Departing Daily from Cairns; Silverswift is ready to whisk you away for a day of fun and adventure on the Great Barrier Reef. This is an active day all about being in the water for your dive or snorkel adventure of a lifetime!
All taxes and levies are included in the total price. Price valid to 31 March 2027.
EMC: A Government Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of $8.5 per person applies to all adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. This fee is included in the fare price.
You will have the opportunity to explore spectacular coral formations and underwater gardens awash with vibrantly coloured marine creatures as you visit three different outer reef sites at Flynn, Pellowe, Milln and/or Thetford Reefs. Locations vary with the day’s diving and snorkelling conditions however each site is chosen for visual impact, and ecological diversity.
5 Hours on the Reef.
Returns to Cairns at 4:30pm
Experience more - Visit 3 different Outer Great Barrier Reef sites.
A day with Silverswift is all about being in the water and experiencing the magical underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. It's exciting, exotic and breathtaking! With our excluisve permits and remote sites, you'll be able to dive and snorkel 3 uniquely different and ecologically diverse sites, each chosen to suit the day's conditions. In between water activities, relax on the sundecks, or inthe air-conditioned lounges, and of course, enjoy a delicious lunch for hungry adventurers!
Enjoy unlimited adventure snorkelling with a guided snorkel tour included. Snorkel briefs at each reef site and lifeguard snorkel officers supervising, you’ll be able to explore the underwater delights in safety.
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As a certified diver, you can enjoy up to three spectacular dives, experiencing three different Great Barrier Reef environments. All dives are guided to maximise your experience.
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So you’d like to take the plunge! With an Introductory Dive, no previous experience is necessary and you’ll be able to experience the excitement of scuba diving whilst under very close supervision of an instructor.
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Morning tea including focaccias and muffin cakes on boarding
Equipment for divers provided, including wetsuit
Hot and cold tropical buffet lunch
Lycra suits included
Afternoon tea cakes, cheese & biscuits
Snorkel brief at each site
Qualified lifeguard supervision
Reef Discovery guided snorkel tour (3rd site)
Prescription masks available (Limited range, please enquire)
Reef Interpretation
Hot freshwater showers
Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel & fins)
Sleek, smooth and sun-kissed, with Silverswift you'll travel in comfort and style - the perfect base for an inspirational day of exciting aqua-tivities.
As pioneers of Great Barrier Reef cruising, Quicksilver has infused over 40 years of experience into designing these exceptional sisterships producing the perfect balance of comfort, style and function. Silverswift and Silversonic are modern, spacious 29 metre high speed catamarans, custom-designed to help you get the best out of your day.
State-of-the-art computerised ride control systems mean a smoother ride to the reef.
Hydraulic platforms for easy water access.
Change rooms and hot freshwater showers.
Spacious sundecks, air conditioned lounge areas and a licensed bar.
The latest dive and snorkel equipment.
Cruising at speed, we spend less time getting there which means more time at the reef for you.
For the comfort of all, Silverswift and Silversonic are non-smoking vessels.
Check-in at the Silverswift count inside the Reef Fleet terminal for your boarding passes.
Vessel boarding. Complimentary morning tea/breakfast served.
Depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Reef. On the outward journey, certified and introductory dive briefings begin.
Arrive at first reef location. Divers gear up, while snorkellers’ site briefing begins. Get ready to view the beauty of this natural wonder!
Silverswift departs for second reef location. Option for introductory divers and certified divers to do a second dive. Snorkellers site briefing.
Tropical hot and cold buffet lunch served in the air conditioned cabin.
Silverswift departs for third reef location. Snorkellers are once again briefed as to the best areas to snorkel and Guided Snorkel Tour. Option for certified divers to do a third dive or second introductory dive.
Afternoon tea served.
All passengers board vessel for final passenger count.
Silverswift commences return journey to Cairns.
Silverswift arrives at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal.
Coaches depart for accommodation.
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