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Moore Reef Pontoon Day Tour

The reef with a waterslide attached, Moore Reef, all-inclusive, easy.

A pontoon at Moore Reef makes the Great Barrier Reef easy: snorkelling with instruction, glass bottom boat, semi-sub, waterslide, tropical buffet lunch and a marine biologist talk, all off one platform.

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Overview

Some reef days are expeditions. This one is a pontoon parked at Moore Reef with a waterslide bolted to it, the most convenient, least stressful way to spend a day on the Great Barrier Reef, with everything you need stacked on one stable platform.

Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns from 8:45am, depart at 10:15am, and the pontoon is yours until the 5:30pm return: snorkelling with gear and instruction included, a glass bottom boat tour, the semi-submersible (conditions permitting), the sundeck for the in-between, and that waterslide, which you will absolutely go back on. A tropical buffet lunch and a marine biologist presentation round it out.

It's the pick for anyone who wants maximum reef with minimum logistics, strong swimmers and nervous first-timers end up equally happy. Hotel transfers aren't included, but the terminal is an easy walk from most of Cairns.

Why you'll love it

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    Stable pontoon at Moore Reef

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    Snorkel gear and instruction included

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    Glass bottom boat and semi-sub

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    Waterslide off the pontoon

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    Tropical buffet lunch

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    Marine biologist presentation

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What's included

✓ What's included

  • Transfers to and from the Moore Reef pontoon
  • Snorkelling equipment and instruction
  • Waterslide and sundeck
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Semi-submersible tour (subject to conditions)
  • Tropical buffet lunch
  • Marine biologist presentation

✕ Not included

  • ✕Hotel transfers
  • ✕Fuel surcharge of $10 per adult, paid at Sunlover check-in

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  • What's the cancellation policy?
    Cancel more than 24 hours before travel for a full refund, and within 24 hours or for a no-show no refund is given. Groups of 15 or more need more than 72 hours notice. During peak periods a 7-day policy may apply. If the operator cancels, guests are offered another date or a full refund. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 (including if the operator cancels) and we chase it on your behalf.

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4.3 on TripAdvisor · 1,038 reviews

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"We had the best day, hands down the best experience we had in the 9 days we were in North Queensland. The Reef was beautiful and the staff were very helpful and experienced. We paid extra and did the Sea Walk which was once in a lifetime opportunity. Can't wait to get back to Moore Reef."
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"This was an excellent experience both for my husband and I who snorkelled, and our friends who chose to remain dry and took advantage of the submersible and glass bottom boat tours. The staff were exceptional. They were extremely attentive and efficient and very approachable."
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Gill P

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"Great experience with lovely professional people.Amazing View that you will never forget.Swimming with colorful and big fish it’s way different than aquarium."
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