Highlights
- Fast & modern catamaran allowing more time at the reef
- Port Douglas based reef trip
- 5 hours at outer Barrier reef (Agincourt Reef)
- Includes Port Douglas accommodation transfers, lunch, snorkel equipment & snorkel tour
Description
Explore the far reaches of the outer Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas on a state of the art catamaran measuring 29 metres that will take you to the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs in the ultimate comfort and style.
After you zip to the reef on the fastest boat around, you’ll have more than 5 hours to experience the wonders of the world beneath the waves. Silversonic is equipped with a cutting edge ride control system that enables you to enjoy an exquisitely smooth ride, even when you’re racing across the waters at speeds of up to 32 knots.
You’ll be able to experience the Agincourt Ribbon Reef in a variety of ways, including snorkelling and diving at exclusive sites. You’ll get to experience three separate sites, all of which you can dive and snorkel at.
Each site is a spectacular reef location that are all special and different, and you’ll enjoy a fresh experience at each stop with various marine life varieties and corals. In between dips in the water, unwind on the spacious sundecks that provide unparalleled views of the Coral Sea.
You will be well looked after by the crew, who will equip you with everything you need to maximise your time on board the vessel, which also comes with complete bar facilities, a delicious tropical buffet lunch with both hot and cold items, fresh water showers and tea in the morning and afternoon.
Trip Includes
- Snorkelling at 3 reef locations
- Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
- Morning & afternoon teas
- Tropical buffet lunch
- All snorkelling equipment
- Qualified safety officers on hand
- Divers equipment inc wetsuit
- Snorkel tour with a reef guide
- Prescription masks
- Return transfers from Port Douglas accommodation
Optional Extras
In addition to your cruise fare inclusions, a range of exciting optional activities at an extra cost are available for your enjoyment. We recommend optional activities are pre-booked to ensure availability and to avoid disappointment.
Introductory Diving
- Introductory diving is suitable for beginners. It’s fun and easy and there is still plenty of time to enjoy all other activities on board with family and friends!
- No experience is necessary and the only requirements are that you are over 12 years, pass the on-board medical questionnaire and participate in our 30 minute dive brief
- All equipment, including wetsuits and prescription masks (if required) are included
- All of our professional dive instructors are PADI qualified
Certified Diving
- Certified Divers can explore an underwater world teeming with exotic marinelife, while non-diving and snorkelling companions participate in platform activities
- We choose the most suitable sites for the conditions, water clarity and marine life on your day of Port Douglas travel to ensure the best dive and in-water experiences
- Certified divers can enjoy up to three spectacular dives
- Certified divers must possess an internationally recognized SCUBA certificate card
Duration
Departures
- 8.30am (returns at 4.30pm)
- Departs from the Port Douglas Marina (free transfers available from Port Douglas accommodation)
- 7am from Cairns accommodation (returns 6pm)
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- All inclusive price for basic day of snorkelling & lunch
- Optional extras should be pre booked to avoid disappointment
- Please read the important dive information
- Fully licensed bar on board the boat
- Toilets & baby change facilities
- Child rates for 4 - 14yrs. Children under 4 years free of charge
- This trip departs from Port Douglas. If you are staying in Cairns or Northern Beaches add the optional extra transfers for an additional cost
- Disposable underwater cameras available for sale on board
- Minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years
- Environmental Management Fee (EMC) and Port Charges included in price
- Please leave at least 24 hours after your last dive before flying
Normal Retail Prices
- Cruise & Snorkel:
- adult AUD$289.00
- child (4-14yrs) AUD$207.00
- Cruise & Intro Dive (12yrs+):
- 1 dive AUD$365.00
- 2 dives AUD$443.00
- Cruise & Certified Dive:
- 1 dive AUD$352.00
- 2 dives AUD$382.00
- 3 dives AUD$402.00
All prices shown in AUD$.
Absolutely, the weather is lovely in November it is the beginning of summer! It shouldnt affect the price to book earlier as the new seasons rates should be in now but the operator can change the price at any time so i cant guarantee the price wont change. Availability will change though these tours are very popular and go get booked up!
Comment by: Alicia - Everything Australia on 24th Aug 17 at 13:17