Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island





Description
The ultimate 1-day adventure combining Sunlover Cruises 2 top selling tours. Moore Reef pontoon + Fitzroy Island stop over in a day! Moore Reef has all of our standard inclusions including snorkelling, glass bottom boat & semi tour, waterslide & more. The added stop at Fitzroy Island has plenty of time to relax & unwind including buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant overlooking welcome bay, or explore the island & beaches on the varying self-guided national park walking trails. *Enquire abut the optional on island activities such as guided kayak tour or visit to the turtle rehabilitation centre.
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Itinerary
Times will vary for helicopter fly out option. EX CAIRNS Reef Fleet Terminal itinerary is as follows: • 7:00am – Check in starts @ Sunlover Cruises counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal • 7:45am – Check in closes • 8:00am – Depart Cairns • 9:30am – Arrive Moore Reef Pontoon
• 12:00pm – Depart Moore Reef • 12:45pm – Arrive Fitzroy Island, proceed straight to lunch • 3:30pm – Depart Fitzroy Island • 4:30pm – Arrive back at Cairns Marina
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12 years for participating in Seawalker Helmet dive - medical conditions apply
Reviews(34)
This was a really nice way to have a snorkel at the reef plus some time on Fitzroy island. The team was very professional, counting passengers multiple times for safety and ensuring everyone had a good experience in the water. The pontoon was quite large and very stable even for someone who's prone to seasickness like me. They kept to the schedule 100%. Fitzroy island was not as interesting as I had hoped-- not a tour issue-- "just" a tropical island to rest on the beach or take a short hike.
Thanks so much, Robin! We’re really glad you enjoyed the Reef & Island in a Day tour and felt well looked after by the crew. It’s great to hear the day ran smoothly and that you enjoyed the mix of Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island. Thanks again for travelling with Sunlover and for taking the time to share your review.
We booked the helicopter option which was quite expensive. Our allocated flight time was right in the middle of our time at the reef, so no snorkeling before, and not informed of the times the other activities left, so hanging around for our then delayed time slot, this meant very limited snorkeling after the helicopter. So unless you get the first ride, avoid the helicopter, and crew, please ensure you let people know the times before getting on the pontoon. Lunch was fine at Fitzroy, but snorkeling gear is expensive to hire for the hour you have, maybe supply it for those who spent hundreds on the helicopter given the limited time on the reef?
Hi Steve, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry the helicopter timing made the day feel rushed, especially when it was a significant add-on to your booking. For future guests reading this, you can snorkel before and after your scenic helicopter flight at Moore Reef. The exact amount of time available will depend on your allocated flight time, weather, flight sequencing and operational requirements on the day, so we always recommend checking in with crew as soon as you arrive at the pontoon to plan your activities. The departure times for the included activities are also displayed on the activity board at the pontoon, located in the main area where the complimentary tours depart from. This includes tours such as the glass-bottom boat and semi-submersible, so it’s worth checking the board early, especially if you have booked an additional experience like a helicopter flight. Just to clarify, snorkelling equipment is included while visiting Moore Reef. Fitzroy Island operates separately, and snorkel hire on the island is managed through the island facilities, which is why additional hire costs may apply there. We’re glad to hear lunch at Fitzroy was fine, but we’re sorry the timing of your flight made the day feel less relaxed than you had hoped. Your feedback is helpful, and we’ll continue looking at how we can better guide guests through the activity options on busy itinerary days.
This time I brought my family to the Great Barrier Reef diving, the staff on the sun lover ship Ray led the diving talk very detailed and rich, the attitude is also kind and friendly, this experience is very satisfying.
