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...
 | Vessel | Activities available on this boat | Ports | Choose from these sailing dates: | |||||||||||
| Silverswift |  Diving  Snorkelling  Swimming  Scuba Diving  Sightseeing | Departs: Cairns Returns: Cairns Click on locations for more info |
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| Certified Dive x1 - Tanks & Weights Only | Certified Dive x2 - Tanks & Weights Only | Certified Dive x1 - All Gear Supplied | Certified Dive x3 - Tanks & Weights Only | Certified Dive x2 - All Gear Supplied | |
 | AUD $200.00 | AUD $220.00 | AUD $220.00 | AUD $232.00 | AUD $240.00 |
DESTINATION:
Outer Reef sites visited by Silverswift include Thetford, Milln & Flynn Reefs.
COMFORT & SIZE :
Silverswift’s capacity is 80 guests.The vessel has ample interior space (57 seats in A/C), seating on an upper deck for 22 people and sunbathing space. The back deck is very functional area designed for seating 34 people. 11 seats provided on the fore deck. The vessel has 3 toilets on the main deck and an additional 3 change rooms. Ride Control system offering smoother ride.
DIVE & SNORKEL ACCESS :
Access to the water is from a large submerged platform at the rear of the boat, which is raised when the vessel is travelling. Guided snorkel tour by reef interpreter included at one reef site.
BOAT:
The vessel is a 29 metre catamaran, travelling at 32 knots, designed for diving and snorkelling. All snorkelling, swimming and diving is from the vessel.
ROOM:
Large sun decks on second level rear deck and bow.
EQUIPMENT:
Wetsuits are included in the ticket price, as our prescription masks. Aqualung / US Divers short and long wetsuits.
LUNCH:
A tropical buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be served. The vessel operates a licensed bar.
RELAX:
The vessel operates a licensed bar
Coach Transfers:
For guests staying in Cairns or the Northern Beaches, a coach transfer is available for $10 per person. Please advise your accommodation details when booking and a transfer time will be provided.
We're 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.
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 (Milln, Pellowe, Flynn & Thetford reefs).
Onboard, your crew will encourage you to relax and enjoy the comfort of Silverswift with its full bar facilities, fresh water showers, airconditioning 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.
- Return cruise from Cairns
- Morning & afternoon teas
- Tropical smorgasboard lunch
- All snorkelling equipment
- Qualified safety officers on hand
- Divers equipment inc wetsuit
- Snorkel tour with a Reef Guide
- Prescription masks
What to Bring
- Hat and Sunscreen
- Camera
- Swimming costume
- Credit Card for Shopping
- Shirt for sun protection
- Beach Towel
- Cash for drinks at bar
08.15 am: Arrival
Coaches arrive at the Marlin Wharf and passengers board Silverswift. Tea, coffee and biscuits served until departure
8:30am - Departure
Depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal for the trip to the Outer Barrier Reef.
On the way, detailed certified and introductory dive briefings are given.
9:50am - First Reef Site
Arrive at the first site.
Divers gear up and snorkellers listen to a site briefing by the snorkelling advisor.
Get ready to view the beauty of this natural wonder!
11:15am - Second Reef Site
Silverswift departs for second reef location.
Option for introductory divers and certified divers to do their second dive.
Snorkellers are once again briefed for the best areas to snorkel.
12:30 pm - Tropical Buffet Lunch
Enjoy a tropical hot and cold lunch (included in the fare) served in the air conditioned cabin.
The lunch includes fresh prawns, pasta, meats, salads and fruit.
There are bar facilities available where you can purchase drinks.
1:40 pm - Third Reef Location
Silverswift departs for third reef location.
Snorkellers are once again briefed as to the best areas to snorkel.
Option for introductory divers to do their second dive and certified divers to do their third dive.
2:15pm - Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea is served.
2:45pm - Head Count
All passengers to board vessel for count.
3:00pm - Return
Silverswift commences return to Cairns.
4:30pm - Arrival
Silverswift arrives at Cairns.
4:40 pm - Coach Transfer
Coaches depart for accommodation.
| Vessel: Silverswift | Type: Motor |
| Length: 95ft | Year: 2006 |
| Crew: Supplied | Engine size: 1254hp |
| Hull type: Catamaran | Beam: 27.23ft |
| Draft: 6.90ft | Cruising speed: 32kn |
| Manufacturer: North West Bay Ships | Engine: 2 x Deutz V16 |
| Free use of diving equipment | Free use of snorkelling equipment |
| Morning and Afternoon Teas included |
Why Choose Silverswift?
1. Luxury 29 metre dive / snorkel vessel
Silverswift is a modern luxury vessel specially designed for diving and snorkel day trips on the Great Barrier Reef. Design and practical dive / snorkel facilities include a semi submerged aft platform for easy water access. Cruising at 32 knots and delivering two comfortable levels of seating, this vessel is a passengers dream for their once in a lifetime Reef adventure.
