Silverswift
Your Day
08.15 am:
Coaches arrive at the Marlin Wharf and passengers board Silverswift. Tea, coffee and biscuits served until departure
08.30 am:
Depart Marlin Wharf for the trip to the Outer Barrier Reef. On the way, detailed certified and introductory dive briefings are given
9.50 am:
Arrive at the first site. Divers gear up, while snorkellers listen to a site briefing by the snorkelling advisor. Get ready to view the beauty of this natural wonder!
11.15 am:
Silverswift departs for second reef location. Option for introductory divers and certified divers to do their second dive. Snorkellers are once again briefed as to the best areas to snorkel.
12.30 pm:
After the water activities, enjoy a tropical hot and cold lunch [included in the fare] served in the air conditioned cabin. The lunch includes fresh prawns, pasta, meats, salads and fruit. There are bar facilities available where you can purchase drinks.
1.40 pm:
Silverswift departs for third reef location. Snorkellers are once again briefed as to the best areas to snorkel. Option for introductory divers and certified divers to do their third dive.
0215 pm:
Afternoon tea is served.
2.45 PM:
All passengers to board vessel for count
3.00 pm:
Silverswift commences return to Cairns
4:30 PM
Silverswift arrives at Cairns
4:40 PM
Coaches depart for accommodation
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DESTINATION:
Outer Reef sites visited by Silverswift include Thetford, Milln & Flynn Reefs.
COMFORT & SIZE :
Silverswift’s capacity is 80 guests.The vessel has ample interior space (57 seats in A/C), seating on an upper deck for 22 people and sunbathing space. The back deck is very functional area designed for seating 34 people. 11 seats provided on the fore deck. The vessel has 3 toilets on the main deck and an additional 3 change rooms. Ride Control system offering smoother ride.
DIVE & SNORKEL ACCESS :
Access to the water is from a large submerged platform at the rear of the boat, which is raised when the vessel is travelling. Guided snorkel tour by reef interpreter included at one reef site.
BOAT:
The vessel is a 29 metre catamaran, travelling at 32 knots, designed for diving and snorkelling. All snorkelling, swimming and diving is from the vessel.
ROOM:
Large sun decks on second level rear deck and bow.
EQUIPMENT:
Wetsuits are included in the ticket price, as our prescription masks. Aqualung / US Divers short and long wetsuits.
LUNCH:
A tropical buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be served. The vessel operates a licensed bar.
RELAX:
The vessel operates a licensed bar
Coach Transfers
For guests staying in Cairns or the Northern Beaches, a coach transfer is available. Please advise your accommodation details when booking and a transfer time will be provided.