Set out from Port Douglas to Agincourt Reef on a high-speed catamaran and spend the day snorkeling, viewing coral from a semi-submersible, or trying an introductory dive. This practical day trip is ideal for first-time reef visitors and non-swimmers.
Set out from Port Douglas to Agincourt Reef on a high-speed catamaran and spend the day snorkeling, viewing coral from a semi-submersible, or trying an introductory dive. This practical day trip is ideal for first-time reef visitors and non-swimmers.
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Operated by The Quicksilver Group · Port Douglas, Queensland
The catamaran slips from the marina and the ocean opens — a stretch of blue that dares you to look beyond the horizon. Within an hour you’re skimming toward Agincourt Reef, the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, where a permanent pontoon rests like a research station on the sea.
easy.
8–9 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic mobility to climb ladders and transfer to the pontoon is required. Non-swimmers can participate with life vests.
No — the cruise provides buoyancy vests and supervised shallow snorkeling options; non-swimmers can enjoy the semi-submersible and underwater observatory.
Introductory dives are available for first-timers with a dive instructor, but certification is required for certified dives; medical screening applies and age limits exist.
The full experience is about eight to nine hours including transit; the high-speed catamaran cruise to Agincourt Reef takes roughly 90 minutes each way.
Yes — buffet lunch plus morning and afternoon tea and coffee are included; bring cash if you plan to buy drinks at the onboard bar.
The Ribbon Reefs developed on submerged continental shelves and have been integral to Indigenous sea knowledge and more recent marine research and tourism economies in north Queensland.
Operators follow Great Barrier Reef Marine Park regulations; visitors should avoid touching coral, use reef-safe sunscreen, and respect signage to minimize impact.
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