Silverswift
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Departure Times
Departure Point: Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns
Pricing Options
Join us on Silverswift for a day of fun, excitement and plenty of time in the water!
- Epic day tour on a modern and luxurious catamaran
- Spend over five hours snorkelling, scuba diving and swimming
- A full day of beautiful sights, stunning marine life and spectacular reefs
- Departs directly from Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef
- Plenty of time to explore and 3 unique sites
Silverswift is designed for comfort, allowing guests to have the best day possible exploring the Great Barrier Reef! Leaving from Cairns, you'll enjoy a swift ride out to the Great Barrier Reef, to explore the world's most precious underwater sights. For over five hours, you'll get to enjoy snorkelling or diving at three unique locations, including Thetford, Milln, Flynn or Pellowe Reefs, where divers can enjoy up to three dives, and snorkellers cans enjoy as much time as they want in the water. Known as the quickest dive trip to leave from Cairns to the Outer Reef, we welcome all types of adventurers, including certified divers, intro divers and snorkellers.
Highlights
- 5 hours on the reef
- Plenty of time for snorkelling or diving
- Spacious modern deck and state-of-the-art ride control
- Quick journey out to the reef
- Visit three unique dive sites
- Over five hours on the Great Barrier Reef
- Certified diving or introductory diving
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Hot and cold tropical lunch
- Hot freshwater showers
- Advanced Ecotourism Certification
- Lifeguard supervision
- Guided snorkel tour
- Large vessel holding up to 140 guests, restricted to just 80 for your comfort
- Free Wifi onboard
Sample Itinerary
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Silverswift gives you plenty of time to play at the reef. Take the time to learn how to scuba dive with an intro dive, or enjoy the freedom of diving as a certified diver, or spend your day at the surface as a snorkeller - Silverswift gives you the freedom to enjoy the reef the way you'd like!
8:15am Vessel boarding. Complimentary morning tea/breakfast served.
8:30am Depart Cairns Reef Fleet Ter...
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Reef Sites
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You will get to visit 3 unique sites during your day with Silverswift. With 4 reefs and 20 sites to choose from, you will get to see the best of the best during your underwater adventures!
- Flynn Reef - Home to unique collections of small reefs including canyons, reef walls, reef flats, and swim-throughs
- Milln Reef - A shallow reef with excellent snorkelling or diving and lots of marine life
- T...
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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
- Available for Hire: Underwater digital cameras available for hire and professional underwater photo and video service on board
What's Included
- Return Silverswift cruise from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
- Morning and afternoon teas
- Hot and cold buffet lunch.
- Reef inter...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the boat depart from and what time?
Check in starts at the Silverswift/Great Adventures counters inside the Reef Fleet Terminal (1 Spence Street in Cairns) between 7:30 and 8:00am. Silverswift 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 Cairns Marina around 4:30pm.
Are transfers included?
Return transfers are available for an additional fee.
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?
Silverswift 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.
Are prescription masks available for snorkelling and scuba diving?
Standard masks magnify objects underwater by 25%, however prescription masks are also available ranging from -2 to -7 in strength. Prescription masks are available at no extra charge.
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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Overall Rating
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