Quicksilver Connections
Multiple Locations

Indicative Rate* $156.00 to $211.00 Tour - All Inclusive

07 4087 2100
reservations@quicksilver-cruises.com
www.quicksilver-cruises.com

Description

Experience the Great Barrier Reef with Quicksilver - Australia's most awarded reef cruise company. Cruise to the outer edge, sail to the Low Isles or seek the thrill of dive and snorkel adventures. With Quicksilver you choose your own personal reef discovery.

Outer Reef Cruises: For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's friendly crew will take you to the renowned Agincourt Reef, a jewel-like ribbon reef on the very outer edge. You'll cruise aboard a high-speed wavepiercing catamaran in air-conditioned comfort. Activities for swimmers and non-swimmers, a spacious activity platform with semi-submersibles, underwater observatory, marine biologists on hand, heli-tours and exciting in-water activities let you fully enjoy this stunning reef world.

Low Isles: For a day of tropical island relaxation, Quicksilver's luxury sailing catamaran, Wavedancer will take you to the idyllic Low Isles, an unspoilt coral island on the Great Barrier Reef.

Silver Series Dive and Snorkel Adventures: Perfect for small groups of adventure-minded people to revel in a day of diving and snorkelling. Choose from luxury catamarans Silverswift (Cairns) or Silversonic (Port Douglas) to enjoy five hours of aquatic fun at three different and spectacular outer reef sites.

Quicksilver's cruises are accredited with Climate Action and Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation.

Property Details

Facilities

• Car park
• Checkin Desk
• Crewed charter
• Diving equipment
• Public Transport

Activities

• Animal Watching
• Cruising
• Learning/Lessons/Tuition
• Scuba-Diving
• Snorkelling
• Swimming

Other Information

Children:
Children under the age of four travel free of charge. A family fare is available.

Disabled:
Access is available for guests with a disability. More information can be obtained by contacting the office.

Cancellation Information:
Cancellation fees may apply, please check at time of booking.

Hotel Pick-up:
Coach transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas accommodation are available to take passengers to the Meridien Marina Mirage, located on Wharf Street, Port Douglas. Passengers can also self-drive, or it is walking distance from many Port Douglas accommodation properties.

How To Get There:
For Quicksilver's Outer Reef cruise, Wavedancer Low Isles cruise and Silversonic: Coach transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas accommodation are available to take passengers to the Marina Mirage, located on Wharf Street, Port Douglas. Passengers can also self-drive, or it is walking distance from many Port Douglas accommodation properties.
Upon arrival to the marina, passengers must check-in at Quicksilver's reservations counter, located inside the Meridien Marina Mirage building, to obtain boarding passes prior to vessel boarding.
Silverswift departs from the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Coach transfers are available. Passengers must check-in at the Silverswift counter inside the terminal to obtain boarding passes prior to boarding.

Tariff Information:
Tariffs including transfers from Port Douglas, Cairns or the Northern Beaches are available. Please contact the operator for details.
A government environment management charge of AUD5.50 is levied for all adults and children four years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area, and is included in tariffs listed.
A fuel surcharge may be applicable and payable direct on the day of travel.

Quicksilver Connections Tours

• Silversonic Adventure Dive and Snorkel
• Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef
• Wavedancer To Low Isles
• Silverswift Adventure Dive and Snorkel

Silversonic Adventure Dive and Snorkel

Departing daily from Port Douglas, the ultramodern 29 metre Silversonic is custom-designed for the thrill of snorkeling and diving adventures on the outer reef.

With over five hours to explore the delights of this underwater world, snorkelers can experience three different outer reef locations at the renowned Agincourt Reef, while divers can experience introductory diving and up to three certified dives (diving additional cost). A free snorkel tour, hot and cold buffet lunch, morning and afternoon teas are included in your day.

With a state-of-the-art ride control system for a smooth journey, hot freshwater showers, change rooms, air-conditioned lounges and a licensed bar, you will be travelling in comfort and style.

Coach transfers available from Cairns and Northern Beaches at additional cost. Tariffs quoted are for snorkeling only.

Tour Information

8 hours
Yes.
Coach pick-up is included from Port Douglas accommodation, and available at an additional cost from Cairns and Northern Beaches.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm

Tour Departs From

• Marina Mirage
  

Tour Travels To

• Agincourt Reef
  

Rates - All Year 2011/2012 *

Valid: 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Silversonic Adventure Dive and Snorkel tariff includes: coach pick up from Port Douglas accommodation; return Silversonic cruise from Port Douglas; morning and afternoon teas; hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch; all snorkelling equipment provided; qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand; equipment for divers provided, including wetsuits; free Snorkel Tour with a Reef Guide; and prescription masks available at no additional cost

Rate Type	Cost	Inclusions
1 Adult	$190.50	Tour - All Inclusive
Child aged 4-14	$139.50	Tour - All Inclusive Year round.

Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef

For the experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's high speed wavepiercing catamaran takes guests in air-conditioned comfort to the renowned Agincourt Reef, a jewel-like ribbon reef.

With the most spacious activity platform on the Great Barrier Reef and a high crew ratio, guests of all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers alike, can experience this stunning reef world in comfort. Friendly and attentive crew, including marine biologists, are on hand to ensure guests enjoy and gain the most from their day.

Explore the reef in a semi-submersible, underwater observatory, or by snorkelling and diving in the beautiful coral gardens. Your day also includes a delicious tropical buffet lunch, morning and afternoon teas.

Exciting optional activities include introductory and certified scuba diving, guided snorkelling tours, Oceanwalker helmet diving and scenic helicopter flights.

Tour Information

10 hours and 30 minutes
Yes.
Coach transfers are available from Port Douglas, Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation at an additional cost.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 10:00am - 4:30pm
10:00am - 4:30pm
10:00am - 4:30pm
10:00am - 4:30pm
10:00am - 4:30pm
10:00am - 4:30pm
10:00am - 4:30pm

Tour Departs From

• Marina Mirage
  

Tour Travels To

• Outer Barrier Reef
  

Rates - All Year 2011/2012 *

Valid: 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef tariff includes: return Wavepiercer cruise from Port Douglas; morning and afternoon teas on board; reef presentation by marine biologist; hot and cold tropical buffet lunch; all snorkelling equipment provided; qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand; underwater observatory fish and coral viewing; coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels and fish feeding [conducted by crew].

Rate Type	Cost	Inclusions
1 Adult	$210.50	Tour - All Inclusive
Child aged 4-14	$107.50	Tour - All Inclusive Year round.

Wavedancer To Low Isles

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt Great Barrier Reef coral island. Combined with the romance of sailing aboard Quicksilver's luxury 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer, this is the perfect day for families and couples seeking island relaxation.

Wavedancer moors in the calm, translucent waters of Low Isles picturesque lagoon, where a host of reef activities await. Quicksilver's friendly crew take visitors on a leisurely, informative day where numbers are limited to preserve the environment. Discover the reef while snorkelling or glass bottom boat viewing. Take a guided beach walk and snorkel tour with a marine biologist or just relax on the beach under a thatched umbrella, or on the decks of Wavedancer. A delicious tropical buffet lunch, morning and afternoon teas are included in your day.

Tour Information

10 hours and 30 minutes
Yes.
Coach transfers are available from Port Douglas, Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation at an additional cost.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 10:00am - 4:30pm
10:00am - 4:30pm
10:00am - 4:30pm
10:00am - 4:30pm
10:00am - 4:30pm
10:00am - 4:30pm
10:00am - 4:30pm

Tour Departs From

• Marina Mirage
  

Tour Travels To

• Low Isles
  

Rates - All Year 2011/2012 *

Valid: 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Wavedancer To Low Isles tariff includes: 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; and guided snorkelling trips with Marine Biologist

Rate Type	Cost	Inclusions
1 Adult	$155.50	Tour - All Inclusive
Child aged 4-14	$80.50	Tour - All Inclusive Year round.

Silverswift Adventure Dive and Snorkel

Departing daily from Cairns, the luxurious Silverswift is ready to whisk you away to three spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef sites - custom-designed for small groups of adventure-minded people to revel in snorkelling and diving.

You will have five hours in this aquatic playground to enjoy unlimited snorkelling, a guided snorkel tour, and the option of up to three certified dives and introductory diving.

Silverswift features a state-of-the-art ride control system for a smooth journey and a large hydraulic platform for easy water access.

Onboard, enjoy the comforts of the air-conditioned lounge, hot freshwater showers and change rooms. Hot and cold buffet lunch, morning and afternoon teas are included in your day.

Coach transfers available from Cairns and Northern Beaches (additional cost). Tariffs quoted are for snorkelling only.

Tour Information

10 hours
Yes.
Coach pick-up is included from Port Douglas accommodation, and available at an additional cost from Cairns and Northern Beaches.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Great Barrier Reef
  

Rates - All Year 2011/2012 *

Valid: 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Silverswift Adventure Dive and Snorkel tariffs includes: return Silverswift cruise from Cairns; morning and afternoon teas; hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch; all snorkelling equipment provided; qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand; equipment for divers provided, including wetsuit; free Snorkel Tour with a Reef Guide; and prescription masks available at no additional cost.

Rate Type	Cost	Inclusions
1 Adult	$180.50	Tour - All Inclusive
Child aged 4-14	$129.50	Tour - All Inclusive Year round.