Silverswift Outer Reef Dive and Snorkel
Cruise on the Silverswift from Cairns for a full day snorkelling and optional diving at three remote Great Barrier Reef sites, with guided tours, lunch, and time to relax onboard.
Join the Silverswift Cruise & Snorkel for an active day exploring the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. Dive or snorkel at three remote and ecologically diverse sites, selected daily to match the conditions, and enjoy a comfortable journey aboard the Silverswift vessel.
Your adventure starts with check-in at 7:30 AM at the Reef Fleet terminal, followed by boarding at 8:15 AM where you are served complimentary morning tea. The Silverswift departs Cairns at 8:30 AM, heading to the Outer Reef while certified and introductory divers attend briefings.
By 9:50 AM, you arrive at the first reef location for snorkelling and diving. The vessel then travels to a second reef at 11:15 AM, offering further opportunities for both certified and introductory divers, as well as a snorkellers' site briefing. A tropical hot and cold buffet lunch is served at 12:30 PM in the air-conditioned cabin.
In the afternoon, depart for the third reef location at 1:40 PM for more snorkelling and a guided snorkel tour. Afternoon tea is served at 2:15 PM. After a full day on the reef, the Silverswift returns to Cairns, arriving at 4:30 PM, followed by coach transfers at 4:55 PM.
Diving is an optional add on, you can pick from intro dives and a variety of certified dives.
- Morning tea/breakfast on boarding
- Visits to three different reef sites
- All necessary snorkeling equipment
- Dive and snorkel site briefings
- Tropical buffet lunch
- Guided snorkel tours
- Afternoon tea
- Snorkel and dive at three unique Great Barrier Reef sites
- Exclusive permits to remote reef locations
- Certified and introductory diving options available
- Guided snorkel tours at each site
- Relax on sundecks or in air-conditioned lounges
- Tropical hot and cold buffet lunch
- Morning and afternoon tea on board
- From 7:30 AM: Check in at Silverswift counter inside the Reef Fleet terminal
- 8:15 AM: Vessel boarding and morning tea/breakfast
- 8:30 AM: Depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Reef
- 9:50 AM: Arrive at first reef location
- 11:15 AM: Depart for second reef location
- 12:30 PM: Tropical buffet lunch served
- 1:40 PM: Depart for third reef location and guided snorkel tour
- 2:15 PM: Afternoon tea served
- 3:00 PM: All passengers board for final count
- 3:15 PM: Return journey to Cairns
- 4:30 PM: Arrive at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
- 4:55 PM: Coaches depart for accommodation