Silverswift Cairns Great Barrier Reef Tours – Full Day Outer Reef
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is one of nature’s most beautiful and unique places on the planet. You will get to experience the best of it on the Cairns Great Barrier Reef Tours.
Visit more outer barrier reef locations. Join our scuba diving and snorkelling tours on one of the world’s best natural wonders.
Our friendly local crew have been taking our guests out to the reef for over 30 years.
Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
We have access to three stunning remote reef locations.
Therefore, you will visit three uniquely different sites chosen by the Skipper on the morning of departure.
With a guided snorkel tour included in your day, you’ll get to explore the magic of the reef in complete safety if you’ve never snorkelled before! Our friendly crew will help you with the equipment.
We cater to both certified and introductory divers. As a certified diver, you can experience up to three dive sites.
Our scuba diving instructors accompany all dives at no extra charge.
They have vast local knowledge of all the locations and know all the best drift and dive walls, bommies and pinnacles, coral gardens and swim-throughs. For qualified divers, certified dives can last up to 40 minutes or more.
As an introductory diver, our instructors will be by your side throughout the whole experience. On your way out to the reef, you will fill out a medical questionnaire, and the crew will assess your medical fitness to dive.
They will teach you the necessary skills, and once you’re comfortable, you can take the plunge! All equipment, including wetsuits and prescription masks (if needed), are included in the price of the introductory dive. Introductory divers can complete up to two dives, each lasting approximately 30 minutes. You can reach a maximum depth of 12 metres.
7:30 am – Check-in at the counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal for your boarding passes.
8:15 am – Vessel boarding. Complimentary morning tea/breakfast is served.
8:30 am – Depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Reef. On the journey, certified and introductory dive briefings begin.
9:50 am – Arrive at first reef location. Divers will gear up, while the snorkelers’ site briefing begins.
11:15 am – We depart for the second reef location. Option for introductory and certified divers to do a second dive. Snorkelers site briefing.
12:30 pm – Tropical hot and cold buffet lunch served in the air-conditioned cabin.
1:40 pm – We depart for the third location. Snorkelers are once again briefed as to the areas best to snorkel. Guided snorkel tour. Option for certified divers to do a third dive or second introductory dive.
2:15 pm – Afternoon tea served.
3:00 pm – All passengers board vessel for final passenger count.
3:15 pm – We commence the journey back to cairns.
4:30 pm – We arrive at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal.
Your cruise includes: – Return Silverswift cruise from Cairns – Morning and afternoon teas – Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch – Snorkelling equipment (even if diving, you will still have plenty of time to snorkel) – Guided snorkel tour
Coach Transfers
Scuba Diving activities
Your camera.
Swimming costume, beach towel and also sunglasses.
A hat, sunscreen and a shirt
Your diving certification card
Cash for drinks at the bar, credit card for additional dives.
Please check-in at the Silverswift/Great Adventures counters inside the Reef Fleet Terminal (1 Spence Street in Cairns) between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. Silverswift departs the marina at 8:30am.
Safety Comes First onboard Ocean Spirit!
Queensland, Australia has some of the strictest scuba diving rules in the world.  It also has the safest scuba diving record.  The Queensland Government Code of Practice regulates us, and we comply with all regulations.
We recommend that our passengers complete our dive medical questionnaire before booking as some medical conditions, age, and medications may prevent you from scuba diving.
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Can I go Diving?
Flying after Scuba Diving
For a single no decompression scuba dive, you should not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours after a scuba dive. For multiple dives, you should not fly for 24 hours after your last dive.
If Skydiving or Hot Air Ballooning you must wait 24 hours after your dive.
We recommend waiting a minimum of 24 hours whenever possible.
A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required to re-schedule or alter all or part of a reservation.
Any date and/or name change will incur a $20 administration fee.
We are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during our standard business hours (9 am-5 pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider. All cancellation requests must be in writing and sent via email to: [email protected]. Any emails received outside of these hours will be considered received the following day.
Cancellation fees are as follows: • 20% cancellation fee 24 hours or more before departure • 100% cancellation fee within 24 hours before departure and for "No Show"
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances - including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather, etc.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation, and medical cover.
Terms And Conditions
This website acts as a booking agent only for the tours advertised herein. Although we endeavor to provide accurate information, we are not liable for inaccurate information concerning services.
• Children: 4-14 years, prices as shown, 3 years and under cruise free of charge.
• Family Fare is 2 adults and 2 children of the same family.
• We are not liable for changes to tours, pricing, or itineraries; all of which are subject to change without notice.
• Surcharge: Due to potential significant volatility in supply & operational costs a surcharge may be applied due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure.
• Neither this site nor any associated company or agent advertised through this site is responsible for your costs or losses resulting from alterations, cancellations, loss of personal belongings, property damage, delay, or personal injury.
• All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation, and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. In a medical emergency, any evacuation, vessel relocation, medical or other expenses are the financial responsibility of that passenger. Please be aware that scuba diving and other in-water activities are not covered by all travel insurance companies.
• Please inform us of any special requirements before your date of travel; such as dietary requirements, allergies, mobility and disability issues. This can be done in the 'Booking Message' section of your online reservation or by contacting our friendly reservations team.
