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Your transport to the Reef

Quicksilver’s technologically advanced Wavepiercers ensure that your cruise to the Outer Reef is pure enjoyment from the moment you step aboard. Relax in the luxury of the spacious air-conditioned cabin areas with fully licensed bar, or sit outside and enjoy the cool sea breezes.

Cruising at high speed to Agincourt Reef, 39 nautical miles [72 kilometres] from Port Douglas these superb vessels give you the smoothest possible ride in all weather conditions as their revolutionary torpedo shaped hulls actually pierce the waves.

Our flagship 45 metre wavepiercer, Quicksilver VIII, is powered by four MTU 2000 series diesel engines, following a complete refit at a cost of $3 million. With significant advances in technology, the choice of these engines ensures we will continue to deliver the “best practice” we strive for as a company. They reduced our carbon emissions by about 20%, reinforcing our commitment to the environment and sustainability.

Quicksilver VIII Technical Specifications
Vessel TypeWavepiercing Catamaran
BuilderNorth Queensland Engineers & Agents (NQEA) – Cairns
DesignerInternational Catamaran Designs Pty Ltd – Sydney
ConstructionAluminium
Length Overall45.5 metres
Beam16.24 metres
Draft1.9 metres
Speed35 knots cruising
Passengers & Crew450 + 28
Main Engines4 x MTU 2000 series
Water Jets4 x KaMeWa 56/562/6
Gear Boxes4 x Reintjes VL5730
Fresh Water2 x 3000 litres
Fuel2 x 6000 litres
Black water1 x 9000 litres
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