# Silver Series > Silver Series is a premium Great Barrier Reef dive and snorkel tour operator and part of the Quicksilver Group, operating two custom-designed vessels: Silverswift (departing daily from Cairns) and Silversonic (departing daily from Port Douglas). Each full-day tour visits three pristine, ecologically diverse Outer Great Barrier Reef sites for world-class scuba diving and snorkelling. Tours include certified and introductory diving, guided snorkelling, marine biologist guides, and a tropical lunch. Silversonic holds one of the few Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority permits to swim with dwarf minke whales when encountered. Contact: Silverswift +61 7 4044 9944 (swift@silverseries.com.au), Silversonic +61 7 4087 2100 (sonic@silverseries.com.au). ## Vessels & Tours - [Silverswift](https://silverseries.com.au/silverswift): Silverswift Great Barrier Reef dive and snorkel tour departing daily from Cairns, visiting 3 unique outer reef sites for world-class diving and snorkelling. - [Silversonic](https://silverseries.com.au/silversonic): Silversonic dive and snorkel tour from Port Douglas to the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs, visiting 3 exclusive Great Barrier Reef sites daily. ## Activities - [Diving](https://silverseries.com.au/diving): Great Barrier Reef scuba diving information for Silverswift and Silversonic, including certified and introductory dive options. - [Snorkelling](https://silverseries.com.au/snorkelling): Great Barrier Reef snorkelling with Silver Series, including safety tips, guided tour information, and medical advice. - [Private Guided Dive](https://silverseries.com.au/private-guided-dive): Private guided scuba diving tours of the most pristine Great Barrier Reef dive sites with a personal dive guide for the day. - [Whale & Dolphin Watching](https://silverseries.com.au/whale-and-dolphin-watching): Silversonic holds a Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority permit to swim with inquisitive dwarf minke whales when encountered — a rare in-water experience. - [Dive Sites](https://silverseries.com.au/dive-sites): The exclusive Outer Great Barrier Reef dive and snorkel sites visited by Silver Series, including Flynn, Pellowe, Milln, and Thetford Reefs. ## Reef Information - [Discover the Great Barrier Reef](https://silverseries.com.au/great-barrier-reef): About the World Heritage–listed Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's most remarkable marine spectacles and the largest natural feature on Earth. - [Dive Safety](https://silverseries.com.au/dive-safety): Essential dive safety and medical information for scuba diving in Queensland, including medical questionnaires, fitness requirements, and flying-after-diving regulations. - [Ecotourism](https://silverseries.com.au/ecotourism): Silver Series ecotourism and sustainability practices on the Great Barrier Reef. ## Plan Your Trip - [Fares & Prices](https://silverseries.com.au/fares-and-prices): Current pricing and fares for Silverswift and Silversonic Great Barrier Reef cruises, including snorkelling, diving optionals, and coach transfers. - [Weather & Conditions](https://silverseries.com.au/weather): Great Barrier Reef weather and water conditions for your Silver Series cruise, including 5-day forecasts and the cruise service weather policy. - [FAQs](https://silverseries.com.au/faqs): Frequently asked questions about Silversonic, Silverswift, and the Great Barrier Reef. - [Contact](https://silverseries.com.au/contact): Contact Silver Series. Phone +61 7 4044 9944 (Silverswift / Cairns) or +61 7 4087 2100 (Silversonic / Port Douglas). Email swift@silverseries.com.au or sonic@silverseries.com.au. ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://silverseries.com.au/sitemap.xml)