There isn’t a more quintessential Australian experience than sleeping outside in a deluxe swag, under a billion stars. The only thing that could top that is adding the Great Barrier Reef to the equation.
This is exactly what premier reef tour operator, Sunlover Reef Cruises offers visitors to Cairns with Sunlover by Starlight. It’s a once in a lifetime overnight reef stay, at Moore Reef Pontoon on the outer Great Barrier Reef, 26 nautical miles off the Queensland coast.
Moore Reef is an awe-inspiring underwater spectacle, teaming with brilliantly coloured corals and more than 10,000 fish and marine species.
Sunlover by Starlight is an intimate, personalised experience on the Great Barrier Reef, reserved for just 18 lucky people. After a day of snorkelling and exploring the underwater wonders, you’ll wave the day-visitors off at 3.30pm to have this Great Barrier Reef paradise virtually to yourself.
Indulge in the freshest local food, enjoying cheese and fruit platters at sunset, before your hosts serve up a three-course traditional Australian gourmet Barbeque dinner.
After dinner, it’s time to roll out your deluxe swags for the ultimate in relaxation and exclusivity. There’s a night time marine life presentation in the underwater observatory followed by stargazing with your hosts; checking out the uninterrupted southern night star under the Southern Cross and Milky Way.
Sunrise over the reef is a sight to behold before your hosts serve up a cooked buffet breakfast. Then it’s time to explore the reef with your host and marine specialist on a private snorkel tour and glass bottom boat tour – give starlight guests exclusive access to sections of Moore Reef within Sunlover’s permit zone but not accessible to day guests. Morning tea is served before the Sunlover Reef Cruises day boat arrives at 11am where you’ll meet some new friends, have time for another dive or snorkel and enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch before cruising back to Cairns.
Seawalker Platform Helmet diving is a great way to get up close and personal with different marine species without even getting your hair wet. Enjoy the amazing sensation of the underwater world with a platform walk through an amazing Fan-Coral garden where you will find hundreds of different species of fish, you may even get a chance to have your photo taken with Dollar the Turtle or Wally the Maori Wrasse. Seawalker has been designed to introduce people to the excitement of the underwater world, even without any prior dive knowledge or experience.
You will be guided on your adventure by one of our qualified Seawalker diving instructors. Unlike traditional scuba diving, Seawalker enables you to breathe through your nose and mouth as you would above water. Seawalker also allows you to keep your face and hair dry while you experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. All the excitement of scuba diving and ideal for non-swimmers.
For bookings and more information visit the Sunlover Reef Cruises website or call on 1800 810 512 or 07 4050 1333.
