For the experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's ultra stable wavepiercing catamaran and friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance... Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience first hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef.

Choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver Cruises semi-sub, just one metre underwater.
Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver Cruises unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef.

Whichever way you choose, you'll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.

Agincourt Ribbon Reefs

Adjacent to the Coral Sea trench, these ribbon reefs are recognised as the most pristine eco-systems in the reef's environment.
Clear water provides the best possible underwater visibility, encourages rich coral growth and supports spectacular marine life. As the region's outer reef pioneer, we chose the best location available to show you nature's finest.

Comfort and Space - Too much of a good thing is wonderful. Your journey is as important as your destination. It's a modern voyage, travelling in safety and air-conditioned comfort with state-of-the-art vessels that glide across the water to spacious platforms floating at the reef's edge.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most unique and amazing marine spectacles and is the largest reef structure in the world. It extends for 2300 kilometres along the north-eastern coast of Australia and consists of about 2900 individual reefs - covering an area about the same size as the United Kingdom, half the size of the State of Texas or the length of the entire Japanese island chain.

This World Heritage listed marine park supports the greatest concentration of life on the planet with over 1500 species of fish, 350 different corals, 4000 species of molluscs and 10,000 species of sponges. Whales are often encountered in these waters from May to September.

Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef

Snorkelling is one of the many activities included in your day and is one of the best ways to view the incredible underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. Our friendly crew are on hand to show you how. On your journey out to Agincourt Reef, you can view an instructional video on how to snorkel to teach you the right techniques.

• Upon reaching the outer reef, you can obtain your snorkelling equipment from the storage containers on the platform.
• Easy access to the water is available from submerged platforms. Our friendly snorkelling safety officers can assist you with your snorkelling gear and give you a few tips so that you can fully enjoy your experience.

Introductory Snorkel Tour

Designed for the novice or beginner snorkeller.

• Duration: 30-40 minutes
• This tour is designed for the novice or beginner snorkeller.
• The tour provides an introduction to the marine environment.
• It is tailored for families, and those wanting an educational experience.
• Tours leave and return from the protected snorkelling platform. As a safety precaution, the marine biologist tows a safety float and a whistle.

Advanced Snorkel Tour

For the more adventurous - some snorkelling experience is recommended.

• Duration: 45 - 60+ minutes
• This tour is more about exploring, and the marine biologists encourage and teach passengers how to duck dive (if they would like to learn).
• Tours generally leave from the platform, but sometimes may involve a drop-off from a small tender, so participants can cover a greater distance, and have the chance to &S220;drift with the current&S221;, before returning to the platform.
• Distance travelled can be up to several hundred metres.
• Duration of up to 60+ minutes depends on conditions and passenger experience.