• This is Australia’s only luxury sleep on the Great Barrier Reef underwater experience where guests stay in double and twin suites with floor to ceiling glass Perspex windows providing a 24 hour view from the bedroom and bathroom.
• Your accommodation is 4 metres underwater and at night you turn on the lights and attract the marine life to your windows as you watch them do underwater ballet.
• Arrive for your luxury sleep on the Great Barrier Reef accommodation via a scenic boat cruise through the Whitsundays or book a private helicopter transfer to the pontoon.
• All meals including breakfast, morning and afternoon tea and spectacular dining experience under the stars, beverages beer and wine.
• Other inclusions on the Great Barrier Reef tour include a private guided snorkelling tour and semi-submersible submarine tour and access to the underwater observatory.

Australia's first underwater accommodation at Hardy Reef in the Whitsundays. Exclusive suites, four metres underwater with floor to ceiling glass separating guests from the parading marine reef life outside.

What to Expect

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary with Australia's first luxury underwater hotel at Hardy Reef in the Whitsundays. This $10 million floating pontoon provides a unique opportunity to sleep beneath the waves in opulent Reef Suites, surrounded by the breathtaking marine life of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend two days and one night in unparalleled luxury, 40 nautical miles from Airlie Beach, and wake up to a view that seamlessly blends the comforts of a five-star room with the natural beauty of an underwater world.

Features and Highlights

Hardy Reef Luxury Underwater Accommodation

Exclusive Underwater Suites:

• Choose from king double, twin single, or single luxury underwater suites.

Premier Accommodation Features:

• Each suite features floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the vibrant marine life of the Great Barrier Reef.

• At night, switch on external lights to attract nocturnal marine life, providing a unique opportunity to observe the underwater dynamics rarely seen during daylight.

Food and beverages included:

• All meals included: Enjoy gourmet dining with breakfast, morning tea, afternoon tea, and dinner.

• Complimentary beer and wine provided, with cocktails and spirits available for purchase.

Exclusive Activities Included:

• Experience a private, guided snorkelling tour exploring the newly enriched coral environment around the pontoon.

• Dive deeper into the marine world with a semi-submersible submarine tour and visit the underwater observatory at your leisure.

Additional Luxuries and Accommodation options:

• For those preferring to stay above water, the option to sleep under the stars on deck in posh camping setups is available, Reef Sleep 2-Day, 1-Night Sleep On The Reef.

• Enhance your stay with optional activities such as scuba diving and helicopter flights for a comprehensive exploration of the Great Barrier Reef.

Family Friendly:

• Children over the age of 10 are welcome, making this an exquisite family friendly adventure.

Embark on this luxurious underwater accommodation adventure and experience the Great Barrier Reef like never before. From the comfort of your own suite, witness the reef's dynamic ecosystem by day and its mesmerising nocturnal activities by night, all while enjoying top-tier amenities and activities designed to enrich your stay.

Book early to secure your spot in this exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime Great Barrier Reef experience.

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Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Airlie Beach

Departure Time

• Port of Airlie departs 8.00am – returns next day 6.05pm
• Daydream Island departs 7.35am – returns next day 5.40pm
• Hamilton Island departs 9.00am – returns next day 5.00pm
• Reefsuites check in will be from 4:30pm on day one until 2:30pm on the day of departure.

Pickup Locations

• Daydream Island
• Hamilton Island

Destinations

Hardy Reef Pontoon

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Closed Christmas Day

Duration

2 days 1 night

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Scuba diving: intro and certified
• Scenic helicopter flights
• Snorkel safari
• Cocktails
• Coach transfers

Fitness Level Required

Medium, Active

IN-WATER RESTRICTIONS

Scuba Diving Restrictions

• Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving.
• Participation is subject to a medical questionnaire completed on board with the tour operator
• Minimum age for scuba diving 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.

• Small overnight bag
• Toiletries
• Change of clothes
• Swimwear and towel
• Protective clothing, hat and sunscreen
• Camera
• Light jacket or sweater for cool or windy days
• Cash / credit card for optional activities

• Children are to be supervised by parents at all times
• Reefsuites will be charged at a per person rate, regardless of age