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Quicksilver Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Palm Cove: Perfect for First-Timers
4.5
40 Ratings
Port Douglas
Experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on a snorkel cruise from Palm Cove. Perfect for first-timers, this cruise offers fish feeding, snorkeling, scuba diving, and a semi-submersible submarine tour. Don’t miss the delicious buffet lunch!
Experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on a snorkel cruise from Palm Cove. Perfect for first-timers, this cruise offers fish feeding, snorkeling, scuba diving, and a semi-submersible submarine tour. Don’t miss the delicious buffet lunch!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Quicksilver Pontoon - Departing from Port Douglas, your 90-minute high speed catamaran cruise takes you directly to Agincourt Reef, located on the Outer Great Barrier Reef The permanent pontoon moored here provides a sheltered base for your day on the reef. 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.
- Quicksilver Pontoon - Departing from Port Douglas, your 90-minute high speed catamaran cruise takes you directly to Agincourt Reef, located on the Outer Great Barrier Reef The permanent pontoon moored here provides a sheltered base for your day on the reef. 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.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Cruise from Port Douglas to Agincourt Reef
- Semi-submarine reef discovery tour with commentary
- Morning and afternoon tea, coffee
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Underwater observatory
- Environmental Management Charge
- Lycra suits and buoyancy vests
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Palm Cove
- Lunch
- Cruise from Port Douglas to Agincourt Reef
- Semi-submarine reef discovery tour with commentary
- Morning and afternoon tea, coffee
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Underwater observatory
- Environmental Management Charge
- Lycra suits and buoyancy vests
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Palm Cove
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Guided Snorkeling Tour (if option not selected)
- Introductory Dive (if option not selected)
- Ocean Walker Helmet Dive (if option not selected)
- Surcharges on fuel
- Drinks
- Guided Snorkeling Tour (if option not selected)
- Introductory Dive (if option not selected)
- Ocean Walker Helmet Dive (if option not selected)
- Surcharges on fuel
Additional Information
Ideal for novices, non-swimmers and individuals new to Tropical North Queensland, enjoy a cruise to Agincourt Reef. Observe the feeding of fish, embark on a snorkeling journey, give scuba diving a try, explore the coral and sea creatures in a semi-submersible submarine, and savor a delicious buffet lunch. Transportation from Palm Cove to Port Douglas is…
Ideal for novices, non-swimmers and individuals new to Tropical North Queensland, enjoy a cruise to Agincourt Reef. Observe the feeding of fish, embark on a snorkeling journey, give scuba diving a try, explore the coral and sea creatures in a semi-submersible submarine, and savor a delicious buffet lunch. Transportation from Palm Cove to Port Douglas is provided.
- 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
- All diving activities (Ocean Walker and Introductory Dive) for children 14 years and under must be booked directly on the day of travel. Prices listed are cruise only
Location
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
Wharf Street
Check in at 9.00am at the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(40 Ratings)
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Barbara_h
Nov 18, 2025
See the Great Barrier Reef in style!! - Tour was very organized, comfortable and AMAZING! A must if you are going to Queensland. From the great lunch to the equipment and instruction it was first class!
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Jennifer_b
Nov 5, 2025
Incredible - This experience was one of the best days of my life. To witness the nature. I was only planning on snorkeling, but had talked to someone the day before who went on the intro scuba dive, and I chose to do that. Wild! I was quite anxious, and the scuba team Chris and my guide Hannah were beyond beyond wonderful. I also took the longer helicopter ride, which I felt was entirely worthwhile. The Reef is definitely worthy of taking in the aerial view.
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B9171zvdawnd
Oct 26, 2025
What a cool way to snorkel the reef - at the edge of the continental shelf! - The staff was so helpful and attentive to everyone on the ship! The seas were a little rough on the way out and they may quick work to calm stomachs and nerves! The time on the anchored pontoon to snorkel and enjoy the reef was plenty and i was really happy the weather cooperated once we made it out! The trip is long but going to what feels like the "edge of the world" was pretty cool! Seeing the continental self of Australia was awesome! I think the overall value for the excursion was well worth it as the lunch served was also very well done and quite tasty too! Perhaps due to being the end of the "off season" the number of patrons on the ship was fairly light overall so it was very comfortable with plenty of seating and space! I'm so glad to have had the experience! The biggest bonus of all was seeing the sea turtles swimming with me!
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Susan_c
Sep 5, 2025
Excellent snorkeling tour - Everything about this tour was well organized and fun, from hotel pick up to drop off. Perfectly suited beginner snorkelers like us. We couldn't believe the fish we saw swimming in the reef.
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Richard_m
Jul 18, 2025
Great experience - Great experience. The helicopter ride and scuba dive was amazing. Staff were helpful and the food was good.
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Irene_p
Jul 12, 2025
Amazing experience for everyone! - It was a great experience altogether!
I was travelling with my mom who has limited mobility. Everyone was very nice, kind and attentive.
I went snorkeling and it was an amazing experience! All was organised very well and it was quick and easy to get all that I needed, the suit, mask, snorkel and fins; I felt really safe thanks to the detailed instructions and the lifeguards always looking out on the people snorkeling.
My mom and I then went on the semi-submerged boat tour and it was amazing! A great opportunity for her to view the coral reef without getting into the water.
All the staff was super nice and friendly, the bartenders, the lifeguards, the bus driver… we can’t thank them enough!
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Masi_g
Apr 27, 2025
Great experience - This was a very organised experience. Also, lovely staff helping out with smile at all times. Totally recommend
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Richard
Feb 16, 2025
The best - From first to last min a wonderful experience. The staff the boat the reef the lunch everything about this was a joy ,you are picked up at a small cost or you can drive to the port . The welcome is so lovely and genuine.
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Satcsydneygirl
Jan 14, 2026
Refund processed due to cyclone - We were quite looking forward to our reef cruise however an impending cyclone meant the tour was cancelled. There were a few hiccups with customer service - I did not get an email confirmation of the online booking, rang the day before and was told it was cancelled, the customer service rep said she would check with the manager re a refund as the booking showed the wrong date, so there were a few anxious days where I wasn’t sure the hefty $ I paid would be refunded. I rang again a few days later and they said it was processed and re sent the email confirmation of the of the refund which I hadn’t received, and it was processed into my account a few days later. Phew!
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Brenner772016
Mar 15, 2025
Less is sometimes more 😩 - That was mass handling , with over 300 people we went to the reef ! Upon arrival on the ship, we first noticed that there were not enough seats for everyone in the weather (occasionally rain).Some people occupy complete seats with their things! At the reef everyone threw themselves into the water without any rules of conduct, the reef at this point is not in good condition ! Mass tourism! We had planned our trip from Germany and it said with a catamaran with a picture ! ( of a small sailing catamaran and not of a large catamaran with 3 decks ) . Unfortunately, there was not enough time left to take a smaller tour to the reef! Less is sometimes more, you should think more about nature conservation and less about your own funds. Then you can offer these tours much longer , because so the reef is soon completely destroyed at this point and then you don't need to go there anymore.
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