2. Visit 3 sites everyday on the Outer Barrier Reef
If this is your only trip to the reef, you will be enjoying three different environments in the one day enabling three different types of dives. Great value for money.
3. Latest equipment
Silverswift is committed to ensuring all divers and snorkellers are provided with the latest equipment to compliment your reef experience. The entire vessel has been fitted with the latest in dive / snorkel tanks and equipment.
4. Five hours of actual reef time
Silverswift is the fastest dive vessel traveling from Cairns to the Outer Barrier Reef in 60 minutes. This allows more time at the outer edge for water activities.
5. Dedicated Dive and Snorkel vessel
Silverswift's has ample space in the air – conditioned lounge or on the open sun deck to allow for both Snorkellers and Divers to interact without either activity interupting the other.
6. Choice of 15 actual dive sites
With the unique roaming permit that Silverswift retains, it allows the Skipper to moor the vessel at the 3 best sites for the conditions, water clarity and marine life available to the passengers on your day of travel.
7. Highly trained professional staff
The Silver Series prides itself on its rigorous application, interview and training processes to ensure only supremely confident and passenger friendly staff are working on the vessel everyday. A comfortable friendly working environment allows passengers to feel really at ease on their day at the reef.
8. Guided snorkelling tour included
A trained marine interpreter gives a thoroughly informative coral and marine life brief before conducting a 30-40 minute interactive expedition over shallow reef formations discussing throughout the tour what is observed by the passengers.
9. All dives guided by the professional staff
All dive prices include professional dive guides to assist
10. Five Star gourmet breakfast and lunch
Upon departure a gourmet focaccia breakfast is laid out in the saloon for passengers to ensure they have all the energy you need to get you through till lunch. Lunch is a delectable smorgasbord providing a range of seafoods, including king prawns and octopus, hot curries, fresh garden and pasta salads and soups to warm the cockles of the soul throughout the winter months.
11. Hot Fresh water showers on board.
A great asset for passengers wanting to wash off after your salty adventure before the journey home. Change rooms are also available.
12. Small boat numbers.
Even though the vessel has seating for 154 passengers, Silverswift will only take approximatley 80 passengers maximum, this ensures;
* a passenger/staff ratio of at least 1 staff member to every 8 passengers
* that passengers enjoy an intimate day and are catered for in every way.
With the widest range of Great Barrier Reef experiences, The Operator offers a choice of award-winning day trips to the magnificent Outer Barrier Reef and the idyllic Low Isles.
The Operator was founded in 1979 with one vessel, a catamaran, which took guests to the Low Isles. This was the first ever commercial trip to these idyllic coral cays, and visitors coming to the small fishing village of Port Douglas, just north of nearby Cairns, were quick to embrace the concept. Just a few years later in 1983, The Operator pioneered Australia’s first true Outer Barrier Reef cruise, travelling right to the ribbon reefs at the outer edge of the Continental Shelf - one of the very best locations to experience the full majesty and elemental force of this unique natural wonder.
Today, The Operator has become a highly sophisticated company with a fleet of the most advanced Australian made cruising vessels. The Operator hasbeen honoured many times with awards and voted Australia’s best tour operator, but The Operator can only take half the credit. Nature provides the reef and we're proud to take you to where the very best of nature's work is found.
The Operator is committed to sustainable environmental practices and ongoing conservation for future generations to enjoy. Our Reef Biosearch environmental division is led by the largest team of marine biologists outside of a government agency! In fact, Reef Biosearch has the longest logbook database of marine observations on the Great Barrier Reef, ongoing for over two decades. All of our tours are accredited with Advanced Ecotourism Certification and each day, our team of marine biologists are also on hand to ensure our guests gain an appreciation of our World Heritage environment.
It is sure you will enjoy your day with The Operator, experiencing nature's finest with Australia's best.
One Certified Dive and unlimited snorkelling. All gear included.
Two Certified Dives and unlimited snorkelling. All gear included.
Three Certified Dives and unlimited snorkelling. All gear included.
One Certified Dive and unlimited snorkelling. Snorkelling gear and tanks and weigts provided only.
Two Certified Dives and unlimited snorkelling. Snorkelling gear and tanks and weights provided only.
Two Certified Dives and unlimited snorkelling. Snorkelling gear and tanks and weights provided only.
Your Adventure Package includes a delicious, tropical buffet lunch on board Silverswift.
Morning and afternoon tea is also provided.
Diving
Snorkelling
Swimming
Scuba Diving
Sightseeing
Certified Diving:
For those divers who already hold a certificate, diving is available on Silversonic. Professional underwater dive guides accompany all dives at no extra charge, ensuring maximum safety and enjoyment.
***All diving is subject to a medical questionnaire.
5 hours of actual reef time diving the Great Barrier Reef, and 3 different sites:
- Experience and compare three different reef environments all in the one day.
