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Port Douglas Diving & Snorkelling Tour - 3 Reefs

Tour Code: 102

Departing: Port Douglas

Pickup: Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas

Tour Highlights

• This Great Barrier Reef trip caters for divers as well as snorkellers, something for everyone. Up to 3 certified dives and up to 2 introductory dives.
• Stand on the upper deck, with the backdrop being the crystal clear turquoise waters and darker blue areas of the Great Barrier Reef. Smile and click. You won’t believe how amazing the waters look behind you.
• One of only 3 day boats in Port Douglas with a "Swim with Dwarf Minke Whales" tours June to July. This is a rare event and not guaranteed.  
• A very well-known and respected Great Barrier Reef tour operator. Professional crew, the choice of many reef moorings, visting 3 on a daily basis. A great trip for dedicated scuba divers looking for the best day tour.

Description & Tour Inclusions

Included in price.

• Return coach transfers from Port Douglas accommodation.
• Return Poseidon cruise from Port Douglas.
• Morning tea, coffee with fresh muffins and focaccia on boarding.
• Afternoon tea with cake and tropical fruit platter.
• Tropical buffet lunch with prawns.
• Reef interpretation talk.
• Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist.
• Snorkelling equipment and instruction provided.
• Lycra suits and flotation devices.
• Prescription masks available at no extra cost.
• Professional photographer onboard.

Your Great Barrier Reef tour is on a 24 metre catamaran departing from Port Douglas, you will be taken out across the clear, aquamarine waters of the Coral Sea to the amazing Agincourt Ribbon Reefs, part of the outer Great Barrier Reef.

On your Great Barrier Reef tour from Port Douglas you will visit 3 reef locations in 1 day, each one will be carefully chosen to give you the best opportunity to see the best and most vibrant parts of the northern section of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

You will be taken to the coral reef sites that can give the best conditions on the day to ensure great visibility, calmest conditions and the largest marine diversity.

Swim With Whales Licence: permits to swim with Dwarf Minke Whales are very limited, this is one of only 3 boats in Port Douglas with a "swim with whales" licences.

This allows guests to enter the water and hold onto a rope whilst the cute Dwarf Minke Whales come over and swim around and amongst you.

Dwarf Minke Whales are in this region from eary June to July. 

Please note:- This is a dedicated diving and snorkelling tour and it is a rare event to swim with the minke whales. You may or may not be lucky on the day. If you wish to swim with minke whales look at these dedicated liveaboard tours.

Humpback Whales migrate annually to calve in the safe waters of the Agincourt Ribbons Reefs during the months of June to August and you may be lucky enough to see them breaching out of the water as you cruise to your diving and snorkelling locations    

If you are a little rusty, or have never snorkelled before, then don’t worry.  

Experienced snorkelling tour guides are on board to help you and to make you feel comfortable and you may get some tips and hints on snorkelling on this page.

A full briefing will be given before you enter the water and once in, your snorkelling guides can assist you.

If you wish to join a guided snorkelling tour then you can join the tour and enjoy learning about the amazing marine life you are seeing, as you see it. 

Remember to bring your dive certification card.

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Return Accommodation Coach Transfers

Transfers can be arranged from Cairns & Northern Beaches at an extra cost.

However if you are staying in Port Douglas, they are included on the price.

Check-in at the Poseidon/Quicksilver reservations counter at the Port Douglas Port Douglas Marina between 7.30am and 8.00am.

You will then board the boat at 8.15am for a sharp 8.30am departure, returning to the Port Douglas Marina at 4.15pm.

Snorkelling & Diving Boat

Your Great Baarrier Reef Tour boat Poseidon is a 24 metre, high-speed catamaran and with a top speed of around 30 knots and she will transport you to the outer Great Barrier Reef in comfort and speed. 

She has been custom-designed for ease of activities on board with easy access snorkelling platforms (hydraulically lowered), large open deck areas, perfect to laze on under the tropical sun and sip on a drink from the licensed bar.

Snorkelling Port Douglas

The shallow reef lagoons where sunlight is plentiful allows for flourishing coral growth and extensive coral gardens that makes for great snorkelling.

On these corals you will see vibrant fish life sporting an array of amazing colours.

From beginners to advanced there is stunning snorkelling for everyone at all levels.

For beginners the conditions are ideal with clear waters, minimal current and shallow reefs and for the more experienced there are coral pinnacles and steep drop offs.

Between the months of June to July you might be lucky to snorkel with a migrating Dwarf Minke Whale   (this tour has one of the few permits that allow snorkelers to do this).

