Sunlover Cruises is a tour operator with a great reputation in Cairns. They have a large and comfortable catamaran that can take a maximum of 300 people to the reef but usually they take much less so people have a lot of extra space on board.
Sunlover Cruises departs at 9:30am every day from Cairns and they take visitors to Moore Reef, a reef formation about 40 kilometers from the coast or 1h 45min by boat. Moore Reef ranges from 1 metre to 25 metres depth so it is great for snorkellers who want to enjoy the shallow reef and also great for divers who want to explore the deeper reef.
Sunlover Cruises Platform is very spacious and modern. It is the only platform with a waterslide in the Great Barrier Reef. The waterslide is about 8 metres high and 30 metres long. Visitors can spend the whole day going down the waterslide, it is definitely great fun for kids and also adults.
There are lots of free activities available from the platform, and they are:
Also included for the day is morning tea, afternoon tea and a tropical buffet lunch with seafood, hot dishes, salads and tropical fruit.
This package includes in introductory dive. Great Experience.
Sunlover also offers extra activities. Please see them below:
Customers interested in doing a helicopter scenic flight have the option as per following: 1) 10 minute flight from the platform over the reef, 2) cruise to the platform by boat and fly all the way back to Cairns on the helicopter, 3) fly to the pontoon by helicopter and cruise back to Cairns.
Come and have a great day!
Tourism Cairns works with family and group discounts. Please email us for a quote.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 08:30-09:15 | Check-in at the Sunlover Cruises desk inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street |
| 09:30 | Boat departs Marlin Jetty Cairns |
| Travel time is 1 hour & 45 minutes direct from Cairns on a fast stable motor catamaran | |
| 11:45 | Boat arrives at Sunlover Cruises pontoon |
| Enjoy around 4 hours exploring the reef including an introductory dive | |
| 15:45 | Boat departs Sunlover Cruises pontoon |
| Quick stop at Fitzroy Island to pick up passengers | |
| 17:30 | Boat arrives back in Cairns |
Please Note:
All Divers: In accordance with the Australian diving law, ALL DIVERS must complete a medical questionnaire on board, before diving.
Flying after diving: If only one dive is undertaken then a minimum of 12 hours is recommended before flying. If more than one dive is conducted in the day, an interval of 24 hours is recommended.This is not applicable for low helicopter flights over the reef.
Introductory Divers - NOTE: Certain medical conditions may prevent you from diving (e.g. Asthma, Heart Disease), please contact our office.
Introductory Dive & Sea Walker: Minimum age is 12 years.
Intro dive / Sea Walker / Heli Flight Specials:Child age is 4 – 15 years. Needs to be pre-booked and refund is not available.
| Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Sunlover Cruises & Intro Dive Special |
$410.00 per adult $295.00 per child $1,265.00 per family |
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| Additional Extras | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | |
| Return Coach Transfer (Cairns City) | $35.00 per adult / $21.00 per child | |
| Return Coach Transfer (Northern Beaches) | $50.00 per adult / $36.00 per child | |
| Sea Walker Helmet Diving | $149.00 per adult / $149.00 per child | |
| Guided Snorkelling Adventure | $52.00 per adult / $32.00 per child | |
| Scenic Helicopter Flight (10 minute) | $199.00 per adult / $199.00 per child | |
Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Family Price: 2 Adults & 2 Children.
Reef Tax: $10.00 is levied for all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef. This charge and other levies are INCLUDED in the cruise fares.
Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.
Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is to be completed 48 hours prior to departure or on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy.
Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.
Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.