Reef and Island
Reef & Fitzroy Island Full Day Reef Tour
Adult $295 | Child $169 $84.50 | Family $759
Kids Half off Special extended until March 2026!
Two Wonders, One Incredible Day
Discover the best of the Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island in one unforgettable full-day adventure. Departing from Cairns, you’ll cruise across the Coral Sea aboard our air-conditioned catamaran to explore the Outer Great Barrier Reef at Sunlover’s Moore Reef Pontoon, before continuing to Fitzroy Island for a tropical buffet lunch and island time in paradise.
Explore Moore Reef — The Outer Great Barrier Reef
After a 1.5-hour cruise from Cairns, you’ll arrive at our custom-built pontoon, perfectly positioned for reef exploration and relaxation.
Slip into crystal-clear waters from the snorkel platforms, where coral gardens burst with colour and life.
Families will love the enclosed ocean pool, while thrill-seekers can take the plunge down our 30-metre spiral waterslide straight into the tropical sea.
Prefer to stay dry?
Step aboard our semi-submersible or glass-bottom boat tour, or gaze through the underwater observatory—a living aquarium where tropical fish and turtles glide by.
For the ultimate reef experience, you can add:
- Guided snorkel safari with our marine biologists
- Seawalker® helmet dive no experience required
- PADI Discover Scuba Diving Try SCUBA diving with no experience required
- Scenic helicopter flight for an unforgettable aerial view
Island Escape — Fitzroy Island
The journey continues to Fitzroy Island, a local favourite just 45 minutes from Cairns.
Here, 99% of the island is covered in lush rainforest, fringed by coral beaches and calm turquoise bays.
Enjoy a premium tropical buffet lunch at Zephyr’s Restaurant on beautiful Welcome Bay, then spend your afternoon soaking up the island’s relaxed atmosphere.
Take a short rainforest walk, visit the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre (subject to availability), or simply unwind beneath the palms and watch the boats drift by.
Why Choose Reef & Island in a Day
- Combines two iconic destinations — Outer Reef + Tropical Island
- Ideal for families, first-time reef visitors, and those short on time
- All-inclusive experience with buffet lunch, snorkel gear, and reef access
- Optional upgrades for adventure seekers
- Family-friendly facilities, including ocean pool and waterslide
Experience the Best of Both Worlds
From coral gardens to rainforest canopies, Reef & Island in a Day lets you experience the Great Barrier Reef’s two most remarkable environments — all in a single, seamless journey. It’s the easiest way to make every moment count.
PADI Included in your tour
- Snorkelling & equipment (at Moore Reef)
- Lycra suit
- Semi-submersible tour
- Glass bottom boat tour (at Moore Reef)
- Underwater observatory
- Fish feeding presentations
- Waterslide
- Enclosed ocean pool
- Premium Buffet Lunch (on Fitzroy Island)
Extra Activities Moore Reef
- Guided snorkel tour
- Seawalker helmet dive
- Scenic helicopter flight
- PADI Discover Scuba DivIng
Extra Activities Fitzroy Island
- Turtle Talk Presentation
- Guided Kayak Tour
- Guided Rainforest Tour
- Kayak Hire
Itinerary
- 7:00 AM Check in Opens
- 7:30 AM Check in Closes
- 8:00 AM Depart Cairns to Moore Reef Pontoon
- 9:30 AM Arrive at Moore Reef Pontoon
- 2.5 Hours of Pontoon Fun
- 12:00 AM Reboard and Depart Moore Reef
- 12:45 PM Arrive at Fitzroy Island
- 12:45-1:30 PM Lunch
- 1.5 Hours of Island Fun
- 3:30 PM Depart Fitzroy Island
- 4:30 PM Arrive Back in Cairns
Reef & Island - 10 Minute Scenic
Reef & Island + 10 Min Scenic flight
Perfect for Birds eye views • Unmatched moments
Enjoy the morning at Moore Reef pontoon with the inclusion of a 10-minute scenic flight on a ZOOM helicopter. From the helipad at Moore Reef, you will soar high above the natural wonder of the Great Barrier Reef and admire its sheer size and beauty! Then, cruise onto Fitzroy Island to enjoy a sensational buffet lunch with 2 hours for on-island exploration.
Reef & Island - Fly Out | Cruise Back
Reef & Island + One Way Heli
Perfect for Bird’s eye views • Celebrity Status
Forgo the boat journey to the reef, and enjoy a 25 minute scenic helicopter flight from Cairns to Sunlover’s Moore Reef pontoon with Zoom helicopters.
With 2 hours at the reef, there is an array of included or optional activities to participate in. Then, cruise onto Fitzroy Island and enjoy a premium buffet lunch at Zephyrs the resort restaurant , before spending a further 2 hours exploring the island paradise. Finally, cruise home on the catamaran to Cairns.
