Product Name:
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel
FROM: $284.00
This is the only boat in Cairns to visit three outer reef locations in the one day! That means you can snorkel & dive on three separate dive sites all in the same day! Visit Flynn, Milne & Pellowe reefs. All dives are guided by professional dive instructors! The trip includes all gear!
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$284.00
All Prices in Australian Dollars.
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Product Name:
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel
Tour Type: Full Day | Operates: Daily | Departs: 8.30am | Returns: 4.30pm | Transfers: No
HIGHLIGHTS:
This is the only boat in Cairns to visit three outer reef locations in the one day! That means you can snorkel & dive on three separate dive sites all in the same day! Visit Flynn, Milne & Pellowe reefs. All dives are guided by professional dive instructors! The trip includes all gear!
| AVAILABLE ON THIS TOUR: | |
|---|---|
| Certified Scuba Diving: Yes, See Price List | All Snorkeling Gear: Yes, Snorkel, Fins, Mask, Lycra Suit |
| Meals Buffet Lunch: Yes, Hot & Cold Buffet | Introductory Diving: Yes, Extra Cost See Price List |
| Guided Dives: Yes, All Dives Are Guided. | Hot Showers and Toilets: Yes, Hot Freshwater Showers |
| Guided Snorkel Tour: Yes, Included on the Day | Outer Reef: Yes, 3 Reef Sites! Flynn, Milne, Pellowe Reefs! |
Silverswift dive & snorkel, are part of the Quicksilver group of companies, Silverswift is the only Cairns reef day trip operator to visit three different reef sites during the one day. This day tour is suitable for adventure snorkelers and certified scuba divers, with information on each of these activities provided in the tabs below. The reef sites vary and will be chosen to maximise your experience on the day. Reefs visited may include: Milln, Pellowe, Flynn and Thetford. The very modern, high-speed catamaran travels at a top speed of 32 knots (travel time is between 60-70 minutes each way), providing guests with up to five hours to enjoy the Great Barrier Reef.
The 29m catamaran features ride control, ensuring a comfortable journey regardless of conditions, (hot) freshwater showers, interior air-conditioning and exterior sun decks, free Wi-Fi on board too. Access to the water is provided by a large submerged platform at the rear of the boat, that is raised when the vessel is travelling. All equipment and instruction is provided prior to entering the water. An amazing smorgasbord lunch is available from 12.30pm and includes king prawns, fish, hot curries, garden and pasta salads and tropical fruits. Soups are added to the menu in winter, to warm you up.
Included in your Silverswift day tour is an informative coral and marine life briefing by a trained marine biologist and a 30-40 minute guided snorkel tour. This really brings the reef to life for you, providing an understanding of this amazing underwater paradise. Silverswift is licensed to carry 140 passengers but limits day tour numbers to just 80 guests.
All prices in Australian Dollars:
| CHOOSE OPTION | PRICE | DIVES |
|---|---|---|
SNORKELING: | ||
| Adult (Snorkel) | $284.00 | |
| Child (Snorkel) | $210.00 | |
CERTIFIED DIVING | ||
| Adult Snorkel + (1-Certified Dives) | $354.00 | 1 dive |
| Adult Snorkel + (2-Certified Dives) | $384.00 | 2 dives |
| Adult Snorkel + (3-Certified Dives) | $404.00 | 3 dives |
INTRODUCTORY DIVING | ||
| Adult Snorkel + (1-Introductory Dive) | $364.00 | 1 dive |
| Adult Snorkel + (2-Introductory Dive) | $444.00 | 2 dives |
Itinerary:
Silverswift departs Cairns’ Marlin Marina at 8.30am to commence its 60/70-minute trip to the Great Barrier Reef. En route, enjoy a gourmet focaccia breakfast as detailed briefings are provided by the friendly, professional staff. You’ll arrive at your first reef destination at 9.50am and have just over an hour to explore this amazing natural paradise.
At 11.15am Silverswift heads to its second reef destination and on arrival snorkelers will be briefed on the best locations to view coral and marine life. An amazing smorgasbord lunch is available from 12.30pm and includes king prawns and fish, hot curries, garden and pasta salads and tropical fruits. Soups are added to the menu in winter, to warm you up.
Silverswift heads to its third reef location at 1.40pm, allowing you another half an hour to explore this diverse environment. Afternoon tea is served from 2.15pm and all passengers must return to the vessel by 2.45pm, for final head count and 3pm departure. Arrive back into Cairns at 4.30pm.
Diving:
Silverswift offers up to three (3) scuba dives per day: all dives are guided by professional dive guides and all equipment is included in the dive price. There is the option to try an introductory dive (no previous experience necessary) or book certified scuba diving.
INTRODUCTORY DIVES: No experience necessary. This is a great opportunity for those who want to try scuba diving for the first time. All equipment and tuition is included, with training provided on the way to the Great Barrier Reef. These scuba dives are shallow and guided, giving non-divers the chance to experience the underwater world.
