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Quicksilver Connections

Experience the Great Barrier Reef aboard Quicksilver – Australia’s most wanted reef cruise company, with daily cruises from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas.

With advanced Ecotourism Certification, Quicksilver offers an impressive range of reef activities with a variety of experiences including reef and island cruises, and adventure dive and snorkel tours.

Quicksilver’s Outer Barrier Reef cruise to the ribbon reefs at the very edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf is the landmark reef experience that sets the standard for all Quicksilver’s cruises. Sleek, wave-piercing catamarans take visitors to the spacious activity platforms moored in sheltered lagoons at the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Here, guests can explore the reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible, an underwater observatory, or by snorkelling and diving in the coral gardens.

Quicksilver’s luxury sailing catamaran, Wavedancer, offers the fun and romance of island sailing to Low Isles. Each day, the vessel moors in the calm, translucent waters of Low Isles’ picturesque lagoon, where a host of reef activities await guests to this island paradise. Visitor numbers are limited to preserve the environment.

For the more adventurous, the Silver Series offers fun and adventure with day dive and snorkel tours. Departing daily from Port Douglas and Cairns, The Silver Series luxury catamarans, Silversonic and Silverswift, are custom built for small groups of adventure-minded people. Visit three reef sites to experience five hours of snorkelling, introductory diving or up to three certified dives.

Quicksilver passengers travelling from Cairns or Palm Cove to Port Douglas can see one of the most spectacular scenic coastlines in Australia by luxury coach with commentary.

Quicksilver is the Great Barrier Reef and has a personal reef experience suited to you.

Touring Options

Wavedancer To Low Isles

Quicksilver’s 30 metre luxury sailing catamaran, Wavedancer, offers the excitement of big ship sailing combined with the ultimate in comfort. Let the crew pamper you in the luxurious air-conditioned lounge with its fully licensed bar, or soak up the sun and sea air under the sails on the expansive deck.

Set like a jewel inside acres of secluded coral gardens, Low Isles offers everything you can dream of in a tropical island paradise. From the moment your luxury catamaran moors in the calm waters of the island’s picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities awaits you.

Silverswift Adventure Dive and Snorkel

Silverswift, a 24-metre luxury catamaran, departs daily from Cairns visiting three spectacular reef sites at Thetford, Milnn and Flynn Reefs.

This is the fastest and most comfortable dive trip from Cairns, and the only one to visit three sites daily. The vessel features a submerged dive and snorkel platform to allow easy access to the water. Onboard, enjoy the comforts of the air conditioned lounge and licensed bar, fresh water showers and change rooms.

Tariffs quoted are for snorkelling only. Please contact the operator for additional tariffs.

Silversonic Adventure Dive and Snorkel

Silversonic, an ultra modern 29-metre catamaran lets you explore the outer edge reef locations at Agincourt ribbon reef in superb style and comfort. The vessel features a state-of-the-art ride control system ensuring a super smooth journey and a large hydraulic platform at the stern giving divers and snorkellers easy access to the water.

On board the luxury catamaran, the friendly crew will encourage you to relax and enjoy the comfort of her facilities including air-conditioned lounge and licensed bar, fresh water showers and change rooms.

Tariffs quoted are for snorkelling only. Please contact the operator for additional tariffs.

Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef

For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver’s friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance. Quicksilver takes you to Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience first hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef.

Website: www.quicksilver-cruises.com

Popular Activities

  • Cruising
  • Snorkelling
  • Adventure
  • Cruising
  • Diving
  • National Park
  • Reef
  • World Heritage

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When planning your visit to Port Douglas, finding the perfect place to stay is essential to making the most of your trip. Located conveniently near Quicksilver Connections, you can find accommodation that provide comfort and easy access to all the exciting activities and attractions Port Douglas has to offer.

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