Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns
Overview
View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, experienced or a novice, this snorkel and dive cruise from Cairns is the perfect day out on the Great Barrier Reef. Visiting three different dive sites you'll discover the abundant marine life and diversity of coral which the Great Barrier Reef is world-famous for. This experience is best suited to people who are confident in the water.
What's Included
- Lunch Buffet lunch
- Use of Prescription masks
- Environmental Management Charge (EMC)
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Choice of snorkeling, introductory or certified diving (option selected at time of booking)
- Use of dive equipment (if option selected)
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Snorkel tour with reef guide
- Professional guide
- Drinks
- Wet suit hire for snorkelers (approximately AUD $12.00)
- Optional activities (if options not selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel surcharge
Meeting Location
1 Spence Street
Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Silverswift Dive & Snorkel
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Great Barrier Reef
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Great Barrier Reef
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire onboard prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum age for all diving activities is 12 years. Medical conditions apply and some people may require a doctor’s certificate to participate in scuba diving..
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- After a single scuba dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- Ceritified Diving: Certified divers must possess an internationally recognised SCUBA certificate card.
- Please confirm your booking at least 24 hours prior to travel.
- During scheduled maintenance, Silverswift services may be operated by a different vessel than the one shown on this site.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns?
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Activity code: C-2845_QSMTEXCNS
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- Lunch. Buffet lunch.
- Use of Prescription masks.
- Environmental Management Charge (EMC).
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- Choice of snorkeling, introductory or certified diving (option selected at time of booking).
- Use of dive equipment (if option selected).
- Morning and afternoon tea.
- Snorkel tour with reef guide.
- Professional guide.
- Drinks.
- Wet suit hire for snorkelers (approximately AUD $12.00).
- Optional activities (if options not selected).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Fuel surcharge.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire onboard prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchBuffet lunch
- Use of Prescription masks
- Environmental Management Charge (EMC)
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Choice of snorkeling, introductory or certified diving (option selected at time of booking)
- Use of dive equipment (if option selected)
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Snorkel tour with reef guide
- Professional guide
- Drinks
- Wet suit hire for snorkelers (approximately AUD $12.00)
- Optional activities (if options not selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel surcharge
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire onboard prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum age for all diving activities is 12 years. Medical conditions apply and some people may require a doctor’s certificate to participate in scuba diving..
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- After a single scuba dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- Ceritified Diving: Certified divers must possess an internationally recognised SCUBA certificate card.
- Please confirm your booking at least 24 hours prior to travel.
- During scheduled maintenance, Silverswift services may be operated by a different vessel than the one shown on this site.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers
