| | TOUR NAME: SILVERSONIC Intro Dive | | TOUR OPERATOR: | | DURATION: 1 day | | DIVE CATEGORY: | | DEPARTS FROM: | | DEPARTS ON: Daily |
SILVERSONIC: Cruise & Introductory Scuba Dive
Departs Port Douglas Daily: Includes 1 Dive. Silversonic travels to the most northern outer edge dive destination reached by a day operator. If this is your only trip to the reef you will be enjoying three different environments in the one day enabling three unique types of dives. Great value for money. - 5 hours of actual reef time diving the Great Barrier Reef, and 3 different sites
- Experience and compare three different reef environments all in the one day
- Enjoy a wider variety of marine life as different sites are home to different marine life.
With the unique roaming permit that Silversonic retains, it allows the Skipper to moor the vessel at the 3 best sites for the conditions, water clarity and marine life available to the passengers on their day of travel.
INTRODUCTORY DIVING ...
During the 1 and a half hour journey to Agincourt Reef, a marine presentation is provided on the video system in the main cabin and dive briefing and lectures prepare divers for their day on the reef. Prior to snorkelling, a safety and interpretative talk by crew prepare snorkellers for a safe and enjoyable experience.
It is a wonderful, exciting and indeed memorable experience to dive the Great Barrier Reef. On a diving holiday you'll swap dive stories with others, you will encounter mostly smooth seas, you will dive beautiful reefs, deep drop offs, see gorgeous marine life, explore tunnels and caves, and bask in the sun between dives on the deck of a boat or sun drenched beach.
Scuba diving has always been a big attraction along the Great Barrier Reef but in recent years it has become simply enormous. It is some of the most spectacular in the world with rich marine life, stunning coral formations, comfortable year round water temperatures and amazing visibility. Whether you are a beginner or expert diver Australia's Great Barrier Reef should be at the top of your list.
The main consideration with scuba diving is that it requires knowledge and care. You can sling a mask on and be a snorkeller in minutes - add an air tank on your back and diving becomes a whole new experience. Although learning to dive requires some application, it is not difficult to learn and it does not require any sort of superhero strength or fitness. In fact one thing you quickly learn is that doing things with the minimum expenditure of energy is what diving is all about. Your diving time is determined by your tank of air and the more gently you do things the longer that air is going to last.
With numerous reef locations available, each site offers a new experience, selected for its unique variety of marine life and corals. In between water activities, relax on the expansive sundecks overlooking the Coral Sea. Your crew will ensure you have all you need to make the most of your day on board, which includes full bar facilities, a hot and cold tropical buffet lunch, fresh water showers, morning and afternoon tea.
YOUR SILVERSONIC DAY: Schedule may vary depending on sites visited.
08.15 am: On boarding enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee and a scrumptious morning tea. For your safety, hot drinks are not served once the vessel is underway. Passengers are required to be onboard the vessel 15 minutes before departure.
08.30 am: Depart Marina Mirage for the trip to the Outer Barrier Reef. On the way, detailed certified and introductory dive briefings are given
10.00 am: Arrive at the 1st 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!
11.30 am: Move to 2nd site... After the initial 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.
11.40 am: Certified divers go for their 2nd dive.
01.15 pm: Silversonic moves to 3rd location on Agincourt Reef system. Option for introductory divers to do second dive and certified divers to do their third. Snorkellers are once again briefed as to the best areas to snorkel.
02.15 pm: Afternoon tea is served.
03.00 pm: Depart Agincourt Reef for Port Douglas. Reef video viewing on board.
04.30 pm: Arrival at Marina Mirage, Port Douglas.
TOTAL FARE PRICE: Includes Govt *EMC Reef Tax
Cruise & Introductory Scuba Dive (1 Dive) AUD $240.50
Valid to 31 March 2011.
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
*EMC: An Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of $5.50 is levied for all adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. This is payable direct by passengers to Quicksilver on the day of travel and is included in the above quoted rate.
Fuel Surcharge: With fluctuations in world oil prices, it may be necessary to apply a fuel surchase to your ticket price. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure.
INCLUDES: - Silversonic Cruise + 1 Introductory dive
- Coach Pick up at Port Douglas accommodation
- Dive and snorkel equipment
- Morning and afternoon teas and tropical smorgasbord lunch.
- Qualified safety officers on hand
- Divers equipment inc wetsuit and Prescription masks
- Guided snorkel tour
OPTIONS:
The following options are available to be purchased at the time of check in or onboard on the day of travel. - Additional (2nd) dive $45
- Return Coach Transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Silky Oaks $17
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