A day of snorkelling at three Agincourt ribbon reef sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef aboard the modern Silversonic, departing daily from Port Douglas.
Days
- 8 hours
Group size
- Max 20
Start / finish
- Port Douglas / Port Douglas
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Silversonic reef cruise boat, free coach transfers from Port Douglas accommodation
Meals
- Morning tea, buffet lunch with prawns, afternoon tea
Route
Included experiences
- Agincourt ribbon reefs — snorkelling at three sites
- Guided snorkel tour at the third site
- Dwarf minke whales — swim with them in season, if encountered
- Reef talk from the crew
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
4.9
Based on 16 reviews
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Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and attentive crew, the quality of snorkelling sites visited across three locations, the excellent water clarity and reef health, the good condition of the boat and its facilities, and the quality and variety of food provided. What stands out most frequently is how well the operation caters to different experience levels, splitting snorkellers, intro divers and certified divers so that each group receives appropriate attention, and the exceptional care and support shown to guests with varying fitness levels, ages and swimming abilities. The most common caveat mentioned by multiple travellers is that seasickness can be an issue on the journey to the outer reef, particularly in choppy conditions, with several reviewers recommending that guests take medication preventatively even if they do not typically suffer from motion sickness.
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A great snorkelling tour, the best I've been on. The staff could keep you a bit better informed about what's planned and what to do next, but as an experience it was amazing.
We did the eight-hour snorkelling cruise with three spots, and all three were incredible. Before each one the crew showed us where to swim and what fish and coral to look for, and when I felt unwell on the rough sea they were right there to help. The gear was excellent, the buffet lunch had vegetarian choices, and afternoon tea came with lots of fruit and cheese.
A fabulous day snorkelling three reefs in pretty choppy water, with brilliant, safety-conscious staff including Cox, Gordo, Matt and Liam. If the captain says take the seasick pills, take them.
I took the outer reef snorkelling trip from Port Douglas on a big, comfortable catamaran. The biologist talks were very informative, and some staff looked after only the snorkellers, so we weren't just along for the ride on a dive boat. We visited three great sites for coral and fish and had a great lunch.
A fantastic trip with a huge variety of fish, awesome coral and varied sites, much better than a pontoon. It looked like a lot of people at first, but you're split into certified divers, intro divers and snorkellers so nobody gets in each other's way. Matt and Leah were great snorkelling guides, friendly without being over the top.
An amazing day on the reef. The wind made it choppy but the staff made everyone feel safe. Beautiful snorkelling spots and we learnt lots about the reef and its creatures.
