Sunlover Reef Cruises
ProHighlights
- Groups of 10 or more get a day built and quoted by a dedicated groups team, with reserved seating and catering choices
- Full-day and half-day private charters hand a whole catamaran to one group, with private catering and an open bar on offer
- The Moore Reef pontoon suits mixed groups, with a semi-submersible, glass bottom boat and underwater observatory for non-swimmers
About Sunlover Reef Cruises
Sunlover Reef Cruises has taken visitors from Cairns out to the Great Barrier Reef since 1991. Its catamarans leave the Reef Fleet Terminal every day for a purpose-built pontoon on Moore Reef, for Fitzroy Island, or for a combined reef and island day. At the pontoon, lifeguards watch over the snorkelling area and marine biologists run reef talks and guided snorkel tours. Guests who would rather stay dry can take the semi-submersible, the glass bottom boat or the underwater observatory, which makes the day work for groups with a mix of swimmers and non-swimmers. Introductory scuba dives and helmet walks are available as extras. Groups of 10 or more go through a dedicated groups team rather than the standard online fares. The team builds each day around the occasion, covering corporate team days and retreats, sports teams, school programs, and birthdays, reunions and other milestones with reserved seating and catering choices. For a group that wants a boat to itself, full-day and half-day private charters can head to the reef, the island or both. The group can add its own catering and an open bar, and the price for each charter is worked out once numbers and the itinerary are settled. On the larger catamarans, up to 330 passengers can travel on a pontoon day, so even a big company outing fits on one vessel. The Fitzroy Sundancer seats 105 inside and suits smaller charters.
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Groups of 10 or more and private charters are quoted individually by the groups team. An introductory scuba dive can be added from $149.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people make a group booking?
Ten or more. Groups of that size are quoted directly by the groups team instead of paying the standard online fares, and the day is tailored to the occasion.
Can we charter a whole boat for a private event?
Yes. The groups team arranges whole-boat charters for a full or half day to Moore Reef, Fitzroy Island or both. Catering and an open bar can be added, and each charter is priced separately.
What if some of our group can't swim?
For a group with non-swimmers, Moore Reef works better than the island. Coral viewing from the semi-submersible, the glass bottom boat, the underwater observatory and a touch tank all come with the fare.
Can the crew cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, with notice given to the groups team when booking. Reef days include a buffet lunch, and private catering can be arranged on charters.
Where do the reef trips leave from?
Every Sunlover trip departs from the Reef Fleet Terminal at 1 Spence Street in Cairns, with check-in opening between 7am and 8.45am depending on the tour chosen.
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Jamie Orchard
in the last week
Me and my friend did the one day dive at Moore reef. Great day out & food was delish. All the staff were lovely. This is my 2nd trip with Sunlover now & both times have been very good value for money. Would 1000% recomme…
Fiona Hillhouse
3 weeks ago
Fantastic experiences! Enjoyed both Fitzroy Island one day and Moore Reef the next! Both incredible day trips, highly recommend. Fitzroy - famous for stunning Nudey Beach which is a beautiful short walk along a nature tr…
Dhruvi Gajjar
2 months ago
We had such an incredible day with Sunlover Reef Cruise to Moore Reef and Fitzroy island !The reef was absolutely stunning — the colours, marine life, and underwater scenery were breathtaking. The glass-bottom boat exper…
Matthew
2 months ago
Amazing experience. Crew were lovely, helpful, energetic and made the experience so much more. They were always willing to help. Our boat ride out was rough due to the weather, and the crew were making sure we were all o…
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