Quicksilver Outer Reef Fly and Cruise

This Great Barrier Reef tour offers the experience of flying over the rainforest canopy of the World Heritage Rainforest then over the reef to the Quicksilver platform. On the way your pilot will show you the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Landing at Agincourt Reef, on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef, join the Quicksilver vessel and floating platform for a day of activities.

Quicksilver has facilities for both swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy this stunning reef world. Explore the reef snorkelling, from a semi submersible, or from the underwater observatory. Relax as you return to Port Douglas or Cairns aboard the Wavepiercer catamaran.

Itinerary

Enjoy swimming and snorkelling from submerged platforms. Activites onboard include underwater observatory for coral and fish viewing, pre booked guided snorkeling tours, certified and introductory diving and helicopter scenic flights. Fish feeding is conducted at the snorkeling platform at advertised times.

12.00noon: Lunch is served. Enjoy a hot and cold tropical buffet, containing fresh prawns, pastas, meats, salads and fruit. There are full bar facilities available where you can purchase drinks.

1.30pm: Lunch finishes. Time for more activity or just relax and take in the view!!

3.00pm: Depart Agincourt Reef for Port Douglas. Reef video viewing on board.

4.30pm: Arrival at Marina Mirage, Port Douglas.

Itinerary Options

Additional charges apply for the below options.

Snorkelling expedition: Whether you are an experienced snorkeller or a novice, you can enjoy a guided snorkelling tour with the marine biologists.

Introductory Dive: No experience is required with introductory diving. This option includes 1 dive and all scuba diving equipment. To participate you must be over 12 years of age, pass an onboard medical questionnaire and participate in a 30 minute dive brief.

Certified Dive: Dive equipment is included and the option of a second dive is also available on the day. Full dive certification is required.

Ocean Walker - Helmet Diving: This gives non swimmers a chance to experience the reef during a helmet dive. You will walk under water on a reef platform whilst breathing fresh air delivered from the surface into your helmet.

Highlights

Spectacular helicopter flight to or from the Outer Barrier Reef Qualified snorkeling safety officers assist and supervise in water activities Activities for swimmers and non swimmers

Inclusions

Hot and cold tropical buffet lunch Morning and afternoon tea Qualified snorkeling safety officers on hand All snorkeling equipment Use of underwater observatory fish and coral viewing Coral viewing by semi-submersible Hotel transfers

Times

Departs: 10.20am from Cairns hotels and 10.40am from Port Douglas hotels
Returns: 5.00pm approximately

Additional Information

Children: Infants under 3 years of age are free of charge if seated on a guardians lap. Maximum 1 infant per helicopter. Children 3 years and older pay full fare
Please Note: Tour needs minimum of 2 people to operate
Weight Restrictions: Due to Aviation Weight Restrictions a clients body and luggage weights must be advised prior to the reservation being confirmed
What to Bring: Camera or video camera, swimming costume and a beach towel, hat sunscreen and a shirt for sun protection, cash for drinks at the bar, credit cards for shopping and optional tours, underwater camera available for purchase
Operated By: Quicksilver Helicopters