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These Underwater Suites In Australia Have The Most Impressive Views Of The Great Barrier Reef

The Maldives isn't the only destination with underwater accommodations. This cruise in Australia has underwater suites with stunning views.

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By: JESSICA POITEVIEN Published: Mar 04, 2022 04:00 PM IST

These Underwater Suites In Australia Have The Most Impressive Views Of The Great Barrier Reef
Image Credit: Courtesy of Journey Beyond Cruise Whit Sundays

Move over Maldives, there’s another destination with impressive underwater suites: Australia. And there’s no time like the present to plan a visit to Australia, as the country just reopened to vaccinated travellers on February 21, 2022. By

Here’s a look at the stunning underwater suites in Australia

Located 40 nautical miles (74 kilometres) from Airlie Beach on Australia’s northeastern coast, the Reefsuites are the country’s first underwater accommodation, inviting travellers to spend the night with views of the iconic Great Barrier Reef. These suites, onboard Cruise Whitsundays’ Reefworld pontoon boat, feature floor-to-ceiling windows for ample opportunities to watch the marine life swim by, as well as luxurious beds (either one king-sized bed or two twins) so guests can sleep beneath the waves.

Underwater suites in Australia
Image Credit: Courtesy of Journey Beyond Cruise Whit Sundays

Reefsuite guests checking in for the underwater experience will start their day with a cruise through the idyllic Whitsunday Islands before making their way to Hardy Reef, where the Reefworld vessel is moored. As an all-inclusive vacation package, visitors will enjoy a hearty lunch followed by an afternoon of snorkelling, diving, and swimming. For an additional cost, travellers can book a scenic helicopter flight to see the perfectly shaped Heart Reef.

Only a handful of overnight guests enjoy exclusive access to Reefworld; while day-trippers may cruise the scenic islands onboard during the day, the boat is only open to select guests in the evening. As the sun sets over the Coral Sea, Reefsuite guests are treated to refreshing drinks before dinner is served in a stunning, starlit setting on the pontoon’s upper deck.

After a full day, it’s time for guests to enjoy a different view of the Great Barrier Reef from the comfort of their underwater accommodations. Views of the marine life will lull guests to sleep and greet them again the following morning. They’ll have breakfast on board one last time, enjoy a quiet morning on the boat, then head back to shore.

Underwater suites in Australia
Image Credit: Courtesy of Journey Beyond Cruise Whit Sundays

Rates for the Reefsuite experience start at USD 899 (INR 68,356).

In addition to the Reefsuites experience, the Reefworld vessel also offers Reefsleep, an all-inclusive package that allows guests to sleep under the stars on the top deck of the boat.

For more information about Reefsuites and Reefworld, visit the Cruise Whitsundays’ website.

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This story first appeared on www.travelandleisure.com

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JESSICA POITEVIEN

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