Quicksilver Cruises

About the activity provider

Quicksilver's award-winning day trips offer the choice exciting Outer Barrier Reef cruises to the renowned Agincourt Reef, diving and snorkel adventures and luxury sailing to the idyllic Low Isles. Proudly, we have been honoured many times with awards and voted Australia's best tour operator, but we 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! All of Quicksilver's 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. Quicksilver Outer Reef Cruise... For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver will take you to the renowned Agincourt Reef, a jewel-like ribbon reef on the edge of Australia's Continental Shelf showcasing unsurpassed coral formations, colourful marine life and exceptional underwater visibility. You'll cruise aboard Quicksilver's stylish fast wavepiercing catamaran in airconditioned comfort. From this spacious activity platform moored in a protected lagoon, the widest range of activities for swimmers and non-swimmers await to experience this stunning reef world in comfort. Friendly and attentive crew, including professional marine biologists, are on hand to ensure you enjoy and gain the most from your day. Snorkel amongst the coral gardens, or stay dry and explore the reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible with informative commentary or from the underwater observatory. Optional activities include introductory and certified diving, helmet diving, marine biologist guided snorkel tours and scenic helicopter flights. Wavedancer Low Isles Sailing Cruise... Set like a jewel in the Great Barrier Reef, Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island - a tropical island paradise.Combined with the romance of sailing aboard Quicksilver's luxury 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer, this is the perfect day for families and couples seeking island relaxation. From the moment Wavedancer moors in the calm waters of the island's picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities await. The friendly crew will take you on a leisurely, informative day where island visitor numbers are limited. Discover the mysteries of marine life in a glass bottom boat tour or while snorkelling over coral gardens alive with turtles and brilliantly coloured fishes. Take a guided beach walk and snorkelling tour with a marine biologist or just relax on the beach under a thatched umbrella or on the decks of Wavedancer. Your day also includes a delicious tropical buffet lunch.