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CAIRNS TO THE GREAT BARRIER REEF LOCAL TOURING / Australia
Australia / CAIRNS AND PORT DOUGLAS GREAT BARRIER REEF LOCAL TOURING
Marine World Reef Activity Platform
Clownfish | Quicksilver
It is the largest living structure in the world, about half the size of Texas and has some of the most magnificent marine biodiversity on the planet. Whether you choose to snorkel
and dive, stay dry and observe, or set sail to Coral Cay Island, Quicksilver can help you find the perfect way to experience the natural wonders of Australia’s magnificent World
Heritage Great Barrier Reef.
Cruises depart daily from Cairns on a fast, stable catamaran providing a smooth ride
and reduced travel time, leaving more time in your day to experience the magic of
the Marine World Reef Activity platform located on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Reef
Magic Cruises has a policy of never filling its facilities to capacity, ensuring space,
comfort and attentive service.
Only Reef Magic Cruises guests have access to the all-weather Marine World platform,
catering for all ages and swimming abilities. Snorkel our sheltered coral lagoon, go
scuba diving, SEABOB Jet Snorkelling, SNUBA (Go Beyond Snorkelling) or join our
marine biologist on a guided snorkel safari.
Not a confident swimmer? Then stay dry and view the reef from the semi-submersible
reef viewer, glass bottom boat or underwater observatory. Try a Helmet Dive for a
unique underwater experience without even getting your hair wet, or soar above it all
on a spectacular Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight.
Included in your day: a marine biologist presentation en route to the reef, all
snorkelling equipment with free use of lycra suit or wetsuit, glass bottom boat tour,
semi-submersible tour, underwater reef observatory, fish feeding and identification
session with a marine biologist, make the most of the Marine World facilities including
a spacious sundeck, changeroom and fresh water showers. Morning and afternoon tea
plus an extensive buffet lunch is also included.
Quick Silver Outer Reef Cruise Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Cruise
For your experience of a lifetime, cruise in comfort with Quicksilver to a spacious
activity platform moored on the renowned Agincourt Reef, a jewel-like ribbon reef
with spectacular coral formations, kaleidoscope of exotic marine life and clear outer
reef waters. Here, you will find the widest range of activities to discover this stunning
reef world. Snorkel and dive or stay dry and discover from the semi-submersible and
underwater observatory. If you are not confident in the water, access is very easy from
the submerged snorkel platforms. Friendly and attentive crew, including professional
marine biologists, are on hand to ensure you enjoy and gain the most from your day.
Exciting optional activities are scuba and helmet diving, marine biologist snorkel tours
and scenic helicopter flights for a different perspective of the reef. This is Australia’s
most awarded reef cruise departing from Port Douglas. Departing from Cairns, set sail on Ocean Spirit catamaran for a day to remember at
michaelas Cay, with pristine sand surrounded by beautiful fringing reef and protected
sanctuary for migratory seabirds.
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Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Adventures Silversonic Dive and Snorkel Adventures
Departing from Cairns, the 29 metre (95 foot) luxury catamaran Silverswift, is ready
to whisk you away for an exhilarating day of adventure, discovery and aquatic fun.
With exclusive permits and remote sites, Silverswift visits three different and
ecologically diverse reef environments, each offering amazing coral diversity and
abundance of marine life to explore. Departing from Port Douglas, Silversonic is custom-designed for dive and snorkel
adventures.
Adventure Activity
Dreamtime Drive & Snorkel
Snorkel from the cay’s shallow waters, cruise in the semi-sub for a diver’s view of the
reef and observe the island birdlife. Introductory scuba diving and marine biologist
guided snorkel tours are also available. Your day can be as active or as leisurely as
you choose.
Homeward bound, enjoy a complimentary sparkling wine under the sails.
Step back into the Great Barrier Reef’s Dreamtime with indigenous sea rangers on a
day tour to two spectacular outer Great Barrier Reef sites.
Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel is a unique educational Great Barrier Reef experience in-
corporating the world’s oldest living culture and the stories traditional owners have
passed down over tens of thousands of years.
Indigenous rangers recount the Dreamtime stories of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji,
Gunggandji, Mandingalbay and Yirrganydji people to help you gain a deeper cultural
understanding of this diverse ecosystem. The sea country of these four traditional
owner groups stretches from Port Douglas to the Frankland Islands and includes the
two sites you visit.
Your day on the outer Great Barrier Reef has 5 hours of water activities split between
two unique sites showcasing a variety of colourful corals and marine life. Snorkel and
dive over stunning coral gardens where anemones, sea whips, clams and plate corals
are home to clown fish, angel fish and bat fish. Large schools of giant trevally, red
bass and sweetlip congregate between the bommies, while turtles, cuttlefish, rays and
sharks are frequently seen.
Included in your day: indigenous welcome and acknowledgment, Great Barrier Reef
creation story, two premium outer reef sites, morning and afternoon tea, marine biol-
ogist presentation, glass bottom boat tour, snorkelling equipment, wet and lycra suits,
freshly prepared buffet lunch.
With 5 hours at the Reef, enjoy free snorkelling and a guided snorkel tour plus the
option for introductory and certified diving. Access to the water is easy from the
submerged platform.
Onboard you are travelling in style with air-conditioned saloons, sundecks, change
rooms, hot freshwater showers and a licensed bar.
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ANDERSON VACATIONS
Day Cruising
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Spacious and luxurious, this 29 metre (95 foot) catamaran travels to the renowned
Agincourt ribbon reefs on the edge of Australia’s continental shelf.
With access to over 35 exclusive World Heritage reef sites this is quality diving and
snorkelling and well suited to those confident in the water. Certified divers, can
experience up to three dives and there is also introductory diving for first time divers
and unlimited snorkelling along with a guided snorkel tour. Silversonic also has a
special permit for guests to swim with minke whales if encountered.
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