Reefsleep - Cruise Whitsundays

We had a wonderful 2 day 1 night trip and truly enjoyed our stay on the pontoon. It was such a unique and memorable experience. From the moment we boarded, the staff were friendly and welcoming. Special thanks to Venessa, who patiently answered all our questions about the activities. We finally decided to try the intro scuba diving, and we were thrilled to have both James and Venessa leading us. James was experienced and humorous, making us feel relaxed, while Venessa was incredibly attentive and caring throughout the dive. It was our very first diving experience, and we’re so grateful to them for making it such an unforgettable journey. We’ll definitely come back again!

Had a great experience on board. Sunset, whales, good food, had professional and friendly crews and dive masters. Had 4 scuba dives with Simon, Amanda, Jo and Kathy, all very professional and friendly and I would like to say a big thank you to all of you especially to Kathy who took the best underwater photos of my trip!

Our Reefsleepers overnight experience was simply unforgettable! From start to finish, everything was perfect – but what truly made it special was the amazing crew. Collins (the manager) ran everything flawlessly, Georgia (the head chef) spoiled us with delicious meals, and Jerimie and Kathy were outstanding dive instructors. Lea and Jeffrey went above and beyond to make sure every little wish was taken care of, with a warmth and friendliness that made us feel truly welcome. We enjoyed two absolutely wonderful dives, exploring the stunning underwater world in perfect conditions. Through the underwater viewing window, we could even watch a massive Queensland grouper swimming calmly right beneath the pontoon – an incredible sight! And the most magical moment? When the 150 day guests left in the afternoon, and suddenly there were just 11 of us left on the pontoon. It felt so peaceful – almost like having the Great Barrier Reef all to ourselves. We were a special little group, and that made the experience even more unique. The sunsets and sunrises out on the pontoon were absolutely breathtaking – moments you will never forget. Yes, it’s a lot of money for the overnight stay and diving – and even with our tight budget, I would do it again every single time if I hadn’t already had this experience. It’s truly worth it. For the boat trip over, I can highly recommend taking travel sickness tablets. On the way there I didn’t take any and had to throw up several times, as the crossing past the islands was quite rough. Despite having done three sailing trips before without any problems, I felt unwell this time. But about 45 minutes after arriving on the pontoon, it was all forgotten, and we could jump straight into our diving adventure. A genuine once-in-a-lifetime adventure and one of the very best things I have ever done in my life – highly recommended!

I recently had the most amazing experience with the Reef Sleep at the Great Barrier Reef ! Sleeping under the stars was truly magical, and waking up to the sunrise right in front of our tent was unforgettable. A special thanks to Josh and Jeremy from the diving team. As a first-time diver, they made everything perfect ! Their guidance and clear explanations helped me feel comfortable, and I had a magical moment underwater. I felt a true connection to the ocean. Thank you to our wonderful hosts, Stella and Lakita; your sense of hospitality is truly beautiful, and you both made us feel so welcome. And a big shout-out to Antoine, our French chef, for serving up delicious meals. The food was super tasty! Thank you to the entire team for creating such incredible memories.

Have just completed the ReefSleep with Cruise Whitsundays. Fantastic experience. So well organised and a great crew. The onboard chef produced exceptional quality food. The guided snorkel tour was also very professional. Hardy Reef has a diverse range of coral and fish and this experience was just magical

What can I say? What an experience. Has to be one of Australia's top 10. The food (thanks Chef Thomas) .. the service (thanks Alba, Mae and Becky!) and to the rest of the gang.. including the ferry.. you delivered the experience very proudly!

The staff were absolutely the best, providing exceptional service throughout the experience. The food was truly incredible; I can hardly believe it was prepared by just one person. The views were stunning, especially from the top of the observatory. Snorkelling was definitely a highlight, as I had the amazing opportunity to swim alongside a turtle. The company was also fantastic, making it a great time to mingle and connect with others.

Paying the extra to stay the night after the day visitors left was worth every penny. The staff were fantastic, the meals exquisite, the bed comfy and clean. The service provided was better then most hotels. Waking up with the sunrise in the reefsleep swags was a beautiful site. Swimming with the local sea turtles was a highlight.