| Outer Barrier Reef
Cruise - Quicksilver ' Wave Piercer' |
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Departs: Cairns
8.00 am
Returns: approx 6.00 pm
You will be taken from your hotel to Port Douglas where you will
embark on a large catamaran and cruise to Agincourt Reef at the very edge of
Australia's continental shelf. From a floating pontoon you can experience the
dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance that is the
underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. You can dive,
snorkel or stay dry and explore the reef from the comfort of a
semi-sub, just one metre underwater. Includes tropical
buffet lunch and snorkelling equipment.
Diving: Certain medical conditions and medications may
preclude some people from diving. Minimum age for diving
is 12 years.
Child prices apply to those aged 4 - 14 years.
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INCLUDED
• Return Wavepiercer cruise from Port Douglas
• Return transfers to your accommodation
• Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch
• Morning and afternoon teas on board
• Reef presentation by marine biologist
• All snorkelling equipment provided
• Qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand
• Underwater observatory fish and coral viewing
• Coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels
• Fish feeding (conducted by crew)
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WHAT TO BRING
• Your camera or video camera
• Swimming costume and a beach towel
• Hat, sunscreen
• Shirt for sun protection
• Cash for drinks at the bar
• Credit cards for shopping and optional tours
• Note: Underwater cameras are available for purchase
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EMC:
An Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of A$5 is levied for all
adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier
Reef World Heritage area. This is payable direct by passengers to
Quicksilver on the day of travel.
FUEL LEVY:
With fluctuations in world oil prices, a fuel surcharge may be
applicable and in such cases is payable direct by passengers to
Quicksilver on the day of travel.
BAD WEATHER:
On very rare occasions, services can be subject to the effect of
weather or unforeseen circumstances. Should a cruise not operate
for any reason passengers will be offered an alternative day or a
refund authorised.
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Low Isles Cruise - Quicksilver 'Wave Dancer'
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Departs: Cairns
8.00 am
Returns: 5.30 pm
Travel by catamaran to the Low Isles, set like a jewel within a
lagoon of secluded coral gardens. Enjoy a host of reef
activities including snorkeling, introductory diving, exploring
the island beach with a marine biologist, viewing the coral
through a glass bottomed boat or just lazing on the beach. A
smorgasbord lunch is included.
Child prices apply to those aged 4 - 14 years. Infants
travel free.
EMC applies and a FUEL LEVY may apply as per Outer Barrier Reef
Cruise as shown above ...
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| Michaelmas Cay Cruise
- 'Ocean Spirit' |
  Departs: 8.30 am
Cairns
Returns: 5.30 pm
Cruise on a sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a seabird
sanctuary, where 4 hours are spent exploring.
Semi-submersible viewing and guided snorkel tours are included
with qualified marine biologists. Scuba diving facilities
are available at an additional cost.
During May and June 2004 Ocean Spirit I and II will both be
refitted in turn, resulting in a reduction of places available
whilst the work is in progress.
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YOUR CRUISE INCLUDES:
Four full hours on the reef; air-conditioned
coach transfers from your hotel (city and Cairns beaches); morning
refreshments; superb hot and cold buffet (includes seafood);
afternoon tea; snorkelling demonstrations and tuition; use of all
snorkelling equipment; use of flotation vests; informative
ecological presentations by qualified marine biologists;
informative tours on an air-conditioned semi-submersible; guided
bird tours; live musical entertainment on the homeward sail to
Cairns; a complimentary glass of Australian sparkling wine; high
crew to guest ratio (1:9).
Child is 4 - 14. |
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| Great Barrier Reef
Diving Day - Silver Series |
Departs: Cairns
(Silverswift) or Port Douglas (Silversonic) 8.30 am
Returns: 4.30 pm
Choose from Silverswift, a luxury 24 metre catamaran departing from Cairns daily,
or Silversonic, an ultra modern 29 metre catamaran departing from
Port Douglas daily. Join either vessel for a superb day of
adventure snorkelling or diving with a choice of sites.
Exact locations vary according to conditions but Silverswift
usually heads for Milln, Flyn and Thetford reefs where
you can visit 3 sites at the Outer Barrier Reef and spend a
leisurely 5 hours at play. Certified divers can enjoy up to
3 dives, with introductory divers able to do a second dive.
Adventure snorkellers can explore spectacular coral formations and
underwater gardens awash with vibrantly coloured marine creatures.
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Silversonic goes to Agincourt ribbon reef where you'll have
access to exclusive dive and snorkel sites, visiting 3 different
sites so you can choose 3 certified dives 2 introductory dives or
3 different adventure snorkel locations. (Please note:
prices shown below are for 2 certified dives or 1 certified dive)
Included
Coach pick up from accommodation
Return cruise from Cairns on Silverswift or return cruise from
Port Douglas on Silversonic as appropriate
Morning and afternoon teas
Tropical smorgasboard lunch
All snorkelling equipment
Qualified safety officers on hand
Divers equipment including wetsuit
Snorkel tour with a reef guide
Prescription masks |
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| PRICES: Reef/Island/Diving
Day Cruises ex Cairns |
Until
31 March 2009 |
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Apr'09-31 Mar'10 |
Truly
Ref |
| Per person per tour |
Adult |
Child |
Adult |
Child |
Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
- ex Cairns
- ex Port Douglas |
A$202
A$193 |
A$101
A$96 |
Request |
Request |
186
386 |
| Low Isles Cruise - ex
Cairns |
A$138 |
A$69 |
Request |
Request |
187 |
Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Cruise
- ex Cairns
- ex Port Douglas |
A$189
A$215 |
A$94
A$120 |
Request |
Request |
188
388 |
Great Barrier Reef Diving
Day: Snorkelling
- ex Cairns
- ex Port Douglas |
A$143
A$153 |
A$102
A$112 |
Request |
Request |
190
1623 |
Great Barrier Reef Diving
Day: 2 certified dives
- ex Cairns
- ex Port Douglas |
A$215
A$225 |
NA |
Request |
NA |
191
1624 |
Great Barrier Reef Diving
Day: 1 certified dive
- ex Cairns
- ex Port Douglas |
A$195
A$205 |
NA |
Request |
NA |
1621
1622 |
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Please note
that fuel levies may apply and are payable locally on the
day of departure.
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for details of Extended
Great Barrier Reef Cruises
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and nearby
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Reference Number when making booking enquiries
NOTE: Day tours are normally booked in conjunction
with other travel arrangements. Bookings which are less
than A$300 in total will incur a A$10 admin fee.
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Here is a selection of some of the best day trips
available from Cairns enabling you to sample the pleasures of
the Great Barrier Reef and its islands, including diving and
snorkeling if you wish.