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Cruise-Fly or Fly-Cruise the Great Barrier Reef with Quicksilver Cruises

$683 per person
Departs daily from Port Douglas
For your experience of a lifetime depart Port Douglas, Quicksilver’s friendly crew will take you to the renowned Agincourt Reef, a jewel-like ribbon reef on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef.  The 35 minute scenic flight between Port Douglas and Agincourt Reef delivers stunning panoramic views extending from the tropical rainforest clad coastline

Includes a 35-minute scenic helicopter flight to or from the reef.  Please note this is subject to the availability of the helicopter. We will email you immediately with confirmation.

For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver’s friendly crew will take you to the renowned Agincourt Reef, a jewel-like ribbon reef on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef. From the spacious activity platform, discover an underwater world filled with a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance.

Quicksilver departs from Port Douglas and takes you to Agincourt Reef, at the very outer edge of the Barrier Reef. Here, special reefs known as ‘ribbons’ run parallel to the Continental Shelf. 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.

It’s a day that engages all your senses, lifts your spirit and takes you into another realm. Sharing the wonder of the world’s largest living entity, realising its breathtaking colour and majesty, seeing nature at its most perfect is an awakening and, quite simply, the memory of a lifetime. Come and experience nature’s finest with Australia’s best. At Agincourt ribbon reef, you’ll feel as if you’ve embraced paradise.

More Info & Booking
  • 35 minute scenic Helicopter flight to or from the Great Barrier Reef
  • Return Wavepiercer cruise to or from the exclusive activity platform on the Agincourt Reef
  • Morning and afternoon teas on board
  • 2 1/2 hours at Agincourt Reef Activity Platform
  • Reef presentation by marine biologist
  • Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch with prawns
  • All snorkelling equipment and instruction provided
  • Buoyancy vests and flotation noodles
  • Qualified lifeguards on hand
  • Underwater observatory fish & coral viewing
  • Coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels, cruise as often as you like!
  • Fish feeding conducted by the crew
  • Optional activities include introductory diving, certified diving, marine biologist guided snorkel tours, Oceanwalker helmet diving or helicopter tours

 

  • Certified diving $150
  • Introductory diving $198
  • Seawalker helmet dive (must be pre-booked) $198
  • Scuba Doo
  • Guided snorkel tour
  • Underwater cameras are available for purchase, and underwater digital cameras are available to hire. Professional photo service available on board

PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel.

View Dive Medical


  • Swimmers
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Reefsmart sunscreen
  • Underwater camera
  • Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
  • Change of clothes
  • Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases

  • 35 minute scenic Helicopter flight to or from the Great Barrier Reef
  • Return Wavepiercer cruise to or from the exclusive activity platform on the Agincourt Reef
  • Morning and afternoon teas on board
  • 2 1/2 hours at Agincourt Reef Activity Platform
  • Reef presentation by marine biologist
  • Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch with prawns
  • All snorkelling equipment and instruction provided
  • Buoyancy vests and flotation noodles
  • Qualified lifeguards on hand
  • Underwater observatory fish & coral viewing
  • Coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels, cruise as often as you like!
  • Fish feeding conducted by the crew
  • Optional activities include introductory diving, certified diving, marine biologist guided snorkel tours, Oceanwalker helmet diving or helicopter tours

 

  • Certified diving $150
  • Introductory diving $198
  • Seawalker helmet dive (must be pre-booked) $198
  • Scuba Doo
  • Guided snorkel tour
  • Underwater cameras are available for purchase, and underwater digital cameras are available to hire. Professional photo service available on board

PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel.

View Dive Medical

  • Swimmers
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Reefsmart sunscreen
  • Underwater camera
  • Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
  • Change of clothes
  • Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases

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