Quicksilver Group News
News for Silver Series
Quicksilver Group leads the way with Environmental SustainabilityJuly 30th, 2009
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 » Read the full Story
Silversonic in the swim with MinkesJuly 16th, 2009
This friendly minke whale joined Silversonic at the Nursery Bommie site at Agincourt Reef. All passengers were thrilled to be able to enter the water as the minke playfully swam between the boat and the bommie.
Humpback Whale encounter for Silversonic PassengersJuly 13th, 2009
Passengers aboard Quicksilver’s dive and snorkel vessel Silversonic got an up close and personal encounter with an inquisitive juvenile humpback whale on Friday (10 July).
Estimated to be around 5 metres in length, the humpback approached the stationary vessel emerging at the bow while thrilled passengers watched on in awe. » Read the full Story
Silver Series Dive and Snorkel New VideoJuly 2nd, 2009
Check out the new Dive and Snorkel Video for the Silver Series where you can explore the beauty of Great Barrier Reef.
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Minke’s Swim with Silverswift PassengersJune 10th, 2009
A delighted group of snorkellers was in awe as a juvenile Minke approached them at their second snorkel site today.
Silverswift, Quicksilver’s adventure dive and snorkel vessel was moored at Flynn Reef at a spot known as Gordons Bommie. » Read the full Story
Silver Series initiative to help reduce the impact of greenhouse gasesApril 22nd, 2009
Passengers travelling aboard Silver Series’ adventure dive and snorkel vessels, Silversonic and Silverswift, now have the option to assist in reducing the impact of greenhouse gases on the environment.
Quicksilver’s Environment and Compliance Manager Doug Baird said a recent survey of passengers travelling aboard these vessels showed that they would support such an initiative. » Read the full Story
Turtle Rescue in Dixon InletMarch 18th, 2009
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. » Read the full Story