Moore Reef – Scenic 10 min Heli Flight
Take to the skies on a Great Barrier Reef scenic helicopter flight departing from the floating helipad at Moore Reef. This 10-minute helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef delivers spectacular aerial views of vibrant coral formations, turquoise lagoons and the vast outer reef.
Travel by comfortable, fast, air-conditioned catamaran which travels to a large pontoon located at pristine Moore Reef on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. The recently refurbished pontoon caters to both swimmers and non swimmers, and now features an upper-level sun deck and the only waterslide on the reef, a fun filled 30-metre spiral descent into the tropical waters. Fun for all ages
Your day includes adventures for all ages and levels of experience – snorkel equipment, glass bottom boat, semi-submersible coral viewing vessel, an underwater observatory, a marine life touch tank,. Optional extras include scuba diving, scenic helicopter rides, Guided Snorkelling Safari and Seawalker Helmet Diving. Sunlover Reef Cruises will enhance your experience, regardless of age and ability, to discover the beauty and diversity of the Great Barrier Reef. Even if you cannot swim, you will still enjoy a complete experience with Sunlover Reef Cruises
Inclusions & Itinerary
- Travel to the reef on-board our comfortable air-conditioned catamaran
- 10 minute scenic Helicopter Flight
- Free tea and coffee on boarding the vessel
- Informative presentation hosted by our marine naturalist
- Delicious chef-prepared buffet luncheon featuring fresh seafood, hot & cold dishes, salads and sumptuous tropical fruits
- Guided coral viewing from our semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat
- Underwater observatory
- Fish feeding presentation
- Touch tank to experience unique marine life up close
- All snorkelling equipment including snorkel vests so you can float more easily while exploring the reef.
- Snorkelling enclosure with rest and view stations
- Fully enclosed kids’ pool
- Theme Park Spiral Waterslide -The only one on the Great Barrier Reef
- Afternoon tea
Facilities:
- Freshwater showers and change rooms (on the pontoon)
- Toilets (on the boat only)
- Full bar facilities
- FREE Wi-Fi
Itinerary
- 8:45 AM Check-in opens
- 9:45 AM Check-in closes
- 10:15 AM Depart Cairns Marina
- 4 Hours of Pontoon Fun
- 5:30 PM Arrive Cairns Marina
Passengers failing to check-in by 9:45AM may miss the final boarding and a refund will not be granted.
Optional extras
- Seawalker Helmet Dive $149.00 per person
- Certified diving $149.00
- Introductory diving $149.00
- Introductory & Certified Dive special $114.00 valid to 31st March 2025
- Guided snorkel tour – Adult $56.00 |Child $35 | Family $147.00
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel.
What to bring
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
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For over 28 years, Cairns Discovery Tours has been proudly locally owned and operated. Established in 1995, we’ve shared the tropical beauty of Cairns with thousands of travellers, offering authentic, community-connected tour experiences.
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Our passionate Cairns tour guides are storytellers, historians, and nature enthusiasts. With deep local knowledge, they bring the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Cairns’ tropical heritage to life, ensuring an unforgettable and educational experience.


















