Hardy Reef, Great Barrier Reef

Day Six: Your 10-day Iconic Bucket List

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Day six takes Chief Icon Officer Isabella Esparza beyond the islands and to the outer Great Barrier Reef for an overnight stay that’s anything but ordinary. From an introductory scuba dive on the outer reef followed by canapés at sunset, dinner under the sea, and falling asleep to the sounds of the ocean, every moment offers a new perspective on this extraordinary marine environment.

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    7AM: SUNRISE YOGA

    Roll out your mat on The Sundays balcony and greet the day with a little sunrise yoga. With ocean views stretching out before you, it’s a pretty spectacular way to find your zen before today’s adventure takes you somewhere extraordinary.

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    8AM: BREAKFAST AT CATSEYE POOL CLUB

    One last breakfast overlooking Catseye Beach before trading island life for the open ocean. Head to the Cruise Whitsundays terminal and board your scenic cruise to Reefworld at Hardy Reef, home to some of The Whitsundays’ most exclusive overnight experiences.

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    11AM: CHECK INTO REEFSLEEP

    Forget checking into a hotel. Today, your room is the Great Barrier Reef. Arrive at Reefworld at Hardy Reef for the Reefsleep experience with Cruise Whitsundays, one of The Whitsundays' most exclusive overnight experiences. Spend the day exploring one of the world’s most remarkable marine environments, then stay long after the day visitors depart to experience the reef in its quieter, more intimate after-hours state.

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    12PM: LUNCH ON THE REEF

    Settle in for a chef-prepared lunch featuring seafood, fresh salads and a selection of other delicious dishes. With the Coral Sea all around you, even lunchtime comes with a view that’s hard to beat.

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    1PM: UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY

    Not ready to get wet just yet? Head to Reefworld’s underwater observatory and watch the reef’s residents go about their day from behind the glass. Colourful fish and other marine life drift past the windows, offering a glimpse into the underwater world without even dipping a toe in.

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    1:30PM: YOUR FIRST SCUBA DIVE

    Ready to go beyond the glass? Take the plunge with an introductory scuba dive on the outer Great Barrier Reef. With a fully certified instructor guiding you through the basics and into the water, you’ll discover the reef from an entirely new perspective. First dive, world-class location. Not a bad way to start your scuba story.

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    5:45PM: SUNSET CANAPES

    As the afternoon fades, Reefworld takes on a whole new atmosphere. The platform becomes a peaceful overnight retreat for Reefsleep and Reefsuites guests. Enjoy chef-prepared canapés as the sun sinks over the Great Barrier Reef. A truly out-of-this-world experience.

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    7PM: DINNER WITH AN UNDERWATER VIEW

    Dinner is served, and the view is anything but ordinary. Enjoy a chef-prepared evening meal alongside underwater windows, where marine life may make an appearance while you dine. It’s dinner and a show, Great Barrier Reef style.

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    8:30PM: SLEEP UNDER THE STARS

    Time to settle into your four-poster Reefbed for a night unlike any other. With the stars overhead, the ocean all around you and the Great Barrier Reef just beneath your feet, this is about as close as you can get to sleeping in the middle of a natural wonder. Sweet dreams, iconic adventurer.