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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island Boat Tour

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Highlights

  • Explore and search for marine life both below and above the clear waters
  • Join a glass bottom boat and semi submersible tour while at the Reef
  • Swim at the beach or take a self guided nature walk
  • Make a splash down the only waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef
  • After buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant explore Fitzroy Island

About this experience

Experience two must see locations with a visit to Moore Reef pontoon and Fitzroy Island in just one day. Enjoy a tasty buffet lunch and snorkelling at the reef.

What to expect

Departing from Cairns on an air conditioned cruise to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef pontoon as your first stop.

Here you have 2.5 hours to explore above & below the water, snorkel crystal clear waters, learn about the reef from a marine naturalist, discover the fascinating underwater world by taking a glass bottom boat or semi submersible tour, visit the underwater observatory & more,

Next, cruise on to Fitzroy Island where your first port of call is a buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant Fitzroy Island resort overlooking Welcome Bay. Then, discover all that the island has to offer, including self guided National Park walks, swimming at the beach or simply relax. (no snorkel gear is provided at Fitzroy Island)
*Enquire about optional on island activities such as Kayak tour, guided nature walk or visit to the Turtle Rehabilitation centre.
Head back to Cairns sunkissed and filled with wonder of our natural world.

Things to note

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses

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