謝謝您分享這次的體驗!我們很高興您和家人在大堡礁度過了滿意的一天。 特別開心聽到 Ray 在浮潛講解上詳細、親切又有耐心。對很多客人來說,有一位清楚又友善的工作人員帶領,真的會讓整個浮潛體驗更加安心和難忘。 謝謝您選擇 Sunlover,也謝謝您對 Ray 和我們團隊的肯定。希望未來還有機會再次歡迎您和家人一起出海。
There wasn’t afternoon tea and morning tea. Also they haven’t provide us time schedule. There wasn’t no time for experienced sub-marine and glass bottom boat. I only got sea-walk which is I payd extra $149 each person.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m sorry the day felt disorganised and that you came away feeling like you only had time for your Seawalker activity. That would be disappointing, especially when the reef and island day includes a few different experiences to enjoy. The Reef & Island tour is a combined itinerary, with time at Moore Reef followed by Fitzroy Island, so the time at the pontoon does move quite quickly. The glass-bottom boat and semi-submersible tours run at set departure times, which are listed on the activity board in the main pontoon area where the complimentary tours depart. Seawalker is a fantastic add-on, but it does include a safety briefing, preparation time and the activity itself, so it can take up a good part of the Moore Reef visit. We always recommend checking the activity board when you arrive and speaking with crew early so they can help plan the best order for Seawalker, snorkelling and the included coral-viewing tours. I’m sorry this wasn’t clearer or easier for you on the day. Even when the schedule is available, we understand there is a lot happening once everyone arrives at the pontoon, especially on a combined reef and island itinerary. Your feedback is helpful because it reminds us how important clear guidance is for guests who have booked extra activities. Thank you again for travelling with Sunlover. We’re sorry the day didn’t flow the way you had hoped.
This was a great excursion! At first I was worried that we would not see any fish because we did not do the additional snorkel tour but we saw a ton of sea life! When we got to Fitzroy island, we were one of the first in line at lunch so there was a variety of delicious food to choose from. I hiked (because it’s not a walk) to nudey beach and it was well worth it. The only complaint (and it’s not to do with the tour) is that there isn’t anywhere to actually sit on the beaches, so just be prepared for that. If you have water shoes, bring them for the beach.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We’re really glad you had a great day on the Reef & Island tour and saw plenty of marine life while snorkelling at Moore Reef. It’s also great to hear you enjoyed lunch on Fitzroy Island and made the hike over to Nudey Beach — it definitely earns the word “hike” more than “walk”, but the view at the end is worth it. Thanks as well for the helpful tip about water shoes. Fitzroy’s beaches are naturally coral rubble rather than soft sand, so reef shoes or sturdy sandals can make the island stop much more comfortable. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the day.
Thanks to the entire sunlover team. You guys are very professional and helpful and really made our trip! Joelle and Cora took such a good care of the kids who were a bit under the weather.
Hi Aria, thank you for the lovely feedback — we’re so pleased you had a great day with us. Huge thanks for the shout-out to Joelle and Cora. Looking after families (especially when the kids aren’t feeling 100%) is something our crew genuinely care about, and they’ll be thrilled to hear this. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the whole Sunlover Reef Cruises team. Thanks again for choosing to spend your day with us!
I really enjoyed the trip. The reef was so beautiful, spending 2 hours there just doesn't feel enough. Kudos to Joelle for helping me and my partner enter the water for the seawalking experience. My wife couldn't have done that without you. The island is very beautiful too. Recommended 10/10
Hi Feng, thanks so much for the 10/10 — we’re thrilled you had such a great day with us. Spending time out at Moore Reef really does fly by, and it’s lovely to hear you enjoyed both the reef and Fitzroy Island. A special shout-out to Joelle for supporting you and your wife with the seawalking experience — helping guests feel comfortable and confident in the water is exactly what our crew love doing. Thanks again for the recommendation and for choosing to travel with the Sunlover crew!
Very well organised. Staff were very attentive & helpful. Got to see giant clam,turtles and even sharks.
Thank you so much, Suresh! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing day on our Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island tour. It’s wonderful to know the day felt well organised and that our crew were attentive and helpful throughout. Spotting a giant clam, turtles and even reef sharks makes for a pretty special Great Barrier Reef experience — what a fantastic day for marine life sightings. Thanks again for travelling with Sunlover Reef Cruises. We’re so glad you enjoyed it.
Great day out. Perfect weather, would recommend . We saw sharks, sea turtles. Absolutely amazing. Loved the slide was an added bonus
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great day out on our Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island tour. Perfect weather, reef sharks, sea turtles and a ride down the waterslide — that’s a pretty amazing Great Barrier Reef day. We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience and really appreciate your recommendation. Thanks again for travelling with Sunlover Reef Cruises.
Its worth the money that you pay. Beautiful customer service from the staff onboard the ferry. Delicious lunch and location.
Thank you so much, Claudia! We’re so pleased you had a fantastic day out on our Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island tour. It’s wonderful to hear you felt the experience was worth the money and that our onboard crew made such a positive impression. We’re also glad you enjoyed the lunch and beautiful locations — it’s a special combination of reef time and island time in one day. Thanks again for travelling with Sunlover Reef Cruises.



