What makes it 63% Baby-Friendly: Infants travel free and can ride glass-bottom or stay in shaded pontoon, but no nursing room, high chairs or quiet nap space; seas can be rough and parents carry pram up gangways.
Why 6-8 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time for dry reef viewing, lunch break, and baby-friendly activities without rushing.
Glass-Bottom Boat & Semi-Submersible Tours:
View coral and fish up close while baby stays dry in comfortable seating.
Tip: Choose early departure to avoid crowds and ask crew for pram storage near boarding.
Underwater Observatory & Fish Feeding:
Watch schools of fish press against large windows in an enclosed, calm space.
Tip: Seat near the glass and use a baby carrier for easier movement through narrow walkways.
Enclosed Ocean Pool:
A shallow, fenced pool on the pontoon lets little ones splash safely under lifeguard watch.
Tip: Bring a sun hat and swim diaper; lifeguards supervise at all times.
Buffet Lunch & Tea/Coffee:
Shaded benches and tables for feeding baby and sampling tropical dishes.
Tip: Pack extra baby food or formula and use private change cubicles for discreet feeding.

Michael Proctor
Been on 3 of the tour providers and found Sunlover was a great operator, did the Reef and Fritzroy in a day, the boat is modern and well maintained, the reef pontoon and facilities were good and the staff had a great energy and made it a pleasant trip. Jacob albeit new was great, Erica's snorkel tour was personal and enjoyable. Will be going again.
Oliver Volante
We had an incredible day out with Sunlover Reef Cruises! First of all, a massive thank you to the reservations team – we had made a mistake with our booking, and they showed so much patience, understanding, and friendliness in helping us sort it out. Without them, our reef day wouldn’t have even happened – we’re truly grateful, we love you! 💙 For activities, we did both diving and the guided sn...
Anika Tucker
Wonderful trip Highly recommend!!! The crew was very pleasant and we were well looked after I'm a coeliac and there were a few GF options, would have liked a few more, but in the end of the day I came there to snorkel and not to eat. The reef itself was way better than I thought and my kids absolutely loved it too!!! Check it out, you won't regret it!
Natasha Topouz
Great day out at Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island. Boat that took us to the reef was comfortable and spacious. Staff very friendly. Pantoon was great, with glass bottom boat and semi submarine tours available as part of the deal plus optional paid for extra excursions. The reef was amazing , plenty of fish . Unfortunately we didn't come across any turtles but just unlucky. We even saw a small reef...
Matthew Green
We had a fantastic day with the Sunlover crew on Fitzroy island. We opted for all 3 inclusions, snorkeling, glass bottom boat tour & lunch. It was great to just arrive at the island and have lunch there for us. They even catered for my wife who is Coeliac. The glass bottom boat tour was great. Georgia & Carmen were so helpful and made it the best experience. Snorkeling was amazing too. We got to s...
Plan tours from June to October for calmer seas and cooler temperatures. Morning departures offer gentler sun exposure for baby.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 2 Adult tickets | AUD 560 |
| Wetsuit hire (optional) | AUD 10 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 570 |
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