Pontoon & Island Activities
Glass bottom boats and more
Our custom-designed Great Barrier Reef pontoon offers a gateway to the wonders of the reef, providing easy access for visitors of all ages and swimming abilities. Stationed permanently at Moore Reef, our exclusive location offers a breathtaking coral-fringed lagoon, ensuring an unparalleled sense of space. Explore the variety of exciting activities available on our pontoon.
Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Included with Moore Reef & Fitzroy Full Day Packages
Perfect for Staying Dry • Group Experiences
Enjoy a spectacular top-down view of coral and marine life without getting wet. With the reef only 0.5 to 3 metres under the glass, the glass bottom boat tour offers a clear and close-up view of hard and soft corals, giant clams, anemones, fish and more, explained by one of our marine experts. You might even spot a sea turtle!
Tours departs regularly throughout the day.
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Semi Submersible Boat Tour
Included in ticket price | Subject to Availability
Perfect for All Ages • Reef Education
Prepare to be amazed as you descend below sea level in our remarkable semi-submersible tour. With its unique “fish eye” perspective, this tour allows you to cruise over stunning coral gardens, encounter breathtaking drop-offs, and marvel at the fascinating marine creatures that call the Great Barrier Reef home. From the comfort of your seat, soak in the awe-inspiring beauty that surrounds you.
Tours depart regularly throughout the day.
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Touch Tank & Fish Feeding
Included in ticket Price
Perfect for Marine Education • Nature Lovers
Observe and interact with some unique marine species during a presentation from our marine naturalist. Held around a shallow tank, you will be invited to gently touch, feel and learn before the marine animals are released back into the ocean.
Later in the day watch hundreds of colourful fish swarm near the pontoon for feeding as our marine expert answers questions and explains the fish you can see.
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Waterslide
Included in ticket Price
Perfect for Kids (and kids at heart) • A fun reef experience
Our Moore Reef pontoon proudly features the only waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef. Plunge down an exhilarating 30-meter spiral from our sun deck, splashing into the crystal-clear tropical ocean. Try to beat the record of 110 slides in a day as you enjoy this adrenaline-pumping experience. Lifeguards supervise the waterslide throughout the day, ensuring safety for both big and little kids alike.
Available all day and supervised by lifeguards, the waterslide is a hit with big kids and little kids alike.
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Underwater Observatory
Included in ticket Price
Perfect for The Whole Family • Time Out with the Fish
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the reef from the comfort of our underwater observatory. Located at one end of the pontoon, this captivating room situated below sea level offers a breathtaking window into the vibrant world of fish and coral. Enjoy the fascinating views at your leisure by descending the stairs to the observatory whenever you desire.
Don’t miss the fish feeding presentation, where hundreds of fish swarm near the window, providing a captivating spectacle.
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