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Quicksilver Sees Migaloo

Quicksilver — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:13:50 +0000

Migaloo was sighted today playing off Port Douglas, 3 nautical miles north of Snapper Island by Quicksilver at 10.37am.

The delighted passengers on Quicksilver’s Outer Barrier Reef cruise to Agincourt Reef were in awe of the rarely seen white humpback whale, Migaloo.

Quicksilver supports Paws and Claws

Quicksilver — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:48:10 +0000

Many furry four-legged friends at Paws and Claws will benefit from the Quicksilver 10^th annual 500 card game with a donation of $1,310. With thanks to 64 enthusiastic players from the tourism industry and friends of tourism having a day of fun and laughs on Quicksilver VIII, they also see it has an opportunity to donate to this worthy local cause.

They’re Back! It’s Whale Season in the Great Barrier Reef

Quicksilver — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:35:44 +0000

The first of the humpback whales have been spotted off Queensland’s South East coast and are starting to make their way to their annual “winter break” in the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

Amongst the gentle giants, all eyes will be keenly looking out for Migaloo, the famous albino humpback whale.

The Quickest – Mo-Bros on the Reef

Quicksilver — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:07:25 +0000

The Quicksilver Group is once again getting hairy and supporting Movember with a concerted effort to raise funds for this important cause. Now in its sixth year Movember has achieved some amazing results by working alongside The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCFA) and beyondblue: the national depression initiative.

Santa leaps for Christmas Charity

Quicksilver — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:04:05 +0000

Santa made a special appearance today, arriving early from the Great Barrier Reef on board his unique reef sleigh to launch the annual Quicksilver Group Christmas Charity Appeal.

Santa, along with some SES helpers, skilfully abseiled down Great Adventures’ Reef Prince catamaran in Trinity Inlet.

Rare treat as Migaloo sighted by Quicksilver and Silversonic

Quicksilver — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:35:32 +0000

It was a rare double treat for Quicksilver’s passengers yesterday as guests aboard both Quicksilver’s Outer Reef cruise and Silversonic dive and snorkel boat were thrilled to sight Migaloo, the famed albino humpback whale.

Quicksilver Group leads the way with Environmental Sustainability

Quicksilver — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:40:54 +0000

The Quicksilver Group has achieved another benchmark in environmentally sustainable practices with the introduction of biodiesel fuel on its fleet of coaches.

Initially introduced onto two coaches, a 53 and 57 seater, this cleaner, non-toxic and biodegradable fuel will be rolled out to our fleet of 10 coaches

Quicksilver Cruises New Video

Quicksilver — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:13:29 +0000

Check out Quicksilver Cruises New Video, Showcasing Quicksilver’s Outer Reef Cruise and the Great Barrier Reef.

Turtle Rescue in Dixon Inlet

Quicksilver — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:07:51 +0000

Quicksilver has assisted in the rescue of an adult Hawksbill turtle from the mouth of the Dixon Inlet, Port Douglas last Friday.

The turtle was observed by our vessel Silversonic at 9.00am who called to alert our Marine Biologists to assist a turtle near Sugar Wharf that was in difficulty.