tour, Turtle Talk, Snorkel gear
- Extra cost: Reef - Guided snorkel tour, Helmet dive, 10 minute helicopter flight
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 12 years for participating in Seawalker Helmet dive - medical conditions apply
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The crossing to the reef takes about 1.5 hours and can be rough. If you are prone to seasickness, take a travel-sickness tablet before departure. Tablets are also sold on board.
- Snorkel gear is provided at Moore Reef only. Hire gear from the island resort hire centre if you want to snorkel from the beach on Fitzroy Island.
- Wheelchair users: wheelchairs can board the Reef & Island vessel, which has an accessible toilet but no designated wheelchair seating. The pontoon suits most manual wheelchairs. Fitzroy Island's national park tracks are not wheelchair accessible. Electric wheelchairs over 30 kg and mobility scooters cannot be taken on board. Contact Sunlover Reef Cruises on 07 4050 1333 before booking.
- Drones are not allowed near the pontoon because of the helicopter flight path.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
