About

In Cairns (Cairns Central Business District)

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Cairns for at least part of your stay.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this cruise ship include a television in a common area and tour/ticket assistance.

At Reef Encounter, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 8 AM.

Featured amenities include luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

ZOO To You HQ Wildlife Discovery Centre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Cairns Marlin Marina - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Esplanade Lagoon - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Reef Hotel Casino - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Reef Fleet Terminal - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Cairns Regional Gallery - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Cairns Night Markets - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Cairns Esplanade - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
The Cultural Place - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cairns Convention Centre - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Jute Theatre - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Kick Contemporary Arts - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Center of Contemporary Arts - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Muddy's Playground - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi

The preferred airport for Reef Encounter is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Luggage storage
Free breakfast
Television in common areas
Number of restaurants - 1
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of spa tubs - 1
Daily
Smoke-free property
Coffee/tea in common areas
Tours/ticket assistance
Terrace
Free buffet breakfast

Guest Reviews

Check in and important information

Check In

7:30 AM

Check Out

8:00 AM

Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
No onsite parking is available
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The property is a ship at sea. Guests must take the Reef Experience catamaran from Cairns Marlin Marina, A Finger, to reach it. The catamaran begins boarding at 7:30 AM, with check-in and breakfast on board. It departs for the ship at 8 AM. To return, guests will check-out at 9 AM and arrive in Cairns at 4:30 PM.

Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 50.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Policies

Know Before You Go

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property.
Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

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