Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas
Overview
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8 hours
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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
Fuel surcharge
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
Reviews
798 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not worth the cost at all
galaga girl,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I did the Quicksilver Moore Reef tour out of Cairns. For what we paid (which was a LOT) I expected so much more. The pontoon was smaller than I imagined, it was so overcrowded. As soon as the boat docked there were masses of people all trying to scramble out of the boat onto the pontoon - there was no direction from the staff. We waited back a bit as we had kids, aged 10 and 7 and didn't want the stampede to hurt them. We decided to do some of the dry activities first, so we got lunch first. The food was horrible, it was really bad. I don't know who would have enjoyed this food and when I went to take the plates to be cleaned, the bins were overflowing with discarded food. The pasta was just plain and cold, the lettuce was limp, there was some weird potato salad (I think!), the bread was so salty you would think it had been dipped into the ocean. I am a vegetarian and there was basically plain pasta and bread for me. Thank goodness we bought our own snacks. We did the semi sub, which was OK, we couldn't see much other than the bubbles the sub created. We did the glass bottom boat which was better, really got to see quite a bit. We then decided to get into the ocean, it was rough going, there was ZERO direction from the staff, we had no idea what we needed to get or where to get it from, the change rooms are a disgrace, metal box with no hooks to put your dry clothes on, so you're left putting everything on the wet floor. Then trying to get into the water, it was just so crowded it was hard to get into the water. Then when we did, my youngest didn't like it, it was too rough and water was going into her mouth so we thought she might like the "kids pool" they advertise. Well that is a 1m x 2m metal box that is about 40cm deep. Hardly a kids pool area, was more like a small shark cage - this isn't what I paid almost a thousand dollars for. I am not at all happy with our cruise to Moore reef and wish I never booked it, we had a better experience at the Cairns Aquarium.
All day reef experience
Jacqueline R,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The weather was a bit nasty but fun was had at the reef. The crew members were very friendly and helpful. The buffet lunch served was very tasty and plentiful. Even though the ride to and from the pontoon was rough I would definitely recommend the tour.
Loved it.
Daniela R,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day out on the outer reef. Plenty of time to snorkel and enjoy the variety of fish and coral. Seeing a reef shark glide underneath us was a highlight. The crew and the whole operation was fantastic.
Worth the money and some...
Angela L,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great value for money. Staff very friendly. Very well organised boat. Clear details on the day. Abundance of food. Pontoon had lots to offer. Options to suit all ages. Had a great time would do again. Highly recommend.
Dont miss it
Julie C,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best day out on the reef ,meet some lovely people ,staff fantastic,food unreal
Great Barrier Reef Platform
teanneb2025,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were so excited to do this tour and visit the Great Barrier Reef. Everything from pick up at our Resort in Palm Cove to the boar ride out to the platform was perfect. We had a snorkeling guided tour and the biologist was incredible. She showed us so many different fish and coral and had a wealth of knowledge. The ride out to the Reef was very nice in a large boat with comfortable seats and clean bathrooms. All the employees were kind and knowledgable. They did everything to make us feel safe and cared for. I can't recommend this tour company enough. I wish I had the names of our guide but she did such a great job. 5 stars for this company.
Fletcher’s ANZ Sojourn 2025
CharlesF957,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent immersive tour from start to finish. Excellent service, staff & experience. All inclusive drinks & food. Lectures on the Sea life & reef related to ecological sustainability of the reef. Not to be missed. Superb day.
The best experience!
B7133LSkatiec,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everyone we encountered on this excursion was absolutely wonderful. Truly the most amazing experience and everyone was so helpful and knowledgeable. My father was so anxious about snorkeling and Scotty put him at ease and was so patient with him helping me put on his mask and getting him comfortable in the water. Flick was wonderful answering our questions and Seb was so wonderful to talk with and so knowledgeable. We had the best time and this has been the highlight of our trip to Australia!
Amazing Reef
Fiona M,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience snorkelling over so many beautiful kinds of coral and fish. Was supplied with very good equipment.
Great Barrier Reef - must see
Meena s,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The lifeguards, staff and everyone in quicksilver cruise were professional and well organized. It was a big group and everything went well. The helicopter ride would have given a overall better experience of the massiveness of great barrier Reef. ( we did not do that). The submarine was great to see all the corals up close. We did snorkel in a small area close the pontoon boat and it was Ok.Did not see many fish..
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