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-inCheck-in at Quicksilver Reservations Counter located inside the Port Douglas Marina for your boarding passes. |
| 8:10am | Vessel boardingComplimentary morning tea/breakfast served. |
| 8:30am | DepartureDepart Port Douglas marina for the Outer Barrier Reef.On the outward journey, certified and introductory dive briefings begin. |
| 10:20am | Arrival - First Reef locationArrive 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 locationOption for introductory divers and certified divers to do a second dive.Snorkellers site briefing. |
| 12:00pm | Buffet LunchBuffet lunch served in the air conditioned cabin. |
| 1:30pm | Third Reef locationOption for third certified diveGuided Snorkel Tour |
| 1:30pm | Afternoon teaAfternoon tea available on board till departure |
2:30 pm 2:40 pm | DepartureAll passengers board vessel for final passenger count.Departure for Port Douglas |
| 4:30pm | Port DouglasPoseidon arrives at Port Douglas Marina |
| 4:55pm | Coaches departCoaches 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 daytrip | Price per person | Child | Adult |
| 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) | Child | Adult |
| 1 Dive | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| 2 Dives | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Certified Scuba Dive | (including dive gear and wetsuit) | Child | Adult |
| 1 Dive | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| 2 Dives | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| 3 Dives | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Certified Scuba Dive | Tanks & weights only | Child | Adult |
| 1 Dive | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| 2 Dives | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| 3 Dives | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Return Coach Transfer | Cairns & Northern Beaches | Child | Adult |
| Return coach transfer Cairns and Northern Beaches | $34.00 | $39.00 |
