Silverswift is a 30 metre vessel custom-designed and built to take guests to snorkel and dive the reef. Silverswift departs Cairns every morning visiting 3 beautiful outer reef sites at Flynn, Pellowe, Milln, Thetford Reefs. They provide travellers with a great day where they can spend over five hours exploring the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.
The Silverswif vessel features a state-of-the-art ride control system for a smooth journey, hot freshwater showers, change rooms, air-conditioned lounges and a licensed bar.
Silverswift travels to many exclusive dive sites on some of the best outer reef locations out of Cairns. These reef sites are chosen for their amazing colourful corals and their gorgeous marine life. The clear water provides divers and snorkellers with great underwater visibility making the whole reef experience a memorable time.
Silverswift spends over five hours on the outer reef and the activities and inclusions provided are unlimited snorkelling, a guided snorkel tour, morning tea, afternoon tea and a delicious buffet lunch.
Extra activities include:
This is a great trip for travellers who are confident in the water and would like to spend lots of time snorkelling and diving.
Tourism Cairns works with family and group discounts. Please email us for a quote.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 07:30-08:20 | Check-in at the Silverswift desk inside the Reef Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns |
| 08:30 | Boat departs Cairns Marina |
| Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes direct from Cairns on a fast stable motor catamaran | |
| 10:00 | Boat arrives at the outer reef |
| Enjoy around 5 hours exploring 3 locations on the outer reef | |
| 15:00 | Boat departs the reef |
| 16:30 | Boat arrives back in Cairns |
Please Note:
All Divers: In accordance with Australian Diving law, ALL DIVERS must complete a medical questionnaire on board, before diving
Flying after Diving: If only one dive is undertaken then a minimum of 12 hours is recommended before flying. If more than one dive is conducted in the day, an interval of 24 hours is recommended
Introductory Divers - NOTE: Certain medical conditions may prevent you from diving, (e.g. Asthma, Heart Disease), please contact our office. Min. age to dive is 12 years.
| Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Main Tour |
$284.00 per adult $210.00 per child $988.00 per family |
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| Additional Extras | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | |
| Certified Dive - Full Gear (1 dive) | $70.00 per adult / $70.00 per child | |
| Certified Dive - Full Gear (2 dives) | $100.00 per adult / $100.00 per child | |
| Introductory Dive (1 dive) | $80.00 per adult / $80.00 per child | |
| Introductory Dive (2 dives) | $160.00 per adult / $160.00 per child | |
Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Reef Tax: $6.50 is levied for all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef. This charge and other levies are INCLUDED in the cruise fares.
Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.
Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is usually paid directly to the tour operator on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy. Some tour operators request full payment at the time of booking.
Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.
Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.