Sunlover Reef Cruises

Sunlover Reef Cruises Sunlover takes you to the Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island, do one or do both in a day! Get ready to discover the real Great Barrier Reef!
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Sunlover Reef Cruises is proudly Australian owned and operated. Since our humble beginnings in 1991, we have introduced over 1.3 million guests to the natural wonders of The Great Barrier Reef. Our eco-certified and award-winning tours take guests to explore two pristine Outer Barrier Reef locations, Moore Reef and Arlington Reef, which can be explored off our floating pontoons. Our Moore Reef pon

toon is lazily docked 40KM off-shore of Cairns and is home to the only water slide on The Great Barrier Reef. Moore Reef has an abundance of colourful coral, fish, turtles and everything on your reef bucket list! With four hours to explore this underwater wonderland, there’s plenty of time to take advantage of all our free inclusions, such as complimentary snorkelling equipment, guided glass bottom boat, semi-sub, fish feeding, underwater observatory and touch tank presentation. Snorkel with our giant resident Maori wrasse, Wally, or, if you're feeling adventurous, explore the depths of our coral gardens by doing an intro-dive. Alternatively, immerse yourself among schools of fish in our Seawalker experience. Our half-day Arlington tour is the only half-day tour to the Outer Barrier Reef departing from Cairns. Leaving at 8AM and returning approx. 1.30pm, this trip is the perfect option for those who don’t have much time but want to see the best The Great Barrier Reef has to offer. The speedy air-conditioned catamaran trip offers more time on the Reef and less time on the boat! Arlington Reef is one of the largest reef systems in the marine park and this little-know location is home to an abundance of stunning soft corals, fish, turtles and other marine life. Your three hours on the reef includes complimentary snorkelling equipment, underwater observatory, fish feeding, kids pool, marine touch tank and light BBQ lunch. Those with a salty soul can indulge in an intro or certified dive, or ‘walk under water’ in our Seawalker experience. Those who prefer to stay dry can experience the beauty of the reef from our glass bottom boat, or fly high above the reef on a helicopter flight. See if you can spot the famous koala reef! As citizens of the reef, Sunlover is also certified as an official ecotourism operator and we take great pride in educating our guests about the importance of preserving this unique environment.

A view like no other 🚁Soaring above the Great Barrier Reef is nothing short of breathtaking. It isn’t just a scenic flig...
01/04/2025

A view like no other 🚁

Soaring above the Great Barrier Reef is nothing short of breathtaking. It isn’t just a scenic flight but rather a rare chance to witness one of the world’s greatest natural wonders from an unforgettable perspective! 😍

If there’s one adventure to add to your bucket list, this is it! 👉 https://sunlover.com.au/helicopter/

Ever walked underwater? 🤿 Yes, you read that right!On a Seawalker Helmet Dive, you'll stroll along our underwater platfo...
30/03/2025

Ever walked underwater? 🤿 Yes, you read that right!

On a Seawalker Helmet Dive, you'll stroll along our underwater platform, completely surrounded by vibrant reef fish 🐠

Join us at Moore Reef pontoon and experience this unforgettable adventure for yourself! 😍 https://sunlover.com.au/diving/

Paradise from above! 🌴Discover your own backyard with 30% OFF for locals and your visiting friends & family – all year l...
27/03/2025

Paradise from above! 🌴

Discover your own backyard with 30% OFF for locals and your visiting friends & family – all year long! One local ID is all you need for your group to get the discount 😎

Exclusive Cairns Locals Deals 👉 https://sunlover.com.au/locals-deals/

Did you know? 🌏 The Great Barrier Reef spans 344,400 square kilometres, making it bigger than the UK, Switzerland, and t...
25/03/2025

Did you know? 🌏

The Great Barrier Reef spans 344,400 square kilometres, making it bigger than the UK, Switzerland, and the Netherlands combined 🤯

From vibrant coral gardens to diverse marine life, this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most breathtaking ecosystems on the planet!

25/03/2025

Sea School International Cairns recently had an amazing opportunity for our Marine Engine Driver students to get hands-on experience aboard a Sunlover Reef Cruises vessel!
This experience allowed them to learn directly from industry professionals, gaining valuable insights into marine engine management and safety procedures.
We can’t wait for more experiences like this that connect our students to the maritime industry!

