2 Day Great Barrier Overnight Reefsleep Experience
Overview
Moored offshore at Hardy Reef, 40 nautical miles from Airlie Beach, Reefworld is the setting for your spectacular elevated overnight Reefsleep experience to one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders.
Experience the Great Barrier Reef for two days and one night providing overnight guests with uninterrupted, private use of the entire pontoon from sunrise to sunset, allowing for deeper immersion in the World Heritage–listed Great Barrier Reef and enhancement food and beverage offerings.
By day, enjoy all the activities from your pontoon such as snorkeling, semi-sub rides and viewing parts of the world’s largest coral-reef system in an underwater chamber.
Later, spend the night on the upper deck of the pontoon, sleeping under the twinkling stars in a custom designed queen size 'Reefbed' with the comforts of premium bedding.
Round trip ferry transport, meals and beverages are included in your stay.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Arrive at your unique accommodation via a scenic cruise through the Whitsundays
- Overnight accommodation in a Premium Reefsleep Bed
- Underwater viewing chamber
- All beverages including beer and wine (cocktails and spirits at an additional cost)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Activities at the reef including a private guided snorkelling tour and semi-submarine tour
- Guided Snorkel Safari with Expert Reef Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional activities including scuba diving, helicopter flights (available to purchase on board)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Travel from Port of Airlie, via Hamilton Island, to Hardy Reef
1 Stop
Overnight at Hardy Reef before cruising back to Airlie Beach
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Please advise dietary requirements
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Operates in all weather conditions. Beds can be closed up, are water-proof and can tolerate wet weather
- It is recommended that you bring only one small bag per person with the things you will need for your overnight stay including, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, light jacket or sweater, money and/or credit card for on board purchases and camera
- All intending divers over the age of 55 years of age must produce a current Diving Medical Certificate. All divers are subject to a medical questionnaire on board the vessel before diving and their fitness to dive will be assessed by a diving instructor
- A history of certain medical conditions may preclude a guest from SCUBA diving unless a current Diving Medical Certificate can be shown to the instructor.
- You will be required to complete a medical and dietary requirement form that will be sent to you on confirmation of the booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on 2 Day Great Barrier Overnight Reefsleep Experience?
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Activity code: C-3987P4
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Average 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 68 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Arrive at your unique accommodation via a scenic cruise through the Whitsundays.
- Overnight accommodation in a Premium Reefsleep Bed.
- Underwater viewing chamber.
- All beverages including beer and wine (cocktails and spirits at an additional cost).
- Use of snorkeling equipment.
- Activities at the reef including a private guided snorkelling tour and semi-submarine tour.
- Guided Snorkel Safari with Expert Reef Guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Optional activities including scuba diving, helicopter flights (available to purchase on board).
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2 Day Great Barrier Overnight Reefsleep Experience is as follows:
- Please advise dietary requirements
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2 Day Great Barrier Overnight Reefsleep Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Arrive at your unique accommodation via a scenic cruise through the Whitsundays
- Overnight accommodation in a Premium Reefsleep Bed
- Underwater viewing chamber
- All beverages including beer and wine (cocktails and spirits at an additional cost)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Activities at the reef including a private guided snorkelling tour and semi-submarine tour
- Guided Snorkel Safari with Expert Reef Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional activities including scuba diving, helicopter flights (available to purchase on board)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Please advise dietary requirements
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Operates in all weather conditions. Beds can be closed up, are water-proof and can tolerate wet weather
- It is recommended that you bring only one small bag per person with the things you will need for your overnight stay including, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, light jacket or sweater, money and/or credit card for on board purchases and camera
- All intending divers over the age of 55 years of age must produce a current Diving Medical Certificate. All divers are subject to a medical questionnaire on board the vessel before diving and their fitness to dive will be assessed by a diving instructor
- A history of certain medical conditions may preclude a guest from SCUBA diving unless a current Diving Medical Certificate can be shown to the instructor.
- You will be required to complete a medical and dietary requirement form that will be sent to you on confirmation of the booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
