Silversonic Returns – Newly Refit, Faster, Greener & Better Than Ever! By Clint | Nov 8, 2025 Big news for divers and snorkellers — Silversonic has officially returned to the water after an incredible refit and engine upgrade that sets a new benchmark for outer reef touring from Port Douglas. Operated by Quicksilver Group, Silversonic…

Our team captured incredible footage of a large shark cruising through the calm waters off the Cairns waterfront. The video has since gone viral — but rather than fear, it’s a beautiful reminder of the vibrant marine life that thrives just off our coastline.

One of the most common questions we’re asked is:“Where is the best place to see the Great Barrier Reef?” To help answer it, we’ve just released a brand-new video on our YouTube channel. In it, we compare Cairns, Port Douglas and the Whitsundays, and explain why your choice of departure point can make such a…

This week, we received a fantastic question and request. A group of scuba divers is planning to come to Cairns from the United States on the new Fiji Air service, which now carries passengers from LA, San Francisco, Dallas, and Vancouver to Nadi in Fiji, direct to Cairns. Getting from the US to Cairns and…

Today, we had several fantastic questions about learning to scuba dive in Cairns. Please read on below: Question: I have a question about the SSI 3-day course: https://cairnsdiveadventures.com.au/tour/reef-encounter-3-day-open-water-learn-to-dive-course/ Is this open-water learn-to-dive course basically the same as a PADI open-water course? Would I get a certification at the end of this course, just as with…

There’s never a dull moment on the Great Barrier Reef—and 2025 is shaping up to be a year of new horizons, fond farewells, and epic underwater encounters. Here’s what’s bubbling beneath the surface in the Cairns diving scene: One Last Swim with the Minkes – Final Season with Divers Den Get ready for one last…

Don’t leave it too long if you are planning to come to Cairns for the Easter holidays. Boats are already starting to book out, and it’s not even April yet! With all the cheap Jetstar and Virgin flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, it seems everyone is planning to come up for a long weekend…

Looking for a holiday at Easter in Cairns the Great Barrier Reef? The weather in Cairns over the Easter school holidays is generally stunning! Average ambient air temperatures are around 28 degrees with very low humidity. You can expect beautiful blue skies and sunshine with little to no rain! The Ocean Temperature is around 27…

An exciting brand-new half-day snorkel tour has launched this month in Cairns. The boat is called Pure Snorkel! Locally owned and operated by Passions of Paradise and Ocean Freedom reef cruise owners. Pure Snorkelling” is a brand-new purpose-built 12m design twin hull vessel. Naval Architect Chris Tucker designed the boat with a genetic lineage. The…

Most divers don’t realize you can dive with Schooling Bumphead Parrotfish from Cairns & Great Barrier Reef! Really, Where, How? The best way to find these beautiful large fish is usually on a 6:00 am morning dive. Overnight, these solitary fish bunch up together to form a large school. Schooling in large numbers offers protection…