Thank you to Sunlover Reef Cruises for this opportunity.

⚓️MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver 2 Near Coastal)
⚓️MAR20421 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)

Salty air, sun-kissed skin, and days spent in paradise! ☀️ Fitzroy Island never disappoints! Who else could spend all da...
23/03/2025

Salty air, sun-kissed skin, and days spent in paradise! ☀️ Fitzroy Island never disappoints! Who else could spend all day here? 🌴

📸: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Take off from our floating helipad at Moore Reef and soak in jaw-dropping views of the Great Barrier Reef on a 10-minute...
23/03/2025

Take off from our floating helipad at Moore Reef and soak in jaw-dropping views of the Great Barrier Reef on a 10-minute scenic flight with Nautilus Aviation 🚁

Keep an eye out for manta rays, turtles, and other marine life as you take in this natural wonder from above 😍

Trust us, this is one memory you’ll never forget! 👉 https://sunlover.com.au/helicopter/

Don’t miss out on the incredible opportunity to try scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef 🤿🪸Our expert PADI dive instru...
21/03/2025

Don’t miss out on the incredible opportunity to try scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef 🤿🪸

Our expert PADI dive instructors provide a safe and supportive environment for first-time divers, guiding you through each step of the process 👉 https://sunlover.com.au/diving/

20/03/2025

Who else can say they’ve slid straight into the ocean from the ONLY waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef? 😍✨

The coral reef is an absolute masterpiece of nature! 🪸The vibrant colours, the intricate formations, and the incredible ...
19/03/2025

The coral reef is an absolute masterpiece of nature! 🪸

The vibrant colours, the intricate formations, and the incredible marine life make it feel like an underwater paradise.

We may be biased, but nothing compares to the magic of exploring this breathtaking world 🗺️

While exploring the depths of the reef, our divers spotted this incredible giant clam! 😍These majestic creatures can liv...
16/03/2025

While exploring the depths of the reef, our divers spotted this incredible giant clam! 😍

These majestic creatures can live for over 100 years and grow over 1 metre wide. Their colourful mantles are not only stunning but also play a crucial role in the reef’s ecosystem 🪸

Coming in for landing 🚁✨Take flight with one of our unforgettable helicopter packages! Soar above the stunning Great Bar...
13/03/2025

Coming in for landing 🚁✨

Take flight with one of our unforgettable helicopter packages! Soar above the stunning Great Barrier Reef and experience breathtaking aerial views of turquoise waters and vibrant coral reefs 🪸

https://sunlover.com.au/helicopter/

Who wants to visit our Moore Reef Pontoon? 🧡🤿📸: Calypso Reef Imagery and Underwater Camera Hire
12/03/2025

Who wants to visit our Moore Reef Pontoon? 🧡🤿

📸: Calypso Reef Imagery and Underwater Camera Hire

Meet the Māori Wrasse! 🐟This stunning reef fish is named after its unique facial markings, which resemble traditional Mā...
10/03/2025

Meet the Māori Wrasse! 🐟

This stunning reef fish is named after its unique facial markings, which resemble traditional Māori tattoos. These markings are not only beautiful but help identify individual fish.

The Māori Wrasse is also known by several other names, including Napoleon Wrasse, Humphead Wrasse or Napoleonfish ☺️

Have you ever spotted one while diving? 🤿

Who would love to be here right now? 🌴🩵
09/03/2025

Who would love to be here right now? 🌴🩵

Dive into the reef adventure of a lifetime! 🤿 If you haven't been to our Moore Reef pontoon yet, what are you waiting fo...
07/03/2025

Dive into the reef adventure of a lifetime! 🤿 If you haven't been to our Moore Reef pontoon yet, what are you waiting for? 🤔

📸: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

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Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street
Cairns, QLD
4870

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 7am - 5pm
Sunday 7am - 5pm

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+61740501333

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Join us as we dive into an unforgettable snorkel, surrounded by stunning marine life at our Moore Reef pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef 🪸🐠 #SunloverReefCruises #GreatBarrierReef #MarineLife #SeeAustralia #TravelReels

