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The Humpback WhalesJuly 11th, 2011
Great Adventures Outer Reef cruise passengers were delighted to spot a playful humpback frolicking between Moore Reef and Green Island at about 4.00pm on Saturday. » Read the full Story
13th Cairns and Great Barrier Reef branded shop opens in ChinaJuly 7th, 2011
With confidence growing in the China market, Quicksilver Group Michael Healy opened the 13th Cairns and Great Barrier Reef specialist retail travel shop in Chengdu last week. Chengdu is the capital of the Sichuan Province and is the most prosperous city and economic/cultural centre of Western China. » Read the full Story
The Humpback Whales have ArrivedJune 29th, 2011
Silversonic and Quicksilver Cruise passengers were delighted to spot some of the first humpbacks of the season today. The 2 humpbacks, which were believed to be a large male traveling with a smaller female were spotted about 200 metres from the vessel which was the third sighting by Quicksilver this year » Read the full Story
CHALLENGE CAIRNS – Quicksilver Reef SwimJune 10th, 2011
Quicksilver was delighted to be involved in the inaugural Challenge Cairns Event with the Quicksilver Reef Swim at Green Island on 2 June providing a unique ocean swim in the Great Barrier Reef. » Read the full Story
Sunlover Stars Play on the Great Barrier ReefJune 1st, 2011
L to R Back: Adam Maroske, Quicksilver; Leanne Chard, Sunlover Holidays; Andrew Burnes, Sunlover Holidays. Front: Penny Shields, Flight Centre Ballarat; Barbara Segavcic, Australian Travel Specialist Sydney
Sunlover Holidays chose Quicksilver Cruises to highlight the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef to the top 100 travel agents in Australia and New Zealand. » Read the full Story
Quicksilver welcomes James and his guide dog ‘Huey’April 27th, 2011
Quicksilver was delighted to welcome partially sighted guest James Devenny and family, along with his faithful Labrador guide dog, Huey, to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef at our Agincourt Reef activity platform. » Read the full Story
Billy Connolly visits the Reef with QuicksilverFebruary 17th, 2011
Quicksilver Cruises is thrilled to have hosted comedian and “Australia’s favourite Scottish son” Billy Connolly at Agincourt Reef on February 16, showcasing the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. It was a fantastic day and thanks to Billy for joining us for his first ever trip to the magnificent Great Barrier Reef! » Read the full Story
Quicksilver looks to the next GenerationFebruary 15th, 2011
Quicksilver Connections has launched a scholarship program for employees to assist their children engaged in full time study for University bachelor degrees.
An initiative of Mr Shin Watari, Chairman and Owner of Quicksilver Connections, his vision is to assist employees with the cost of University education for their Children. » Read the full Story
Diving into your Bucket ListJanuary 28th, 2011
Ed Przybylek has a bucket list – and one of those was to have an underwater diving experience by participating in an introductory dive on the Great Barrier Reef. . » Read the full Story
Charities Celebrate Tourism’s GenerosityDecember 9th, 2010
The Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul, Lifeline and the Douglas Shire community are all recipients of this year’s donations from the 7th annual Quicksilver Group Christmas charity appeal. » Read the full Story