Day Trips

Sunlover: Cairns to Fitzroy Island and Moore Reef Full-Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch

Tourists on pontoon at Moore Reef, Great Barrier Reef, viewing coral and marine life.

Tourists snorkeling at Moore Reef, Great Barrier Reef, surrounded by vibrant coral and marine life.

Tourists enjoying buffet lunch on Fitzroy Island with Great Barrier Reef view.

Man sliding off boat into ocean near Fitzroy Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.

Duration

9 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Mobile ticket

Cruise to both Fitzroy Island and the outer Great Barrier Reef in one epic day—two distinct reef environments, one seamless itinerary.

Spend the morning exploring Fitzroy Island’s white-sand beaches, lush rainforest trails, and fringing reef, then transfer to the Moore Reef floating pontoon for a marine playground like no other.

Snorkel with guidance from marine experts, slip down a 30-meter spiral waterslide into the ocean, or stay dry with glass-bottom boat and semi-submersible tours.

Enjoy a premium buffet lunch on board with tropical dishes and fresh Aussie flavours—perfect between swims or after soaking up the sun on deck.

Customize your day with optional upgrades like a Snorkel Safari, Seawalker helmet dive, or a visit to the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.

Full-day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island from Cairns

Snorkeling equipment and expert guidance

Premium buffet lunch (menu here)

Onboard amenities: Air-conditioned lounges, sun deck, Sunlover waterslide, freshwater showers, change rooms, licensed bar, and snorkel assistance station

Access to reef platform activities: semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat tours, underwater observatory, and marine presentation with fish feeding

Self-guided walk on Fitzroy Island National Park trails

1-hour Snorkel Safari (if option selected)

Seawalker helmet dive (if option selected)

Turtle Rehabilitation Centre talk (if option selected)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Two reef destinations in one day

If you're short on time but want the full Great Barrier Reef experience, this cruise is the perfect solution. Departing from Cairns, you’ll explore two wildly different parts of the reef—each offering unique ways to connect with nature above and below the surface.

What to expect

Your day begins with a scenic cruise to Fitzroy Island, a postcard-perfect escape with rainforest-cloaked hills, hidden beaches, and coral reefs right off the shore. You’ll have time to explore the island’s walking trails, unwind on Nudey Beach, or snorkel the calm waters of Welcome Bay.

Next, head to the Moore Reef Pontoon, your launchpad for outer reef adventure. Here, everything is set up for effortless marine discovery—just step into the water for guided snorkeling, or board the semi-submersible or glass-bottom boat for front-row views of the coral without getting wet. Kids will love the ocean pool and epic waterslide; adults can kick back in the sundeck lounges or visit the underwater observatory for a peek at life below the waves.

Midday, refuel with a premium buffet lunch, then choose your next adventure: take a marine biologist-led Snorkel Safari, try the Seawalker helmet dive for a unique underwater stroll, or join a Turtle Rehab Centre talk to learn how conservationists are caring for injured sea turtles.

Upgrades

Want to dive a little deeper? You can elevate your experience with:

Snorkel Safari – Join a marine naturalist on a guided snorkel session to discover harder-to-reach coral gardens and learn about marine life as you go.

Seawalker Helmet Dive – Walk the ocean floor without needing a dive certification. A bucket-list-worthy way to meet the reef up close.

Turtle Rehabilitation Centre Talk – Learn about local conservation efforts during an optional presentation led by caretakers and marine experts.

What to bring

Bring along your swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat, and walking shoes.

What's not allowed

The snorkel safari is not suitable for non-swimmers.

Accessibility

This experience is pram/stroller accessible but not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

The semi-submersible tour is subject to weather conditions.

The seawalker helmet dive is a suitable activity for non-swimmers.

The kayak tour requires guests to be able to swim and have moderate fitness capabilities.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Boarding point

Board your boat at Sunlover Reef Cruises.

Address: Reef Fleet Terminal (Bottom floor, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia.

Get directions to the boarding point