Quicksilver Cruises - Outer Barrier Reef Cruises

The world’s most iconic Great Barrier Reef experience!
Based in Port Douglas and Cairns in Tropical North Queensland, Quicksilver is proudly Australia’s most awarded reef cruise company.

Wavedancer - Low Isles Sailing

Wavedancer, offers the excitement of big ship sailing combined with the ultimate in comfort. As you set sail for one hour's sailing from Port Douglas to the idyllic Low Isles, let our crew pamper you in the luxurious air-conditioned lounge or soak up the sun and sea air under the sails on our expansive deck.

Silver Series - Dive & Snorkels

The Silver Series specialises in Great Barrier Reef dive and snorkel excursions. Departing daily, we operate two ultramodern, custom-designed 29m dive and snorkel catamarans - Silversonic based in Port Douglas and Silverswift based in Cairns. Visit Silver Series

Great Adventures

Great Adventures is based in Cairns and operates an exciting range of day tours to the Great Barrier Reef. Our modern highspeed catamarans depart daily to whisk guests away in comfort for a day of discovery and adventure in this natural wonder of the world.

Green Island Resort

Green Island Resort is located just 27 km offshore from Cairns on beautiful Green Island, Tropical North Queensland. With first class service we offer a unique blend of luxurious accommodation and unparalleled access to the magnificent Great Barrier Reef.

Pro Dive Cairns

Pro Dive is Cairns' premier Dive School and Outer Reef liveaboard dive operator.
Pro Dive specialise in 3 areas, dive courses, 3 day 2 night live a board dive trips for certified divers and retail sales of dive, snorkel and water sports equipment.

Ocean Spirit Cruises

Set sail aboard the 32 metre luxury sailing catamaran, Ocean Spirit, for a day to remember with a wide range of activities to fully experience Michaelmas Cay’s unique reef environment.

Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises

Designed for personalised dive and snorkel adventures, Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises departs daily from Port Douglas to take you on a journey of discovery.

Reef Biosearch

Quicksilver's environmental division, Reef Biosearch, was founded in 1986 with the aim of combining tourism, education and research, highlighting our passion and commitment to the future sustainability of the Great Barrier Reef.

Seawalker

Let Seawalker’s expert guides show you the wonders of the reef, as you stroll along the sea floor.

Welcome to Quicksilver Group

A pioneering reef tourism operator, the Quicksilver Group is Australia’s leading Great Barrier Reef cruise company and one of North Queensland’s largest private employers.

Choose from spectacular Outer Barrier Reef and island destinations, adventurous dive and snorkel excursions, premier liveaboard dive boat trips and a luxury island resort - the Quicksilver Group offers the widest range of reef experiences to visitors to Tropical North Queensland

Environmental Stewardship

Quicksilver Group is Leading the way

Living and working in one of the most remarkable natural environments on this planet, the Great Barrier Reef, the Quicksilver Group is committed to sustainable practices. Check out some of our current and ongoing initiatives achieving real, tangible results for climate action and our environment.

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Renewable and Greener Energy

Investment in new greener technology and emissions reduction

Coral Research

Collaborative partnerships and scientific research are at the heart of ensuring the health and ongoing sustainability of the world’s largest living reef system.

Innovative waste management systems

The eco-sensitive Green Island Resort is home to some of Australia’s most innovative waste management practices.

Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

By working together, the sum of all actions is achieving some impressive results.

Protection & Monitoring of our Reef sites

Caring for our “patches” and reef environment is our daily charter.

Environmental Accreditations

Quicksilver was one of Australia’s first ecotourism innovators

On building an Eco Resort

Being a luxury eco resort in a coral cay rainforest in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef isn’t easy!

How can we all help the Environment?

Environmental issues are global and we can all make positive changes

Great Barrier Reef Health Information Page

Latest Reef Health reports & Coral Bleaching FAQ

Latest News

Quicksilver Dive recognised for Outstanding Contribution to Diver Training26th of June 2025	Read more
Turtle population study underway at Agincourt Reef 29th of May 2025	Read more
Biggest Morning Tea on Green Island!13th of May 2025	Read more
Australian dive industry first for Pro Dive Cairns - 190,000 PADI divers certified7th of April 2025	Read more
Rare Omura's whale sighting at the Great barrier Reef10th of December 2024	Read more

Eco Certified Advanced Ecotourism Climate Action

The Quicksilver Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and sea country on which we operate. We pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.