Silversonic Outer Barrier Reef Snorkelling and Diving Adventure with hotel transfers from Cairns

On this tour, you'll have access to explore three stunning and exclusive reef sites at the renowned Agincourt ribbon reefs, each chosen for their visual and ecological diversity with respect to your diving and snorkel adventures.

You will spend over five hours at the reef and enjoy unlimited snorkelling plus up to three certified dives (see ticket options below).

You'll be taking this tour in comfort and style with a friendly and knowledgeable crew and Silversonic has everything you’ll need to experience an underwater world of colourful marine life in safety. With a large submerged platform, access to the water is so easy or you can simply relax on the spacious deck areas.

There are hot freshwater showers, changing rooms and even a licensed bar - a great place to share tales of your adventure on the homeward journey.

Itinerary - Your Day

• From 7.30am: Check-in at Quicksilver Cruises office at the Port Douglas Marina for your boarding passes.
• 8:00am: Vessel boarding. Complimentary morning tea/breakfast served.
• 8:30am: Depart Port Douglas Marina for the Outer Reef. On the outward journey, certified and introductory dive briefings begin.
• 10:15am: Arrive at first Agincourt Reef site. Divers gear up, while snorkellers’ site briefing begins. Get ready to see the beauty of this natural wonder!
• 11:30am: Silversonic departs for the second reef location. Option for introductory divers and certified divers to do a second dive. Snorkellers site briefing.
• 12:00pm: Tropical hot and cold lunch served in the air-conditioned cabin.
• 1:40pm: Silversonic departs for the 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.
• 2:30pm: Afternoon tea served.
• 2:50pm: All passengers board vessel for final passenger count.
• 3:00pm: Silversonic commences return journey to Port Douglas.
• 4:30pm: Silversonic arrives at Port Douglas Marina.
• 4:55pm: Coaches depart for accommodation.

Ticket Options

You can choose from the following types of ticket:

• Standard Snorkelling Ticket - 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 complete safety. Access to the water is so easy from a large submerged platform on the back deck.
• Certified Scuba Dive Ticket including dive gear and wetsuit - As a certified diver, you can enjoy up to three spectacular dives, experiencing three different Great Barrier Reef environments when you travel with the Silver Series for your dive adventure. With the most extensive range of dive sites to visit daily, divers of all levels from novice to experienced will be excited by the range of experiences our magnificent sites present including drift and wall dives, bommie and pinnacle, coral gardens and swim-throughs. Our professional instructors accompany all dives at no extra charge, ensuring maximum safety and enjoyment. They have intimate local knowledge of the reef systems we visit and are passionate about sharing this! Certified dives last approximately 40 minutes or more. You can choose from 1, 2 or 3 dives!
• Certified Scuba Dive Ticket including tanks and weights only - As above but ideal if you intend to bring your own gear. Also available for 1, 2 or 3 dives.
• Introductory Scuba Dive including dive gear and wetsuit - So you’d like to take the plunge! With an Introductory Dive (or sometimes known as a “Discover Dive” or “Resort 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. Our onboard and highly skilled dive instructors will take you step by step through the whole experience, from the dive briefing lecture, the equipment and the dive, to ensure all facets of your dive are comfortable and most of all enjoyable.