You will be fully briefed before your snorkelling activity and there will be snorkel guides in the water to assist.

If you wish, you can join a guided snorkel tour where the wonders of the deep will be unravelled. 

Understand what coral is and find out about the quirky behaviour of the fish you are seeing.

Scuba Diving Port Douglas

On every diver’s ‘must do’ list is the Great Barrier Reef.

You will be diving the outer Great Barrier Reef on Agincourt reef, a set of ribbon reefs at the northern end of the reef system off of Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest .

There are 16 different dive sites on the Agincourt Ribbon Reef.

Diving on the Great Barrier Reef is ideal for the novice or the more advanced diver.

You will swim past giant clams, meander through coral gardens, cruise with turtles and dive amongst the colourful clouds of basslets and chromis.

Look out in the blue and see shoals of barracuda and passing sharks and rays.

It really is like an aquarium with the crystal clear clarity of the water, no strong currents and comfortable, warm waters (from 22-29 Celcius, 70-80 Fahrenheit).

The maximum dive depth is 18 metres (60ft). 

If you don’t have your certification card, it’s no problem, for any PADI certified divers this can possibly be checked online, but just in case make sure you bring it along with you on the day. 

See our sister ship Silversonic that also visits 3 reef sites in 1 day and also has a swim with Dwarf Minke Whale licences. 

Reef Education and Guided Eco Reef Talk

On your trip out to the Agincourt reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef, you have the chance to learn about the reef and the life on it.

In an eco presentation on board you will learn how the Great Barrier Reef was formed and of the microscopic animals that made it.

You will learn about the bizarre life cycles of the fish and all their quirky natures. 

Nothing brings your Great Barrier Reef trip more alive than learning and understanding about the marine life that you will be encountering on your day cruise. 

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Tour Details

Tour languages offered.

Departs From

• Port Douglas

Departure Time

7.00am to 8.00am check in - 8.15am boarding - 8.30am departure - 4.15pm return

Pickup Locations

• Cairns Northern Beaches

Destinations

• Great Barrier Reef
• Visit 3 different reef sites at Agincourt Ribbon Reefs

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Monday - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Does not operate Christmas Day

Fitness Level Required

Medium, Active

Restrictions

Scuba Diving – minimum age 12

IN-WATER RESTRICTIONS

Scuba Diving Restrictions

• Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving.
• Participation is subject to a medical questionnaire completed on board with the tour operator
• Minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years.
• Flying after scuba diving: a wait of 12 hours is recommended after one dive, 18 hour after 2 dives and at least 24 hours after multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.

Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.

What to Bring

• Pack as if yuo were going to the beach (swimwear, hat, towel, sunglasses, sunscreen) and something warm to wear on the way back
• Credit card for onboard purchases

Customer Reviews

Reviewed on August 09, 2017

Crew was really friendly and professional. The trip was really nice and we visit some amazing spots around the reef. We booked an intro dive which was just right, crew was not too helpful, thought, as the tanks were really heavy and someone can injure their back getting off the water as they not help you with that. Also I think groups are too big so you can miss some explanations and the education about the reef if you are not next to the guide. They should have more bilingual crew members.

Response From Barrier Reef Australia

Hi Paula, thanks for your feedback! The Tour Specialists team are pleased you enjoyed your time on the Outer Barrier Reef. Introductory diving can be a little daunting and the gear can be unexpectedly cumbersome but once you are under the water there is nothing quite like it which makes the experience all worthwhile. We will pass on your feedback to the crew however next time you visit please be sure to let us know of your language needs and we can ensure you travel on a day with a crew member who is bi-lingual. We look forward to welcoming you back to Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef soon.

Reviewed on May 19, 2017

Very professional but fun also. Good food and dive service/gear etc. 3 dives at 3 sites were a bit rushed but you could choose to do 2 if that is a problem. Rating the sites, 1st site 2.5 stars, 2nd site was about 4.5 stars third was 2.5 stars. Lots of bleaching and damage can be seen but still decent vibrant fish life. Very safety conscious also and dive guide was professional without being 'great'. Also this company was best price around to buy this tour.

Thank you Grant for your review of your Great Barrier Reef tour from Port Douglas. Very glad you enjoyed the day and we look forward to seeing you back in Cairns in the near future

Reviewed on February 07, 2017

I can highly recommend this trip. Staff were absolutely lovely, boat was well-designed, numbers were not too many and three separate sights gave plenty of snorkling time. I would definitely book with Poseidon again. A fantastic day!

