Spacious Floating Platforms ...

Floating like an island in a coral sea, the modern, dual level platforms provide the ultimate in facilities for reef viewing and relaxation in all weather and wind conditions.

Situated on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef, Agincourt Reef provides a sheltered anchorage for the Quicksilver vessel and the prefect spot for passengers to snorkel, dive, and view the spectacular coral formations from the semi submersible coral viewing vessel. You can also watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique viewing platform and underwater observatory.

Quick Facts: Reef Platform:

The platform at Agincourt Reef is located in a sheltered anchorage, and is 30 metres long and 12 metres wide. Facilities Include: Undercover Seating Showers (fresh water) Change Rooms Toilets Post Office Box Credit Card Facilities

The platforms have tables for you to enjoy lunch, undercover seating, fresh water showers and change rooms to allow you to enjoy your day. There is also a water powered lift to allow easy access for all passengers.

For a special souvenir, send a postcard dated with the world's only Great Barrier Reef stamp, from the only post box on the Great Barrier Reef.

The reef vibrates with the hues, stripes, and shimmerings of a myriad of fishes. Butterfly fish, parrot fish, angel fish and elegant nudibranchs dance before your eyes and coral gardens beckon you to explore. Watch, entranced, as a clownfish snuggles into the embrace of a sea anemone.

Float through billowing clouds of neon-coloured damsel fish. Here at the very outer edge, the ocean waters surrounding these unique ribbon reefs are clear and pure. You become aware of the need to conserve this fragile beauty. To protect it for the world to cherish becomes an overwhelming desire.

Semi Submersible coral viewing ...
If you would like to stay dry, then you can explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver sub. The semi submersibles cruise slowly through the colourful coral gardens giving passengers, seated just one metre underwater, the opportunity to experience a snorkellers-eye view of the marine life without getting wet.

The semi-sub experience takes approximately 25 minutes and includes an informed commentary on the marine life observed during the journey and an overview of the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Semi-subs depart every fifteen minutes from the rear of the platform. Anouncements are made to prompt you before departure.

Underwater Observatory ...
You can also see the coral and watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique viewing platform and underwater observatory located directly in front of the platform. From here, you can also view "first time" divers taking part in introductory dives.

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