Quicksilver - Snorkelling, Introductory Diving, Certified Diving

Destination Outer Great Barrier Reef, Agincourt Reef

Duration Full Day Tour

Departing Marlin Jetty, Cairns 08:00am Daily
Departing Palm Cove Jetty, 08:35am Daily
Departing Marina Mirage Port Douglas 10:00am Daily

Rates

From Marina Mirage, Port Douglas - Adult AU$180.00, Child AU$93.00
From Port Douglas, with coach from accommodation - Adult AU$185.00, Child AU$95.50
From Marina Mirage, Port Douglas - Adult AU$190.00, Child AU$98.00
From From Cairns & Beaches with coach or Wavepiercer to Port Douglas including pick up from accommodation AU$185.00 AU$95.50
Child: under 4 travel free
Family: 1 child cruises free when booking 2 adults and 2 or more children of the same family
Environmental ExpeditionsSnorkelling tour guided by a Marine Biologist AU$55.00
1 Introfuctory Dive (All equipment provided) AU$125.00
1 Certified Dive (All equipment provided) AU$8700
2 Certified Dives (All equipment provided) AU$129.00
10 minute Reef Scenic Flight AU$125.00
Helicopter one way from Port Douglas / Quicksilver Cruise one way AU$350.00
Helicopter one way from Cairns and Beaches / Quicksilver Cruise on way AU$425.00
Government Environmental Management Charge Included

Includes:

Return Wavepiercer cruise from Port Douglas
Morning and afternoon teas on board
Informative reef presentation by marine biologist
Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch
All snorkelling equipment provided
Qualified snorkelling safety offices on hand
Underwater observatory fish and coral viewing
Coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels

The Tour

Quicksilver's friendly crew will take you to the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and life. Floating like an island in a coral sea, the modern platforms provide the ultimate in facilities, with easy access to reef viewing and plenty of space for relaxation in all types of weather conditions.

The coral gardens in the Agincourt reef lagoon offer the finest areas for snorkelling. Scuba diving on Agincourt is amongst the best in the world. The ribbon reef systems north of Port Douglas are renowned for their excellent water clarity and exquisite coral formations.

Only Quicksilver take you to a floating activity platform at Agincourt ribbon reef on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef. With Quicksilver you can choose to stay dry and explore the stunning reef world from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-submersible, just one metre underwater. Or watch the fish feeding from the unique viewing platform and underwater observatory.

Semi Submersible coral viewing

If you would like to stay dry, then you can explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver sub. The semi submersibles cruise slowly through the colourful coral gardens giving passengers, seated just one metre underwater, the opportunity to experience a snorkellers-eye view of the marine life without getting wet.

The semi-sub experience takes approximately 25 minutes and includes an informed commentary on the marine life observed during the journey and an overview of the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Semi-subs depart every fifteen minutes from the rear of the platform. Anouncements are made to prompt you before departure.

Underwater Observatory

You can also see the coral and watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique viewing platform and underwater observatory located directly in front of the platform. From here, you can also view "first time" divers taking part in introductory dives. Whatever you choose, you'll take home a greater understanding and insight into this living natural wonder.