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- Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises - with Introductory Scuba Dive, depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises - with Introductory Scuba Dive, depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
Sunlover Reef Cruises
- Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
- English
- 8 hours (approx.)
- 24 Working Hours Confirmation
Standard Inclusions
- 1. Travel to the reef on-board the air-conditioned catamaran
- 2. Introductory Scuba Dive
- 3. Reef time (4 hours)
- 4. Great Barrier Reef Presentation by marine expert
- 5. Sunlover Waterslide
- 6. Upper-level sun-deck
- 7. Underwater observatory
- 8. Semi-Submersible tour with marine expert
- 9. Glass-bottom boat tour with marine expert
- 10. Fish-Feeding presentation with marine expert
- 11. Touch-tank presentation with marine expert
- 12. Fully enclosed kids pool
- 13. Great Barrier Reef snorkelling with complimentary gear + life jackets
- 14. Lunch
- 15. Tea and coffee on boarding the vessel
- • 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.
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises, depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
Discover one of the great natural wonders of the world and experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. |
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises, plus Cairns Hotels Transfers
Discover one of the great natural wonders of the world and experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. |
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises - with Scenic Flight (10 minutes), depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
Discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a helicopter scenic flight and experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. |
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises - with Scenic Flight (10 minutes), plus Cairns Hotels Transfers
Discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a helicopter scenic flight and experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. |
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises - with Seawalker Helmet Dive, plus Cairns Hotels Transfers
Discover one of the great natural wonders of the world and experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. |
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises - with Introductory Scuba Dive, plus Cairns Hotels Transfers
Discover one of the great natural wonders of the world and experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. |
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises - with Seawalker Helmet Dive, depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
Discover one of the great natural wonders of the world and experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. |
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Cruise/Fly Moore Reef Full Day Tour, Depart From Reef Fleet Terminal
Discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a helicopter scenic flight and experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. |
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Cruise/Fly Moore Reef Full Day Tour, with Cairns Hotel Return Transfers
Discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a helicopter scenic flight and experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. |
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Fly/Cruise Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises, with Cairns Hotel Return Transfers
Discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a helicopter scenic flight and experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. |
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Fly/Cruise Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises
Discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a helicopter scenic flight and experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. |
$444.00
1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. Travel to the reef on-board the air-conditioned catamaran
- 2. Introductory Scuba Dive
- 3. Reef time (4 hours)
- 4. Great Barrier Reef Presentation by marine expert
- 5. Sunlover Waterslide
- 6. Upper-level sun-deck
- 7. Underwater observatory
- 8. Semi-Submersible tour with marine expert
- 9. Glass-bottom boat tour with marine expert
- 10. Fish-Feeding presentation with marine expert
- 11. Touch-tank presentation with marine expert
- 12. Fully enclosed kids pool
- 13. Great Barrier Reef snorkelling with complimentary gear + life jackets
- 14. Lunch
- 15. Tea and coffee on boarding the vessel
- • 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 / Scenic Flight / Certified 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 | ||||||
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Other info | Child Policy: ● Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult carer. Dive: ● Introductory Diver: Minimum age 12 ● Maximum group sizes of 4 divers per guide ● All divers must complete a medical questionnaire/declaration on-board (https://www.enjoyaus.com/pdf/DiveMedicalForm.pdf) ● A history of asthma, heart conditions and/or other medical conditions or medications may prohibit SCUBA diving. If medical is failed on-board no refund will be given. The dive is not transferrable if medical is failed. Guests are advised to review medical checklists/requirements with their booking agent prior to booking. ● In the interests of safety, recommend no flying within 24 hours of diving. Guest will not be allowed to dive until guest is declared medically fit to dive. No refunds will be given should the passenger be flying within that time. ● Introductory Scuba Dive - overall experience takes approximately 1 hour, with 30 minutes spent putting on equipment and the instructor conducting skills assessment, followed by an average dive time of 30-35 minutes. General: ● Family fare is valid for two adults and two children (12-15 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. ************************************************************************************************************ 【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
Cairns Great Barrier Reef: Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Cruises - with Introductory Scuba Dive, 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.
Introductory Scuba Dive
If have ever wanted to try scuba diving, this is an opportunity to experience it on the Great Barrier Reef! Will be fully briefed and escorted safely by qualified instructors.
Learn how to use the professional dive equipment, then enjoy a dive of up to 12 metres for up to 40 minutes. Get up close and personal with colourful coral gardens and marine life and fully indulge in one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Purpose-built dive platform provides a safe environment to learn how to use all diving equipment and descend gradually using down lines. Maximum group sizes of 4 divers per guide ensures Great Barrier Reef Intro scuba diving is safe and fun!
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 |
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| 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 |
Purpose-built dive platform provides a safe environment to learn how to use all diving equipment and descend gradually using down lines.
If have ever wanted to try scuba diving, this is an opportunity to experience it on the Great Barrier Reef!
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.
Cruise from Cairns on the Sunlover air conditioned catamaran to the Moore Reef Marine Base.
Enjoy a day onboard a new multi-level pontoon at Moore Reef, complete with sundeck and the only theme-park style water slide on the 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.
Full access to the Sunlover Sunslide - the only theme park waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef!
The sundeck is also where the Sunlover Sunslide starts on its 30 metre spiral descent into the tropical waters.
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.
Fish feeding presentations.
Marine life touch tank.
Underwater observatory.
Marine naturalist presentations.
Semi-submersible tours.
Semi-submersible tours.
Glass bottom boat tours.
Glass bottom boat tours.
Get up close and personal with colourful coral gardens and marine life and fully indulge in one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Abundance of colourful coral.
Experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more.
Abundance of colourful coral.
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
4 FAQ
Available from -1 to -6 strength levels, the masks are available in return for $5 with a $50 deposit, refundable on return. Please ask our friendly staff to assist you.
Please inquire about other languages on the day of your departure should you require them as we reguarly have people who join our day team from all over the world.
If you just let the lifeguards or any member of staff know that your children are entertaining themselves while you are heading off for a dive; they will be happy to keep a close eye out.
We recommend taking ‘Travelcalm’ tablets prior to boarding the vessel. These can be purchased at the reception desk upon collecting your tickets or on-board the vessel
On the Moore Reef Tour you can expect to have approximately 4 hours to swim, snorkel and explore.
All we ask is that you complete a very basic medical questionnaire, make sure you are fit to dive and away we go!
Seawalker Helmet Diving is also an option for those that don’t swim and is available on both our Moore and Arlington pontoons. A scenic helicopter flight is also a fantastic way to see The Great Barrier Reef without getting your feet wet.
Beyond that, you could try a Guided Snorkelling Tour with one of our experienced Marine Biologists or Reef Naturalists; they have a large floating life ring and can guide you amongst the coral reefs, while offering 100% safety, regardless of swimming ability.
December-February 29c, 83f
March-May 25c, 76f
June-August 22c, 72f
September-November 25c, 76f