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.
04/08/2025
We're proud to announce that our Sunlover Reef Cruises Great Barrier Reef experience, Moore Reef Full Day Tour, has been awarded the Best of RedBalloon Guarantee, a recognition given only to the most-loved and top-rated experiences on the platform 🎈
This means we’ve been personally tried and tested by the RedBalloon team, scored over 80% across five guest-first criteria, and consistently maintained a 4.8+ star rating from verified customers.
Whether it’s a surprise present, a planned adventure, or a “just because” experience, we love that so many guests find us through RedBalloon! 🐠
Snorkel, slide, splash, repeat. Welcome to the only reef pontoon with a waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef 🐠
Whether you're floating above coral gardens or racing down the slide, there's no better way to spend a day at Moore Reef 🪸
01/08/2025
Sunlover Reef Cruises are beyond proud to share the incredible results of our contributions to the Tourism Reef Protection Initiative (TRPI) in partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. As one of 26 operators involved in this essential program, our team has achieved some truly remarkable milestones to date:
💙 1595 Eye on the Reef Surveys conducted, providing critical data to monitor reef health and ensure early warning of any impacts
🧡 3585 images uploaded to the ReefCloud database
💙 39,534 predators removed to protect our reef from the destructive crown-of-thorns starfish and Drupella snail
🧡 392 site visits to conduct regular reef health checks
These efforts are a testament to our team's dedication and the power of collaboration in preserving the Great Barrier Reef for generations to come.
We’re so proud to be part of this initiative and to contribute to the long-term health of one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems 🌏
31/07/2025
🌴 Join us in Cairns for the only OCEAN SWIM directly over the Great Barrier Reef, enjoy beautiful spring weather & tropical waters.
Limited spots left for our once a year event 📆 25 OCTOBER 2025
This Moore Reef local always knows how to make an entrance! 😃
👉 Spot one for yourself with a trip to our pontoon 🪸
30/07/2025
We love Fitzroy Island 🧡🌴🐠
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30/07/2025
The Great Barrier Reef is full of wonders, but Moore Reef is the main act you won’t want to miss 🪸✨
29/07/2025
A day on the Great Barrier Reef to disconnect, dive in, and discover a world like no other 🪸 Join us for an unforgettable adventure to Moore Reef where nature’s greatest show is waiting! 🧡
28/07/2025
Front row seat to the underwater show! 🐠💙
👉 Ready to dive in and meet the locals? Book your reef adventure now! 🪸
25/07/2025
For Our Local Legends 🐠☀️
Ready to rediscover paradise in your own backyard? Locals (and your visiting friends & fam!) get 30% OFF all year round 🌴
Dive into action at the iconic Moore Reef Pontoon or unwind in paradise on Fitzroy Island — unforgettable adventures are waiting..
✅ Only one local ID needed per group�
📆 Book online or call our friendly reservations team�
🪪 Don’t forget your local ID at check-in
Comment ‘SUNLOVER’ and we’ll send you the link to book 🪸
Full T&Cs apply.
24/07/2025
Come explore the outer reef with us for a day you won’t forget! 🐠
Our Sunlover catamaran pulls up next to a floating pontoon in a coral-filled lagoon — the perfect base for your reef adventure 🪸
You’ll be looked after by our awesome crew of marine biologists, dive instructors, lifeguards, and cruise attendants, all here to share their love for the Great Barrier Reef and help you create unforgettable memories 😍
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Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street Cairns, QLD 4870
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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!
More Care for the Reef
As citizens of the reef, Sunlover is also certified as an official ecotourism operator and and has long been committed to providing quality and enjoyable Great Barrier Reef experiences with the utmost respect for our environment.
Sunlover works closely with The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) in a number of ways:
• Eye on the Reef
We monitor our Moore and Arlington Reef sites for trends of change to the environment. We also show guests how to complete the Eye on the Reef Rapid Monitoring Survey through our Marine Biologist for a Day experience, which directly contributes to the collection of information about reef health.
• Crown of Thorn Starfish
We applied and received a permit in 2013 at the outset of the eradication program to allow us to actively participate in the suppression of the starfish, which pose a threat to the reef.
• Master Reef Guides Program
Developed to educate guests about the reef environment, we are committed to providing ongoing support to our expert crew in achieving this status.
ALSO
Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre
A voluntary non-profit organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation of turtles. Sunlover assisted in the set up of the centre through donations, and continue to contribute through fundraising, transport of volunteers, and assisting with turtle releases from our Moore Reef Maine Base.
Citizens of the Reef
As a founding Citizens Circle Member, Sunlover is a proud supporter of the Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef – “the world’s first collaborative and independent movement for the Reef”. Uniting interested parties from across the globe, this initiative is designed to inspire a collective approach to ensuring the longevity of the reef.
Environmental Management Charge
Did you know that you are making an important contribution towards the protection of the Great Barrier Reef?
$6.50 from your ticket to our Moore Reef Marine Base is given to the federal government to assist the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS), in monitoring, managing and protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
