Great Barrier Reef Tours, Port Douglas Snorkelling Tours, Quicksilver - Great Barrier Reef 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.

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.

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.

Snorkelling is one of the best ways to view the incredible underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, and Quicksilver's friendly staff are always on hand to show you how. On your way out to Agincourt Reef you can view an instructional video on how to snorkel to teach you the right techniques. Upon reaching the outer reef, you can obtain your snorkelling equipment from the storage containers on the platform.

Easy access to the water is available from submerged platforms. Friendly snorkelling safety officers can assist you with your snorkelling gear, and give you a few tips so that you can fully enjoy your experience.

If you would like to learn a little more about the Great Barrier Reef whilst snorkelling, you may like to try an optional Snorkelling Expeditions with a qualified Marine Biologist. Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. Please use caution and inform the crew on the day of any medical conditions.

Diving is for everyone, including those who have never dived before. There is still plenty of time to enjoy all other activities on board with family and friends.

We have been taking people to the reef for over 10 years and all Quicksilver Dive instructors are PADI qualified. Our divers can follow Queensland's only underwater ecotrail, a series of explanatory plaques that can help you learn as you dive.

Please note a medical form must be completed on board prior to diving. Multi-lingual Instructors are available on request.

Important Note: Age restrictions apply - minimum 12 years and maximum 70 years inclusive. Some medical conditions and medications may preclude passengers from scuba diving.

Agincourt Reef, the only Ribbon Reef accessible to day trips, has a range of ecosystems unique to this region. See the moray eels and barracuda at Nursery Bommie, the clams and coral gardens at Horseshoe Reef or the broken wreckage and giant maori wrasse at the Wreck Site. A custom designed dive tender will take you to 2 of 20 different dive sites.

Important Note: Age restrictions apply - minimum 12 years and maximum 70 years inclusive. Some medical conditions and medications may preclude passengers from scuba diving.

• 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

• Adult AU$205.00
• Child (4-14 years of age) AU$102.00
• Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children 4 – 14 years of age) AU$512.00

Infants 3 years and under travel free of charge
Family Package rates are based on 2 Adults & 2 Children aged between 4 – 14 years of age

• Adult AU$213.00
• Child (4-14 years of age) AU$106.00
• Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children 4 – 14 years of age) AU$532.00

** CurrentSchool Holiday Special - With Each Paying Adult 1 Child Travels Free of Charge - September School Holiday Specials Valid from 17th of September through to the 16th of October **

Please Note: School Holiday SpecialRates are notvalid for travel outside of specified validity dates !!!

Infants 3 years and under travel free of charge
Family Package rates are based on 2 Adults & 2 Children aged between 4 – 14 years of age

• Adult AU$225.00
• Child (4-14 years of age) AU112.00
• Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children 4 – 14 years of age) AU$562.00

** CurrentSchool Holiday Special - With Each Paying Adult 1 Child Travels Free of Charge - September School Holiday Specials Valid from 17th of September through to the 16th of October **

Please Note: School Holiday SpecialRates are notvalid for travel outside of specified validity dates !!!


Infants 3 years and under travel free of charge
Family Package rates are based on 2 Adults & 2 Children aged between 4 – 14 years of age

Government Reef Tax:
An Environmental Management Charge of $5.50 is levied for all adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. The Government Environmental Management Charge is payable direct by passengers to Great Adventures on the day of travel.

Fuel Surcharge:
With fluctuations in world oil prices, it may be necessary to apply a fuel surcharge to your ticket price. In such cases any charge will be collected on departure.

If you have never dived before and would like to experience the magic of SCUBA, Quicksilver offers introductory dives with a highly qualified dive instructor. The only requirements are that you are aged 12 years and over and pass an onboard medical questionnaire and participate in a 30 minute dive brief!

• 1 Introductory Dive (All equipment provided) AU$142.00

Scuba Diving right at the edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf is simply spectacular. At these unique Ribbon Reefs, visibility is excellent and the variety of marine life is exceptional!

• 1 Certified Dives (All equipment provided) AU$99.00
• 2 Certified Dives (All equipment provided) AU$149.00

Marine Biologists will introduce you to a new and exciting world during guided snorkel tours. You will be part of a small group, guided by experienced marine biologists who can revel so much more about the magnificent marine life of this fragile reef ecosystem. Some snorkelling experience is recommended in participating.

• Adult AU$47.00
• Child AU$24.00

• Adult AU$67.00
• Child AU$37.00

A unique and fun experience, see the reef from up close during a Helmet ‘Dive’. Breath fresh air delivered from the surface into your helmet, you will walk under water on a reef platform, you can even wear your glasses if you wish! Oceanwalker is suitable for non-swimmers and person aged 12 years and over! After a short brefing and subject to medical conditions, you will find yourself amongst amazingly bright fish and corals!

• AU$146.00 per person (must be pre-booked)

For a different and spectacular perspective of the jewel like Ribbon Reefs, a 10 minute helicopter flight is available from the pontoon moored at Agincourt Reef

• 10 minute Reef Scenic Flight (from Pontoon) AU$148.00

• 30 minute Reef Scenic Flight (from Pontoon) AU$359.00

Fly between Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches or Port Douglas out to the Agincourt Reef Pontoon. This is the perfect way to shorten the cruise travelling time and enjoy seeing the amazingly spectacular Great Barrier Reef from the air. Options include one way scenic helicopter transfer with luxury fast catamaran transfer or eliminate boat transfer altogether and fly both ways, out and back!

• Helicopter one way from Port Douglas / Quicksilver Cruise one way return from the pontoon AU$439.00
• Helicopter return from Port Douglas / Fly both ways to pontoon and back AU$619.00

• Helicopter flight one way from Cairns and Northern Beaches / Quicksilver Cruise one way return from the pontoon AU$499.00
• Helicopter return from Cairns / Fly both ways to pontoon and back AU$679.00

*Please note that Helicopter scenic flights and Reef Tour rates are subject to change.