GREEN ISLAND DAY ADVENTURE Departs: 8:30amReturns: 3:30pm Departs: 10:30amReturns: 5:30pm (Transfer time to Green Island approx 45 mins) Adults: A$102Child: A$51 Family: A$258 Return - Cairns CityAdults: A$11Child:  A$5.50 Return - Nthn BeachesAdults: A$14Child:   A$7 Return - Port DouglasAdults: A$30Child:   A$15 MAKE A BOOKING

Jetty	Green Island	Sea Life

Green Island National Park

Green Island is a beautiful 6000 year old coral cay, situated approximately 45 minutes from Cairns Wharf, and is the gateway to the adventure playground of the Great Barrier Reef - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Revel in an array of activities or relax and let your day unfold. Stroll through the magical rainforest, laze on the white coral sands, swim, dive or snorkel amongst an amazing display of tropical fish and coral gardens, or enjoy the well-appointed day visitor facilities.

GREEN ISLAND AND GREAT BARRIER REEF TOUR Departs: 8:30amReturns: 5:30pm Adults: A$194Child: A$97Family: A$491 Return - Cairns CityAdults: A$11Child:  A$5.50 Return - Nthn BeachesAdults: A$14Child:   A$7 Return - Port DouglasAdults: A$30Child:   A$15 MAKE A BOOKING

The Great Barrier Reef - World Heritage Listed National Park

The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is yours to experience when you cruise with Great Adventures tours on-board modern high speed catamarans to the first class multi level pontoon. Situated on the outer edge of the Great Barrier reef, the great adventures pontoon features undercover seating and tables to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, full bar facilities, sin deck, a swimming enclosure for children, change rooms with fresh water showers and scuba diving facilities with a semi submerged platform. You will be able to snorkel and dive amongst some of the most spectacular coral gardens and marine life diversity on the Great Barrier Reef, Or if you choose to stay dry you can still embrace the natural wonderland below in our underwater observatory or from the comfort of our semi-submersibles.

Green Island National Park

Green Island is a beautiful 6000 year old coral cay and is the gateway to the adventure playground of the Great Barrier Reef - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Revel in an array of activities or relax and let your day unfold. Stroll through the magical rainforest, laze on the white coral sands, swim, dive or snorkel amongst an amazing display of tropical fish and coral gardens, or enjoy the well-appointed day visitor facilities

Wavedancer: Coral Sea Island Sailing Departs: 9:30am from Mirage Marina Port Douglas Returns: 4:30pm Adults: A$132Child: A$66Family: A$330 PRICES INCLUDE: Courtesy transfers from Cairns travel time 1.5 hour (depart approx 8am), Cairns Beaches 1 hour travel time (depart approx 8:30am) and Port Douglas accommodation. Morning and afternoon teas, tropical smorgasbord lunch, snorkel equipment, glass bottom boat coral viewing, marine biologist presentation and guided beach walk. (A Government Environmental Management Charge of $4.50 is levied for all adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. This charge is included in the cruise fare.) MAKE A BOOKING OPTIONAL EXTRA: Introductory Scuba Dive - dive lecture + 30 minute dive A$134

Coral Sea Island Sailing

Quicksilver's 30 metre luxury sailing catamaran, Wavedancer, offers the excitement of big ship sailing combined with the ultimate in comfort. Let our crew pamper you in the luxurious air-conditioned lounge with its fully licensed bar, or soak up the sun and sea air under the sails on our expansive deck.

Set like a jewel inside acres of secluded coral gardens, Low Isles offers everything you can dream of in a tropical island paradise. From the moment your luxury catamaran moors in the calm waters of the island's picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities awaits you.

The Low Isles

Situated 15km north-east of Port Douglas Low Isles is a 4 acre coral cay surrounded by 55 acres of reef. The corals are very close to the island, which makes snorkelling an enjoyable experience. On the island we erected permanent thatched umberellas for our passengers' comfort. Your experience can be as educational as it is relaxing - many activities are available for your participation.

The two small islands are separate with one common reef. The larger of the two, Woody Island, is uninhabited except for a large bird population. It is a vital habitat for many species.

The smaller of the Low Isles, is a coral cay with a lighthouse that has been operating since 1878. Weather data has been gathered from the island since 1887 and scientific associations date back to 1928 when it was the base for a year-long scientific survey that examined the structure and ecology of the surrounding reef. This was the first scientific study of a coral reef anywhere in the world and many current theories of coral reef ecology are based on the findings of the expedition.

The Coral Reef Environment

There are 150 different species of hard corals in the waters surrounding Low Isles, although these are dominated by 15 species of soft corals. If you look closely, the feathery tentacles of soft corals can often be seen collecting tiny food particles from the water around them.

