Great Barrier Reef Cruise
to
Agincourt Reef (outer reef)

Overview

For your experience of a lifetime, we will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance... Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience first hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef.

Choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-sub, just one metre underwater. Watch the fish feeding from unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef. Whichever way you choose, you'll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.

Itinerary

9.30am Complimentary morning tea/coffee on boarding. For your safety, hot drinks are not served once the vessel is underway. Passengers are required to be onboard the vessel 15 minutes before departure.

10.00am Depart Marina Mirage for the Outer Barrier Reef. A Marine Biologist presentation is shown on the vessel monitors 30 minutes after departure. A snorkelling demonstration follows the Marine Biologist presentation.

11.30am Arrive Outer Barrier Reef- reef activities commence:

• Enjoy swimming and snorkelling from submerged platforms.
• Underwater observatory open for coral and fish viewing.
• Semi-subs depart every fifteen minutes from the rear of the platform.
• Guided snorkelling tours, certified and introductory diving and helicopter scenic flights. Booking to be made on day of travel.
• Fish feeding conducted at the snorkelling platform at advertised times.

12noon Lunch [included in the fare] is served. Enjoy a hot and cold tropical buffet, containing fresh prawns, pastas, meats, salads and fruit. There are full bar facilities available where you can purchase drinks.

1.30pm Lunch finishes. Time for more activity or just relax and take in the view!!

3.00pm Depart Agincourt Reef for Port Douglas. Reef video viewing on board.

4.30pm Arrival at Marina Mirage, Port Douglas.

Activities

Snorkelling at Agincourt Reef ... Snorkelling is one of the best ways to view the incredible underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. On your way out to Agincourt Reef you can view an instructional video on how to snorkel to teach you the right techniques.

Upon reaching the outer reef, you can obtain your snorkelling equipment from the storage containers on the platform. Easy access to the water is available from submerged platforms. Our friendly snorkelling safety officers can assist you with your snorkelling gear, and give you a few tips so that you can fully enjoy your experience.

If you would like to learn a little more about the Great Barrier Reef whilst snorkelling, you may like to try one of our optional Snorkelling Expeditions with a qualified Marine Biologist.

Semi Submersible coral viewing ... If you would like to stay dry, then you can explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a sub. The semi submersibles cruise slowly through the colourful coral gardens giving passengers, seated just one metre underwater, the opportunity to experience a snorkellers-eye view of the marine life without getting wet.

The semi-sub experience takes approximately 25 minutes and includes an informed commentary on the marine life observed during the journey and an overview of the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Semi-subs depart every fifteen minutes from the rear of the platform. Anouncements are made to prompt you before departure.

Underwater Observatory ... Watch the fish feeding from the unique viewing platform and underwater observatory located directly in front of the platform. From here, you can also view "first time" divers taking part in introductory dives. You can see the reef vibrate with the hues, stripes, and shimmerings of a myriad of fishes.

Butterfly fish, parrot fish, angel fish and elegant nudibranchs dance before your eyes and coral gardens beckon you to explore. Watch, entranced, as a clownfish snuggles into the embrace of a sea anemone.

Optional Activities

Choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-sub, just one metre underwater. Watch the fish feeding from the unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef. Whichever way you choose, you'll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.The following activities are OPTIONAL and not included in the Cruise fare:

Snorkelling Expedition ... Whether you are an experienced snorkeller or a novice, our Marine Biologists will introduce you to a new and exciting world during guided snorkelling tours. You will be part of a small group, guided by our experienced marine biologists who can reveal so much more about the magnificent marine life of this fragile eco-system.

Fare - $60 per person (equipment provided)

Scuba Diving ... Introductory Diving (No prior experience necessary)

If you’ve never dived before, and would like to experience the magic of SCUBA, join our introductory dive with a highly qualified dive instructor. The only requirement is you are over 12 years, pass the on-board medical questionnaire and participate in our 30 minute dive brief.

Fare - $139 per diver (equipment provided)

Scuba Diving ... Certified Diving Scuba diving right at the edge of Australia’s continental shelf is simply spectacular. At these unique ribbon reefs, visibility is excellent and the variety of marine life is exceptional.

1 Dive - $97 per diver (equipment provided)
2 Dives - $139 per diver (equipment provided)

Ocean Walker - Helmet Diving Now as a non-swimmer, you can see the reef up close during a helmet “dive”. Breathing fresh air delivered from the surface into your helmet, you will walk underwater on a reef platform - you can even wear your glasses if you wish! Oceanwalker is suitable for anyone aged over 12 years and pass the on-board medical questionnaire. After a short briefing, you will be walking amongst the reef fish and corals.

Fare - $134 per person (equipment provided)

Scenic Helicopter Flight ... 10 minute Reef Scenic Flight For an even more spectacular perspective of the jewel like ribbon reefs, a ten minute helicopter flight is available from platforms moored at Agincourt Reef.

Fare - $125 per person

What's Included

• Return Wavepiercer cruise from Port Douglas.
• Return transfers to your accommodation.
• Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch.
• Morning and afternoon teas on board.
• Reef presentation by marine biologist.
• All snorkelling equipment provided.
• Qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand.
• Underwater observatory fish and coral viewing.
• Coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels.
• Fish feeding (conducted by crew).

What to Bring

• Your camera or video camera.
• Swimming costume and a beach towel.
• Hat, sunscreen.
• Shirt for sun protection.
• Cash for drinks at the bar.
• Credit cards for shopping and optional tours.
• Note: Underwater cameras are available for purchase.