Cruise Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Reefsleep Experience The Great, Great Barrier Reef Sale Book today and save $150pp on the Great Barrier Reefsleep Experience. Use code REEFSLEEP$150OFF, valid until 15 February 2026, for travel from 1 January to 10 May 2026. Blackout dates are from 17 February - 3 March and 3 April - 19 April 2026. Discover the peace and tranquillity of the Great Barrier Reef after dark - with this unique and truly unforgettable Reefsleep experience. As part of this small and exclusive tour, you will spend two days and one night out at the pontoon, on the magnificent Hardy Reef. What you’ll love about Cruise Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Reefsleep Experience: Small tour group. This overnight tour is limited to 30 people, so that after dark, you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this precious part of the world. Unique accommodation. You sleep under the stars in a very comfortable Reefbed (with shared bathroom facilities). Peace and quiet. All other day visitors to the Reefworld pontoon depart at 2.30 pm (except for a small group of helicopter guests who depart slightly later) and return at 11.00 am the following day (again, helicopter guests may arrive slightly earlier), so the time in between is exclusive to Reefsleep guests. Enjoy an alfresco dinner prepared by the on-board chef, or relax with a drink and watch the sunset from the top deck of the pontoon. Quality meals and service. During your stay, you will receive personal service from your Reefsleep host, an alfresco dinner including wine and beer, a full breakfast, two buffet lunches, and morning and afternoon tea daily. Snorkel or dive the reef during the day. You will have plenty of time to snorkel around the reef and your tour includes all snorkelling equipment (including stinger suit). Experience all that Reefworld has to offer. When you’re finished diving or snorkelling, you can also enjoy a semi-submersible coral viewing, reef appreciation talk, and unlimited access to the underwater viewing chamber. Details at a glance Opening hours Operating Daily Departs at 9:00am and returns the following day at 5:00pm. Pricing Please refer to the Cruise Whitsundays booking portal for pricing. Inclusions Two buffet lunches, dinner, breakfast and morning and afternoon teas. All inclusive soft drink, beer and wine. Use of snorkelling equipment, semi-submersible tour. Sights and highlights Sleep in a Reefbed under the stars! See the reef at night from the underwater viewing chamber, when it truly comes alive. Experience the peace and beauty of the Great Barrier Reef at night, without any of the day crowds. Sit back with a glass of champagne and watch the sun set - and the stars rise - from the top deck of the pontoon. Sample itinerary Day one 8.30am - check in Cruise Whitsundays Hamilton Island 9.00am - Depart Hamilton Island 11.00am - Arrive at Reefworld (weather and tide dependent) 12.00pm - 2pm Lunch is served 2.45pm - Main day cruise boat departs and Reefworld is yours to enjoy. The remainder of the day is spent snorkelling, then relaxing with a drink at sunset, while your Reefsleep host prepares your alfresco dinner under the stars. Day two Breakfast and day at leisure. Lunch provided. 2.45pm - Boat departs Reefworld back to Hamilton Island. 5.00pm - Arrive Hamilton Island. What to bring Small overnight bag Toiletries Change of clothes Hat Towel Sunscreen Camera Swimmers Credit card for extra snacks, drinks or souvenirs. Booking information Bookings are essential. Please book online, or visit the Tour Desk located in the Resort Centre. How to get there Cruise Whitsundays are located in the Marina Village at A Arm, opposite the Ice Cream Parlour. Terms and Conditions Please refer to the Cruise Whitsundays booking portal for full terms and conditions and cancellation policies. Additionally, please also refer to the Hamilton Island Tour Desk Terms and Conditions. Cancellation policy Please refer to the Cruise Whitsundays booking portal for full terms and conditions and cancellation policies. The information above should be used as a guide only. Activity/tour details, timings, and availability are subject to change at any time. Pricing is subject to change unless full payment has been received. Make a booking Purchase Gift Card Explore by helicopter Whitehaven Beach Explore by helicopter Whitehaven Beach Discover Whitehaven Beach by helicopter, with a spectacular flight over the Whitsundays, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Read more