Quicksilver Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Palm Cove: Perfect for First-Timers
4.4
26 Ratings
Port Douglas
Experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on a snorkel cruise from Palm Cove. Perfect for first-timers, this cruise offers fish feeding, snorkeling, scuba diving, and a semi-submersible submarine tour. Don't miss the delicious buffet lunch!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Quicksilver Pontoon - Departing from Port Douglas, your 90-minute high speed catamaran cruise takes you directly to Agincourt Reef, located on the Outer Great Barrier Reef The permanent pontoon moored here provides a sheltered base for your day on the reef. During the trip a snorkeling demonstration will get you ready for your adventure, and the staff will take you through your options for the day.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Cruise from Port Douglas to Agincourt Reef
- Semi-submarine reef discovery tour with commentary
- Morning and afternoon tea, coffee
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Underwater observatory
- Environmental Management Charge
- Lycra suits and buoyancy vests
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Palm Cove
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Guided Snorkeling Tour (if option not selected)
- Introductory Dive (if option not selected)
- Ocean Walker Helmet Dive (if option not selected)
Additional Information
Ideal for novices, non-swimmers and individuals new to Tropical North Queensland, enjoy a cruise to Agincourt Reef. Observe the feeding of fish, embark on a snorkeling journey, give scuba diving a try, explore the coral and sea creatures in a semi-submersible submarine, and savor a delicious buffet lunch. Transportation from Palm Cove to Port Douglas is provided.
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Minimum age for all diving activities is 12 years, the maximum age is 70 years
- All diving activities (Ocean Walker and Introductory Dive) for children 14 years and under must be booked directly on the day of travel. Prices listed are cruise only
Location
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
Wharf Street
Check in at 9.00am at the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(26 Ratings)
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Sch109
May 17, 2024
Great outer reef experience with professional Quicksilver crew - This is a well run operation- the facilities and reef experience were great! This is a good way to experience the outer barrier reef if you are not an experienced diver.
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Sueturnbull20042016
Nov 15, 2023
Dont have to be young to do this - Amazing, everything went smoothly. Food was great and snorkeling was a lot easier than I imagined. I'd only been snorkeling once before some 20+ years ago. Wearing a 'stinger' suit was compulsory, but a lot safer to do so. Reef just looks like a patch of seaweed, and they do warn you that the travelogues showing incredibly bright coral colours are filmed at night, and under lights. Expect most of the things you see to have a blue tinge, but still incredibly worth doing.
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Danntravel
Jun 15, 2023
Great day, the outer reef is amazing. - Incredible, schooling fish, reef corals, clear water. The food was plentiful, varied and good. The staff friendly and helpful. Would do it all again. Thank you.
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K3357xtkeithd
Jun 12, 2023
Best time I have had for a long time - Staff are fantastic. So glad we did this. My daughter enjoyed it as much as I did. Definitely doing this again and add a few extras on the trip. Lunch was alright not a huge salad fan or cold meat but can’t complain. Overall this was a highlight of our trip to port Douglas. It’s a must on your to do list
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Brett_w
Oct 5, 2022
Amazing Day at Agincourt Reef - Swimming on the outer reef was an amazing experience. The Quicksilver Team were all great thanks for an exceptional day.
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Max_r
Jul 17, 2022
Happy snorkeler! - Great day on the reef with my brother experiencing the humbling beauty and magic of the fish and coral. Wonderful day out
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Voyager33145222598
Jul 3, 2022
Excellent staff and overall very comfortable - The scuba diving was excellent and the staff seemed very experienced and knew what to do. The boat that took us that was very large but their bathroom on the boat did not have working taps and therefore I couldn't wash my hands. The water isn't that cold even though I visited in winter and was was pretty average but was still mildly enjoyable. Although some equipment could be upgraded such as the fins were either too big or too small or uncomfortable, the majority of the equipment was pretty good. Overall, you should visit this place if you ever visit Cairns.
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480terrencet
Mar 21, 2022
A memorable family experience - A perfect day out, from the luxurious catamaran, to the substantial feast, nothing was left to chance from the enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff. Special shoutout to the infectious Hayley. A rare talent indeed that captivated even my 9 year old in her 15 minutes pre dive briefing. Well done team, throughly recommended!
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Justine_b
Jan 12, 2022
Incredible experience! - This experience was incredible. Quicksilver run a very smooth and organised operation regarding the transfers and logistics. Then there's snorkelling on the reef itself which felt safe and magical that first time you look under the water. I did the guided tour with Hayley who was amazing, extremely knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable as a first time snorkelling. If I could've went back again the next day I would've. Can't wait to go again in the future!
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Mandi
Jun 11, 2022
Outer reef - After a 2 hour journey to get out to the pontoon we were able to view a small section of the reef via the underwater observatory which is a small walk through corridor. From here you can see some fish swimming around but that's about all. We then border the semi sub for a trip through another section of the reef. From here we were able to get a better view of the reef and sighted more fish and hubby saw a turtle. Unfortunately some of the windows are a bit clouded and vision is not very clear. Also missed some of the view as the windows are not very high. The snorkeling was great and a wonderful experience. Being able to get that close to everything below the surface is something to behold. I'm not sure I would rebook this one. I feel the length of time to get to the reef from Palm Cove took away from the entire day...4hrs spent traveling.
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