• Enjoy a day on the Sunlover state-of-the-art, multi-level Outer Great Barrier Reef floating activity pontoon with super-sized sundeck and one-of-a-kind spaghetti waterslide that even the adults enjoy that departs from Cairns.
• On our Cairns Great Barrier Reef tour you will meet some of Moore Reef’s resident characters, including Wally the giant, intricately marked Maori Wrasse fish and Dora the friendly sea turtle
• This 2 day combo package tour deal from Cairns offers 2 amazing snorkelling locations – snorkel the fringing reef from the beach on Fitzroy Island, explore the coral gardens and marine life at Moore Reef on the outer Barrier Reef.
• Great fun, great value 2 day Great Barrier Reef tour to visit Fitzroy Island and an outer Great Barrier Reef pontoon from Cairns. 

The best value 2 day combo tour deal in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. Amazing value, A Great Barrier Reef tour and a Fitzroy Island tour combo deal. Snorkeliing on the Outer Barrier Reef from Sunlover pontoon, explore Fitzroy Island, and much more. Save with this great value combo tour deal.

Day 1: Cairns Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour

Cruise to a floating pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef

Departing from Cairns city hop aboard your high-speed catamaran, grab a fresh coffee and ltake in the views of East Trinity and Yarrabah as you’re entertained by a Great Barrier Reef presentation and get some snorkelling tips from a knowledgeable marine guide.

The state-of-the-art Moore Reef floating pontoon is your activity centre for the day. 

• Explore the spacious two-storey pontoon and relax on the super-sized sundeck
• The kids will love the fully enclosed children’s pool
• Whiz down the one-of-a-kind waterslide into the reef
• Visit the underwater observatory
• Enjoy a buffet lunch with seafood and tropical fruits

From the moment you arrive, feel free to pop on your snorkel and dive into the sparkling water, home to stunning coral gardens and a multitude of reef fish and marine life. 

Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef

Snorkelling amongst stunning coral formations and tropical rainbow-coloured fish is unlike anything you’ve ever encountered. 

 And don’t be surprised if a sea turtle suddenly appears; an appearance that will captivate snorkellers of all ages! 

This is the location you will also get to meet Wally the famous Maori Wrasse who just loves seeing himself in selfies.

Glass bottom boat tour

The glass bottom boat tour is custom-made for those who prefer not to get wet, aren’t strong swimmers, or are simply feeling a little waterlogged after snorkelling. 

No less detailed or impressive than a diving birds-eye view, you’ll view the stunning underwater world through the glass perspex on the bottom of the boat.

View cabbage-shaped coral flowers; watch as sparkling yellow and blue parrotfish peer through the boat windows; and be on the lookout for rays or even a ribbon of eels peeping out from a coral crevice. There will likely be more marine life than you can count, and you'll find out fascinating information from an onboard marine biologist about each species you spot.

Semi-submersible submarine tour

Located one metre under the water's surface, the specially designed semi-submarine will propel you in dry comfort to get an up close perspective of Moore Reef. Enjoy thirty minutes of up-close Reef viewing in air-conditioned comfort.

As part of the onboard package, you'll also enjoy an interactive marine presentation, which you can listen to as you gaze through the windows at some of the Reef's rare marine species.

There is also a range of exciting optonal activities to choose from:

Interactive snorkel adventure (optional extra activity)

Experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this interactive snorkel tour. A marine naturalist will lead the tour and provide you with some fascinating facts about the diverse marine life you spot along the way, such as sea cucumbers, brilliant starfish and perhaps a sleepy ray hiding in the sand. 

Introductory scuba diving (optional extra activity)

Moore Reef and its world heritage environment are all about discovery. And after snorkelling in this marine park, you might feel you are ready to expand your experience and to try your first ever dive. 

We highly recommend pre-booking to avoid missing out.

An experienced instructor will teach you every skill needed for this endeavour. With an introductory dive, you are given a taste of the thrill of the world beneath the surface, diving first as a group and then separating to explore a little more independently.  

Certified scuba diving (optional extra activity)

You haven’t scuba dived until you have scuba dived the Great Barrier Reef! You'll be paired up with a dive buddy of equal experience for this unforgettable underwater journey. Moore Reef offers some spectacular dive sites where you'll witness an ever-present array of unique reef fish and stunning coral canyons, spot clownfish (Nemo) colonies, sea turtles, and ‘Wally’ the giant Maori Wrasse - the friendliest fish on the Reef!

Seawalker platform helmet diving (optional extra activity)

Seawalker helmet diving is an exciting way to experience the Great Barrier Reef without getting your hair wet. No prior dive knowledge or experience is required and you will be guided on your adventure by a qualified instructor.

You will need to pre-fill out a Medical Questionairre for all underwater experiences.

Unlike traditional scuba diving, Seawalker helmet diving enables you to breathe through your nose and mouth as you would above water. 

Seawalker offers all the excitement of scuba diving without getting wet and is ideal for non-swimmers.

Scenic helicopter flight (optional extra activity) - Infant age 3 must pay for a seat

View the vastness and beauty of the Reef from above on a scenic helicopter flight. This exciting and breathtaking experience gives you the chance to see the brilliant coral formations, groups of turtles, sharks and rays as you cruise approximately 500ft over the Great Barrier Reef and pass the coastline of Cairns.

