How many people are on Silversonic?

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Silversonic and Calypso all have COVID Safety plans and reduced numbers from their usual capacity of 50-70 passengers. Now the maximum is 25-30 depending on the catamaran. All the boats we use take a mix of divers and snorkelers, with there usually being 5-15 divers and the rest of the passengers snorkelling.

Is Cairns or Port Douglas better for diving?

Port Douglas is actually closer to the outer reef than Cairns offering snorkelling, scuba diving and boating tours. If it’s wildlife adventure you’re after then Port Douglas is closer to the Daintree Rainforest where you can go on a Daintree River cruise to spot crocodiles in the wild.

Where is the best Great Barrier Reef diving?

Best Diving Places on our Great Barrier Reef

Southern Great Barrier Reef. Lady Elliot Island.
The Whitsundays Area. Hardy Reef.
Townsville Area. The Wreck of the SS Yongala.
Cairns & Port Douglas Area. Ribbon Reefs.

Can you snorkel off the beach in Port Douglas?

Snorkelling Off The Beach in Port Douglas. There’s not much to see off Port Douglas beach. Be sure to book a trip to the reef, but yes, for fun, you can snorkel off Port Douglas Beach, so long as you don’t put yourself in any danger.

Is the road from Port Douglas to Cooktown sealed?

The Inland Road to Cooktown is sealed all the way! The route from Cairns takes you over the range and away from the coast via Hwy 1, the Kennedy Highway, to Mareeba where you strike north on Hwy 81, the Mulligan Highway. Similarly, from Port Douglas take Hwy 44 via Julatten to join Hwy 81 at Mt Molloy.

Are there crocodiles in the ocean at Port Douglas?

Are there crocodiles in Port Douglas? Yes, they are saltwater crocodiles, the dangerous kind, and yes they can very occasionally be found on Four Mile Beach, but is there really any danger involved in swimming in or around Port Douglas? What is this? Crocodile warning sign on the inlet, Port Douglas.

What is Silversonic dive&snorkel?

Silversonic Dive & Snorkel. Silversonic, a 29m luxury catamaran, is custom-designed for small groups of adventure-minded people to revel in the thrill of diving and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. Adventurers will spend 5 hours visiting 3 different reef sties at the renowned Agincourt ribbon reef.

How fast does the Silversonic Port Douglas catamaran go?

Silversonic Port Douglas runs daily from the Reef Marina to the Agincourt Reef . Their catamaran is fast cruising at 32 knots, and spacious – being surveyed for 130, but with a maximum of 85 passengers and 10 staff. They visit three sites in each trip, choosing from over 20 sites depending on conditions and recent sightings.

Why choose Silversonic for Your Great Barrier Reef holiday?

Silversonic visits a rich tapestry of remote and exclusive World Heritage Great Barrier Reef sites at the renowned Agincourt ribbon reefs. With incredible coral formations and extreme biodiversity, this is quality diving and snorkelling.

Why choose the Silversonic for a day trip?

When you step aboard the ultramodern Silversonic, you are set for an exhilarating day of fun, discovery, and adventure in the natural wonderland of The Great Barrier Reef.