CERTIFIED DIVING: You will be required to show you dive license and preferably your log book. All certified diving on Silverswift is guided and you can choose between 1, 2 and 3 dives, during your five hours at the Great Barrier Reef. Certified dives will last approximately 40-minutes each, with a maximum depth of 18m. Using the standard itinerary timings, the first dive is at 10am the second at 11.45am and the final dive at 1.45pm. All equipment is included in the certified diving price: dive medical paperwork will be completed on board.
Snorkeling:
This trip is suitable for adventure snorkelers, which basically means people that are comfortable swimming and snorkelling in open water. The coral gardens rise from the ocean floor to plateau just metres under the surface (sometimes breaking the surface at low tide) which makes ideal snorkelling conditions. All equipment is included in the ticket price, as is a 30-40 minute guided snorkelling tour with a trained marine interpreter. Access to the water is from a submerged platform and prescription masks are available on request (at no additional cost). Lycra suits are available for hire on board and are recommended for sun protection.
Customer Reviews:
CUSTOMER TOUR REVIEWS & FEEDBACK
Customer reviews are written by our customers using our 1 x FREE Digital Underwater Camera Hire Service. Remember to collect our camera you do need to come into our shop the day before departure day before 5:30 pm to pick up the camera. You also need to supply your own SD camera card.
By: Howard S Packer
Staff Service - 5 out of 5
Reef Quality - 5 out of 5
Vaue For Money - 5 out of 5
Overall Rating - 5 out of 5
Travelled on: 13/09/2018
Great diving. Clint was EXTREMELY helpful – a pleasure to deal with. Answered all correspondence usually within a couple of hours. Agincourt Reef was very vibrant, teeming with colorful fish and coral. Great diving!
Full Reviews:
CAIRNS DIVE ADVENTURES TRIP REVIEWS:
Here you will find our dive trip reviews. Our staff have completed over 700 dives on the Great Barrier Reef. We love our scuba diving and we love to write reviews on what you can expect to see and do on a dive trip. See our full range of Cairns Dive Adventures trip reviews.
Silverswift Dive Trip Review!
By Clint |
We called it golden week. A bunch of weather with just 5 knots of wind, light sea breeze, and no rain. Just blue skies and sunshine with no clouds what so ever! Sometimes the weather just takes a break and for us here at Cairns Dive Adventures it is our time to dive! Today we…
3-Dives in a Day! Silverswift Trip Review
By Clint |
Fantastic full day diving on the Great Barrier Reef. The ultimate trip for those that want to see as much of the Great Barrier Reef as you can in one day! The only boat in Cairns to visit 3 sites.
Silverswift (Quicksilver) Cairns Review
By Julie |
Silverswift is a great day tour option for certified divers and snorkelers who are comfortable swimming in the open water (with no islands or pontoons close by). Licensed to visit several different reef sites and locations, the three (3) best will be chosen on the day to maximise your experience, pending weather and conditions. The...
Quicksilver’s Silverswift – April Review
By Julie |
Quicksilver’s Silverswift is a fast, modern catamaran offering guests superior ride stability on their Great Barrier Reef day tour. Its spacious interior and exterior has plenty of room to relax and enjoy the day. The crew is committed to ensuring their guests are fully briefed on the day and its activities, providing care and attention...
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Remember to try any form of scuba diving everyone needs to be medically fit with no asthma and not be taking any prescription medication. PADI recommends allowing up to 24 hours after diving before flying in an airplane. Some tour operators have a no refund policy for any dives not completed for whatever reason. Please note the art of freediving is not permitted on any of the day boats or liveaboard dive boats from Cairns & Port Douglas. With the high instances of (shallow water blackout) companies do not allow this for safety reasons. It is highly recommended that passengers take out full comprehensive travel insurance for all tours and travel arrangements.
Do you have Medical Issues:
Please note if you have any medical issues you will need to go see your local GP where you live and get them to write you a letter on the practice letterhead signed and dated by your doctor that you are “Fit to dive” If you have one of these letters then all dive companies in Cairns will take you diving. Please note these letters are only valid for three months from their date of issue.
Inclusions: Return cruise from Cairns, Morning & afternoon teas, Tropical smorgasbord lunch, All snorkeling equipment, Snorkel tour with a Reef Guide, and Prescription masks are also available. The only boat in Cairns to visit 3 Outer Reef Locations in the one day.
Certified Divers: If you book this option it includes full dive gear like snorkel, fins, mask, wetsuit, BCD, Regs, Dive Computer and all dives are guided by professional dive instructors.
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Tour Video
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FREE UNDERWATER CAMERA HIRE*
Spend over $550.00 AUD on your Great Barrier Reef tour with us and receive the latest Digital Underwater Camera Hire. Take amazing High-Resolution images and 1080 HD Video. Only when you book online thru our website.
Not available for any tours to the Islands as fine white sand damages the seals on the cameras and makes them leak!
You need to come into our shop located on the Cairns Esplanade the day before departure to pick up the camera before 5:30 pm. You also need to supply your own SD Camera Card and drop the camera off back at our shop before 5:30pm.
Please Remember there is no other way to collect our cameras! All passengers must come into our shop the day before departure day before 5:30 pm.