Silverswift

  • 80 - Pax
  • 5 - Hours
  • 3 - Dives

For current discounts and standby rates contact us for details.

SIlverswift operates daily except Wednesdays and Sundays

Silverswift allows up to 80 guests to spend 5 hours at 3 different locations. A 29m high-speed luxury catamaran whose prices include transfers, all equipment, morning and afternoon tea and buffet lunch.

5 hours of actual reef time and 3 different sites! Silverswift is ready to whisk you away for a day of adventure. Silverswift is a luxury 29m catamaran designed with everything you need to experience an underwater world of colourful marine life in safety and comfort. Takes up to 80 passengers.

Visit 3 sites at the Outer Barrier Reef and spend a leisurely 5 hours at play. Certified divers can enjoy up to 3 dives, with introductory divers able to do a second dive. Adventure snorkellers can explore spectacular coral formations and underwater gardens awash with vibrantly coloured marine creatures.

Locations vary with the conditions however each site is chosen for visual impact, ecological diversity and the challenge of discovery. Reefs visited include Milln, Flynn & Thetford.

Onboard, your crew will encourage you to relax and enjoy the comfort of Silverswift with its full bar facilities, freshwater showers, air conditioning and a delicious lunch for hungry adventurers.

There’s morning and afternoon tea as well and the spacious deck areas are just ideal for sharing a cold drink and tales of your adventure.

DEPARTURES

Daily from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, check in 7:30 am at Great Adventures desk. Coach transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches are available.

Itinerary

From 7.30 am Check-in at the Silverswift Counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal for your boarding passes.

8:15 am Vessel boarding. Complimentary morning tea/breakfast is served.

8:30 am Depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Reef.
On the outward journey, certified and introductory dive briefings begin.

9:50 am Arrive at first Reef location
Divers gear up, while snorkellers’ site briefing begins.
Get ready to view the beauty of this natural wonder!

11:15 am Silverswift departs for the second reef location.
Option for introductory divers and certified divers to do a second dive.
Snorkellers site briefing.

12:30 am Tropical hot and cold buffet lunch served in the air-conditioned cabin.

1:40 pm Silverswift departs for the third reef location.
Snorkellers are once again briefed as to the best areas to snorkel.
Guided Snorkel Tour
Option for certified divers to do a third dive or second introductory dive.

2:15 pm Afternoon tea served

3:00 pm All passengers board the vessel for the final passenger count

3:15 pm Silverswift commences return journey to Cairns

4:30 pm Silverswift arrives at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

4:55 pm Coaches depart for accommodation

Silverswift - Rates + Bookings

Snorkelling Adult $270.00
Snorkelling Child $200.00
Introductory SCUBA - 1 dive $349.00
Introductory SCUBA - 2 dives $427.00
Certified Diver (inc gear) + 1 dive $338.00
Certified Diver (inc gear) + 2 dives $366.00
Certified Diver (inc gear) + 3 dives $386.00
Certified Diver (tanks & weights only) + 1 dive $325.00
Certified Diver (tanks & weights only) + 2 dives $352.00
Certified Diver (tanks & weights only) + 3 dives $374.00
Date of Travel

The above Prices Include: Dive and snorkel equipment, morning and afternoon teas and a tropical smorgasbord lunch.

Prices are valid until March 31st 2024

For prices after April 1st 2024 click here

For guests staying in Cairns or the Northern Beaches, a coach transfer is available for $28 (City) and $34 (Northern Beaches). Please advise your accommodation details when booking and a transfer time will be provided.

Inclusions

  • Dive and snorkel equipment
  • Morning and afternoon teas and tropical buffet lunch
  • Qualified Instructor as a guide on every dive
  • Qualified lifeguard supervision
  • Dive equipment inc wet suit and prescription masks
  • Snorkel tour with a Reef Guide at one location
  • Snorkel brief at each site
  • Hot freshwater showers
  • Prescription masks available at no additional cost
  • Lycra suits included

Extras

Transfers:

For guests staying in Cairns adult $32 (child $20)

For guests staying at the Northern Beaches $39 (child $22)