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The Night Dive – Cairns only Night Dive excursion is here!

Designed with adventure-seeking certified divers in mind, The Night Dive is providing divers with a new and exciting experience on the Great Barrier Reef! » Read the full Story

Minke whales swim with Silversonic passengers

While the humpbacks are on the way to the Great Barrier Reef, their smaller cousins, the Dwarf Minke Whales are also frequenting our warm tropical waters at this time of year.

Two playful dwarf minke whales have been captured on video swimming in close proximity to snorkellers travelling with Port Douglas dive and snorkel vessel Silversonic. » Read the full Story

Quicksilver supports Paws and Claws

Quicksilver supports Paws and Claws

Many furry four-legged friends at Paws and Claws will benefit from the Quicksilver 10th 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. » Read the full Story

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

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

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.   » Read the full Story

Swim with the Minkes on Silversonic

Swim with the Minkes on Silversonic

While the humpbacks are on the way to the Great Barrier Reef, their smaller cousins, the Minke Whales are also frequenting our warm tropical waters at this time of year.

And, with one of the few permits available from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to swim with the minkes » Read the full Story

Five Endangered Species Sei Whales sighted at Agincourt Reef

Five Endangered Species Sei Whales sighted at Agincourt Reef

Passengers and crew aboard the Port Douglas-based dive and snorkel vessel Silversonic were excited to see more than five whales, confirmed to be Sei Whales at Agincourt Reef.

The Sei Whales, which remain on the endangered species list, were seen near Silversonic’s “Three Sisters” site at Agincourt Reef. » Read the full Story

The Quickest – Mo-Bros on the Reef

The Quickest – Mo-Bros on the Reef

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. » Read the full Story

Santa leaps for Christmas Charity

Santa leaps for Christmas Charity

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.  » Read the full Story

Rare treat as Migaloo sighted by Quicksilver and Silversonic

Rare treat as Migaloo sighted by Quicksilver and Silversonic

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. » Read the full Story

Quicksilver Group leads the way with Environmental Sustainability

Quicksilver Group leads the way with Environmental Sustainability

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