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Great Barrier Reef Cruises - Sunlover Reef Cruises

1 Spence Street | Reef Fleet Terminal Tenancy 3,, Queensland, Australia
61 7 4050 1333
Ranked #42 of 76 tours in Cairns Region
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Tours
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North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
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132 reviews 132 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

My wife and I visited Cairns in February as part of an 8-week trip to Australia. We took the Sunlover cruise to Fitzroy and thoroughly enjoyed our day. Fitzroy is just a drop-off point, as the majority of passengers continue on to the Great Barrier Reef to snorkel and dive. The boat then stops at Fitzroy at the end of... More

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Cairns, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

We went out on Sunlover in April 2012. Soon after boarding we realised this boat is a favourite for people from china. Sunlover was fully booked with around 400people. Didn´t realise that we actually would have so many people on the boat. 90% of the guests were from asia. Soon after leaving Cairns the first chinese got seasick and it... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Overall, the reef trip with Sunlover was a good experience. There was enough to keep our family (2 adults & 3 children) entertained for hours - particularly the snorkelling. There was a great little area for the younger kids to play in and snorkel safely, while still being able to see all of the marine life. The onboard Marine Biologist... More

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U.S.A.
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Sunlover had a special on helmet diving and it was a great way to see the Great Barrier Reef. I was also able to check out the glass bottom boat and semi submersible as well as "fish food theater'. Regular snorkeling is included in price unless you want guided snorkeling. My knee prevented me from kicking my leg when I... More

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Allentown
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012
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Overall we had a good experience. The most important thing was that the reef they took us to was spectacular! We took another boat to a different part of the reef the next day, and that part was not as amazing as the one Sunlover Reef goes to. The stuff was very helpful. We took a guiding snorkeling tour, and... More

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Huntington Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

All aspects of the reef cruise were exceptional, from the professionalism of the crew to the boat and the related facilties. We were greeted by the crew and they were very helpful and courteous. The boat was clean, spacious and comfortable. The lunch, which was included in the price of the ticket, was plentiful, healthy and delicious. The crew ensured... More

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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

Fantastic Day. I took the opportunity whilst out in Cairns to go on the luxury Fitzroy Island tour with Sunlover reef cruises. For anyone who wants to know what Paradise looks like this is it. Starting with a warm welcome on the Sunlover boat. The exceptional communication from the staff really made you feel comfortable on your trip. Once you... More

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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I travelled to the Great Barrier Reef in early January with family and friends and we all had a great day. Living in Cairns it is easy to take it for granted and it had been quite a while since my last reef trip. It was a great reminder of what a beautiful place we live in. I did my... More

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Cairns
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
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I travelled with Sunlover Reef Cruises to Moore Reef with my wife, best friend and his girlfriend who were holidaying in Cairns for Easter. Our friends enjoyed the experience so much, they decided to travel again the next day to Fitzroy Island where he proposed to her on the beach. The staff were very accommodating, the scuba diving was heavily... More

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
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As a local business operator in Cairns i realize the value of excelent customer service. When a friend of mine came for a weeks holiday from Melbourne with her teenage son, and wanted to visit to the Great Barrier Reef, i was given the task of finding the charter that would suit. having done a few reef charters before i... More

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