Thanks for your feedback Emma. The Tour Specialists are pleased you had a great day on the Southern Ribbon Reef and enjoyed the smaller numbers on your reef cruise from Port Douglas. We hope to see you back again soon - maybe in Winter next time to see the Minke Whales.

Reviewed on August 19, 2016

Sea was rough but crew remained positive and we still enjoyed snorkel sessions.

We are very glad to hear you made the most of your day and enjoyed your snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. The Agincourt Reef system offers some of the most diverse fish & coral in the region. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back on Poseidon Port Douglas in the future.

Child Policy

• Child price applies to children 4 to 14
• Children 3 years and under travel free of charge
• Minimum age for diving is 12

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing.

We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.

In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.

Please see our   terms and conditions  for details prior to booking.

Operators policy:

• For cancellations after 6pm on the day prior to travel a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
• For cancellations between 12 midday and 6pm on the day prior to travel a 50% cancellation fee will apply.
• For cancellations before 12 midday on the day prior to travel no cancellation fee will apply.
• On rare occasions, services can be subject to the effect of weather or unforeseen circumstances. Should a cruise not operate for any reason passengers will be offered an alternative day of travel or a refund will be authorised.

Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.

Child: au $218.00 Family: au $1,040.00

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1 Day Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises Tour from Cairns & Port Douglas

• Snorkelling
• Agincourt Reef
• Outer Barrier Reef
• Departs Daily from Cairns & Port Douglas
• Duration Full Day
• Group Size 90
•   Vehicle 24 metre catamaran
• Mobile ticketing accepted
• No credit card fees
• 7 days a week support
• Return coach transfers from Port Douglas accommodation (pay extra for Cairns/Northern Beaches Accommodation Pick up)
• Morning tea, coffee with fresh muffins and focaccia on boarding
• Tropical buffet lunch with prawns
• Afternoon tea with cake and tropical fruit platter
• Reef interpretation talk
• Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel & fins) and instruction provided
• Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
• Lycra suits and flotation devices
• National Park Fees

Go on this exciting full-day tour that visits three beautiful Great Barrier Reef sites to snorkel and swim as well as enjoy a Buffet Lunch and the company of friendly, knowledgeable crew.

• Comfortable return cruise on 'Poseidon' from Port Douglas
• Snorkel at three gorgeous reef sites
• Delicious breakfast and lunch on-board
• Company of professional crew including a marine biologist

At the reef, don your lycra suit and snorkel equipment and dive into sparkling waters to swim amidst vibrant marine life. Do the same at two other expertly selected locations which are homes to an abundance of life. A marine biologist will take you on a guided snorkel tour; you can also opt for certified dives at an additional cost.

You’ll spot a range of colourful of fish species, giant sea clams, colourful corals and perhaps even a turtle or two. Poseidon also has a permit to swim with dwarf minke whales, so keep your eyes peeled for them!

The tour includes a breakfast of fresh muffins and focaccia on-board, Afternoon Tea and an extravagant Buffet Lunch with fresh seafood.

The below itinerary can change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.

Pickup from Cairns Accommodation

Courtesy pickup from you port douglas accommodation, vessel boarding at the reef marina (marina mirage), port douglas, 1st agincourt reef site, 2nd agincourt reef site, buffet lunch, 3rd agincourt reef site, afternoon tea, return journey to reef marina, courtesy transfer to your port douglass accommodation, drop off at your cairns accommodation, 1. choose your tickets, 2. choose your optional extras.

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1 Day Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises Tour from Port Douglas

Sail to the stunning Great Barrier Reef, snorkel at three sites, learn more about marine life and enjoy a delicious breakfast and buffet lunch.

Go on this exciting full-day tour that visits three beautiful Great Barrier Reef sites to snorkel and swim as well as enjoy a buffet lunch and the company of friendly, knowledgeable crew.

• Comfortable return cruise on 'Poseidon' from Port Douglas
• Snorkel at three gorgeous reef sites
• Delicious breakfast and lunch on-board
• Company of professional crew including a marine biologist

At the reef, don your lycra suit and snorkel equipment and dive into sparkling waters to swim amidst vibrant marine life. Do the same at two other expertly selected locations which are homes to an abundance of life. A marine biologist will take you on a guided snorkel tour; you can also opt for certified dives at an additional cost.

You’ll spot a range of colourful of fish species, giant sea clams, colourful corals and perhaps even a turtle or two. Poseidon also has a permit to swim with dwarf minke whales, so keep your eyes peeled for them!

The tour includes a breakfast of fresh muffins and focaccia on-board, afternoon tea and an extravagant buffet lunch with fresh seafood.

