The Great Barrier Reef

THE WORLD'S LARGEST CORAL REEF

The Great Barrier Reef

With more than 100 ways to experience the Great Barrier Reef, Tropical North Queensland offers the ultimate access to the world’s largest and most spectacular coral reef system. The Reef spans more than 2,000 kilometres, has over 3,000 reef and coral cays, more than 1,600 fish species, 600 types of coral and some of the world’s most picturesque tropical islands! 

Reef tours suitable for all ages (including non-swimmers) depart daily from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. Half-day, full-day and liveaboard tours are available, offering snorkelling, diving (no experience necessary), glass-bottom boat tours and tropical island escapes.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef

Outer Reef Cruise


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.

Wave Dancer


Imagine sailing on to the Great Barrier Reef island of your dreams, lying under a palm umbrellas, then slipping into the water to drift over coral gardens.

Silversonic


Get set for an exhilarating day of fun, discovery and adventure with Silversonic, diving and snorkelling the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

Learn to Dive


Quicksilver's purpose-built training centre on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef.

Wind Swell Watersports


An incredible selection of reef and island adventures, perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends, families, and groups to explore and enjoy.

Calypso Reef Cruises


Calypso’ Port Douglas Reef Cruises offer a variety of family cruises, reef tours, and dive trips to the Great Barrier Reef for snorkelling and scuba diving. Our reef trips are suitable for all ages and provide a unique reef experience for all guests.

Sailaway Reef & Island Tours


Australia’s leading Eco Tourism operator on the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkelling and Sailing specialists on luxury sailing catamarans.  

Experience Co.


Experiences for everybody! From mild rainforest walks in the Daintree to wild thrills like skydiving, we have experiences that can cater for all ages.

Ocean Safari


Ocean Safari offers an exhilarating ride to snorkel the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation. 

MV Norseman Reef Fishing


Norseman Reef Fishing offers day reef fishing tours on the Great Barrier Reef departing from Port Douglas at the Reef Marina, the vessel is fast, comfortable and dedicated to reef fishing. 

Shaolin Seafood Cruise and Reef Charters


Join us for a 1.5 hour Shaolin Seafood Lunch and indulge in some of the freshest local seafood Port Douglas has to offer.

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Reef and Island

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Day Trips to the Reef

Departing daily from Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation, Cairns and Mission Beach, reef and island trips are available to suit all budgets and interests. Boats travel to the outer edge of the reef where you can snorkel, try an introductory dive, watch fish-feeding and marine presentations, or take a ride on a glass bottom boat or semi-submersible and feast on a tropical buffet lunch.

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