Silversonic
Departure Times
Check-in: Quicksilver Reservations, Port Douglas Marina
Pricing Options
Dive your way through a world phenomenon - the Great Barrier Reef!
- Depart from Port Douglas for an immersive day trip to a World Heritage Listed Site!
- Snorkel or scuba dive at 3 different locations
- Five hours exploring the Great Barrier Reef
- Great for snorkellers, introductory divers and certified divers
- Tropical buffet lunch included!
Silversonic is a luxurious, ultramodern 29m catamaran designed with speed and comfort in mind! The state-of-the-art ride control system helps provide a super smooth ride to the beautiful Agincourt Reef of the Great Barrier Reef. With speeds of up to 32 knots, you'll have more time to experience the reef, with plenty of time to snorkel and dive. With over five hours at three different reef spots, you will be able to immerse yourself into the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. Each site is chosen on your day of travel to best showcase the visual and ecological diversity of the Great Barrier Reef to ensure you can have the diving or snorkelling experience of a lifetime. Silversonic also offers hot fresh water showers, change rooms and even a licensed bar for you to share a drink and the tales of your adventure!
Introductory and certified divers are both welcome, with intro divers joining on for two dives and certified divers enjoying up to three. We ask that certified divers bring their dive cards with them. Snorkellers can snorkel as much as they want at the three chosen sites of the day and take advantage of exploring the underwater gardens of the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs.
Features
- Spacious modern decks
- State-of-the-art ride control
- Five hours at the reef
- Three different dive sites
- Certified Diving or Introductory Diving
- Hot fresh water showers
- Onboard bar
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Hot and cold tropical lunch
- Prescription masks are available at no additional cost
- Advanced Ecotourism Certification
- Guided Snorkel Tours
- Return coach transfers from Port Douglas hotel and hostel accommodation
Sample Itinerary
8:15am Arrive at Reef Marina, Port Douglas for boarding, where you'll find complimentary tea and coffee with a light breakfast of pastries
8:30am Depart for Outer Great Barrier Reef
10:15am Arrive at first Agincourt Reef Site
11:30am Transit to the second site
12:00pm Buffet lunch served
1:40pm Transit to third Agincourt Reef Site
2:30pm Afternoon tea served
2:50pm All passengers board vessel for final passenger count
3:00pm Begin return trip home
4:30pm Arrive at Reef Marina
4:55pm Coaches depart for accommodation
Snorkelling
Snorkellers are always welcome on board Silversonic to explore the Great Barrier Reef for themselves! With shallow reefs, clear waters, warm conditions and amazing marine life, this is a must do for any nature enthusiast, avid snorkeller or curious traveller. You can snorkel with a buddy or choose to join the guided snorkel tour, where you'll be guided around the reef with a guide showing you all the amazing corals and animals that lie below.
Introductory Diving
Introductory dives, also known as resort dives, require no previous experience and are the perfect way to take your first shot at the amazing experience that is scuba diving. Under the close experience of your instructor, you'll dive up to 12 metres down to see the reef from a whole new perspective. Your intro dive includes all instruction, briefings and fundamentals of diving, as well as an instructional video and quiz. All your equipment, including prescription marks, is included, as well as your own photographer! Alongside your instructor and other intro divers, you'll get to explore the amazing underwater world of the ribbon reefs for a truly amazing and memorable experience. Minimum age is 12 years.
Certified Diving
A must-do on any avid divers bucket list is to snorkel in the amazing Great Barrier Reef to see its marine life up close. Take the opportunity to dive up to three times to explore the reef at length to see some of its thousands of species for yourself. The warm waters, wild colours and unique species make it any diver's paradise. Our seasoned crew will accompany all dives at no extra charge and show you around the reefs firsthand, ensuring everyone's fun and safety! We ask that certified divers bring their dive cad with the. Please note, divers must be at least 12 years of age.
Reef sites
SilverSonic visits Agincourt Reef at the very outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, where you will get to check out 3 different locations! SilverSonic has 29 different sites it visits all dependent on the conditions of the day, including but not limited to:
- Moore Reef
- Milln Reef
- Flynn Reef
- Thetford Reef
- Hastings Reef
- Norman Reef
- Breaking Patches
- Pretty Patches
- Harrys Bommie, Three Sisters, The Chapel, The Point, Garys Gut, The Gap, Turtle Bommie, Two Rocks, Wreck, Phils Reef, Point Break, The Gardens, Barracuda Bommie, Horse Shoe, Turtle Bay, West End, Nursery Bommie, Triggerfish City, Castle Rock, Paddocks, Scullys, Blue Wonder, Pavona, Izzys Wall, Kinder Garden, Helms Deep, Just Magic, Botanic Gardens and Stonehenge.
