Poseidon Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Port Douglas
Departing from Port Douglas, Poseidon is a 24 metre catamaran offering an exciting boutique adventure, perfect for small groups of experienced divers and confident snorkellers. With access to exclusive remote reef sites, expert marine interpretation and citizen science, guest numbers are capped at 65. Poseidon visits 3 different sites in one day at the stunning Agincourt ribbon reefs. Certified divers can enjoy up to 3 dives and introductory diving is also available. With marine biologist interpretation at each site, snorkellers have the opportunity to participate in a monitoring survey. Poseidon has a special permit allowing guests to swim with dwarf minke whales if encountered.
Options
SNORKEL ONLY - 10% OFF SPECIAL
Snorkel Only: Snorkeling equipment including lycra suit, morning/afternoon tea, hot and cold buffet lunch & guided snorkel tour.
What's included in Poseidon Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Port Douglas
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises
Cruising from Port Douglas aboard the modern high speed dive and snorkel catamaran Poseidon, you’ll have more time to spend at three fabulous snorkeling and diving sites on Agincourt Reef’s outer limits. Renowned for its coral and marine life, the reef is known for being the best diving and snorkeling day trip destination from Port Douglas. This cruise suits experienced divers and beginners alike, whether you’re a certified diver or you just want to go snorkeling. If you’re a diver, you can take up to three dives into the Great Barrier Reef’s coral gardens. You have your choice of diving from the mooring site, doing a drift drive back to the vessel or taking an excursion to less easily accessed sites depending on the conditions of the day.
Great Barrier Reef
If you’d prefer to stay on top of the water, go snorkeling in sheltered lagoons with breathtaking drop-offs. Learn about the Great Barrier Reef’s fragile ecosystem during a reef interpretation talk, and then take a guided snorkel tour for an informed look at the reef’s tropical fish and coral. Poseidon has been specially designed to enhance your snorkeling and diving adventure with a lowering transom for easier access to the water, an air-conditioned saloon and open deck areas for relaxing on the reef. You’ll also have plenty of chances to hydrate and re-fuel with an included morning tea, afternoon tea and buffet lunch with prawns.
Inclusions
- Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotels in the Port Douglas area only)
- Reef interpretation talk
- Buffet lunch
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Environmental Management Charge
- Morning tea, coffee and cake, focaccia on boarding, Afternoon tea
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Drinks (available for purchase on board)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels outside the Port Douglas area
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please bring towel, swimmers, sunscreen and hat
- Minimum age for diving is 12 years
- Scuba Diving guidelines for 'flying': If only one dive is undertaken then a minimum of 12 hours is recommended before flying (to an altitude of 300 metres or greater). If doing multiple dives, an interval of 24 hours is recommended
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please check-in at Quicksilver's office at the Crystalbrook Marina, Port Douglas to obtain your boarding passes. Boarding commences at 8:00am. Cruise departs at 8:30am.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
On day of travel, please check-in to Quicksilver’s office located inside the Port Douglas Marina at 8:00am to receive your Poseidon boarding passes. Boarding commences from 8:00am, vessel departs at 8:30am. • Scuba Diving: After a single dive, a wait of 12 hours is recommended before flying (or ascending higher than 300m). If doing multiple dives, a wait of 24 hours is recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor • Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive • Minimum age for all diving activities is 12 years.
