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Great value reef tour
Stacks of fun activities
From $ 255
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most incredible natural wonders, offering visitors the chance to explore a mesmerising underwater world and discover paradise islands set just off the coast of Cairns.
Operates: Daily
Departs: 10:00am
Returns: 5:30pm
Adult from: $255
Child from: $165
Infant from: $0
Child prices are available to children aged 4 - 15 years. Infants under the age of 4 years travel free.
Anyone participating in scuba diving or the Seawalker Helmet Dive will need to complete a medical form prior to being cleared for these activities. Please view the medical form by clicking here, and discuss with us anything that may apply to you before you book these upgrades. No refunds are given for pre-booked activities that can’t be completed by travellers who are not cleared to dive onboard.
Date changes are permitted up to 48 hours prior to departure (availability dependent). Please see our full cancellation policy here.
Discover the hidden depths of the Great Barrier Reef on this day-long adventure to the new and deluxe Moore Reef Pontoon. Set 40km from the coastline of Cairns, this floating activity centre is packed full of fun things to do for all the family. Throughout the day, you’ll get to carve your own itinerary to make a day that’s truly yours whilst getting to know the incredible wildlife and scenery of the Great Barrier Reef.
The tour begins from Cairns where we travel to the unique area of Moore Reef on a plush, air-conditioned catamaran. There, you’ll get an insight into the biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef through a presentation from an expert marine biologist before you have four hours to explore the joys of the Great Barrier Reef at your own pace.
You can whizz down the waterslide that splashes you out into the sparkling blue waters of the reef or kick back and relax on the sundeck and catch some rays. Elsewhere, there is an underwater observatory you can check out, which provides you with a fascinating look into the magnificent underwater world of Moore Reef. Optional activities include a semi-submersible tour or a glass bottom boat tour with a marine expert, a fish feeding experience, and an enclosed pool for younger members of the family.
For lunch, it’s a fresh tropical buffet to keep you going before you try your hand at snorkelling or swimming in the reef. This tour provides a relaxing and comprehensive way to get to know the Great Barrier Reef.
Related article: The amazing creatures you’ll see on the reef
*Please let us know of any Nut Allergies when you book. Most other dietary requirements are catered for within the standard selections.
Optional Upgrades
Accommodation Transfers: We can arrange bus transfers from most hotels and hostels in Cairns and Northern Beaches. If you cannot see your hotel as an option for pickup when making your booking, please contact us and we can advise you on your nearest pickup location. We cannot pick up from residential addresses.
Alternatively, travellers can make their own way to the Marlin Marina.
| Location | Address | Time |
| 0 Make your own way to the Reef Fleet Terminal | Spence Street, Cairns | 08:45 AM |
| 201 Lake Street Apartments | 201 Lake Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Bay Village Tropical Resort | Corner Lake Street and Gatton Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Bohemia Resort | 231 McLeod Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Cairns Beach Resort | 129 - 135 Oleander Street, Holloways Beach | 08:20 AM |
| Cairns Colonial Club Resort | 18 - 26 Cannon Street, Cairns | 08:35 AM |
| Cairns Plaza Hotel | 145 The Esplanade, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Cairns Queenslander Hotel and Apartments | 267 Lake Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Cairns Reef Apartments | 670 - 678 Bruce Highway, Cairns | 08:30 AM |
| Cairns Sheridan Hotel | 295 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Cascade Gardens | 175 Lake Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| City Terraces Cairns | 63 - 65 McLeod Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Citysider Cairns Holiday Apartments | 17A Upward Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Coral Reef Apartments | 192 - 196 Mann Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Coral Sea Beach Front | 131 - 133 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove | 07:55 AM |
| Coral Towers Holiday Suites | 255 The Esplanade, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Coral Tree Inn | 166 - 172 Grafton Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns | 121-123 The Esplanade, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Gilligans Backpackers | 57 - 89 Grafton Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Holiday Inn Harbourside | 209 - 217 The Esplanade, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Il Centro Apartment Suites | 30 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Kewarra Beach Resort and Spa | 80 Kewarra Street, Kewarra Beach | 08:10 AM |
| Mango Lagoon Resort | 81 - 85 Cedar Road, Palm Cove | 07:50 AM |
| Melaleuca Resort | 85 - 93 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove | 08:00 AM |
| NRMA Cairns Holiday Park | 12 - 30 Little Street, Manunda | 08:35 AM |
| North Cove Waterfront | 275 - 277 The Esplanade, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Novotel Cairns Oasis | 122 Lake Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Palm Cove Tropic Apartments | 6 Triton St, Palm Cove | 08:05 AM |
| Palm Royale Cairns | 7 - 11 Chester Court, Manunda | 08:35 AM |
| Queens Court | 167 - 173 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Rainforest Grove Holiday Resort | 40 - 42 Moody Street, Manoora | 08:35 AM |
| Reef Treat Palm Cove | 10/14 Harpa St, Palm Cove | 08:00 AM |
| Sanctuary Palm Cove | 6 Cedar Rd, Palm Cove | 07:55 AM |
| Sebel Palm Cove | Coral Coast Dr Palm Cove, Palm Cove | 07:50 AM |
| Southern Cross Atrium Apartments | 3 - 11 Water Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| Sunshine Tower | 136 - 140 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa | 2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
| The Villas Palm Cove | 24 Warren Street, Palm Cove | 07:55 AM |
| Trinity Beach Bus Stop | Corner Trinity Beach Road and Moore Street, Trinity Beach | 08:20 AM |
| Villa Marine | 8 Rutherford Street, Yorkeys Knob | 08:30 AM |
| YHA Cairns Central | 20 - 26 McLeod Street, Cairns | 08:40 AM |
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