Silversonic is an amazing opportunity to dive and snorkel on the Outer Great Barrier Reef on the famous and stunning Agincourt Ribbon Reefs. Divers and snorkellers are both welcome, where we can take you to some of the best locations to explore and discover the beauty of the reef for yourself.
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What To Bring
- Camera
- Swimming costume and towel
- Hat, sunscreen and shirt
- Certification Card for Certified Divers
- Cash for drinks at the bar, credit card for additional dives
- Underwater digital cameras available for hire
- Professional underwater photo and video service on board
What's Included
- Return coach transfers from Port Douglas hotel and hostel accommodation (Does not apply to private residences and Airbnb)
- Return Silversonic cru...
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What To Bring
- Camera
- Swimming costume and towel
- Hat, sunscreen and shirt
- Certification Card for Certified Divers
- Cash for drinks at the bar, credit card for additional dives
- Underwater digital cameras available for hire
- Professional underwater photo and video service on board
What's Included
- Return coach transfers from Port Douglas hotel and hostel accommodation (Does not apply to private residences and Airbnb)
- Return Silversonic cruise from Port Douglas
- Morning and afternoon teas
- Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch
- Snorkelling equipment and instruction provided (mask, snorkel and fins)
- Snorkel brief at each site
- Qualified lifeguard supervision
- Equipment for divers provided, including wetsuit.
- Guided Snorkel Tour
- Prescription masks available at no additional cost
- Dive Prices include dive gear & wetsuit
What's Extra
Return Coach Transfers
- Return transfers from Cairns & Northern Beaches / Person - Adult - $37
- Return transfers from Cairns & Northern Beaches / Person - Child - $32
Fuel Surcharge
With fluctuations in world oil prices, it may be necessary to apply a fuel surcharge to your ticket price. In such cases any charge will be collected on departure.
Dive Medical
Please click here for more diving information and to read the medical questionnaire.
Terms and Conditions
Your Responsibilities:
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Cairns Tours / Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time.
Prices/Extra Costs:
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply.
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Travel Risk/Insurance:
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Merchant Fees:
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other:
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 30 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.
Refunds:
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Cairns Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Accountability/Misconduct:
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel / Cairns-Tours.com . If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the boat depart from and what time?
Check in starts at the Silversonic/Quicksilver reservations counter inside the Port Douglas Marina between 7:30 and 8:00am. Silversonic departs the marina at 8:30am. Staff will issue you with a boarding pass and direct you to the boat.
When will it return?
You’ll arrive back at the Port Douglas Marina around 4:30pm.
Are transfers included?
Return transfers from Port Douglas hotel and hostel accommodations are included, with the exclusion of Silky Oaks Lodge. Return coach transfers are available from Cairns and Northern Beaches for an additional fee of $37 per adult and $32 per child.
How many hours do we spend on the reef?
You will have around 5 hours at the 3 reef sites combined.
Will there be sharks on the reef?
There are sharks in every ocean, and some of them live on the Great Barrier Reef. The most commonly seen sharks are white and black tip reef sharks, which are actually quite timid and pose little threat to divers and snorkellers.
Are special dietary requirements catered for?
Yes! A spread of hot and cold buffet lunch is on offer, including vegetarian options. Other special requests are sometimes possible with adequate notice prior to the day of your trip. Please let us know when booking if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements.
What if I get seasick?
Silversonic has state-of-the-art ride control systems to ensure a smoother journey out to the reef. Motion sickness medication is available onboard for purchase. Ginger tablets are available free onboard as a natural alternative, but please note that they are a preventative measure only, and may not help if you are already feeling nauseous.
Can I scuba dive with no experience?
No experience is necessary for an introductory dive, however age and medical conditions do apply. The minimum age is 12 years. Some medical conditions prevent diving, for example, asthma or respiratory conditions, heart conditions, epilepsy, diabetes and certain medications. Diving is subject to a medical questionnaire.
How many dives can I do?
Certified divers can do up to 3 certified dives during the day. Introductory divers can do 2 dives.
What if I can’t swim very well?
Flotation or buoyancy vests and swimming noodles are supplied free of charge for your use.
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