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Cruise To The Outer Reef & Return By Helicopter
from $699
per person
6 hours
Discover the magic of the outer Great Barrier Reef with Sunlover's Moore Reef Adventure! Snorkel, ride the ocean waterslide, explore underwater worlds from a semi-sub or glass-bottom boat and finish the day with a 25 minute helicopter ride.
Embark on a day trip from Cairns to Moore Reef aboard Sunlover's comfortable catamaran, where a purpose-built activity platform floats in a calm coral lagoon just 90 minutes from shore. This all-inclusive reef tour gives you the flexibility to explore at your own pace - whether you're snorkelling, observing underwater life, or just relaxing on deck. Return to Cairns like a rock star on a 25 minute scenic helicopter flight.
What You'll Do
- Snorkel in a sheltered lagoon: The large platform has many entry points into the water making it easy to get in and out, with stair access and lifeguards on duty.
- Stay dry if you prefer: Use the semi-submersible, glass-bottom boat, or underwater observatory to view the reef without diving in.
- Enjoy family-friendly fun: Kids (and the young at heart) can splash in an enclosed ocean pool or take a ride down a 30-metre spiral waterslide that empties into the sea.
- Learn from the experts: Marine biologists provide fish-feeding presentations and talk you through the reef ecosystem.
- Scenic Helicopter Flight: Stunning scenic helicopter flight departing from the pontoon arriving back to Cairns.
- Snorkelling + all snorkel equipment
- Lycra suit available
- Semi-submersible tour
- Glass-bottom boat tour
- Underwater observatory
- Fish feeding / marine naturalist presentations
- 30-metre spiral waterslide
- Enclosed ocean (kids) pool
- Buffet lunch (tropical style)
- One way cruise on a catamaran
- Tea & coffee while docked / on board Cairns
- Freshwater showers & change rooms on the pontoon
- Upper-level sun deck on pontoon
- Access to marine biologists / reef-ecology education
- Return 25 minute scenic helicopter flight
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Start: Cairns QLD 4870
What to bring:
Simply pack a bag as if you were going to the beach for the day. Swimming costume, Beach towel, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun protective clothing such as a T-shirt or rash vest, hat and sunglasses. Cash or credit card for on-board purchases, snacks and optional activities. (we accept AUD$, VISA, MasterCard & Amex). Camera.
Conditions:
Child rates apply for 2-15 years. Infants 0-1 year travel free of charge. Must occupy a seat from 2 years. Hand luggage is included in the overall weight for the helicopter; therefore is requested to be kept to a minimum. Boarding shall be denied without presentation of a Sunlover Cruises-issued pass. Passengers failing to check in by 09:45 may miss the final boarding. Please bring the credit card used & Photo ID of the cardholder for verification at check-in. As part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy environment, Sunlover Cruises has a non-smoking and non-vaping policy aboard our vessels and pontoon. No refund if semi-sub or glass boat cancelled due to weather or other issues.
Optional extra:
Guided Snorkel Tour, Seawalker, Intro or Certified Dive. Pre-booking recommended, sales onboard subject to availability. Medical conditions apply to diving activities; please ensure you read the medical checklist of requirements for participation on our website.
Helicopter Tours:
The flight for this tour is operated by Zoom Helicopters, subject to their terms & conditions (which may differ to Sunlover Cruises). The maximum single-seat weight limit/payload for Zoom Helicopters' fleet of aircraft is 120 kg. Due to aviation regulations the infant age for Helicopter flights differs to travel aboard Sunlover Cruises vessel only. Infants 0-1 years can fly FOC on the lap of the parent or guardian. (Limited to 1 infant per flight / must be advised at the time of booking). Helicopter per-seat charges apply to all passengers 2 years and older. Passenger's individual weight MUST be advised at time of booking. If a weight variance is determined upon check-in exceeding the limitations of the aircraft, Zoom reserve the right to refuse travel and charge a 100% cancellation fee.