Living amongst the corals is a large variety of fish, molluscs, sea cucumbers and other animals. Colourful blue, green and purple parrotfish are a common sight as well as angelfish, damselfish, anenomefish or clownfish, trevally, rabbitfish, sweetlip, moon wrasse and fusilleers, just to name a few!

At least seven species of seagrasses grow on the intertidal sandflats of Low Isles, providing a home and food for such animals as sea cucumbers, the attractive spidershell, as well as rays, green turtles and dugongs.

Guided Snorkelling

Before departure for Low Isles, our Marine Biologist will conduct an informative talk on the reef and corals. Snorkellers have the opportunity to join an organised snorkel tour and view various creatures of the reef under the guidance of a Marine Biologist.

A Marine Biologist conducts a guided beach walk, showing interested passengers the unique marine life living at the waters edge. Included in the beach walk is information on the flora and fauna inhabiting the island along with the history of Low Isles as an important place of marine research. The Biologists also offer a guided tour through a "Heritage Walk" which outlines human use of the island, past and present.

Wavepiercer Connections

Cairns based passengers travelling on Quicksilver catamarans have an option of connecting with cruises by Wavepiercer from Cairns and Palm Cove. A courtesy pick up service is available from your accommodation.
Return trip to Northern Beaches, including Palm Cove, is by Coach. Cairns passengers can choose to return by either Wavepiercer or Coach. Transfer times will be advised at time of booking.

Coach Connections

Our luxury air-conditioned coaches take Cairns and Northern Beaches passengers along one of Australia's most beautiful scenic coastal drives with a full commentary. A pick-up service is available from your accommodation house.
 

Quicksilver Outer Reef: Outer Barrier Reef Day Tour Departs: 9:30am from Mirage Marina Port Douglas Returns: 4:30pm From Marina Mirage Port Douglas Adults: A$189Child: A$94.50Family: A$472.50 With Coach Transfers from Port Douglas Adults: A$194Child: A$97Family: A$485 With Coach transfers from Cairns or Palm Cove (90 minutes travel time from Cairns) MAKE A BOOKING With Coach or Wavepiercer Transfers from Cairns or Palm Cove Adults: A$199Child: A$99.50Family: A$497.50 Please Note: Due to increased oil prices a $5 per person Fuel Levy is payable to the Tour Operator PRICES INCLUDE: Morning and afternoon teas, tropical smorgasbord lunch, snorkel equipment, coral viewing semi-submersible, underwater observatory and informative talk by a marine biologist. (A Government Environmental Management Charge of $4.50 is levied for all adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. This charge is included in the cruise fare.)

OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Adventure Snorkel Tour with Marine Biologist	A$58 adult
	A$29 child
Certified Scuba dive - One 40 minute dive	A$92
Certified Scuba dive - Two 40 minute dives selected sites	A$134
Introductory Scuba Dive - dive lecture and 30 minute dive	A$134
Ocean Walker Helmet Diving - must be pre booked	A$134
Scenic Helicopter flights	on application

Quicksilver Outer Reef - Outer Barrier Reef Day Tour

For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance. Quicksilver takes you to Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience first hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef.

With Quicksilver you can choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub, just one metre underwater. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef.

Whichever way you choose, you'll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.

The Platform at Agincourt Reef

Floating like an island in a coral sea, the modern, dual level platforms provide the ultimate in facilities for reef viewing and relaxation in all weather and wind conditions.

Situated on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef, Agincourt Reef provides a sheltered anchorage for the Quicksilver vessel and the prefect spot for passengers to snorkel, dive, and view the spectacular coral formations from the semi submersible coral viewing vessel. You can also watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique viewing platform and underwater observatory.

The platforms have tables for you to enjoy lunch, undercover seating, fresh water showers and change rooms to allow you to enjoy your day. There is also a water powered lift to allow easy access for all passengers.

For a special souvenir, send a postcard dated with the world's only Great Barrier Reef stamp, from the only post box on the Great Barrier

Wavepiercer Connections

Cairns based passengers travelling on Quicksilver catamarans have an option of connecting with cruises by Wavepiercer from Cairns and Palm Cove. A courtesy pick up service is available from your accommodation.

Return trip to Northern Beaches, including Palm Cove, is by Coach. Cairns passengers can choose to return by either Wavepiercer or Coach. Transfer times will be advised at time of booking.

Coach Connections

Our luxury air-conditioned coaches take Cairns and Northern Beaches passengers along one of Australia's most beautiful scenic coastal drives with a full commentary. A pick-up service is available from your accommodation house.