Tour Highlights
- Sleep four metres below the surface in private Reef Suites with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Watch marine life day and night directly from your bedroom and ensuite
- Scenic boat transfers or optional private helicopter transfers available
- All meals included, including dinner under the stars, plus beer and wine
- Private guided snorkelling tour included
- Semi-submersible submarine tour and underwater observatory access
- Extremely limited availability with only two underwater suites
- Continuous 24-hour reef views from bedroom and ensuite
- Night-time reef lighting attracts marine life directly outside your window
- Australia’s only luxury underwater accommodation on the Great Barrier Reef
Description & Tour Inclusions
Included In Price
- Return boat transfers to pontoon
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Dinner
- All beverages including beer and wine (cocktails and spirits at an additional cost)
- Accommodation in Reef Suite (king, double or twin single)
- Reefsuite will include basic amenities including a hair dryer
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. It's like staying in a boutique hotel underwater on the Great Barrier Reef.
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, 39 nautical miles from Hamilton Island, and 39 nautical miles from Daydream Island. Wake up to a view that seamlessly blends the comforts of a five-star hotel room with the natural beauty of an underwater world on the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
Features and Highlights
Hardy Reef Luxury Underwater Accommodation
Exclusive Underwater Suites:
- Choose from king double, twin single, or single luxury underwater hotel suites.
Premier Accommodation Features:
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Each suite features floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the vibrant marine life of the Great Barrier Reef.
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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:
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All meals included: Enjoy gourmet dining with breakfast, morning tea, afternoon tea, and dinner.
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Complimentary beer and wine provided, with cocktails and spirits available for purchase.
Exclusive Activities Included:
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Experience a private, guided snorkelling tour exploring the newly enriched coral environment around the Hardy Reef interactive pontoon.
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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:
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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.
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Enhance your reef stay 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.
Be sure to book very early to secure your spot in this exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime Great Barrier Reef experience.
Have you seen our other overnight sleep on the reef tours?
Read all the things you need to know before you go on our Tour Specialists Blog.
Tour Details
Tour Languages Offered
English
EnglishDeparts 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.
What to Bring
- 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
Child Policy
- Children are to be supervised by parents at all times
- Reefsuites will be charged at a per person rate, regardless of age
Cancellation Policy
Our T&Cs
All cancellations must be in writing.
We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.
In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Additional Tour Operator's T&Cs
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Vessels may operate in inclement weather such as wind and rain, where we deem it safe to operate according to our operational and safety protocols. If you choose not to travel in these circumstances, this will be considered a cancellation by you and standard cancellation fees will apply. You should check weather forecasts and request to amend your Booking within the permitted timeframes if the forecast on the date of your scheduled Journey is not optimal for your desired experience.
CANCELLATIONS & AMENDMENTS
Day Cruises:
Amendments permitted up to 24 hours prior to Journey commencement. $10 amendment fee applies.
"Cancellations received: – more than 48 hours prior to Journey commencement: fully refundable – within 48 hours prior to Journey commencement: cancellation fee is 100% of the Journey Price."
ReefSleep:
Amendments permitted up to 72 hours prior to Journey commencement.
"Cancellations received: – more than 14 days prior to Journey commencement: fully refundable – 14 days or less prior to Journey commencement: cancellation fee is 100% of the Journey Price."
ReefSuites:
Amendments permitted up to 30 days prior to Journey commencement.
"Cancellations received: – more than 30 days prior to Journey commencement: fully refundable – 30 days or less prior to Journey commencement: cancellation fee is 100% of the Journey Price."
Resort Connections:
Amendments permitted up to two hours prior to Journey commencement.
Cancellations received up to the day prior to Journey commencement are fully refundable.
* Amendments are subject to availability and the following conditions (a) a change of date must be within the same season; (b) name changes are subject to the substitute person agreeing to be bound by our Booking Conditions in effect at the time of substitution; (c) the payment of any Journey Price difference (and any Journey Price difference must be paid by you prior to us confirming amendments); (d) you and any substitute person are not permitted to make further amendments; and (e) cancellation of the amended Journey will be subject to cancellation fees of 100% of the Journey Price irrespective of when notice to cancel is received.
PRICES
Journey Prices stated are in Australian Dollars ($AUD), are inclusive of GST and are subject to change prior to you making a Booking. Your Booking Confirmation will confirm your Journey Price. Payments by debit or credit card are subject to a surcharge equal to the costs we incur to process the payment.
CHILD FARES
Journey Prices for children are applicable to children aged 4 -14 years of age inclusive. Infants aged under 4 years of age travel free of charge, provided that some Journeys are not available to infants. You must advise us at the time of Booking if you intend to travel with an infant. Note that infant meals are not included on day cruises with the exception of ‘Great Barrier Reef Adventures’.
FAMILY FARES
Family fares are available for bookings that include a minimum of two adults and two children aged 4 to 14 years, must be booked at the same time to qualify for the discount, are subject to availability on selected routes and travel dates, may require valid identification for children to verify their age at the time of travel, are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other products, are subject to the standard change and cancellation policies of Journey Beyond, cannot be used with other discounts or promotions unless stated, are not applicable on certain premium services or during peak seasons, and by purchasing a family fare, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
If you book any Additional Services through us, you acknowledge that we will not confirm these Additional Services until we receive payment for these services. If the price for any Additional Services increases prior to us receiving payment, then you must pay the increased price otherwise we will not confirm the Additional Services and we will refund payments received by us attributable to those Additional Services. Child fare pricing and age limits may vary for any Additional Services booked through us. The Journey Price does not include any scuba diving activities, which are Additional Services supplied by Reef Safari Pty Ltd as principal. Any payments you make to us for scuba diving activities are accepted by us as booking agent only.
EXCLUSION
International and domestic airfares and airport/hotel transfers are not included in a Journey unless specifically stated. Costs associated with passports, visas, vaccinations, insurance, meals (other than those stipulated), emergency evacuation costs, gratuities, and all items of a personal nature are not included and are your responsibility. If we incur any of these costs on your behalf, then you agree to reimburse us for them on demand.stipulated), emergency evacuation costs, gratuities, and all items of a personal nature are not included and are your responsibility. If we incur any of these costs on your behalf, then you agree to reimburse us for them on demand.
From
au$1,290.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$1,290.00
Family: au$5,160.00
Tour Code: 826
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