Quicksilver Group News

Quicksilver Cruises Is Up to The Challenge

Pictured are Jack Punshon, Josh White, Steffie Krause, Paul Crottie, Karla Meekings and Nicole Richardson ( front ).

Congratulations to the fantastic Quicksilver Cruises team on a wonderful effort in the inaugural XVenture Corporate Challenge Cairns. » Read the full Story

Wavedancer – A Picture Perfect Aussie Day

Wavedancer – A Picture Perfect Aussie Day

The crew of Wavedancer donned Aussie uniforms for their sailing day to Low Isles. With the Australian flag flying from the mast the crew ditched their regular uniforms to embrace Australia Day. » Read the full Story

BBC Great Barrier Reef Documentary – Showcasing the amazing Great Barrier Reef

BBC Great Barrier Reef Documentary – Showcasing the amazing Great Barrier Reef

“With the UK market having access to the Great Barrier Reef BBC documentary on DVD and Blu-ray so soon after screening on TV is fantastic as they are keen travellers to Cairns and Port Douglas. » Read the full Story

Mother and baby Sei Whale sighted by Silversonic

Mother and baby Sei Whale sighted by Silversonic

Passengers and crew aboard the Port Douglas-based dive and snorkel vessel Silversonic were excited to see a mother and baby Sei Whales traveling home from the reef yesterday.
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Charities Celebrate Tourism’s Generosity

Charities Celebrate Tourism’s Generosity

Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful tourism industry, over $10,000 worth of food and gifts have been donated to The Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul, Uniting Care (formerly Lifeline) and the Douglas Shire community – all recipients of the Quicksilver Group’s 8th Annual Christmas Charity Appeal.
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Upside down snowstorm on the Reef – ticked off the bucket list!

Upside down snowstorm on the Reef – ticked off the bucket list!

Cairns, Great Barrier Reef: Mother Nature was on cue for the Great Barrier Reef’s annual coral spawning with passengers aboard Silverswift’s Night Dives excursions being witness to this unique spectacle. 
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Experience the annual Coral Spawning Phenomenon on the Great Barrier Reef

Experience the annual Coral Spawning Phenomenon  on the Great Barrier Reef

The ocean temperature is warm, it’s about 4 to 6 nights after the full moon in November, there is little tidal movement and the sun has set… Mother Nature’s conditions are just right for the annual phenomenon known as Coral Spawning on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Cairns Dive Operators Awarded for Safety

Cairns Dive Operators Awarded for Safety

The winners of the annual Workplace Heath & Safely Queensland Dive Safety Awards were announced in Cairns last night with the Quicksilver Group’s Great Adventures and Silverswift Great Barrier Reef operations taking out two of the three awards.
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Green Island Christmas Day Feast on the Reef

Green Island Christmas Day Feast on the Reef

A sumptuous Christmas Day lunch on a tropical island on the Great Barrier Reef! What a special way to celebrate Christmas and you’re invited to join us on Green Island. » Read the full Story

Thirty One Years of Change – Cruising to Retirement

Thirty One Years of Change – Cruising to Retirement

For thirty-one years Julie Dight has been involved with the same Reef cruise company from joining Hayles Cruises in 1981 to present day Great Adventures as she now heads toward retirement. » Read the full Story