Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Great for beginners, non-swimmers and first-time visitors to Tropical North Queensland cruise to Agincourt Reef from Port Douglas. You can watch fish feeding, go on a snorkeling expedition, try scuba diving, view the coral and marine life on a semi-submersible submarine, and enjoy a tasty buffet lunch.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
Minimum age for all diving activities is 12 years, the maximum age is 70 years
Coach transfers are not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Quicksilver Cruises
Departing from Port Douglas, your 90-minute high speed catamaran takes you directly to Agincourt Reef. The permanent pontoon moored here provides a sheltered base. During the trip a snorkeling demonstration will get you ready for your adventure, and the staff will take you through your options for the day.
Agincourt Reef
You'll have around 3.5 hours to enjoy the reef at your leisure. Grab a snorkel and fins and hit the water on your own, or join an optional guided snorkeling tour with a qualified marine biologist. Snorkeling is a great way to explore the Great Barrier Reef, and there are friendly staff on hand to show you how. Prefer to stay dry? You can explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible submarine. You'll take a leisurely cruise through colorful coral gardens, giving you a snorkeler's view of the marine life without getting wet. For a little more adventure, why not try an introductory scuba dive. or a unique Ocean Walker Helmet Dive - no diving experience necessary. We recommend you book this reef trip on your first full available day. You then have the opportunity to be flexible and change your travel date if you wish. Your booking can be changed at no additional cost directly with the operator once you are in Cairns.
What‘s Included
Buffet lunch
Use of lycra suit and buoyancy vests
Informative talk by marine biologist
Semi-submarine reef discovery tour with commentary
Use of snorkeling equipment
Environmental Management Charge
Underwater observatory
Morning and afternoon tea
Drinks (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Christmas Day (25th December) a $20 surcharge applies to each travelling passenger.
Options
Full Day Cruise
Full Day Reef Cruise : 3.5 hrs of snorkeling, swimming or coral-viewing tour on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Includes buffet lunch, snorkel gear
15% Full Day Cruise
Full Day Cruise
Reviews
774 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Look no further!
arog0210,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re looking for a reliable and fun company to snorkle or scuba dive with look no further! Quicksilver staff was extremely efficient and dependable on making sure the customers had an enjoyable experience. The journey out to the beautiful Great Barrier Reef was comfortable with snacks and drinks on board. Gordon, our dive master, was extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy and enjoyable for all of our dives. He made it fun and memorable for our first time diving in Australia! It was very impressive to watch the staff members including deck mates, lifeguards and all other Quicksilver crew members to work efficiently and safely in the challenging conditions we were dealt with on our day trip. We had a great time and will definitely be coming back for another excursion with Quicksilver! Thank you!
Brilliant for those with impaired mobility
emmacR3205AQ,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked with Quicksilver as our son has mobility issues and we wanted him to experience a day out on the reef. The vessel to get us to the reef was extremely well equipped to cater for his needs and there are multiple tables/sitting areas reserved for those with wheelchairs. When it came to the pontoon, it was also very accessible and our son was able to navigate it easily. We booked a helicopter ride and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful getting our son on and off the smaller boat that took us to the launchpad and also on and off the helicopter. The view was amazing on the ride - well worth the $. When it came to snorkelling, the water entry area is also very accessible and there is also a lift chair to use to get in and out of the water. We had an amazing day! While we would have liked longer on the pontoon, we can’t fault anything. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and we are so glad we made the decision to go with Quicksilver.
Great experience at GBR!!
Cathy M,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The staff and crew all knew what they were doing and we can see they have mastered the whole day. They were clear with schedule and instructions. Felt very safe and comfortable
A Great Day Exploring the Barrier Reef
Elaine M,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good value in terms of coral reef viewing and catering. Expert ‘education’ talks were very good and safety aspects were expertly enforced for all levels of water activities. Friendly and well trained staff throughout.
Great experience!
Naimish T,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience overall. This was our second time trip to Agincput reef with Quicksilver. Didn't had hany problems with over crowding etc. We went on 3rd week of Dec, in 2025. The Quick Silver team provided a great support for a disabled person in our team by providing a wheelchair from office to take it on Catamaran on to the reef. They helped him to embark and disembark the ship and also to move around in Agincourt reef to do the excursions. They also encouraged him to snorkel and helped him to lowering him in water on a motorized chair. So had a very good encouraging experience with great team support.
Wonderful experience
235swapnag,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The crew was very friendly and very accommodating. Louise was really it understanding and helped reschedule one of the members in the group due to last minute sickness. The plantoon was a lot of fun well organized and clean. Helmet dive was fabulous. So was the scuba and snorkeling.
Perfekt christmas eve
E5148AMmichaelf,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing. Best ever. Turquoise water, professional straff. God food.We Will Come back and explore the amazing snorkling.
Well-Run, Friendly, and Unforgettable — Quicksilver Delivers
695andresv,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You can really tell Quicksilver is a well-established name in the Port Douglas diving and snorkelling scene. Everything was incredibly well organised, from the uniforms right through to the catering. Add to that a professional fleet of mini and stagecoach buses and four sleek, impressive vessels, and it all runs like clockwork! This was my first time diving the Great Barrier Reef, and the experience was made even more memorable by the friendly, accommodating crew. Huge thanks to Cpt. “Sharks” for the no-nonsense headcounts, Queenie for the great chats, Leah for the constant positivity, and “Gordo” for making it feel like I was diving with a longtime mate rather than just a dive master. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026!
10/10!! Thank you Gordon
777eloisel,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked 3 dives to the Great Barrier Reef as a solo female traveller, had the best day ever!! Went on a silver sonic cruise with Gordon as my dive master who was great, felt so safe and had a great 3 dives - they sorted all equipment efficiently and catered food/drinks, super friendly helpful staff. 10/10!! Would recommend if you want to dive or snorkel the reef!!
It was fine, I'd book a different trip next time.
582scarletth,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I took this trip because it was recommended by friends and it was...fine. It feels very big and impersonal, a couple of hundred people on each trip I think. It takes an hour and a half to get out to the reef, during which they try to sell you various paid extras like guided snorkels, helicopter trips, camera rental etc. Once you're out there you're snorkelling in a marked off area from the pontoon and there were a lot of non-swimmers on the trip flailing around in the water with no awareness of where their fins were going, which probably explains why the coral here was less than stunning. They sell the outer reef trip as being the best option but I visited the inner reef at a less heavily exploited site a few days later and it was way better. Lunch provided was good, boat departed on time, everything worked fine, if you're not going any further north this is probably a fine option.
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