Silverswift Dive & Snorkel

from A$308
8 hours

Snorkel and dive at three unique sites on the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns aboard Silverswift, with lunch and guided tours included.

Key Highlights

  • Snorkel and dive at three unique Outer Great Barrier Reef sites
  • Depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal aboard Silverswift
  • Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea served onboard
  • Air-conditioned lounges and sun deck for relaxation
  • Exclusive, remote reef locations selected daily
  • Guided snorkel tours and dive briefings included

What’s included

  • Snorkelling and diving at three Outer Reef sites
  • Use of snorkelling and dive equipment
  • Guided snorkel tours
  • Morning tea or breakfast
  • Tropical hot and cold buffet lunch
  • Afternoon tea
  • Air-conditioned lounges and sun deck access

Overview

Experience an exhilarating day trip on the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns aboard Silverswift. Immerse yourself in some of the region's most ecologically diverse underwater environments as you snorkel or dive at three different reef locations, carefully chosen to suit the day's conditions.

Begin your adventure with check-in at the Silverswift counter inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal from 07:30. Board the vessel at 08:15, with complimentary morning tea or breakfast, before departing at 08:30 for the Outer Reef. Briefings for both certified and introductory divers are provided on the outbound journey.

Arrive at the first reef site at 09:50 for diving and snorkelling. Continue to the second site at 11:15 with the option for additional dives or guided snorkelling. A hot and cold buffet lunch is served onboard at 12:30 in the air-conditioned lounge. Cruise to the third reef location at 13:40, where more guided snorkel tours and diving options await.

Enjoy afternoon tea at 14:15 before preparing for your return to Cairns at 15:15. The vessel arrives back at the Reef Fleet Terminal at 16:30, with coach departures for accommodation at 16:55.

Additional info by the operator.

Itinerary:
  • 07:30: Check in at the Silverswift counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal for boarding passes
  • 08:15: Vessel boarding, complimentary morning tea or breakfast served
  • 08:30: Depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Reef; dive briefings commence
  • 09:50: Arrive at the first reef location for diving/snorkelling
  • 11:15: Depart for the second reef location; more dive/snorkel opportunities
  • 12:30: Tropical hot and cold buffet lunch served onboard
  • 13:40: Cruise to the third reef location; guided snorkelling and diving
  • 14:15: Afternoon tea served
  • 15:00: Final boarding for return
  • 15:15: Return journey to Cairns
  • 16:30: Arrive at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
  • 16:55: Coaches depart for accommodation