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Departures : Daily

An Environmental Management Charge of $6.50 is levied on all adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. This charge is included in the below rates. Pricing valid until 31 March 2020.

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Group Size : 90ppl max

• 24 meter catamaran
• Return coach transfers from Port Douglas accommodation (pay extra for Cairns pickup)
• Morning tea, coffee with fresh muffins and focaccia on boarding
• Tropical buffet lunch with prawns
• Afternoon tea with cake and tropical fruit platter
• Reef interpretation talk
• Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel & fins) and instruction provided
• Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
• Lycra suits and flotation devices
• National Park Fees

The below itinerary can change due to tides and weather.

Vessel boarding at the Reef Marina (Marina Mirage), Port Douglas

Complimentary tea, coffee served until departure, muffins & focaccia

Depart for Outer Barrier Reef

1st agincourt reef site.

10:15am – 11:15am

Enjoy snorkelling or scuba diving!

2nd Agincourt Reef Site

11:30am – 1:15pm

Buffet Lunch

Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on tour!

3rd Agincourt Reef Site

1:15pm – 2:45pm

Afternoon tea served

Enjoy the provided afternoon tea.

Return journey to Reef Marina

2:45pm – 4:15pm

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Dive 3 Reef Sites on the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs. Large Dive Deck! Really Good Diving!

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Tour Type:   Full Day | Operates:   Daily | Departs:   8:30am | Returns:   4:30pm | Transfers: No

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Poseidon offers daily Port Douglas snorkel and dive tours, visiting the Great Barrier Reef’s Agincourt Ribbon Reefs. The comfortable 24m catamaran visits three (3) different reef sites throughout the day, providing guests with just over four (4) hours to explore the reef. The Agincourt Ribbon Reefs are located in open water on the edge of the Continental Shelf, as such, this tour is recommended for confident swimmers (snorkellers) and certified divers. Please note: all dives on this boat are guided and divers will appreciate the large tanks, providing maximum bottom time for air-hungry divers.

Poseidon is operated by the Quicksilver Group. Travel time to the reef is approximately 90-minutes. All briefings are provided on the way to the reef. The two-level catamaran has air-conditioned interior seating and lots of outdoor space, offering covered seating to enjoy the views or sundeck seating. It’s a non-smoking boat and for your comfort, there are two toilets and a freshwater shower on board. Snorkelers have comfortable water-entry from the submerged steps at the back of the boat. Certified divers will either have a tender drop-off (pending site and availability) or giant stride entry off the side of the boat.

Included in the Poseidon day tour is: morning and afternoon tea, cold buffet lunch (including prawns), a guided marine biologist snorkel tour and reef interpretation presentation, snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and flotation devices if required), lycra suits and courtesy transfers within the Port Douglas area. Transfers are available from Cairns: these are charged in addition to the tour price.

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Check-in for Poseidon is at the boat, moored in Port Douglas’ Marina Mirage, from 8.10am. Departure is scheduled for 8.30am and complimentary tea, coffee, muffins and fruit are served on boarding. Welcome, trip, equipment, activity and safety briefings are all provided during the 90-minute transfer out to your first reef destination at the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs.

Poseidon visits three (3) different reef sites during your day tour, giving you just over one (1) hour at each site. The informative reef presentation is provided around mid-morning, while the boat moves to its second site for the day and the cold buffet lunch is served from 12.15pm – 1pm. After lunch the boat moves to its third and final reef site for the day. Thorough headcounts are conducted by the crew before each move. Poseidon packs-up around 2.45pm, getting back into Port Douglas between 4.15-4.30pm.

Poseidon offers certified diving only (NO introductory diving). Divers can choose to do 1, 2 or 3 dives, with one dive being offered at each of the reef sites throughout the day. All diving is guided by the professional dive crew and diving equipment is included in the dive tour price. Packages are available for those with and without their own equipment. Poseidon’s dive tanks are large, offering maximum bottom time. Please note: all divers will be required to complete a medical questionnaire on board, prior to diving.

CERTIFIED DIVING: Certified divers will appreciate the spacious dive deck and large tanks on-board Poseidon. All certified diving is guided and there is one (1) dive offered at each of the three (3) reef sites. Please note: Private dive guides can be arranged / booked at extra cost. The Agincourt Ribbon Reefs offer excellent diving conditions and the best sites will be chosen on the day to maximise your experience. You may do tender drop-offs or giant stride water entry. Dive sites offer wall dives, swim throughs, caves, bommies and more. You will be required to show your Divers License and complete Dive Medical paperwork on board, prior to diving. Equipment and dive site briefings are all provided on board the boat.

