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Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Full-Day Cruise from Port Douglas

(19 Reviews)
  • Departs from Port Douglas
  • 7 hours

 

Highlights

  • Cruise in style aboard a Quicksilver catamaran to the world-famous Agincourt Reef
  • Snorkel coral gardens or stay dry with semi-sub tours, underwater observatory, and reef commentary
  • Enhance your day with optional activities such as diving, helmet walks, guided snorkel tours, or scenic helicopter flight

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What to expect

Set out on a full-day adventure to the Agincourt Reef, one of the most pristine and spectacular parts of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Cruise in air-conditioned comfort aboard Quicksilver’s modern wave-piercing catamaran and arrive at a spacious activity platform moored in a sheltered lagoon.

From here, you’ll have the widest choice of reef activities, perfect for both swimmers and non-swimmers. Snorkel through coral gardens teeming with tropical fish, or stay dry and view the reef from a semi-submersible vessel, the underwater observatory, or through engaging reef commentary from marine biologists.

The friendly crew and onboard experts are available to guide and enrich your reef experience. For even more adventure, upgrade with optional activities such as introductory or certified scuba diving, helmet diving, marine biologist–led snorkel tours, or a scenic helicopter flight offering breathtaking aerial views of the reef.

Whether you choose to dive in or admire from above, this Agincourt Reef tour offers the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience from Cairns or Port Douglas.

Sample Itinerary

  • 9:15 am – Check in
  • 10.00 am – Departure
  • 11:30 am – Outer Barrier Reef (3.5 hours exploring Great barrier reef)
  • 12-1:30 pm – Lunch served
  • 3.00 pm – Return
  • 4.30 pm – Arrival at Port Douglas Marina

 

 

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

★★★★★

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Gilda

22 July 2025

Amazing activity! the crew is super well prepared and you can feel very safe once you arrive on the reef. They really do their best to share with you their love and knowledge of the ocean and it’s wildlife. Super recommended!

★★★★★

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Kim

30 Aug 2025

This was one of the best activities we have ever done! Highly recommend the helicopter tour!

What you need to know

Included in your tour

  • Wavepiercer cruise from Port Douglas Marina
  • Morning and afternoon tea on board
  • Reef presentation by Marine Biologist
  • 3.5 hours at Agincourt Reef Activity Platform
  • Hot and cold tropical buffet lunch
  • Snorkeling equipment and instruction provided (mask, snorkel, and fins)
  • Buoyancy vests
  • Qualified lifeguard supervision
  • Underwater observatory fish & coral viewing
  • Coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels
  • Fish feeding (conducted by crew)

Extra

  • Optional activities: Introductory scuba diving; Certified Scuba Diving; Marine biologist guided snorkel tours; Oceanwalker helmet diving; Scenic helicopter flights (all available for an extra fee)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (If you require hotel transfers from Cairns or Port Douglas, please contact the tour operator directly to add this service. An additional fee applies, and bookings must be made at least 24 hours prior to departure.)
  • $20 surcharge per passenger on Christmas Day (December 25th)

Time and Departure Location

Check-in and collect your boarding pass at 9:00 AM from the Quicksilver Reservations counter inside the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina.

Check availability to see starting times.

Important Information

Know before you go

  • Introductory, Certified Dive and Oceanwalker helmet diving: Only Available for guests aged 12 years and above.

Not allowed

  • Drones

What To Bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will be offered for customer-requested cancellations made up to 6 days prior to travel. Cancellations made within 5 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows.
  • Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
  • Please note that credit card processing fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable.
  • Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
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Sue

Family Traveller

The cruise were amazing. The staff were superb from start to finish! This completely exceeded our expectations. We were a family with varies ages from 16 to early 70s and there was something for everyone . Do not hesitate to book this trip. You will not regret it at all. Big shout out to all the staff -very caring, considerate. 100% recommend to everyone!

July 22, 2025

Denis

Solo Traveller

Fabulous day out, very well organised and friendly staff.

July 3, 2025

Bridget

Family Traveller

Snorkeling of course was the best. The submersible was also cool. Saw two large turtles from the sub. Thoroughly enjoyed the marine biologist’s talk beforehand

July 2, 2025

Detlev

Group Traveller

Small group, friendly staff, great snorkeling paar with Great Barrier Reef.

June 25, 2025

Angela

Group Traveller

This was by far the best trip we did during our 3 week holiday to Australia. Everything about this tour was top notch. The ship, the staff, the lunch, equipment and the destination was incredible. For once, lunch during a trip was enjoyable and plentiful. The equipment too was far superior compared to the two other snorkelling trips we’re been on. There was activities for non swimmers too

June 12, 2025
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