Agincourt Reef Pontoon Tour (Snorkel)
About This Activity
This full-day Outer Great Barrier Reef experience takes you to the renowned Agincourt Reef aboard Quicksilver’s award-winning wave-piercing catamaran. Designed for guests of all ages and abilities, this pontoon-based reef tour offers a stable and comfortable base to explore one of the reef’s most vibrant and pristine locations.
Highlights
- Visit the world-famous Agincourt Reef on the Outer Great Barrier Reef.
- Explore from a spacious, purpose-built reef activity platform.
- Snorkel in clear waters with abundant coral and marine life.
- View the reef from a semi-submersible vessel or underwater observatory.
- Learn from onboard marine biologists and reef presentations.
- Travel aboard a high-speed, air-conditioned catamaran.
Full Description
Departing from Port Douglas, this Quicksilver reef cruise delivers a premium Outer Great Barrier Reef experience. Travel aboard a high-speed, wave-piercing catamaran with air-conditioned lounges and expansive decks as you journey to Agincourt Reef, located on the outer edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf.
Once at the pontoon, guests can snorkel directly from the platform, join a semi-submersible coral viewing tour, visit the underwater observatory, or simply relax and enjoy the surrounding reef environment. Marine biologists provide educational presentations throughout the day, offering insight into the reef’s unique ecosystem. A hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch is included, along with morning and afternoon tea.
Itinerary
| Starting location options: | Reef Marina, Port Douglas |
| Wave-piercing Catamaran: | High-speed cruise from Port Douglas to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. |
| Agincourt Reef – Reef Exploration & Activities: | Snorkelling, semi-submersible coral viewing, underwater observatory, fish feeding presentation, and reef activities. |
| Agincourt Reef – Onboard Lunch: | Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch served onboard the platform. |
| Wave-piercing Catamaran: | Return cruise to Port Douglas |
| Drop-off locations: | Reef Marina, Port Douglas |
**For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Includes
- Return wave-piercing catamaran cruise from Port Douglas.
- Morning and afternoon tea onboard.
- Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch.
- All snorkelling equipment.
- Qualified lifeguard supervision.
- Reef presentations by a marine biologist.
- Semi-submersible coral viewing tour.
- Underwater observatory access.
Not Included
- Introductory or certified scuba diving.
- Oceanwalker helmet diving.
- Guided snorkel tours.
- Scenic helicopter flights.
- Personal purchases and souvenirs.
Not Suitable For
Participation in optional in-water activities may be subject to medical or age restrictions.
Meeting Point
Check-in is at the Quicksilver office, Reef Marina, Wharf Street, Port Douglas. Check-in opens at 9:15 am, boarding commences at 9:30 am, and departure is at 10:00 am. Free parking is available at the marina.
Important Information
What to Bring
- Swimwear.
- Towel.
- Sunscreen.
- Camera (drones are not permitted).
Not Allowed
- Drones.
Know Before You Go
Optional diving activities must be confirmed in advance and are subject to availability. Guests wishing to add introductory or certified diving should contact Quicksilver Reservations prior to booking. Reef conditions and itinerary timing may vary due to weather or operational requirements. This tour holds Advanced Ecotourism certification.