Did you know? 😮 This enormous shellfish found on Moore Reef is the world’s largest bivalve mollusc alive today and the heaviest of all living bivalve molluscs. They can weigh up to 300 kg! 🧡 📸: @pablocogollos_photography #SunloverReefCruises #GreatBarrierReef #CoralReef #MarineLife #MarineBiology

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Making a splash 💦

Who else can say they’ve slid straight into the ocean from the ONLY waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef? 😍✨ #SunloverReefCruises #GreatBarrierReef #CairnsAustralia #Waterslide #SeeAustralia

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Step into an underwater world like never before with our Seawalker Helmet Dive! 😀 This unique experience on the Great Barrier Reef lets you walk along a submerged platform, completely surrounded by vibrant tropical fish 🐠 No diving experience? No problem! There’s no equipment to manage, and even non-swimmers can join in the fun 💦 ✨ $145 per dive ✨ Approximately 20 minutes ✨ Descend 3.5 meters below sea level Are you ready to take the plunge? 😍

Discover the reef’s magic from our underwater observatory! 🐠 Step below sea level for a breathtaking view of vibrant marine life on our Moore Reef pontoon located on the Great Barrier Reef 🪸 #SunloverReefCruises #GreatBarrierReef #GreatBarrierReefToday #CairnsAustralia #ExploreCairnsGBR #SeeAustralia #TravelAustralia #ThisIsQueensland #ExploreTNQ #TravelReels

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Planning made easy 😏 🌴✨ With a variety of packages available, there’s something to suit every kind of traveler. Whether you’re planning a day of snorkelling, a family-friendly adventure with activities for all ages, or a peaceful island escape to soak up the sunshine, the options are endless. All you need to do is show up and enjoy paradise! 🐠 #SunloverReefCruises #GreatBarrierReef #GreatBarrierReefToday #CairnsAustralia #ExploreCairnsGBR #SeeAustralia #TravelAustralia #ThisIsQueensland #ExploreTNQ #TravelReels

Have you been on our famous waterslide? 🛝💦 🎥: https://www.tiktok.com/@jetsetjodie/ #SunloverReefCruises #GreatBarrierReef #GreatBarrierReefToday

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There’s More Life on the Reef with Sunlover!

Sunlover Reef Cruises is proudly Australian owned and operated. Since 1991, we have introduced over 1.3 million guests to the natural wonders of The Great Barrier Reef. Our eco-certified and award-winning tours take guests from Cairns to explore two pristine Outer Barrier Reef locations, Moore Reef and Arlington Reef, which can be explored off our state-of-the-art Marine Bases. Our Moore Reef Marine Base is located 40KM off-shore of Cairns and is home to the only water slide on The Great Barrier Reef. Moore Reef has an abundance of colourful coral, fish, turtles and everything on your reef bucket list! With four hours to explore this underwater wonderland, there’s plenty of time to take advantage of all our free inclusions, such as complimentary snorkelling equipment, guided glass bottom boat, semi-sub, fish feeding, underwater observatory and touch tank presentation. Snorkel with our giant resident Maori wrasse, Wally, or, for a more indepth experience explore the depths of our coral gardens by doing an Intro or Certified SCUBA dive. Alternatively, immerse yourself among schools of fish in our Seawalker Helmet dive experience or explore exclusive areas of the reef with a Guided Snorkel Safari. Arlington Reef is one of the largest and healthiest reef systems in the Great Barrier Reef having been untouched for 20 years.J ust a short 90 minute ride on our air-conditioned catamaran takes you directly to our newly refurbished Marine Base for 3.5 HOURS ON THE REEF! Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and activities, it is the ideal way to view its bright, vibrant varieties of soft and hard corals & fascinating underwater community unique to the Arlington Reef. The clarity of the azure waters means that even those who don’t wish to get wet, can still enjoy a stunning views of the coral and marine life.

Private Charters

Arlington Reef is home to Sunlover’s dedicated charter Marine Base. As a charterer you have exclusive use of the reef and facilities with a choice of timings, menu, branding and enter-tainment on the world’s first dedi-cated venue moored on the Great Barrier Reef. Perfect for corporates, tour groups, celebrations, and even weddings!

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