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Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Cruise

4.5 (327)
Cairns City, AU
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Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Cruise

4.5 (327)
Cairns City, AU
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure and explore the spectacular underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef with the Silverswift Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, experienced or a novice, this full-day trip is the ultimate experience for water lovers. Visit three different dive sites, including Thetford, Milln, and Flynn Reef, and be in awe of the diverse marine life and vibrant coral that the Great Barrier Reef is famous for. Snorkel, dive, or do a combination of both, and get up close with an abundance of fish species and stunning coral formations. Enjoy the convenience of a modern catamaran as your base for the day, with bar facilities, fresh water showers, and sun-decks to relax in between dives. A tropical buffet lunch and morning and afternoon tea are also included, making this a truly unforgettable day out on the reef.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 10 hours
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Snorkel or dive with abundant marine life
  • Experience the diversity of coral on the reef
  • Choose between introductory dives, snorkeling, or certified dives
  • Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch and full bar facilities
  • Lunch
  • Use of snorkelling equipment
  • Use of Prescription masks
  • Professional guide
  • Environmental Management Charge (EMC)
  • Choice of snorkeling, introductory or certified diving (option selected at time of booking)
  • Use of dive equipment (if option selected)
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Snorkel tour with reef guide
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Wet suit hire for snorkelers (approximately AUD $12.00)
  • Optional activities (if options not selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Introduction

Welcome to the Silverswift Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise from Cairns! Immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater world and explore the wonders of the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. Whether you are a seasoned snorkeler or a beginner eager to dive into the unknown, this full-day tour offers an unforgettable experience.

What to expect?

Prepare to be amazed as you embark on a journey to three different dive sites, each showcasing a unique aspect of the Great Barrier Reef's beauty. From Thetford to Milln and Flynn Reef, you'll encounter an abundance of marine life and a breathtaking diversity of coral formations. Snorkel, dive, or opt for a combination of both, and discover an underwater paradise teeming with fish species, magnificent hard corals, and delicate soft corals.

Who is this for?

This remarkable adventure caters to all water enthusiasts, whether you are an experienced diver or a beginner eager to explore the magical world beneath the waves. The Silverswift Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise is perfect for those confident in the water and seeking an immersive experience in this iconic natural wonder.

Why book this?

Embarking on the Silverswift Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise guarantees an extraordinary adventure that will leave you with unforgettable memories. Dive into crystal-clear waters, swim alongside vibrant marine life, and encounter mesmerizing coral formations. The friendly crew will take care of all your needs, ensuring your comfort throughout the day. With full bar facilities, fresh water showers, and expansive sun-decks overlooking the Coral Sea, you'll have everything you need for a perfect day in paradise. Indulge in a tropical buffet lunch, accompanied by morning and afternoon tea, to refuel and recharge for more underwater exploration.

Good to know

Please check-in and collect your boarding pass at the Silverswift Counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 7:30am. Boarding commences at 8:00am, with the vessel departing at 8:30am. It is recommended to book this reef trip on your first available day in Cairns, allowing you the flexibility to change your travel date if desired. Prebook and secure your spot, knowing that you can amend your booking at no additional cost once you're in Cairns.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Silverswift Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise rave about the abundant marine life and stunning coral formations they encountered. They praised the knowledgeable and friendly crew, who provided guidance and answered any questions along the way. The balance between snorkeling, diving, and relaxation time was highly appreciated. Overall, past travelers expressed immense satisfaction with this exceptional tour, as it surpassed their expectations and allowed them to create lifelong memories.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Silverswift Dive & Snorkel

Your day begins as you board the boat at Marlin Wharf. The ultra modern 29 meter catamaran will be your base for the day. Throughout the day you'll visit three different locations which may include Thetford, Milln and Flynn Reef. Each stop showcases a different aspect of the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. At each site you have the choice to snorkel, dive or a combination of both. We recommend you book this reef trip on your first full available day. You then have the opportunity to be flexible and change your travel date if you wish. Your booking can be changed at no additional cost directly with the operator once you are in Cairns. Prebook and secure your booking, but relax in knowing you can make amendments at no charge.

Admission Included

Great Barrier Reef

Snorkel or dive at some of the best known dive sites off Cairns such as Flynn, Milln and Thetford reefs for their abundance of marine life. The sites offer excellent wall dives, swim-throughs and overhangs, great for both novice and experienced divers. you can expect to see an abundance of fish species, hard corals such as staghorn, table, plate and boulder coral, and many species of soft corals.

Great Barrier Reef

If you have never tried scuba diving you can choose to do one or two introductory dives, or you may prefer to stick to snorkeling and explore all three sites from the surface. A crew member will take those interested on a guided snorkel tour at one of the reef locations. Certified divers can choose to partake in up to three certified dives. Whatever you choose, your Outer Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise includes up to five hours in the water. The friendly crew will be happy to answer any questions you have throughout the day. The boat features full bar facilities, fresh water showers and expansive sun-decks overlooking the Coral Sea. A tropical buffet lunch will be served between sites, along with morning and afternoon tea.

