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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island Boat Tour

4.6  / 594 reviews
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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island Boat Tour
4.6  / 594 reviews

Experience two of Cairns must see locations with a visit to Moore Reef pontoon and Fitzroy Island in just one day. Relax in air conditioned comfort, includes buffet lunch, snorkelling and more.

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Duration 9 hours
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Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Santiago – Australia

We really enjoyed the snorkeling time at the Great Barrier Reef and the time spent at Fitzroy Island. However, the buffet didn’t have chicken option so that could be improved due dietary choices. Apart from that, everything was amazing. The staff in the counter, the ferry and the hotel was super friendly and amazing

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Santiago – Australia
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Anita J A – Canada

This was an amazimg tour. So magical to see the Great Barrier Reef.

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Anita J A – Canada

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Sunlover Reef Cruises

  • Catamaran

    (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Great Barrier Reef

    Visit (2 hours)

  • Catamaran

    (45 minutes)

  • Fitzroy Island

    Break time, Lunch (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Fitzroy Island

    Visit, Walk, Swimming, Snorkeling, Self-guided tour (2 hours)

  • Catamaran

    (50 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Sunlover Reef Cruises

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore and search for marine life both below and above the clear waters
  • Make a splash down the only waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Join a glass bottom boat and semi submersible tour while at the Reef
  • After buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant explore Fitzroy Island
  • Snorkel straight off the beach or take a self guided nature walk

Full description

Departing from Cairns on an air conditioned cruise to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef pontoon as your first stop. Here you have 2 hours to explore above & below the water, snorkel crystal clear waters, learn about the reef from a marine naturalist, discover the fascinating underwater world by taking a glass bottom boat or semi submersible tour, visit the underwater observatory & more, Next, cruise on to Fitzroy Island where your first port of call is a tropical buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant Fitzroy Island resort overlooking welcome bay. Then, discover all that the island has to offer, including self guided National Park walks, snorkelling straight off the beach or simply relax. *Enquire about optional on island activities such as Kayak tour, guided nature walk or visit to the Turtle Rehabilitation centre. Head back to Cairns sunkissed and filled with wonder of our natural world.

Includes

  • Round-trip on an air-conditioned catamaran
  • Snorkelling equipment (includes lycra suit & life jacket) at Moore Reef
  • Glass bottom boat tour at Moore Reef
  • Semi-submersible tours operation (Subject to wind conditions) at Moore Reef
  • Waterslide at Moore Reef
  • Enclosed ocean pool for children at Moore Reef
  • Underwater observatory at Moore Reef
  • Full bar facilities (paid for at own expense) at Moore Reef
  • Tropical buffet lunch at Fitzroy Island
  • Snorkelling equipment (includes lycra suit and life jacket) at Fitzroy Island
  • Access to self guided national park walks and beaches at Fitzroy Island
  • Additional activities (guided snorkel tour or Seawalker)
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Fitzroy Island optional activities (kayak, guided nature walks, or visit to the Turtle rehabilitation centre)

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet your tour at the Sunlover Cruises counter located inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at Cairns Marina. Check-in Open 07:00 - 7:30am, collection of boarding pass required prior heading to the vessel for departure.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Drones

Know before you go

  • No refund will be provided if the semi-submersible tour or glass bottom boat tour is not operated due to weather or mechanical issues

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 94 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Santiago – Australia3 January 2025  – Verified booking
We really enjoyed the snorkeling time at the Great Barrier Reef and the time spent at Fitzroy Island. However, the buffet didn’t have chicken option so that could be improved due dietary choices. Apart from that, everything was amazing. The staff in the counter, the ferry and the hotel was super friendly and amazing
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Anita J A – Canada15 November 2024  – Verified booking
This was an amazimg tour. So magical to see the Great Barrier Reef.
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Lulit – Australia5 October 2024  – Verified booking
This activity was the best thing I done while visiting cairns. The snorkelling was incredible and Fitzroy island is beautiful. All the staff were friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this tour!
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Product ID: 580947

Activity provider:Sunlover Reef Cruises

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