Silverswift Cairns – Premier Great Barrier Reef Diving and Snorkeling Tours
Silverswift Cairns offers an exceptional Great Barrier Reef experience with daily departures from Cairns. This tour takes you to three exclusive reef sites, providing a full day of snorkeling, scuba diving, and underwater exploration. Ideal for adventurers and marine enthusiasts, Silverswift Cairns ensures a memorable reef adventure.
Tour Highlights:
- Daily departures from Cairns.
- Visits to three different reef sites within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
- Prices start at $225 for adults and $145 for children.
- Advanced vessel with high-speed cruising for more reef time.
- Perfect for both novice and experienced divers and snorkelers.
Exclusive Reef Exploration
Prepare for a thrilling day of underwater exploration. Silverswift Cairns takes you to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, where you can marvel at the vibrant coral formations and diverse marine life. Each site offers unique underwater landscapes, ensuring a varied and exciting experience.
Snorkeling:
- Unlimited snorkeling at three distinct reef sites.
- Pristine waters with incredible visibility.
- Observe colorful coral gardens and a variety of marine species.
Scuba Diving:
- Options for both introductory and certified dives.
- Experience up to three dives in one day.
- Encounter larger marine animals like reef sharks, turtles, and barracudas.
Onboard Silverswift Cairns
Silverswift Cairns provides a comfortable and efficient journey to the reef. The state-of-the-art vessel is designed for speed and stability, ensuring a smooth ride. Onboard amenities cater to all your needs, allowing you to relax and enjoy the adventure.
Onboard Features:
- Spacious dive and snorkel platforms for easy water entry.
- Air-conditioned lounges for relaxation.
- Freshwater showers and change rooms.
- Gourmet lunch and refreshments included.
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Experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef with Silverswift Cairns. Dive or snorkel at three spectacular reef sites and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the ocean. Book your unforgettable reef adventure today!
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Highlights
- Outer Barrier Reef
- 5 hours at the reef
- 3 Reef locations
Itinerary
Get Ready to Take the Plunge!
- 7:30 am – Check-in at the counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal for your boarding passes.
- 8:15 am – Vessel boarding. Complimentary morning tea/breakfast is served.
- 8:30 am – Depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Reef. On the journey, certified and introductory dive briefings begin.
- 9:50 am – Arrive at first reef location. Divers will gear up, while the snorkelers’ site briefing begins.
- 11:15 am – We depart for the second reef location. Option for introductory and certified divers to do a second dive. Snorkelers site briefing.
- 12:30 pm – Tropical hot and cold buffet lunch served in the air-conditioned cabin.
- 1:40 pm – We depart for the third location. Snorkelers are once again briefed as to the areas best to snorkel. Guided snorkel tour. Option for certified divers to do a third dive or second introductory dive.
- 2:15 pm – Afternoon tea served.
- 3:00 pm – All passengers board vessel for final passenger count.
- 3:15 pm – We commence the journey back to cairns.
- 4:30 pm – We arrive at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal.
Included
Your cruise includes:
– Return Silverswift cruise from Cairns
– Morning and afternoon teas
– Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch
– Snorkelling equipment (even if diving, you will still have plenty of time to snorkel)
– Guided snorkel tour
Optional Extras
- Coach Transfers
- Scuba Diving activities
What to bring
- Your camera.
- Swimming costume, beach towel and also sunglasses.
- A hat, sunscreen and a shirt
- Your diving certification card
- Cash for drinks at the bar, credit card for additional dives.
How to get there
Silverswift Cairns departs from the Cairns Marina.
Please check-in at the Silverswift/Great Adventures counters inside the Reef Fleet Terminal (1 Spence Street in Cairns) between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. Silverswift departs the marina at 8:30am.
Important Information
Safety First with Silverswift Cairns
Our mission is always to provide our passengers with the best Great Barrier Reef experience.
Queensland, Australia, has some of the strictest scuba diving rules in the world. We are regulated by the Queensland Government Code of Practice and comply with all regulations.
We strongly recommend that all of our passengers complete our dive medical questionnaire before booking, as some medical conditions and medications may prevent you from scuba diving.
We are happy to help you with any questions you may have. Please contact our office on 07 4037 2700 or email us.
Alternatively, you may like to consult your Doctor for a Dive Medical using the Australian Standard Forms’ AS.4005.1
Flying after Scuba Diving
For a single, no decompression scuba dive, you should not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours after a scuba dive. You should not fly for 24 hours after your last dive for multiple dives.
If you are Skydiving or Hot Air Ballooning, you must wait 24 hours after diving.
We recommend waiting a minimum of 24 hours whenever possible.