
Fly-Cruise Great Barrier Reef Sunlover Cruises
Adult $665 |Child 4-15yrs $545
Infant under 3 yrs Free | Child 3yrs $399.00
Family 2A+2C 4-15yrs $2255
Departs daily 12pm - 6.00pm
3.5 hours at the Great Barrier Reef
Experience the ultimate adventure with a breathtaking 25 minute helicopter flight from Cairns to the Sunlover Pontoon at Moore Reef, located 54 kms offshore. Soar above the tropical rainforest coastline, glide over the sparkling azure waters of the Coral Sea, and marvel at the heart of Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef.
The 25-minute scenic flight between Cairns and Moore Reef delivers stunning panoramic views extending from the tropical rainforest-clad coastline, across the azure waters of the Coral Sea and into the very heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Your highly skilled pilot will share their local knowledge of the region while on the lookout for Turtles, Dolphins, Manta Rays, large schools of pelagic fish and even majestic Humpback Whales (Jul to Sep).
Perfect for all ages, the Sunlover Pontoon offers a fantastic day out for the whole family. Enjoy snorkelling, semi-submersible coral viewing tour, glass bottom boat and the newly added sun deck and the exhilarating Sunlover Sun water slide, ensuring endless fun and relaxation in the stunning marine environment.
- 25 minute scenic helicopter flight
- 90 minute return cruise on-board air-conditioned catamaran to or from the Reef
- Free tea and coffee
- Informative presentation hosted by our marine naturalist
- Delicious buffet luncheon featuring fresh seafood, hot dishes, salads and sumptuous tropical fruits
- Guided coral viewing from our semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat tours
- Underwater observatory
- Fish feeding presentation
- Touch tank to experience unique marine life up close
- All snorkelling equipment
- Snorkelling enclosure with rest and view stations
- Fully enclosed kids' pool
- Theme Park Waterslide -The only one on the Great Barrier Reef
- Afternoon tea
- Freshwater showers and change rooms (on the pontoon)
- Toilets (on the boat only)
- Full bar facilities
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Seawalker Helmet Dive $149.00 per person
- Certified diving $149
- Introductory diving $149
- Guided snorkel tour $52
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel. View Dive Medical
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Underwater camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
- Small soft bag required for helicopter
Check in 45 minutes prior to Nautilus Aviation
Checkin closes 30 minutes prior and failure to do so may result in missing your flight
Cancellation notice of 48 hours is required for a full refund
Any flight amendments made inside 48 hours with incur a 50% penalty.
Cancellation within 24 hours is non refundable
No amendments accepted inside 24 hours prior to departure
Flights are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability.
The decision of the pilot in command is final with regards to cancelling a flight due to inclement weather and/or the refusal of the passenger/s if the passenger/s are deemed unfit for flight.
- 25 minute scenic helicopter flight
- 90 minute return cruise on-board air-conditioned catamaran to or from the Reef
- Free tea and coffee
- Informative presentation hosted by our marine naturalist
- Delicious buffet luncheon featuring fresh seafood, hot dishes, salads and sumptuous tropical fruits
- Guided coral viewing from our semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat tours
- Underwater observatory
- Fish feeding presentation
- Touch tank to experience unique marine life up close
- All snorkelling equipment
- Snorkelling enclosure with rest and view stations
- Fully enclosed kids' pool
- Theme Park Waterslide -The only one on the Great Barrier Reef
- Afternoon tea
- Freshwater showers and change rooms (on the pontoon)
- Toilets (on the boat only)
- Full bar facilities
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Seawalker Helmet Dive $149.00 per person
- Certified diving $149
- Introductory diving $149
- Guided snorkel tour $52
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel. View Dive Medical
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Underwater camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
- Small soft bag required for helicopter
Check in 45 minutes prior to Nautilus Aviation
Checkin closes 30 minutes prior and failure to do so may result in missing your flight
Cancellation notice of 48 hours is required for a full refund
Any flight amendments made inside 48 hours with incur a 50% penalty.
Cancellation within 24 hours is non refundable
No amendments accepted inside 24 hours prior to departure
Flights are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability.
The decision of the pilot in command is final with regards to cancelling a flight due to inclement weather and/or the refusal of the passenger/s if the passenger/s are deemed unfit for flight.
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