Departing daily from Port Douglas… When you step aboard the ultramodern Silversonic, you are set for an exhilarating day of fun, discovery and adventure in the natural wonderland of the Great Barrier Reef.
You’ll have access to explore three stunning and exclusive reef sites at the renowned Agincourt ribbon reefs, each chosen for visual and ecological diversity for your dive and snorkel adventures.
And you’ll be doing it in comfort and style! With our friendly and knowledgeable crew, Silversonic has everything you’ll need to experience an underwater world of colourful marine life in safety. Access to the water is so easy with the large submerged platform, relax on the spacious deck areas, there’s hot freshwater showers, change rooms and even a licensed bar to share tales of your adventure on the homeward journey.
As an added bonus during the whale season, Silversonic has one of the few permits available from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority that allows our guests to swim with dwarf minke whales if encountered – a truly unforgettable experience!
Snorkelling
A day with Silversonic and Silverswift is all about being in the water and experiencing the magical underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. It’s exciting, exotic and breathtaking!
With our roaming permits and remote sites, you’ll be able to snorkel three uniquely different and ecologically diverse reef sites, each chosen to suit the day’s conditions. As coral relies on sunlight for growth, some of the best snorkelling is in the shallow areas around the reef top.
With a guided snorkel tour included, snorkel briefs at each reef site and lifeguard snorkel officers supervising, you’ll be able to explore the underwater delights in complete safety. Access to the water is so easy with Silversonic and Silverswift’s large submerged platforms from the back decks.
If you haven’t snorkelled before, that’s ok! Our crew will be on hand to give you instruction but we do recommend the ability to swim and fairly good fitness as snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. Flotation devices and buoyancy vests are available on board if needed. Prescription masks are also available at no extra cost.
To learn more about the marine life around you, make sure you join the guided snorkel tour, as the marine interpreter guides you over shallow coral gardens, pointing out fish and marine life, corals and areas of interest along the way.
It is a wonderful, exciting and indeed memorable experience to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef.
Certified Diving
As a certified diver, you can enjoy up to three spectacular dives, experiencing three different Great Barrier Reef environments when you travel with the Silver Series for your dive adventure. With the most extensive range of dive sites to visit daily, divers of all levels from novice to experienced, will be excited by the range of experiences our magnificent sites present including drift and wall dives, bommie and pinnacle, coral gardens and swim throughs.
Our professional instructors accompany all dives at no extra charge, ensuring maximum safety and enjoyment. They have intimate local knowledge of the reef systems we visit and are passionate about sharing this! Certified dives last approximately 40 minutes or more.
The Great Barrier Reef is an iconic destination and is a diver’s dream. The warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef, with temperatures ranging from 22-29 Celsius (75-85 Fahrenheit), makes for comfortable scuba diving all year round.
The Great Barrier Reef’s ecosystem supports the greatest concentration of life on this planet including 1,500 species of fish, 400 different kinds of corals, 4000 species of molluscs and 10,000 species of sponges.
As a Certified diver, you’ll need to present proof of certification.
If you’d like to experience more of the Great Barrier Reef’s amazing diversity, we offer packages to experience both Silversonic and Silverswift, or even a 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard Dive Trip with Pro Dive Cairns. www.prodivecairns.com
SCUBA DIVING CONDITIONS
- Certain medical conditions (diabetes, asthma etc) and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving. Please see our Dive Medical page for more information.
- Minimum age for diving is 12 years.
- Flying after diving: A wait of 12 hours is recommended but preferably 24 hours, if doing multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.
- Certified divers must posses an internationally recognized SCUBA certificate card.
Introductory Diving
So you’d like to take the plunge! With an Introductory Dive (or sometimes known as a “Discover Dive” or “Resort Dive”), no previous experience is necessary and you’ll be able to experience the excitement of scuba diving whilst under very close supervision of an instructor.
Our onboard and highly skilled dive instructors will take you step by step through the whole experience, from the dive briefing lecture, the equipment and the dive, to ensure all facets of your dive are comfortable and most of all enjoyable.
On the outward journey to the Reef, instructors assess the suitability of potential introductory divers and you’ll be required complete the necessary paperwork which includes a medical questionnaire. You’ll be taught fundamentals of scuba diving as well as the use of equipment. There’s a video to watch and a quick quiz to complete. All equipment, including wetsuits and prescription masks (if required) are included in the price of the introductory dive.
Once at the Reef, it’s out to the dive deck and ready to gear up! Your instructor will make sure you’re comfortable with the basic skills again and you’re ready for your underwater adventure! The Great Barrier Reef is more about shallow scuba diving and your dive may take you as deep as 12 metres (40 feet).
The instructor is by your side the whole time and you can even link arms if you feel the need. Your dive experience will generally last around 30 minutes underwater, and if you’re hooked by the end of, you’ve got the option to try a second introductory dive at another site to experience a whole new reef environment!
After your dive experience, you’ll get a PADI Certificate as a memento of your underwater adventure. This certificate is not a qualification – it is simply a memento of one of the best experiences of your life. To get a recognised qualification you will need to complete a Learn to Dive Course. www.prodivecairns.com
SCUBA DIVING CONDITIONS
- Certain medical conditions (diabetes, asthma etc) and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving. Please see our Dive Medical page for more information.
- Minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years.
- Flying after scuba diving: A wait of 12 hours is recommended but preferably 24 hours, if doing multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.
Snorkelling
Adult:$255
Child(4-14):$181
Certified Scuba Dive – including dive gear + wetsuit
1 Dive:$312
2 Dive:$338
3 Dive:$358
Certified Scuba Dive – tanks and weights only
1 Dive:$300
2 Dive:$326
3 Dive:$346
Introductory Scuba Dive – including dive gear + wetsuit
1 Dive:$329
2 Dive:$398
COACH TRANSFERS (Optional)
From Cairns and Northern Beaches – pick up and drop off.
Adult:$34
Child:$30
ITINERARY – YOUR DAY
(Subject to variations according to conditions and reef sites visited)
From 7.30am
Check-in at Quicksilver Reservations Counter located inside the Port Douglas Marina for your boarding passes.
Vessel boarding. Complimentary morning tea/breakfast served.
8:15am
Depart Port Douglas marina for the Outer Barrier Reef.
8:30am
On the outward journey, certified and introductory dive briefings begin.
Arrive at first reef location.
10:15am
Divers gear up, while snorkellers’ site briefing begins.
Get ready to view the beauty of this natural wonder!
11:30am
Silversonic departs for second reef location.
Option for introductory divers and certified divers to do a second dive.
Snorkellers site briefing.
Tropical hot and cold buffet lunch served in the air conditioned cabin.
12:00pm
Silversonic departs for third reef location.
1:40pm
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.
2:30pm
Afternoon tea served
3:00pm
All passengers board vessel for final passenger count and departure for Port Douglas
4:30pm
Silversonic arrives at Port Douglas Marina
4:55pm
Coaches depart for accommodation
WHAT TO BRING
- Your camera.
- Swimming costume & towel.
- Hat, sunscreen & shirt.
- Certification Card for Certified Divers.
- Cash for drinks at the bar, credit card for additional dives.
Available for Hire:
- Underwater digital cameras available for hire.
- Professional underwater photo and video service on board.