Reviews

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4.5 (327)

jasirab2024

Don’t book with silverswift! It was really the badest experience ever. The weather conditions where rough, we decided to go anyways because the women on the counter couldn’t book us in the next two days. The women on the counter also said that only the drive to the spots will be a little bit bumpy and we might get seasick, but she told us as soon as we are on the spots it will be calm for snorkelling. The ride there was horrible everyone was vomiting. As we got to the first spot we got out and it was really wavy, so not calm as promised! Because of the waves I got water in my snorkel all the time but the badest thing was that it was really hard to swim to the reef and it was even harder to stay over it because the waves brought me in an area where the staff said I am not allowed to snorkel, but I wasn’t able to swim back because the waves where just to strong! So I was in the water for around 15 minutes…. Because of the bad conditions the staff told us it’s not possible to move to an other reef because the conditions are even worse there. So for the second snorkel we stayed at the exact same spot!!!! We decided to go out anyways, the problem was that one of the divers passed out under water and got stabilised in the cabin, so the staff told us that we can’t go out snorkelling because we can’t get passed that area in the cabin. For the promised third spot they moved the boat for around 200 m, so we got out on the same reef…. The waves were the same we couldn’t really get out to the reef. We didn’t saw anything, no shark, no turtle just a few small fish. So in the end we booked 3 spots and got only one spot!!!! And couldn’t go three times in the water. The company is not willing to give us any refund!!!!!! They are really impolite on the phone and not listening to our situation at all! Never book over Silverswift, I would give zero stars if that would be possible!

Sandra_H

This Colorful seaworld was amazing. Crew was fantastic. This Trip was beautiful. I can really recommend this tour

Carolina_P

This company makes you feel like a product. No decompression sitos for Divers and too many people per guide. That’s not right

Dennis_D

From the moment we stepped on the boat the crew operated like a "well oiled machine" working together to provide the 90 divers and snorkelers on board a positive experience. It was clear that they had the experience and the attitude to make that happen. It was quite breezy the day we went out so the snorkeling was a bit more challenging along with slightly reduced visibility but none of that was the crew's fault. The snacks and lunch were very good and kept us fueled all day.

hjalmarg2024

Went on this trip with to much expectations. First, it's for divers not snorkling. They have snorkling ok there agenda to fill up the boat, you won't see much as a snorkeler. Then we have the staff, most of them have chosen the wrong career. They seemed stressed and easily angered. I went with four friends that would dive. I sat with them on the boat and got the safety instructions for divers, good, easy to understand etc. When we came to the first diving spot I wanted to take photos when they where going in. However the staff ordered me to go inside and listen to the "safety" instructions for the snorkling. I went inside and listened, the instructor explained where the toilets where and I thought that it's not a safety instruction that's instructions about the boat so I went outside again and continued be with my friends when they geared up. Once again I was not askt but ordered to go inside. I told the angry and unpleasant staff member that it's not a safety instruction, she became more angry and told me it's for my safety so I went inside again. This time the instructor said that lunch is at 12.30. I thought this had to be some kind of joke and went up to my seat on the second floor. Another angry staff member came after me and said that I really need to listen to there instructions, I went down again and had to stand next to a woman that was puking in a bag. So, conclusions and questions.. Why so they not have all the safety instructions at the same time? Why isn't it enough to listen to one safety instruction? And most of all, why have the staff on this job not changed career when it's obvious that they are sick and tired of customers. ONLY GO WITH THIS TRIP IF YOU AND ALL THAT YOU TRAVEL WITH DIVE. THERE ARE MUCH BETTER PLACES FOR SNORKLING.

LindsayDFW

My boyfriend and I enjoyed this trip. We did the three certified dives. I am recently certified, and he hadn't dove in a while. All three dives were guided, and we liked that. I can see where really experienced divers would not like that though. We did see a lot of fish and coral and a large turtle. The buffet was pretty good. There was tea and coffee throughout the day. The boat wasn't overly crowded so that was nice.

Torgeir_W

A fantastic trip to the outer reef. Lucky with great conditions and no rough seas. A bit crammed with a full boat, but the staff kept things somewhat organized. The food was surprisingly good and fresh - better than other trips I’ve been on. Would highly recommend.

Donna_P

The reef was incredible. We dove through tunnels and through coral ravines. Three dives were a bonus!!!! The crew were great and made sure we had a pod experience

Larry_F

I was a repeat customer, so they went out of their way to not duplicate the locations on the two day I dove.

Rochaidh_C

It was an amazing experience and a great way to spend a full day in Cairns. We saw sharks, a turtle, stingrays, pufferfish and so much more while diving. The food and staff were also great and it was very well organised. I would definitely recommend.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-16 14:23
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