Experience Nature's Finest with Australia's Best - Quicksilver Connections.
Travel with Australia's most awarded reef cruise company. With a choice of day trips or extended cruising options, it's the ultimate way to see nature's finest in absolute comfort and style. For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance.
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For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance. Quicksilver takes you to Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience first hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef. With Quicksilver you can choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub, just one metre underwater. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef.Whichever way you choose, you'll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder. Your Day on Quicksilver - at a glance
9.30 am
Complimentary morning tea/coffee on boarding. For your safety, hot drinks are not served once the vessel is underway. Passengers are required to be onboard the vessel 15 minutes before departure.
10.00 am
Depart Marina Mirage for the Outer Barrier Reef. A Marine Biologist presentation is shown on the vessel monitors 30 minutes after departure. A snorkelling demonstration follows the Marine Biologist presentation.
11.30 am
Arrive Outer Barrier Reef- reef activities commence:
Enjoy swimming and snorkelling from submerged platforms.
Underwater observatory open for coral and fish viewing.
Semi-subs depart every fifteen minutes from the rear of the platform.
Pre-booked guided snorkelling tours, certified and introductory diving and helicopter scenic flights
Fish feeding conducted at the snorkelling platform at advertised times.
12 noon
Lunch [included in the fare] is served. Enjoy a hot and cold tropical buffet, containing fresh prawns, pastas, meats, salads and fruit. There are full bar facilities available where you can purchase drinks.
1.30 pm
Lunch finishes. Time for more activity or just relax and take in the view!!
3.00 pm
Depart Agincourt Reef for Port Douglas. Reef video viewing on board.
4.30 pm
Arrival at Marina Mirage, Port Douglas. Fares | Quicksilver Outer Reef Cruise | Adult $AUD | Child $AUD | | Cruise only from Marina Mirage, Port Douglas | $189.00 | $94.50 | | From Port Douglas with pick-up at accommodation | $195.00 | $99.00 | | From Cairns & beaches with transfer to Port Douglas | $205.00 | $102.50 | | CHILD FARE: 4 - 14yrs inclusive. Children under 4yrs travel FREE | | FAMILY FARE : 1 child travels FREE when accompanied by 2 paying adults and 1 paying child. | | A Fuel Levy of $5 per person is payable direct. A Government Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of $5.00 for children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. | | Optional Tours - Additional cost to Quicksilver Outer Reef Cruise | | Guided Snorkelling Tour with Marine Biologist | $60 Aust | | Introductory Diving [All Equipment Provided] | 1 Dive = $136 Aust | | | Certified Diving [All Equipment Provided] | 1 Dive = $94 Aust | 2 Dives = $136 Aust | | "Ocean Walker" | $136 Aust | | Helicopter Scenic Flights - 10 minutes | $139 Aust | | Helicopter Package - Cruise one way/Fly one way | $419 Aust [Port D] | $479 Aust [Cairns] |
All prices are in Australian dollars and are subject to change without notice. Inclusions
Return Wavepiercer cruise from Port Douglas.
Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch.
Morning and afternoon teas on board.
Informative presentation by marine biologist.
All snorkelling equipment provided.
Qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand.
Underwater observatory fish and coral viewing.
Coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels. What to Bring
Your camera or video camera.
Swimming costume and a beach towel.
Hat, sunscreen and a shirt for sun protection. ? Cash for drinks at the bar.
Credit cards for shopping and optional tours.
Underwater cameras available for purchase. ConditionsCertain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from diving. For advice contact our Quicksliver office. Minimum age for diving is 12 years. Quicksilver recommend a wait of 12 hours but preferably 24 hours, if doing multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. Please use caution and inform our crew of any medical conditions. On very rare occasions, services can be subject to the effect of weather or unforeseen circumstances. Should a cruise not operate for any reason passengers will be offered an alternative day or a refund authorised.
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