PORT DOUGLAS GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
SilverSonic: A Privately Guided Day on the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs
A privately guided SilverSonic trip from Port Douglas that visits three Agincourt Reef sites with three guided dives or snorkel sessions, meals, and personalized attention to maximize your Great Barrier Reef time.
SilverSonic: A Privately Guided Day on the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs.
From Port Douglas, the SilverSonic privately guided trip delivers an intimate, expertly led encounter with the Great Barrier Reef — a day tailored for both first‑time breathers and seasoned divers to explore vivid coral gardens and abundant reef life under the steady guidance of a single private dive host.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three Agincourt Ribbon Reef Sites
The day centers on visits to three distinct sites on the renowned Agincourt ribbon reefs, a World Heritage stretch known for incredible coral formations and exceptional biodiversity — roughly five hours spent on the reef to sample varied coral gardens and marine life.
A Private Dive Host, Tailored to Your Day
You get a dedicated private guide who plans the day around your preferred style of diving or snorkeling, offers a complimentary dive refresher on the boat, and leads you through the reef to a maximum depth of 12 m for personalized interpretation of marine species and corals.
Three Dives, Full Catering, and Equipment Included
The itinerary includes three guided scuba dives or snorkel sessions per person, full sanitized equipment hire (including a dive computer), morning and afternoon tea, a hot and cold lunch buffet plus tropical fruit platters, and on‑board transfers where required.
What the day feels like
How the Day Unfolds
You’ll meet your personal guide in Port Douglas shortly before boarding, head out mid‑morning to the Agincourt ribbon reefs for roughly five hours on the reef, complete three guided dives or snorkel sessions adjusted to your comfort and skill, and return to Port Douglas by late afternoon — all on a privately guided SilverSonic outing designed to maximize your time underwater.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Meet & greet at 7:45 a.m.; boat departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns to Port Douglas around 4:30 p.m.; total outing up to 8 hours with about five hours spent on the reef.
Private dive guide, complimentary dive refresher on the boat, full sanitized dive equipment hire including dive computer, three guided dives or snorkel sessions, morning and afternoon tea, hot and cold lunch buffet and fruit, and transfers from accommodation to the marina if needed.
Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection, any personal dive certification card if certified, and any regular medications. All essential dive gear and a dive computer are provided as part of the trip.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip and what are the departure and return times?
The outing is up to eight hours: meet your guide at 7:45 a.m., the boat departs at 8:30 a.m., and the vessel returns to Port Douglas at about 4:30 p.m.
How many dives or snorkel sessions are included?
The trip includes three privately guided scuba dives or snorkel sessions per person.
Is equipment provided?
Full and sanitized dive equipment hire is included, and a dive computer is provided.
Is there a minimum age?
Children from age 4 and up are permitted to join the trip.
Are meals provided on board?
Yes — morning and afternoon tea, a hot and cold lunch buffet, tropical fruit platters and cake, plus hot drinks and cold water are provided.
Can non‑divers join certified divers?
If you’ve never dived before, you can experience scuba with training and support from your guide; if travelling with certified divers, they can join you and groups for first‑time divers may be limited to a maximum of four in the immediate group during a first scuba experience.
Is there a depth limit on the guided dives?
Private guides will lead dives to a maximum depth of 12 m on the first‑time experiences described.