Deals for Locals
As proud Far North Queensland locals since 1979, the Quicksilver Group has been sharing the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef for generations. Our Great Adventures cruises span way back to 1924 when another local family, the Hayles, started the first regular day cruises to Green Island!
From our Quicksilver family to yours, we can’t wait to welcome you aboard!
Terms & Conditions: Locals are any resident living between Cardwell and Cooktown. Please bring your driver’s license (or proof of address) to confirm you locals status at check in. *)Discount is off the fare price only, and does not apply to optionals.
Use the code “LOCAL” to secure your locals discount off the fare price*)
Green Island Day Trip
Great Adventures
Experience both Reef and Rainforest on this 6,000-year-old coral cay located on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, just 45 minutes from Cairns. With pristine coral sand beaches, magnificent rainforest to explore and clear water for snorkelling, Green Island is both family friendly and perfect for swimmers of all abilities.
Departing from Cairns.
- Return transfers on board Great Adventures
- Up to 7 hours on Green Island
- Self Guided Eco Island Walk
- Use of day facilities: toilets, showers, pool
Great Barrier Reef Adventures
Great Adventures
Cairns’ premier Outer Reef Platform experience. Variety of activities make it perfect for both swimmers and non-swimmers to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.
Departing from Cairns.
- Return transfers on board Great Adventures
- Three (3) hours at Outer Reef Activity Platform
- Snorkelling equipment, Lycra suits and flotation devices
- Hot and cold buffet lunch
- Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
Unique eco-sensitive resort
Green Island Resort
Experience 4 and a half star eco certified accommodation on the door step of the Great Barrier Reef. Just 45 minutes from Cairns, indulge in luxury, adventure and romance in a natural wonderland!
Departing from Cairns.
- Return transfers on board Great Adventures
- Guest only resort facilities and services
- Snorkelling equipment, Lycra suits and flotation devices
- Complementary breakfast
- Glass bottom boat coral viewing
Agincourt Ribbon Reef
Quicksilver Cruises
Ride the Quicksilver wavepiercing catamaran to the edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf to explore the magnificent ribbon reefs of Agincourt Reef. From the spacious activity platform, discover an underwater world filled with a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance.
Departing from Port Douglas.
- Snorkelling equipment, Lycra suits and flotation devices
- Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch
- Underwater observatory fish & coral viewing
- Coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels
Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour
Wavedancer Low Isles
Explore the exquisite Low Isles and its sandy beach and calm lagoon, just an hour’s sail from Port Douglas aboard the 30m luxury catamaran, Wavedancer. If combining relaxation and exploration is important, Wavedancer is the perfect Reef trip for you!
Departing from Port Douglas.
- Snorkelling equipment, Lycra suits and flotation devices.
- Morning and afternoon teas on board
- Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
- Glass bottom boat coral viewing
Snorkel & Dive the Reef
Poseidon Cruises
Departing from Port Douglas, Poseidon is a personalised dive and snorkel experience for both first time and experienced divers. Poseidon’s three-stop program allows plenty of time to explore the underwater wonderland of the Great Barrier Reef from the world-renowned Agincourt Ribbon Reef system.
Departing from Port Douglas.
- Snorkelling equipment, Lycra suits and flotation devices.
- Morning & Afternoon tea, Tropical buffet lunch with prawns
- Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour
Ocean Spirit Cruises
Set sail to the incredible Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef aboard the beautiful catamaran. Snorkel, dive or spend time observing the seabirds that call this protected sanctuary home.
Departing from Cairns.
- 8.5 hours experience with 4 hours on the Reef
- Hot and cold lunch including fresh prawns
- Snorkelling equipment, Lycra suits & Buoyancy vests
- Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
Dive & Snorkel the Reef
Silversonic
The ultimate dive and snorkel adventure tour for divers of all certification level, Silversonic departs Port Douglas for the world-renowned Ribbon Reefs of Agincourt. A three-stop program allows ample time to explore the beauty of the underwater world!
Departing from Port Douglas.
- 5 hours on the Reef
- Experience more - visit 3 different Agincourt ribbon reef sites
- Features unique ride control for a smoother journey
Dive & Snorkel the Reef
Silverswift
The ultimate dive and snorkel adventure tour, departing Cairns for spectacular, outer reef sites at Flynn, Pellowe, Milln and/or Thetford Reefs. With three different dive sites, there will be lots of opportunities to explore the stunning Great Barrier Reef.
Departing from Cairns.
- 5 hours on the Reef
- Experience more - visit 3 different Outer Great Barrier Reef sites
- Features unique ride control for a smoother journey
Learn to Scuba Dive
Quicksilver Dive, Port Douglas
Our 4 day learn to dive course combines 2 days theory and pool practice at Quicksilver Dive’s 5 Star PADI training centre with the excitement of 2 Great Barrier Reef day trips to become a certified diver.
Departing from Port Douglas.
- 5 Star PADI Training Centre
- 2 x days pool training and theory
- 2 x day trips to the Agincourt ribbon reefs
- 6 open water dives (4 mandatory & 2 pleasure dives)
- 3 Day eLearning option available
Learn to Scuba Dive
Pro Dive Cairns
Pro Dive Cairns 5 day PADI Open Water Course is the most popular way to combine the excitement of learning to dive with the adventure of a Great Barrier Reef liveaboard experience.
Departing from Cairns.
- 5 Star PADI Training Centre
- Two days of pool training and theory
- 3 day/2 night liveaboard trip
- 9 dives (4 training dives & 5 pleasure dives, inc 1 night dive)
- 4 Day eLearning option available
Liveaboard Dive Trips
Pro Dive Cairns
One day is never enough! Pro Dive Cairns’ 3 day/2 night liveaboard trip offers the adventure of staying out on the Great Barrier Reef with quality diving at a selection of 19 spectacular outer reef sites.
Departing from Cairns.
- 3 day/2 night liveaboard trip
- Premium Scubapro liveaboard boat
- 11 dives ( 9 day and 2 night dives)
- All meals, double or twin accommodation
- Nitrox and PADI course options available
Our award-winning family...
Our family is made up of over 500 locals supporting the most amazing collection of reef experiences and we’re proud to be one of our region’s largest employers and Australia’s most awarded reef company.
Our beliefs...
From looking after the Reef’s sustainability and the unique and wonderful creatures within, we’re passionate about our World Heritage home and community. From local employees, buying local and supporting local businesses to supporting hundreds of local organisations through our community support program, we’re very much part of our community and this wonderful part of the world we are lucky to call home.
So with an incredible wonder of the natural world in our backyard, we want as many locals as possible to fall in love with the Reef and experience the very best of it, which is why we have always offered year-round special discounted rates for our fellow FNQ’ers.
Experience the Reef, your way...
Set sail, learn to scuba dive, stay in a boutique island eco resort! From the unique beauty of Green Island, to the untouched majesty of the Agincourt ribbon reefs, there is an experience waiting for everyone to enjoy.
