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SILVER SERIES SILVERSWIFT DEPARTS CAIRNS / SIVERSONIC DEPARTS PORT DOUGLAS
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SILVERSWIFT CAIRNS
Silverswift is 29 metres of luxury catamaran custom-designed for small groups of adventure minded people to revel in the thrill of diving and snorkelling.
Departing daily from Cairns, Silverswift is ready to whisk you away to
visit three spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef sites at Thetford, Milln, Flynn
and/or Pellowe Reefs, each chosen for visual and ecological diversity.
You’ll be able to enjoy 5 hours of aquatic fun and experience up to 3
certified dives, introductory diving and adventure snorkelling. This is the
fastest dive trip from Cairns taking just 60 minutes to reach the outer reef
giving you more time to play!
The ultramodern Silverswift has everything
you’ll need to experience an underwater world of colourful marine life in safety
and comfort. Features include a state-of-the-art ride control system ensuring a
super smooth journey, hydraulic dive and snorkel platform for easy water access,
spacious deck areas, hot freshwater showers, change rooms and even a licensed
bar to share tales of your adventure.
Your Silverswift adventure
includes
• Return Silverswift cruise from Cairns
• Scrumptious morning tea
on boarding including focaccias, muffins/cake selection. Afternoon tea cakes,
cheese and biscuits.
• Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch.
• All
snorkelling equipment provided.
• Snorkel brief at each site.
• Reef
interpretation.
• Qualified lifeguard on hand.
• Equipment for divers
provided, including wetsuit.
• FREE Snorkel Tour with a Reef Guide.
•
Prescription masks available at no additional cost.
• Hot freshwater
showers
To experience the beauty of our "Northern" reef systems, you can
also choose to travel aboard Silverswift's Port Douglas-based identical
sistership, Silversonic. Check out the Silver Series - the essence of
Adventure!
Silverswift is accredited with Advanced Ecotourism and Climate
Action Certification and is part of the Quicksilver Group, Australia's most
awarded reef cruise company - Australian and Queensland Tourism Awards "Hall of
Fame" Winner.
Additional Information
A Government Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of $5.50 is levied for all
adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World
Heritage area. This charge is payable directly to Silverswift on check-in.
Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from
diving. For advice contact our office. Minimum age for diving is 12 years. A
wait of 12 hours but preferably 24 hours is recommended 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.
To experience the beauty of our "Northern" reef systems at
the renowned Agincourt Reef, you can also choose to travel aboard Silverswift's
Port Douglas-based identical sistership, Silversonic. Check out the Silver
Series!
- Included in price:
- Return Silverswift cruise from Cairns, scrumptious morning and afternoon
teas, hot & cold tropical smorgasbord lunch, all snorkelling equipment and
instruction provided, qualified lifeguard on hand, equipment for divers provided
(including wetsuits), guided snorkel tour, prescription masks available at no
additional cost.
- Able to be purchased/hired:
- Underwater cameras available for purchase, underwater digital cameras
available for hire. Souvenirs and drinks from the licenced bar. Souvenir
photographs by professional photographers.
- What to bring:
- Hat and sunscreen - camera - swimming costume - credit cards for shopping
and additional dives - shirt for sun protection - beach towel - cash for drinks
at the bar.
- Fitness level required:
- Not specified
- Child policies:
- Children 4 - 14 inclusive.
- Departure points:
- Cairns, Queensland
Cairns Beaches, Queensland
- Departure time:
- 8:30 AM Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Departure from Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St Cairns. It is recommended to
check-in fourty-five minutes prior to departure.
- Duration:
- Full Day: 8 hours
- Approximate Return Time:
- Silverswift arrives back into the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 4.30pm.
SILVERSONIC PORT DOUGLAS
Explore the outer Great Barrier Reef at the renowned Agincourt Ribbon Reef in superb style and comfort with the ultramodern 29 metre catamaran, Silversonic –
custom-designed for the thrill of diving and snorkelling for small groups of
adventure-minded people.
You’ll spend over 5 hours at play in 3 different
and exclusive sites exploring the delights of this underwater world. From first
time divers to certified divers, our expert dive instructors and snorkelling
safety officers are on hand for you to enjoy up to 3 certified dives,
introductory diving and adventure snorkelling.
In between water
activities, relax on the expansive sundecks overlooking the Coral Sea or in the
vessel’s airconditioned lounges.
The luxurious Silversonic has everything
you’ll need to fully experience the wonders of the reef in comfort and safety.
Features include a state-of-the-art ride control system ensuring a super smooth
journey even when travelling at 32 knots, a hydraulic dive and snorkel platform
for easy water access, spacious deck areas, hot freshwater showers, change rooms
and even a licensed bar to share tales of your adventure.
Your
Silversonic adventure includes:
• Return coach transfers from Port
Douglas accommodation
• Return Silversonic cruise from Port Douglas
•
Morning and afternoon teas
• Hot and cold tropical buffet lunch
• All
snorkelling equipment provided
• Snorkel brief at each site
• Qualified
lifeguard on hand
• Equipment for divers provided, including wetsuit (extra
charges apply)
• FREE Snorkel Tour with a Reef Guide
• Prescription masks
available at no additional cost
• Hot freshwater showers
To experience
the beauty of our "southern" reef systems, you can also choose to travel aboard
Silversonic's Cairns-based sistership, Silverswift. Check out the Silver
Series!
Silversonic is accredited with Advanced Ecotourism and Climate
Action Certification and is part of the Quicksilver Group, Australia's most
awarded reef cruise company - Australian and Queensland Tourism Awards "Hall of
Fame" Winner
Additional Information
A Government Environmental Management Charge of $5.50 is levied for all
adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World
Heritage area. This is payable direct on the day of travel.
Certain
medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from diving. For
advice contact our office. Minimum age for diving is 12 years. A wait of 12
hours but preferably 24 hours is recommended 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
To experience the beauty of our "southern" reef systems, you
can also choose to travel aboard Silversonic's Cairns-based sistership,
Silverswift. Check out the Silver Series!
- Included in price:
- Coach pick up from Port Douglas Hotels, Return Silversonic Cruise, morning
and afternoon teas, hot & cold tropical smorgasboard lunch, all snorkelling
equipment and instruction provided, qualified snorkelling safety officers on
hand, equipment for divers provided, guided snorkel tour, prescription masks
available at no extra cost.
- Able to be purchased/hired:
- Wetsuits available for hire onboard (included for divers), Underwater
cameras available for purchase, Underwater digital cameras available for hire.
- What to bring:
- Hat and Sunscreen, camera, swimming costume, credit cards for shopping and
addditional dives, shirt for sun protection, beach towel, cash for drinks at
bar.
- Fitness level required:
- Not specified
- Child policies:
- Children 4 - 14 inclusive
- Departure points:
- Cairns, Queensland
Port Douglas, Queensland
Palm Cove,
Queensland
Cairns Beaches, Queensland
- Departure time:
- 8:30 AM Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Cruise departs Marina Mirage, Port Douglas at 8.30am. Transfers from Port
Douglas Hotels included. Coach transfers from Cairns & Cairns Northern
Beaches available at an additional cost (pick-up times confirmed at time of
booking) (See optional extras). Passengers joining the cruise from Cairns and
Northern Beaches aboard Quicksilver's luxury coaches, can experience one of
Australia's most scenic coastal drives with commentary.
- Duration:
- Full Day
- Approximate Return Time:
- Silversonic arrives back at the Port Douglas Marina at 4.30pm.
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