- Enjoy a wider variety of marine life as different sites are home to different marine life.
Silversonic travels to the most northern outer edge dive destination reached by a day operator. If this is your only trip to the reef you will be enjoying three different environments in the one day enabling three unique types of dives. Great value for money.
With the unique roaming permit that Silversonic retains, it allows the Skipper to moor the vessel at the 3 best sites for the conditions, water clarity and marine life available to the passengers on their day of travel.
- Up to 3 dives can be enjoyed.
- Outer Reef sites visited at Agincourt Reef System
- Wetsuits are available for hire - adult & child sizes
- All snorkelling, swimming and diving is from the vessel.
- Access to the water is from a large submerged platform at the rear of the boat.
During the 1 and a half hour journey to Agincourt reef, a marine presentation is provided on the video system in the main cabin and dive briefing and lectures prepare divers for their day on the reef. Prior to snorkelling a safety & interpretative talk by crew prepare snorkellers for a safe and enjoyable experience.
It is a wonderful, exciting and indeed memorable experience to dive the Great Barrier Reef. On a diving holiday you'll swap dive stories with others, you will encounter mostly smooth seas, you will dive beautiful reefs, deep drop offs, see gorgeous marine life, explore tunnels and caves, and bask in the sun between dives on the deck of a boat or sun drenched beach.
Scuba diving has always been a big attraction along the Great Barrier Reef but in recent years it has become simply enormous. It is some of the most spectacular in the world with rich marine life, stunning coral formations, comfortable year round water temperatures and amazing visibility. Whether you are a beginner or expert diver Australia's Great Barrier Reef should be at the top of your list.
The main consideration with scuba diving is that it requires knowledge and care. You can sling a mask on and be a snorkeller in minutes - add an air tank on your back and diving becomes a whole new experience.
Although learning to dive requires some application, it is not difficult to learn and it does not require any sort of superhero strength or fitness. In fact one thing you quickly learn is that doing things with the minimum expenditure of energy is what diving is all about. Your diving time is determined by your tank of air and the more gently you do things the longer that air is going to last.
With numerous reef locations available, each site offers a new experience, selected for its unique variety of marine life and corals. In between water activities, relax on the expansive sundecks overlooking the Coral Sea.
Your crew will ensure you have all you need to make the most of your day on board, which includes full bar facilities, a hot and cold tropical buffet lunch, fresh water showers, morning and afternoon tea.
Conditions:
Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from diving. For advice contact our Silver Series office. Minimum age for diving is 12 years.
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. On very rare occasions, services can be subject to the effect of weather or unforeseen circumstances requiring changes to the brochured itinerary. Should Silverswift or Silversonic not operate for any reason passengers will be offered an alternative day or a refund authorised. Silver Series does not exercise a cancellation policy.
Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. Please use caution and inform our crew of any medical conditions.
Important information about your voyage
Payment Policy
A deposit is payable upon confirmation.
The balance of payment is required in full upon arrival for your departure.
Cancellation Policy
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
Cancellations received within 3 days prior to travel will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee.
Definitions
The following definitions apply for the Terms and Conditions for this vessel.
- The Supplier or Operator means the operator who supplies this vessel to you on arrival.
- The Client is also referred to as the renter (s) or hirer (s)
General Conditions
- All schedules, activities and prices may be varied without notice.
- Listed fares in Australian dollars include Goods and Services Tax.
- Prices valid to 31 March 2010.
- Children: 4 -14 years. 3 years and under free of charge.
- Cancellations: The initial deposit paid is non-refundable.
- Govt Environmental Management Charge of $5pp is levied for all adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. This charge is payable direct on day of travel.
- With fluctuations in world oil prices, it may be necessary to apply a fuel surcharge to the ticket price. In such cases, any charge will be payable direct on the day of travel.
- The operator does not accept any liability in contract or tort for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expenses or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events which are beyond control, or which are not reasonably preventable by reasonable diligence on the part including but not limited to war, civil disturbance, fire, flood, severe weather conditions, acts of God, acts of government or of any authorities, accidents to or failure to machinery or equipment or industrial action (whether or not involving the employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group).
- Liability of the operator is limited with respect to both personal injury and damage to or loss of property to the full extent permitted by law and in terms of any ticket conditions issued. In no event will the responsibility or liability for loss of baggage or personal effects exceed $100.
- COMPULSORY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CHARGE: is AU$5.00 per person. This fee will be collected upon arrival.
Advice For Water Activities
- Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. Please use caution and inform our crew of any medical conditions.
- The minimum age for Scuba Diving in Queensland is 12 years. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from participating.
- Certified Divers: Evidence of dive certification and medical fitness to dive is required from all divers.
- Introductory Divers: Subject to medical questionnaire.
- After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. An interval of 24 hours is suggested for multiple dives.
Please note: Pets are not allowed onboard. Smoking is not acceptable on the vessels.
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