Silverswift Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise from Cairns
4.6
333 Ratings
Cairns City
Explore the vibrant underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day snorkel and dive cruise from Cairns. Discover the diverse marine life and stunning coral formations at three different dive sites. Perfect for confident water enthusiasts.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Silverswift Dive & Snorkel - Your day begins as you board the boat at Marlin Wharf. The ultra modern 29 meter catamaran will be your base for the day. Throughout the day you’ll visit three different locations which may include Thetford, Milln and Flynn Reef. Each stop showcases a different aspect of the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. At each site you have the choice to snorkel, dive or a combination of both.
We recommend you book this reef trip on your first full available day. You then have the opportunity to be flexible and change your travel date if you wish. Your booking can be changed at no additional cost directly with the operator once you are in Cairns. Prebook and secure your booking, but relax in knowing you can make amendments at no charge.
What's Included
- Use of Prescription masks
- Lunch included
- Guidance from a professional guide
- Environmental Management Charge (EMC) covered
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Choice of water activities: snorkeling, introductory diving, or certified diving
- Dive equipment provided (for diving options)
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Guided snorkel tour with reef expert
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Wet suit hire for snorkelers (approximately AUD $12.00)
- Optional activities (if options not selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on an all-day excursion from Cairns to the vibrant underwater ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef. Regardless of whether you’re an expert or a newbie, a snorkeler or a scuba diver, this dive and snorkel journey from Cairns offers an exceptional glimpse into the rich marine biodiversity and unique coral varieties the Great Barrier Reef is renowned for. The trip encompasses visits to three distinct dive sites and is most enjoyable for individuals comfortable in aquatic environments.
- Minimum age for all diving activities is 12 years. Medical conditions apply and some people may require a doctor’s certificate to participate in scuba diving..
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- After a single scuba dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- Ceritified Diving: Certified divers must possess an internationally recognised SCUBA certificate card.
- Please confirm your booking at least 24 hours prior to travel.
- All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire onboard prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor.
Location
1 Spence St
Spence Street
Important: Please check-in & collect your boarding pass at the Silverswift Counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 7:30am, boarding commences at 8:00am. Vessel departs 8:30am.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(333 Ratings)
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Sandra_h
Mar 25, 2024
Amazing underwater views:) - This Colorful seaworld was amazing. Crew was fantastic. This Trip was beautiful. I can really recommend this tour
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Lindsaydfw
Mar 7, 2024
Good Diving Trip - My boyfriend and I enjoyed this trip. We did the three certified dives. I am recently certified, and he hadn't dove in a while. All three dives were guided, and we liked that. I can see where really experienced divers would not like that though. We did see a lot of fish and coral and a large turtle. The buffet was pretty good. There was tea and coffee throughout the day. The boat wasn't overly crowded so that was nice.
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Torgeir_w
Mar 5, 2024
An excellent trip to the outer reef - A fantastic trip to the outer reef. Lucky with great conditions and no rough seas. A bit crammed with a full boat, but the staff kept things somewhat organized. The food was surprisingly good and fresh - better than other trips I’ve been on. Would highly recommend.
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Donna_p
Mar 3, 2024
Amazingly beautiful - The reef was incredible. We dove through tunnels and through coral ravines. Three dives were a bonus!!!!
The crew were great and made sure we had a pod experience
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Larry_f
Mar 1, 2024
Very Attentative to my Experience - I was a repeat customer, so they went out of their way to not duplicate the locations on the two day I dove.
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Rochaidh_c
Feb 26, 2024
An amazing trip - It was an amazing experience and a great way to spend a full day in Cairns. We saw sharks, a turtle, stingrays, pufferfish and so much more while diving. The food and staff were also great and it was very well organised. I would definitely recommend.
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Lori_b
Feb 19, 2024
Great Barrier Reef tour - The snorkeling was fantastic we saw beautiful coral and fish. The staff were fabulous and the food was amazingly good. We highly recommend this tour to everyone. Thank you!
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Dennis_d
Mar 16, 2024
A Well Oiled Machine - From the moment we stepped on the boat the crew operated like a "well oiled machine" working together to provide the 90 divers and snorkelers on board a positive experience. It was clear that they had the experience and the attitude to make that happen. It was quite breezy the day we went out so the snorkeling was a bit more challenging along with slightly reduced visibility but none of that was the crew's fault.
The snacks and lunch were very good and kept us fueled all day.
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Carolina_p
Mar 24, 2024
No respect - This company makes you feel like a product. No decompression sitos for Divers and too many people per guide. That’s not right
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Hjalmarg2024
Mar 9, 2024
Six weeks in Australia and this is without question the worst experience. - Went on this trip with to much expectations. First, it's for divers not snorkling. They have snorkling ok there agenda to fill up the boat, you won't see much as a snorkeler.
Then we have the staff, most of them have chosen the wrong career. They seemed stressed and easily angered. I went with four friends that would dive. I sat with them on the boat and got the safety instructions for divers, good, easy to understand etc. When we came to the first diving spot I wanted to take photos when they where going in. However the staff ordered me to go inside and listen to the "safety" instructions for the snorkling. I went inside and listened, the instructor explained where the toilets where and I thought that it's not a safety instruction that's instructions about the boat so I went outside again and continued be with my friends when they geared up. Once again I was not askt but ordered to go inside. I told the angry and unpleasant staff member that it's not a safety instruction, she became more angry and told me it's for my safety so I went inside again. This time the instructor said that lunch is at 12.30. I thought this had to be some kind of joke and went up to my seat on the second floor. Another angry staff member came after me and said that I really need to listen to there instructions, I went down again and had to stand next to a woman that was puking in a bag.
So, conclusions and questions.. Why so they not have all the safety instructions at the same time? Why isn't it enough to listen to one safety instruction? And most of all, why have the staff on this job not changed career when it's obvious that they are sick and tired of customers.
ONLY GO WITH THIS TRIP IF YOU AND ALL THAT YOU TRAVEL WITH DIVE. THERE ARE MUCH BETTER PLACES FOR SNORKLING.
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