Silverswift Dive & Snorkel
Snorkel and dive at three unique sites on the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns aboard Silverswift, with lunch and guided tours included.
Key Highlights
- Snorkel and dive at three unique Outer Great Barrier Reef sites
- Depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal aboard Silverswift
- Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea served onboard
- Air-conditioned lounges and sun deck for relaxation
- Exclusive, remote reef locations selected daily
- Guided snorkel tours and dive briefings included
What’s included
- Snorkelling and diving at three Outer Reef sites
- Use of snorkelling and dive equipment
- Guided snorkel tours
- Morning tea or breakfast
- Tropical hot and cold buffet lunch
- Afternoon tea
- Air-conditioned lounges and sun deck access
Overview
Experience an exhilarating day trip on the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns aboard Silverswift. Immerse yourself in some of the region's most ecologically diverse underwater environments as you snorkel or dive at three different reef locations, carefully chosen to suit the day's conditions.
Begin your adventure with check-in at the Silverswift counter inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal from 07:30. Board the vessel at 08:15, with complimentary morning tea or breakfast, before departing at 08:30 for the Outer Reef. Briefings for both certified and introductory divers are provided on the outbound journey.
Arrive at the first reef site at 09:50 for diving and snorkelling. Continue to the second site at 11:15 with the option for additional dives or guided snorkelling. A hot and cold buffet lunch is served onboard at 12:30 in the air-conditioned lounge. Cruise to the third reef location at 13:40, where more guided snorkel tours and diving options await.
Enjoy afternoon tea at 14:15 before preparing for your return to Cairns at 15:15. The vessel arrives back at the Reef Fleet Terminal at 16:30, with coach departures for accommodation at 16:55.
Commonly asked questions.
The standard fare includes return cruise travel from Cairns, snorkelling equipment and instruction, guided snorkelling, lifeguard supervision, morning and afternoon tea and a hot and cold tropical buffet lunch.
Silverswift departs from the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, with check-in at the Silverswift/Great Adventures counter inside the terminal.
The cruise visits three different Outer Great Barrier Reef sites, selected from reef areas including Flynn, Pellowe, Milln and Thetford Reefs according to the day's conditions.
The itinerary provides approximately five hours on the reef, giving you plenty of time for snorkelling, diving and relaxing between activities.
Yes. Silverswift offers unlimited snorkelling, with a snorkel briefing at each reef, guided snorkelling and qualified lifeguard supervision.
Yes. Introductory and certified scuba diving are available as optional extras. Certified divers can complete up to three guided dives, while introductory divers can do up to two dives.
No previous experience is required for an introductory dive. Certified divers must hold an internationally recognised scuba certification and bring their certification card.
The minimum age for scuba diving on Silverswift is 12 years.
Guests should be comfortable in the water, but flotation equipment is available. Silverswift provides snorkel instruction and lifeguard supervision at the reef sites.
Yes. A hot and cold tropical buffet lunch is served in the air-conditioned cabin at approximately 12:30pm. Morning and afternoon tea are also included.
No. Silverswift operates directly from the vessel and visits three different reef locations using its large hydraulic water-access platform.
Silverswift has air-conditioned lounges, spacious sundecks, change rooms, hot freshwater showers, hydraulic water-access platforms and a licensed bar.
Bring swimwear, a beach towel, hat, marine-friendly sunscreen, a shirt for sun protection and a camera. Certified divers should bring their certification card. Drones are not permitted onboard.
Additional info by the operator.
- 07:30: Check in at the Silverswift counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal for boarding passes
- 08:15: Vessel boarding, complimentary morning tea or breakfast served
- 08:30: Depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Reef; dive briefings commence
- 09:50: Arrive at the first reef location for diving/snorkelling
- 11:15: Depart for the second reef location; more dive/snorkel opportunities
- 12:30: Tropical hot and cold buffet lunch served onboard
- 13:40: Cruise to the third reef location; guided snorkelling and diving
- 14:15: Afternoon tea served
- 15:00: Final boarding for return
- 15:15: Return journey to Cairns
- 16:30: Arrive at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
- 16:55: Coaches depart for accommodation