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Guides, seasonal updates and what our crews are actually seeing on the water — written in Cairns by the people who run the boats.
Can you fail a scuba course? What happens if you don’t finish
Scuba certification is competency-based, not pass or fail. What happens if a skill takes longer, if you run out of days, if a doctor will not clear you – and what each situation costs.
El Niño Is Back: What a Strong El Niño Means for the Great Barrier Reef
A strong El Niño is established and intensifying. Here is what the Bureau, AIMS scientists and the Reef Authority are actually saying about the summer ahead — and what it means for your reef trip.
Fitzroy Island Day Trip: Your Complete Guide from Cairns
Everything you need to plan a Fitzroy Island day trip from Cairns: 2 daily departures, Nudey Beach, snorkelling, rainforest walks, the turtle centre and more.
First-Time Diving on the Great Barrier Reef
Discover what it’s like to try scuba diving for the first time at Moore Reef on the Great Barrier Reef, where Sunlover’s dive team guides beginners through an unforgettable introductory dive.
Fitzroy Island Planned Burns: What to Expect and Where to Check Alerts
Quick answer: what are Fitzroy Island's planned burns? Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) periodically carries out planned burns in Fitzroy Island National Park as part...
Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef: What’s Happening, What We’re Doing, and How You Can Help
Quick answer: what's happening to the Great Barrier Reef, and what can you do? The Great Barrier Reef has experienced 6 mass coral bleaching events since 2016, driven by rising...
Winter on the Great Barrier Reef: The Humpback Highway
Quick answer: what makes winter special on the Great Barrier Reef? Winter on the Great Barrier Reef is not grey, cold or sleepy. From Cairns, winter often means blue water,...
Moore Reef, Fitzroy Island, or Both: How to Choose Your Cairns Reef Day
Quick answer: why visit the Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island from Cairns? A Great Barrier Reef from Cairns day is one of the most rewarding ways to experience Tropical North...
Best Beaches Near Cairns: Nudey Beach and Fitzroy Island
Nudey Beach on Fitzroy Island is one of Australia’s most distinctive coastal destinations. With coral-fringed shores, crystal-clear water and rainforest rising behind the beach, it offers a very different kind of beach experience to the classic white sand stretches found elsewhere around the country.
Snorkelling Safety Briefing | What to Know Before Your Reef Tour
Quick answer: what does the snorkelling safety briefing cover? Before every Sunlover Reef Cruises tour, we recommend watching our short snorkelling safety video — it covers the...
Cairns in April: Autumn Weather, Events & the Best Reef Days
Quick answer: what's on in Cairns in April? April in Cairns means the shift into a milder, more comfortable autumn: shorter days, easier humidity, and reef water still warm...
Why Fitzroy Island Should Be Your First Stop in Tropical North Queensland
Quick answer: why start your Tropical North Queensland trip on Fitzroy Island? If you're planning a trip to Tropical North Queensland, make Fitzroy Island your first stop — not...