For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver’s wave-piercing catamaran and friendly crew 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.
Choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub, just one meter underwater. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver’s unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory. Whichever way you choose, you’ll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.

Port Douglas is a sophisticated yet soulful seaside village that perfectly captures the essence of tropical North Queensland. Serving as the ultimate gateway to three of Australia’s most iconic natural wonders - the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, and Cape Tribulation - it offers an unparalleled base for exploration. By day, you can immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Macrossan Street, where high-end boutique shopping, local art galleries, and world-class alfresco dining create a chic urban buzz. Nature lovers can find serenity on the golden sands of Four Mile Beach, take a scenic coastal walk, or engage with native wildlife like koalas and cassowaries at the immersive Wildlife Habitat. For the adventurous, the reef beckons with world-class snorkelling and diving, while the ancient Daintree offers guided river cruises and prehistoric landscapes. If relaxation is your priority, you might indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment or board a luxury catamaran for a sunset sail across the Coral Sea. Whether you are seeking high-octane adventure in a World Heritage-listed wilderness or a leisurely afternoon sipping cocktails by the water, Port Douglas seamlessly blends natural beauty with laid-back luxury, making it a destination you can truly explore at your own pace.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the Great Barrier Reef, filled with sailing, snorkelling and swimming. Immerse yourself In nature by swimming with turtles, taking a trip on the glass bottom boat, or relaxing on the white sandy beaches. As the sunsets take in the spectacular views as you sail back to the port. This is the perfect afternoon out to experience the absolutely stunning Great Barrier Reef in the most sustainable way!

Travel through Kuku Yalanji country, led by your local Aboriginal guide and learn about the culturally significant sights and local attractions between Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation including the World Heritage Daintree rainforest. Hear about the unique relationships the Kuku Yalanji people still have with their land and experience these diverse environments. Walk through the world’s oldest living rainforest, see the majestic Daintree River, and reach Cape Tribulation: where the rainforest meets the reef, explore coastal habitats learning about the environment, different foods and medicines utilised from nature, sample some bush tucker, swim at one of the pristine freshwater streams in the area before returning to your accommodation.

Here in Cape Tribulation, a destination seemingly untouched by urban development, you will want to disconnect from the world and be immersed in nature. Step right off of the white sandy beach into Queenland's Daintree Rainforest, a world heritage listed National Park estimated to be over 180 million years old. The Daintree Rainforest is a thriving and complex eco-system, home to Australia's most curious species such as the Southern Cassowary, Musky Rat-Kangaroo and Salt Water Crocodiles. Jungle zip-lining, 4WD tours and horse riding attracts adventure-seeking tourists, whilst boardwalks, swimming holes and the Great Barrier Reef makes Cape Tribulation the perfect holiday destination for all.

If you love nature and the water, then this is the perfect tour for you! Beginning with an interpretive river walk, where the shallow or dry riverbed serves as your path upstream,completely enveloped by the rainforest. This unique journey allows you to explore the river's course on foot, surrounded by rainforest, before transitioning to a different section of the river for the next phase of your adventure. Here, equipped with river sleds, you'll experience the varied pace of the river's flow. Glide through calm waters under a lush canopy, then feel the exhilaration of navigating faster currents

A private driver will collect you from your accommodation and transfer you to Cairns Airport in time for your departing flight.

Farewell Australia today. If there is more of Australia or New Zealand you would like to explore, talk to your sales consultant about planning your next stop!