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Silverswift Dive • Snorkel from Cairns
Adult $308 | Child $228
Departs daily Cairns 8:30 – 4.30 pm
Fuel Levy Adult $10 Child $5 payable on checkin day of travel
Dive & Snorkel from Cairns with Silverswift, the only Cairns-based vessel to visit 3 spectacular outer reef locations in one day – It is also the fastest! Exclusive Outer Barrier Reef sites at Flynn, Pellowe, Milln and/or Thetford Reefs. Enjoy 5 hours of fun snorkelling and diving
Be whisked away to visit three spectacular outer reef sites at Flynn, Pellow, Milln and/or Thetford Reefs.
Silverswift is the only Cairns-based vessel to visit three sites in one day and is also the fastest! Enjoy 5 hours of fun with unlimited snorkelling, hot freshwater showers, change rooms, air-conditioned lounges and a licensed bar.
You will have the opportunity to explore spectacular coral formations and underwater gardens awash with vibrantly coloured marine creatures as you visit three different outer reef sites. Locations vary with the day’s diving and snorkelling conditions; however, each site is chosen for visual impact and ecological diversity.
A day with Silverswift is all about being in the water and experiencing the magical underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. It’s exciting, exotic and breathtaking! With our 19 exclusive permits and remote sites, you’ll be able to dive and snorkel 3 uniquely different and ecologically diverse sites, each chosen to suit the day’s conditions. In between water activities, relax on the sundecks or in the air-conditioned lounges, and enjoy a delicious lunch for hungry adventurers!
Inclusions
- Return Silverswift cruise from Cairns
- 5 hours of actual reef time
- Scrumptious morning tea on boarding -including focaccias and muffin/cake selection.
- Afternoon tea cakes, cheese & biscuits.
- Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch with prawns.
- Snorkelling equipment provided (mask, snorkel, fins & Lycra suits)
- Qualified lifeguard supervision
- Reef Interpretation
- Reef Discovery Guided snorkel tour – the third site
- Snorkel brief at each site
- Free wi-fi on board
- Prescription masks available at no extra cost
- Hot freshwater showers
- Wetsuits for snorkelers are available for hire on board.
Diving extras
Certified Diver – Full gear
1 dive $78 -2 Dives $116 – 3 Dives @142
Cert Diver- Tanks & weights
1 dive $65 -2 Dives$103 – 3 Dives $129
Introductory Diver 12 yrs + Full gear
1 dive $98 – 2 dives $186
As a certified diver, you can enjoy up to three spectacular dives, experiencing three different Great Barrier Reef environments. All dives are guided to maximise your experience
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives as some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving in Queensland. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel. View Dive Medical.pdf
What to bring
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Camera
- Dive Certification card if you intend to dive.
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
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Return Skyrail Rainforest Cableway at 2.30pm or 3.30pm
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Return Skyrail Rainforest Cableway at 2.30pm or 3.30pm
Not bookable online ☎️07 40283567
Experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns or Freshwater Station, choose from 8:30 am or 9:30 am train (Gold Class upgrade available). Explore the Kuranda markets and the many attractions in Kuranda. Return on the Skyrail Rainforest Cablewayas you guide over the rainforest canopy. Includes return transfers from Skyrail to Cairns/Freshwater Railway Stations.
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30 minutes $487.00 | 45 minutes $676.00 Per Person
Adult from $259 Child (7-14yrs) $229 not suitable for under 7yrs
Depart daily from Port Douglas only at 7.30am – 4.30pm
Discover the ancient Daintree Rainforest in style. Enjoy guided interpretive walks, a gourmet lunch and a wildlife cruise on Cooper Creek to spot crocodiles and birdlife. Friendly local guides who will share the stories, culture and ecology that make this World Heritage-listed rainforest so extraordinary.
This unique Daintree Rainforest experience will have you discovering Mossman Gorge in depth. Start the day with a secret location to commence your ‘River drift’ tour,. Enjoy lunch and a traditional smoking ceremony ending the day with a 1.5 hour guided rainforest walk in the Gorge…..
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Adult $179| Child $79
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Experience available up until 28th June 2026
Aquarium by twilight gives you an insight into the unique changes of the region’s nocturnal sea creatures as they move about in the shadows. Witness the predators in the Oceanarium with appetiser and drink in hand, before completing your evening at Dundee’s Restaurant with a perfectly matched 3 course dining experience while enjoying a stunning marine life backdrop.
Adult $315|Child $228
Fuel Levy Adult $10 Child $5 payable on the day of travel
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Enjoy peace of mind with our flexible booking policy. Most Cairns Tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours before departure with a full refund. (Helicopter tours are 48 hours) We make exploring Cairns stress free, so you can book with confidence.
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For over 30 years, Cairns Discovery Tours has been proudly locally owned and operated. Established in 1995, we’ve shared the tropical beauty of Far North Queensland travellers from around the world. Based in Cairns, we offer authentic tour experiences backed by genuine local knowledge and long standing connections to the region.
👩🏫 Expert Local Guides
Our passionate Cairns tour guides are storytellers, historians, and nature enthusiasts. With deep local knowledge, they bring the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Cairns’ tropical heritage to life, ensuring an unforgettable and educational experience.
