Quicksilver Cruises

Quicksilver cruises are the most popular way to see the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas.

Quicksilver takes you to Agincourt Reef, at the very outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Here, special reefs known as ‘ribbons’ run parallel to the Continental Shelf. Adjacent to the Coral Sea trench, these ribbon reefs are recognised as the most pristine eco-systems in the reef’s environment.

Your trip will include:
- Return Wavepiercer cruise from Port Douglas.
- Return transfers to your accommodation.
- Morning and afternoon teas on board.
- Reef presentation by marine biologist.
- Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch.
- All snorkelling equipment provided.
- Qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand.
- Underwater observatory fish & coral viewing.
- Coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels.
- Fish feeding [conducted by crew]

My personal favourite is a trip to the Low Isles on Wavedancer - the Low Isles are closer to Port Douglas, less people, more pleasant boat trip, you get off the boat and on to the island - and there is plenty to see.

Quicksilver's 30 metre luxury sailing catamaran, Wavedancer, offers the excitement of big ship sailing combined with the ultimate in comfort. Simply soak up the sun and sea air under the sails on the expansive deck.

Low Isles is a historic part of The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Named by Captain Cook in 1770, the cays were the site of the first extensive scientific study of a coral reef anywhere in the world in 1928, and their landmark lighthouse has greeted visitors since 1878.

Your trip will include

- Coach pick up from accommodation
- Return Wavedancer cruise from Port Douglas
- Morning and afternoon teas on board
- Reef presentation by marine biologist
- Tropical smorgasbord lunch
- All snorkelling equipment provided
- Qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand
- Glass bottom boat coral viewing
- Marine Biologist guided beach walk
- Guided snorkelling tour with a Marine Biologist

My advice is to forget the lunch - and spend as much time as possible on the island. Go for a walk and explore what's there. Snorkelling is great, but there is so much more to see.