Reefsuites Underwater Hotel - Cruise Whitsundays

Spend a magical night in Australia’s first underwater accommodation and have a front row seat to the dazzling underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. Be prepared for an intimate experience that will stay with you forever.

Highlights & Inclusions

Arrive at your unique accommodation via a scenic cruise through the Whitsundays
Two underwater rooms available (king double or twin single options)
Each room features premium bedding, glass-walled en suite and floor-to-ceiling views of the spectacular underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef
All meals including breakfast, morning and afternoon teas, lunch and dinner
All beverages including beer and wine (some beverages available at an additional cost)
Spectacular dining experience under the stars
Activities at the reef including a private guided snorkelling tour and semi-submarine tour
Access to the underwater observatory
Optional activities (own expense): scuba diving

Book from Port of Airlie Book from Daydream Island Book from Hamilton Island Current Reefstays Brochure REEFSTAYS BROCHURE 2025

What to bring

Small overnight bag
Toiletries
Change of clothes
Swimwear
Protective clothing, hat and sunscreen
Camera
Light jacket or sweater for cool or windy days
Cash / credit card for optional activities

Still have questions? See how Reefsuites FAQ page below.

Reefsuite FAQs

Before you go

To ensure your stay at Reefsuites is as comfortable as possible, we ask you fill out the medical disclosure form.

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Prices
	Current	Price as of 1st January 2025
Single	$1,970.00	$2,050.00
Double	$1,095.00	$1,140.00

Children aged 6 and over are welcome when accompanied by a guardian, please note there are no child prices for Reefsleep/Reefsuite. Pricing is per person.

Great Barrier Reef Environmental Management Charge (EMC)
Included in your cruise fare is a per head fee which goes to the Government. The money collected is used by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) for the management and protection of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Coach Transfers to Port of Airlie

Adult	$13.00
Child (4 - 14)	$7.00

Prices are in AUD and per person. Please note a non refundable credit card surcharge fee of 1.42% (Mastercard & Visa), 1.1% (WeChat Pay), 2% (China Union Pay) or 1.54% (Alipay) applies to all bookings. This fee is not included if payment is made via POLi.

NOTE: Most Airlie accommodation is within walking distance to Port of Airlie. Coach transfers are however an option. Please note 12 hours of notice is required for coach transfers.

Departures
Daily	Departs	Arrives
Port of Airlie	8:00am	6:10pm
Daydream Island	7:35am	6:05pm
Hamilton Island	9:00am	5:00pm

RETURN times are when the vessel arrives back at the mainland/island resort. COACH TRANSFERS to Port of Airlie are available at an additional cost. NOTE: Schedule changes may occur. Where a Day Cruise is cancelled we will send a notification to the contact details provided at the time of your booking. Itinerary is subject to prevailing weather and sea conditions including tides, wind, swell, sun and rain. The vessel's Master must at his discretion determine the most appropriate course to ensure acceptable levels of safety and comfort for passengers, crew and other vessels. All tours from Port of Airlie will stop at Hamilton Island to drop off and collect guests.

Optional Extras

Make the most of your time at the reef with these exciting optional activities.

About the project

The refurbishment of the Reefworld pontoon is proudly supported by the Queensland Government’s Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund.

Cruise Whitsundays is proud to support the region’s unique natural environment in delivering this Australian-first tourism experience.

We love where we live and work, so it’s our aim to ensure the Great Barrier Reef can be explored and enjoyed for generations to come.

Our team is working hand-in-hand with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to ensure all elements of this project are approached in a sustainable and environmentally conscious manner.

Once work is completed later this year, the refurbished pontoon featuring two Reefsuites will be returned to its former location on Hardy Reef, thus minimising impact on the surrounding marine environment.

In working with the relevant environmental agencies during this project, we are proud to have achieved the largest natural coral transplant ever to be undertaken on the Great Barrier Reef.

More than 4000 pieces of coral have been sustainably removed from old moorings and successfully replanted onto the existing reef wall to rejuvenate the local environment. As part of this, we’ve also established a coral farm to encourage further growth in the area.

Our commitment to the marine environment continues well beyond the launch of this exciting project. The new pontoon will be a hub for public education, providing accurate reef knowledge and conservation guidance to our many visitors.

We look forward to sharing the incredible stories of the Great Barrier Reef with you.

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