Itinerary

• 08:30 – 09:30 - Check-in
• 09:45 - Boarding Closes
• 10.00 - Depart Cairns Marina
• 11:15 – 11:30 - Arrive Moore Reef Pontoon
• 4.00 - Depart Moore Reef pontoon 
• 5:30 - Arrive Cairns Marina

Day 2: Fitzroy Island Tour

After checking in at 8.30am you'll depart Cairns Marlin Marina at 9.30am to begin your cruise.

Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee served onboard the spacious, high-speed catamaran, then sit back and relax for the quick 45-minute cruise to Fitzroy Island. 

You'll have over five hours to explore beautiful Fitzroy Island's pristine beaches and untouched forests, and enjoy a host of water and land-based activities.

You may want to begin the day with an ice-cream from the Pacific Islands Trading Store, or perhaps get right into snorkelling among the fringing coral that surrounds this tropical island paradise.

You can also choose from five scenic walking treks around the island, and for beachcombers and lovers of the sun, deserted coves and pristine beaches await.  

Snacks can be purchased on the island, and for those who’ve built up a real appetite, Foxy’s Bar and Café can tempt you with a deli-style lunch. The afternoon is yours to choose to do as much or as little as you'd like.

Hike Fitzroy Island Trails

Fitzroy Island is 99 per cent national park covered in lush tropical rainforest and is famed for its range of exhilarating, scenic hiking trails.

Some lead to deserted beaches and others to compelling lookouts over the island. There are short walks to the mythical Secret Garden, which is a mere 45-minute round trip.

Another option for the keen flora and fauna explorer is a long walk to the historic lighthouse and magnificent summit where you have 360 degree views all over the magnificent Great Barrier Reef.

Keep an eye out for birds of paradise, red flying fox, glimmering blue Ulysses butterflies and giant monitors lazing on the boulders.

Snorkelling on Fitzroy Island (optional extra activity)

Head to the Raging Thunder Beach Hut to hire your snorkelling equipment for the day then snorkel straight off the beach to explore the stunning fringing reef which forms part of the Great Barrier Reef.

Additional optional island activities

Head to the Raging Thunder Beach Hut to hire your choice of water activities equipment or book a tour: 

• Stand up paddle boards
• Snorkelling equipment
• Ocean trampoline
• Coral viewing board
• Turtle Rehabilitation Centre
• Glass bottom boat tour

Itinerary

8.15am: Check In + boarding at the boat
8.40am: Boarding closes
8.45am: Boat departs Cairns Marlin Marina
9.45am: Arrival at Fitzroy Island, 5+hrs Island Time
3.30pm: Re-boarding of the boat commences
3.50pm: Boarding closes
4.00pm: Departure from Fitzroy Island
5.00pm: Arrival at Cairns Malin Marina, disembark

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Tour Languages Offered

• Chinese
• English
• Japanese

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

• Moore Reef Day : Check in 8.30am to 9.30am - Boarding closes 9.45am - Departs Cairns Marina 10.00am - Returns Cairns Marina 5.30pm
• Fitzroy Island Day: Check in 8.15am - Departs Cairns Marina 8.45am - Arrives Cairns Marina 5.00pm

Pickup Locations

• Cairns
• Cairns Northern Beaches
• Palm Cove

Destinations

• Fitzroy Island
• Moore Reef - Outer Great Barrier Reef

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

This tour operates on Christmas Day
Tours can be reversed - visit Fitzroy Island on Day 1 and Moore Reef on Day 2 depending on availability

Duration

Moore Reef Day: Outer Great Barrier Reef - 4 hours approx.
Fitzroy day: time on Fitzroy Island - 6 hours approx.

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Guided snorkelling tours (Moore Reef pontoon)
• Introductory and certified scuba diving (Moore Reef pontoon)
• Seawalker helmet dive (Moore Reef pontoon)
• Transfers to and from accommodation in Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches and Palm Cove for a small extra fee, please pre-book with us
• 10 minute helicopter scenic flight (Moore Reef pontoon) - Infants age 3 will be charged the child price for any helicopter component booked, this charge will be added to your booking total

Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

Restrictions

• Scuba Diving – minimum age 12
• Medium fitness is required for snorkel safari tour.

IN-WATER RESTRICTIONS

Scuba Doo and Helmet Diving Restrictions

• Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from helmet diving and scuba doo.
• Participation is subject to a medical questionnaire completed on board with the tour operator
• Minimum age for helmet diving/scuba doo is 12 years.
• Flying after scuba diving: a wait of 12 hours is recommended after one dive, 18 hour after 2 dives and at least 24 hours after multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.

Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.

Eco Certifications

• Swimming costume
• Towel
• Sunscreen (SPF30+ water resistant)
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Camera (charged)
• Cash ($AUD) or Credit Card (VISA, Mastercard) for any on board purchases, drinks and snacks.

• Infants age 3 will be charged the child price for any helicopter component booked, this charge will be added to your booking total
• Parents can take prams, strollers and capsules on boat