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Certified Diving with Poseidon CruisesOuter 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.

  • 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.

From 7.30am
Check-in
Check-in at Quicksilver Reservations Counter located inside the Port Douglas Marina for your boarding passes.
8:10am
Vessel boarding
Complimentary morning tea/breakfast served.
8:30am
Departure
Depart Port Douglas marina for the Outer Barrier Reef.
On the outward journey, certified and introductory dive briefings begin.
10:20am
Arrival - First Reef location
Arrive at first reef location.
Divers gear up, while snorkellers' site briefing begins.
Get ready to view the beauty of this natural wonder!
11:30am
Second Reef location
Option for introductory divers and certified divers to do a second dive.
Snorkellers site briefing.
12:00pm
Buffet Lunch
Buffet lunch served in the air conditioned cabin.
1:30pm
Third Reef location
Option for third certified dive
Guided Snorkel Tour
1:30pm
Afternoon tea
Afternoon tea available on board till departure


2:30 pm
2:40 pm
Departure
All passengers board vessel for final passenger count.
Departure for Port Douglas
4:30pm
Port Douglas
Poseidon arrives at Port Douglas Marina
4:55pm
Coaches depart
Coaches depart for accommodation
  • 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.



Rates 2024/2025
Poseidon Outer Reef Cruise daytripPrice per personChildAdult
Snorkel & Cruise$218.00$302.00
Add-Ons and Optional Activities
All schedules, activities and prices may be varied without notice. Listed fares in Australian dollars include Goods and Services Tax.
Introductory Dive(including dive gear and wetsuit)ChildAdult
1 Dive$80.00$80.00
2 Dives$160.00$160.00
Certified Scuba Dive(including dive gear and wetsuit)ChildAdult
1 Dive$66.00$66.00
2 Dives$96.00$96.00
3 Dives$116.00$116.00
Certified Scuba DiveTanks & weights onlyChildAdult
1 Dive$55.00$55.00
2 Dives$83.00$83.00
3 Dives$103.00$103.00
Return Coach TransferCairns & Northern BeachesChildAdult
Return coach transfer Cairns and Northern Beaches$34.00$39.00
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Departure and Return
  • Daily from Port Douglas Port Douglas Marina at 8.30am
  • Returns at 4.30pm
Pricing

Snorkelling Only - Adult
  $302.00
 
$-84.00
$+96.00
$+116.00
Total $302.00

* Prices valid from 01 April to 31 March

All taxes are included in the total price.
EMC: A Government Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of $8 per person per day applies to all adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. This fee is included in the fare price.
Surcharge: Due to potential significant volatility in supply and operational costs, a surcharge may be applied due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases any charge will be collected on departure.
This additional fee includes Port Departure Tax and administration costs.

Rates are per person and in Australian Dollars

Credit card surcharge may apply

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