Snorkeling:

Poseidon includes a guided marine biologist snorkel tour in their tour price. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the Great Barrier Reef and the creatures you are seeing, while you are in the water. There is also a dedicated snorkel crew, who will provide equipment and reef site briefings and assist you throughout the day with any difficulties you may experience. Floatation devices are also provided if required.

The Agincourt Ribbon Reefs are located on the edge of the Continental Shelf, so although the waters are somewhat protected by the reefs themselves, this is a trip recommended for confident swimmers as there may be some current, pending conditions. All snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins) is included in the tour price, as is a lycra suit (excellent for sun protection). The Ribbon Reefs rise from the ocean floor to plateau just metres beneath the surface (pending tide and time of day), offering excellent conditions for snorkelers to safely get close to the corals and fish.

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By richard | november 12, 2013.

Poseidon offers a tidy day tour operation from Port Douglas to the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs, on the Great Barrier Reef. The three (3) reef sites offer a variety of things to see and do and this trip would suit confident swimmers / snorkelers and certified divers, who will certainly appreciate the spacious dive deck and...

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Tour Notes:

Remember to try any form of scuba diving everyone needs to be medically fit with no asthma and not be taking any prescription medication. PADI recommends allowing up to 24 hours after diving before flying in an airplane. Some tour operators have a no refund policy for any dives not completed for whatever reason. Please note the art of freediving is not permitted on any of the day boats or liveaboard dive boats from Cairns & Port Douglas. With the high instances of (shallow water blackout) companies do not allow this for safety reasons.

Do you have Medical Issues:

Please note if you have any medical issues you will need to go see your local GP where you live and get them to write you a letter on the practice letterhead signed and dated by your doctor that you are “ Fit to dive ” If you have one of these letters then all dive companies in Cairns will take you diving. Please note these letters are only valid for three months from their date of issue.

Inclusions: Cold buffet lunch, morning & afternoon tea, coffee & snacks, snorkeling equipment incl mask, snorkel and fins, 1 x marine biologist guided snorkel tour, lycra suits & floatation devices, reef interpretation presentation and transfers from within Port Douglas.

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Certified Diving with Poseidon Cruises Outer Reef Day Cruise

Designed for personalised dive and snorkel adventures, the modern 24 metre dive catamaran Poseidon, departs daily from Port Douglas to visit 3 different and unique reef environments. With over 35 spectacular and exclusive reef sites at the Agincourt ribbon reefs and Escape Reef, Poseidon can offer some of the very best day boat diving. 

Sites are selected daily to suit the day's conditions and to maximise experiences. With a separate dive tender to assist with drift and wall diving, this is a day well suited to experienced divers and snorkellers. 

The clear outer reef waters, beautiful corals and incredible marine life diversity of the Agincourt ribbon reefs offer the opportunity to snorkel and dive in some of the most pristine and special places on the entire Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy unlimited snorkelling in this marine wilderness, first time divers can try an introductory scuba dive, and certified divers can experience up to three dives.

Poseidon has limited passenger numbers to ensure personalised service and attention. Whether you choose to snorkel or dive, with an amazing array of quality reef sites, attentive and friendly crew, the comforts aboard and our special permit to swim with the Dwarf Minke Whales, Poseidon offers you the perfect setting to enjoy a day on the Great Barrier Reef.

• Optional Extras
• Requirements
• Return coach transfers from Port Douglas accommodation
• Morning and afternoon tea
• Buffet lunch
• Snorkelling demonstration and equipment including buoyancy vests and lycra suits
• Use of prescription masks if required
• Informative reef presentation with Marine Naturalist
• Guided snorkel tour with Marine Naturalist
• Time to relax on the sundeck
• 3 different reef locations

Times may vary subject to sites visited.

• Diving (see rates below)
• Soft drinks, beer, wine and chocolates etc.
• Transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches of Cairns.
• Minimum age for introductory dives is 12 years.
• Some medical conditions and medications may prevent you from diving. Please see our Medical Information  for more details 
• If you do require a dive medical, it must be obtained prior to commencing the course and must not be more than 90 days old when you start with us.
• Certified divers must posses an international recognized SCUBA certificate card.

Departure and Return

• Daily from Port Douglas Port Douglas Marina at 8.30am
• Returns at 4.30pm

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* Prices valid from 01 April to 31 March

Rates are per person and in Australian Dollars

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• All monies forfeited if notified within 24 hours prior to departure

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