Reef Encounter - The Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Stay
Cairns City, Cairns Area
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Reef Encounter is Australia’s premier floating boutique hotel, offering an unparalleled Great Barrier Reef experience off the coast of Cairns.
Perfect for guests seeking an adventure with as much time on the reef as they wish, Reef Encounter allows travelers to immerse themselves in the wonders of coral, marine life, and breathtaking sunsets, with stays that range from one night to extended getaways.
Onboard, the 35-metre catamaran provides ultimate comfort, featuring spacious, air-conditioned decks and recreational areas. Guests enjoy ocean-view staterooms with private ensuites, available in twin-share or double options, as well as an exclusive VIP Top Deck Club for those wanting a truly elevated experience. An onboard chef caters to all dietary preferences, ensuring delightful meals. Guests can unwind with a beverage in our onboard heated spa or on one of the many lounges on the sun deck.
For adventure seekers, Reef Encounter offers both beginner and advanced dive courses led by a skilled dive team, along with flexible daily transfers from Cairns via a 90-minute fast catamaran or a scenic helicopter trip over the reef for an unforgettable arrival.
With friendly, knowledgeable staff on hand, Reef Encounter makes every stay an extraordinary Great Barrier Reef holiday.
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Activities
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Swimming
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Reef Encounter, The Boutique Floating Hotel
The Reef Encounter, Australia’s only floating hotel, is situated on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns and offers guests a unique opportunity to enjoy the ultimate reef experience as briefly or for as long as they want.
Reef Encounter is for anyone who wishes to experience the Great Barrier Reef - whether it be to enjoy the sunset, sleep on the reef, snorkelling with time to really enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of the quality reef and marine life.
The vessel is a 35-metre catamaran that is designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea. Air-conditioned throughout, Reef Encounter features spacious decks as well as roomy dining and recreation areas to dine and relax in. All cabins onboard Reef Encounter have private ensuites and ocean views.
The friendly onboard staff and experienced dive crew are there to help make Reef Encounter the ultimate Great Barrier Reef adventure. They even have an onboard spa, dive courses for beginners and advanced and a sun deck!
Location
- Start location: 1 Spence Street,Cairns City,4870
- End location: Same as start location
Price
- From $585, To $5000
- Comments: Prices start at $585 which is for a 2 day, 1 night Snorkel Adventure. Additional nights, Scuba Diving, Dive Courses and other extras can be added. We also have a VIP package called Top Deck Club which come with even more extras including a private valet and snorkel/ dive guide.
More information
- Accessibility: Actively welcomes people with access needs.
- Online booking: Click here
Reef Encounter - The Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Stay
100 Abbott Street,
Cairns City,
Cairns Area
Queensland
4870
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