The AGINCOURT RIBBON REEFS are long narrow reefs located along the very Outer Edge of the Great Barrier Reef, flushed out at every tide by clear oceanic water welling up from the Coral Sea Trench nearby. Coral thrives in this clear water, creating spectacular gardens and a huge variety of marine life. These pristine reefs are opposite the Daintree Rainforest, well North of any agricultural run-off from cultivated areas, and provide the best possible snorkelling and diving opportunities. All our sites have been selected for both the shallower coral gardens favoured by snorkellers, and the adjacent deeper walls and drop-offs preferred by scuba divers.
In recognition of POSEIDON having achieved the ADVANCED ECO-TOURISM accreditation, following 'best practice' procedures, and participating in research activities such as Eye on the Reef, Reef Check, Bleach-Watch and the Minke Whale Project, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has awarded us an extended operating permit.
POSEIDON is preferred by the leading Port Douglas dive schools for their continuing in-water education. Poseidon is also chosen by many renowned underwater photographers who recognise the importance of visiting quality reef sites. All images used in this web site were taken during a day on Poseidon at the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs.
The crystal-clear waters, beautiful corals and incredible fish life found at the AGINCOURT RIBBON REEFS 70kl North East of Port Douglas and on the VERY OUTER EDGE of the Great Barrier Reef, enable us to offer the best possible day boat diving and snorkelling.
This includes DRIFT and WALL DIVES, isolated pinnacles surrounded by Pelagic fish, and coral gardens with their endless variety of colourful wrasses, cods, parrot fish, angel fish, clams and anemones, that make a healthy living reef so beautiful.
Poseidon as a company is committed to preserving this BEAUTIFUL FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT. Moorings are used to prevent coral damage.
Snorkelling Agincourt Reef
Poseidon takes you to 3 SPECTACULAR SITES on the edge of the Outer Barrier Reef at the
AGINCOURT RIBBON REEFS. By providing both snorkelling and scuba diving we are able to offer you any combination of activities for family and friends that may have different interests.
The Snorkelling Advisor teaches current use of the equipment and snorkelling techniques and gives a well researched and informative talk on the biology and history of the reef.
Snorkelling is the easiest way to enjoy the colours and variety of fragile corals and fish life found in the shallow lagoons.
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Notes About Rates
Rates are in $AUD
Trips are subject to weather conditions
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Marine Park Taxes $5.50 per person, Payable on board
Fuel Levy It may be necessary to apply a fuel surcharge as world oil prices fluctuate Payable on board (per person) P.O.A.
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