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.
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5 hours on the Reef.
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Experience more – visit 3 different Outer Great Barrier Reef sites.
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Returns Cairns 4.30pm
Designed for Comfort
Sleek, smooth and sun-kissed, with Silverswift and Silversonic 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.
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State-of-the-art computerised ride control systems mean a smoother ride to the reef
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Hydraulic platforms for easy water access.
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Change rooms and hot freshwater showers
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Spacious sundecks, air conditioned lounge areas and a licensed bar.
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The latest dive and snorkel equipment.
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Travelling at up to 32 knots, we spend less time getting there which means more time at the Reef for you.
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For the comfort of all, Silverswift and Silversonic are non-smoking vessels.
| Time | Itinerary |
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From 7.30am | Check-in at the Silverswift Counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal
for your boarding passes. |
8:15am | Vessel boarding. Complimentary morning tea/breakfast served. |
8:30am | Depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Reef. On the outward journey, certified and introductory dive briefings begin. |
9:50am | Arrive at first reef location.
Divers gear up, while snorkellers’ site briefing begins. Get ready to view the beauty of this natural wonder! |
11:15am | Silverswift departs for second reef location.
Option for introductory divers and certified divers to do a second dive. Snorkellers site briefing. |
12:30am | Tropical hot and cold buffet lunch served in the air conditioned cabin. |
1:40pm | 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. |
2:15pm | Afternoon tea served. |
3:00pm | All passengers board vessel for final passenger count. |
3:15pm | Silverswift commences return journey to Cairns. |
4:30pm | Silverswift arrives at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. |
4:55pm | Coaches depart for accommodation. |
