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Silverswift – Outer Barrier Reef Day Tour (Snorkelling/Diving)

Cairns

from $308 AUD

About your Silverswift Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip

Scuba dive and snorkel one of Cairns Outer Great Barrier Reef day tours. Silverswift offers up to 3 reef locations which includes diving and snorkelling at each reef site. Amazing smorgasbord lunch, dive guides and snorkel tours available. Simply a great day out which you won’t be disappointed.

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About your Silverswift Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip

Scuba dive and snorkel one of Cairns Outer Great Barrier Reef day tours. Silverswift offers up to 3 reef locations which includes diving and snorkelling at each reef site. Amazing smorgasbord lunch, dive guides and snorkel tours available. Simply a great day out which you won’t be disappointed.

Highlights

  • 5 hours on the Reefs off Cairns
  • Experience more – visit 3 different Outer Great Barrier reef sites
  • Features unique ride control for a smoother journey
  • Amazing lunch

Diving Details

As a certified diver or first time try an Introductory Scuba Dive you can enjoy up to three spectacular dives, experiencing three different Great Barrier Reef environments when you travel out with Silverswift for your dive adventure. With an extensive range of dive sites to visit daily, divers of all levels from novice to experienced, will be excited by the range of magnificent sites visited including drift and wall dives, bommie and pinnacle, coral gardens and swim throughs.

Onboard professional dive team accompany all dives at no extra charge, ensuring maximum safety and enjoyment. They have intimate local knowledge of the reef systems we visit and are passionate about sharing this! Certified dives last approximately 40 minutes or more.

Scuba Diving Conditions

  • Certain medical conditions (diabetes, asthma etc) and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving. Please see ask us for more information
  • Minimum age for diving is 12 years
  • Flying after diving: A wait of 12 – 18 hours is recommended but preferably 24 hours, if doing multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater
  • Certified divers must posses an internationally recognized SCUBA certificate card.

Full Itinerary

Itinerary subject to variations according to conditions and reef sites visited

From 7:30am – Check-in at the Silverswift Counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal
for your boarding passes.

8:15am – Vessel boarding. Complimentary morning tea/breakfast served.

8:30am – Depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Reef. On the outward journey, certified and introductory dive briefings begin.

9:50am – 3:15pm – Enjoy your time diving, snorkelling and relaxing on the Great Barrier Reef.

3:15pm – Return to Cairns

4:30pm – Arrive back at Cairns marina

4:55pm – Coaches depart for accommodation

Inclusions

Your reef trip includes:

  • Return Silverswift cruise from Cairns
  • Morning and afternoon teas
  • Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch
  • Snorkelling/Diving equipment (even if diving, you will still have plenty of time to snorkel)
  • All dives are guided (small groups of 6 maximum divers)
  • Guided snorkel tour

Extra's

Pricing Tables

Pricing and Fares Valid 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027 - (Fuel Surcharge $20.00 per person now added to the ticket price)

Option Cost
Adult - Snorkelling & Cruise $308.00
Child (4-14 Yrs) - Snorkelling & Cruise $228.00
Adult Certified Diver - 1 Dives (All Gear Included) $386.00
Child (12+) Certified Diver - 1 Dives (All Gear Included) $306.00
Adult Certified Diver - 2 Dives (All Gear Included) $424.00
Child (12+) Certified Diver - 2 Dives (All Gear Included) $344.00
Adult Certified Diver - 3 Dives (All Gear Included) $450.00
Child (12+) Certified Diver - 3 Dives (All Gear Included) $370.00
Adult Intro Scuba Diver - 1 Dive (All Gear Included) $406.00
Child (12+) Intro Scuba Diver - 1 Dive (All Gear Included) $326.00
Coach Transfers: From Cairns – Pick up & Drop off Adults $35.00 Child (4-14yrs) $22.00 From Northern Beaches – Pick up & Drop off Adult $44.00 Child (4 - 14yrs) $24.00. Up to 3 Certified Dives possible and reduction in price if BYO dive gear - Dive Guides included

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations after 6pm on the day prior to travel a 100% cancellation fee will apply. For cancellations between 12 midday and 6pm on the day prior to travel a 50% cancellation fee will apply. For cancellations before 12 midday on the day prior to travel no cancellation fee will apply. Dive in Australia honours the cancellation and refund policy of the tour operator.

FAQ

Does the price include all dive and snorkelling equipment?

All Scuba Diving and Snorkelling gear is included. Snorkelling mask, snorkel, fins wetsuit and lycra suits. Scuba Gear – BCD, Wet

Price if I BYO dive gear?

Price options for BYO Dive Gear or Full Gear Hire

How long are the prices valid until?

Look to the pricing table dates. Prices are subject to change on the 1st of April each year.

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