SILVERSWIFT VISIT 3 OUTER REEF SITES EASY ACCESS INTO THE WATER FLOATATION VESTS PROVIDED REEF LOCATIONS VISITED BEAUTIFUL LIONFISH CLOWNFISH SMORGASBORD LUNCH SNORKEL GEAR INCLUDED UNFORGETABLE EXPERIENCE WHALE OF A TIME ARRAY OF MARINE LIFE

SILVERSWIFT

Silverswift is the only Cairns based vessel to visit 3 sites in one day. Get ready to be whisked away for a day of adventure on the Great Barrier Reef.  

What makes it great?

• Ultra modern Catamaran
• Visit 3 of the best reef locations
• FREE Guided snorkel tour
• Features unique ride control
• 5 hours of actual reef time
• Maximum 80 Passengers

Silverswift is a luxury 29m catamaran designed with everything you need to experience an underwater world of colourful marine life and coral formations. 

Spend a leisurely 5 hours at the Outer Barrier Reef exploring 3 different reef sites at Flynn, Pellowe, Miln and / or Thetford Reefs.  Locations vary with the day's conditions however each site is chosen for visual impact, ecological diversity and the challenge of discovery!

Departures:
Daily from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 8:30am, boarding from 7:45am. Returns 4:30pm.

Trip Inclusions:

• Return Silverswift cruise from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
• Scrumptious breakfast including foccacias and muffin/cakes on boarding, Afternoon tea cakes, cheese & biscuits
• Hot and cold tropical buffet lunch including prawns
• Reef Interpretation
• Snorkelling equipment  (mask, snorkel and fins)
• FREE Guided Snorkel Tour
• Snorkel brief at each site
• Qualified lifeguard supervision
• Equipment for divers provided, including wetsuit
• Prescription masks available at no additional cost
• Lycra/stinger suits
• Hot freshwater showers

Additional Costs: 

• Scuba Diving
• Transfers within Cairns City / Northern Beaches
• Underwater digital cameras available for hire.
• Professional underwater photo and video service on board

Introductory Divers:
First time divers can take the plunge in complete confidence with an experienced dive instructor by your side. Enjoy up to 2 dives.

Certified Divers:
Enjoy up to 3 dives. All dives are guided to maximise your experience.

SCUBA DIVING CONDITIONS:

• Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving. For advice contact our office.
• Minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years.
• Flying after scuba diving: A wait of 12 hours is recommended but preferably 24 hours, if doing multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.
• Certified divers must posses an internationally recognized SCUBA certificate card.

Your Day: 

• 07:45am:  Check in commences at the Reef Fleet Terminal
  
• 8.15am:  Vessel boarding. Complimentary tea / coffee and  a gourmet breakfast including foccacias, muffins and cakes is served in the saloon
  
• 08:30am:  Depart Marlin Wharf for the trip to the Outer Barrier Reef. On the way, detailed certified and introductory dive briefings are given.
  
•  9:50am: Arrive at the first site. Divers gear up, while snorkellers listen to a site briefing by the snorkelling advisor. Get ready to view the beauty of this natural wonder!
  
• 11.15am: Silverswift departs for second reef location. Option for introductory divers and certified divers to do their second dive. Snorkellers are once again briefed as to the best areas to snorkel.
  
• 12:30pm: After the water activities, enjoy a tropical hot and cold lunch served in the air conditioned cabin. The lunch includes fresh prawns, pasta, meats, salads and fruit. There are bar facilities available where you can purchase drinks.
  
• 1:40pm: Silverswift departs for third reef location. Snorkellers are once again briefed as to the best areas to snorkel. Option for Certified Divers to do their third dive OR second introductory dive. 
  
• 2.15pm: Afternoon tea is served
  
• 2.45pm: All passengers to board vessel for count
  
• 3:00pm: Silverswift commences return to Cairns
  
• 4:30pm: Silverswift arrives at Cairns

(Subject to variations according to conditions and reef sites visited)

Please Note:  Children are welcome to travel on this trip however it is recommended that children be confident in the water.