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Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

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Port Douglas, AU

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Embark on a luxurious sailing adventure to the Great Barrier Reef's Low Isles from Port Douglas. With limited capacity for only 33 passengers, you'll enjoy a personalized experience and receive assistance from the friendly crew. Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters and discover vibrant coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and turtles. Explore a coral cay island with white sandy beaches and relax under swaying palm trees. Take a guided snorkeling tour led by a marine biologist or hop on a glass-bottom boat for a fascinating reef interpretation sail. Indulge in a delicious seafood buffet lunch on board the catamaran and bask in the sun on the deck. This premium reef experience combines luxury and eco-credentials, providing you with an unforgettable day surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Suitable for 1-9 Participants
Small Group Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Snorkeling in tropical waters filled with fish and coral
Relaxing on the white sands of Low Isles
Guided snorkel tour led by a marine biologist
Stunning coral views on a glass-bottom boat tour
Luxury cruise with a premium reef experience

Included

Lunch
Use of snorkelling equipment
Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
Glass-bottom boat tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off (port douglas only, please select from drop down list only)
Guided walking tour
Great barrier reef sailing cruise
Morning and afternoon tea

Not included

Drinks (available for purchase on board)
Environmental management charge of au$8 per person due at check-in.

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Introduction

Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with the Great Barrier Reef Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise from Port Douglas. This tour offers an incredible opportunity to explore the pristine Low Isles, where you can soak up the sun on white sandy beaches and discover the vibrant underwater world teeming with colorful fish, turtles, and coral. With a limited capacity of only 33 passengers, you can expect a personalized and intimate experience on this sailing adventure.

What to Expect?

Prepare for a day filled with excitement, relaxation, and awe-inspiring natural beauty. On this tour, you can anticipate snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, encountering a diverse array of marine life, and witnessing the breathtaking coral formations that make the Great Barrier Reef a global treasure. With the guidance of a knowledgeable marine biologist, you'll gain insights into the reef's ecosystem during a glass-bottom boat tour. Indulge in a delicious buffet lunch and enjoy morning and afternoon tea to keep you energized throughout the day.

Who is this for?

The Great Barrier Reef Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise is suitable for adventurers of all ages and experience levels. Whether you're a first-time snorkeler or a seasoned marine enthusiast, this tour offers something for everyone. Families, couples, and solo travelers will all find joy in exploring the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

Why Book This?

Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of the Great Barrier Reef on this exclusive sailing and snorkeling cruise. With a limited number of passengers, you'll enjoy a more personalized experience and receive attentive assistance from the knowledgeable crew. The opportunity to snorkel alongside a marine biologist provides a unique educational aspect, allowing you to deepen your understanding of the reef's ecosystem. The stunning Low Isles, with their pristine beaches and vibrant marine life, create the perfect backdrop for a day of relaxation and adventure. By booking this tour, you'll create memories to last a lifetime and contribute to the preservation of this natural wonder.

Good to Know

To enhance your experience, it's recommended to bring sunscreen, a hat, and a towel. Snorkeling equipment is provided, ensuring you have everything you need to explore the underwater world. Please note that drinks are available for purchase onboard, and there is an environmental management charge of AU$7.00 per person. The tour departs from the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas, and hotel pickup and drop-off are available for added convenience.

Reviews

Travelers who have embarked on the Great Barrier Reef Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise have raved about the incredible beauty of the Low Isles and the abundance of marine life they encountered. They praised the expertise of the marine biologist guide, who provided fascinating insights into the reef's ecology. Many appreciated the small group size, which allowed for a more intimate and personalized experience. Visitors were impressed by the friendly and attentive crew, who ensured their comfort throughout the day. Overall, customers were highly satisfied with this tour, describing it as a magical and unforgettable adventure on the Great Barrier Reef.

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How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

At least one adult or senior required per booking

Meeting point & End point

Please check in at 8.00am inside the Sailaway office located inside the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina

Sailaway Reef & Island Tours, Sailaway Boathouse Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina 8, Shop 18/44 Wharf St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, AU

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please bring towel, swimsuit, sunscreen and hat
Underwater Camera's available for hire $75 for the day. Security deposit of $600 required.
To participate in the activity of snorkelling, you must be confident in the water with the capacity to swim unassisted. If you are a poor swimmer, you may not be suitable to snorkel in the open water. Not all passengers will be suitable to snorkel, and our experienced crew have the discretion to advise against snorkelling if deemed “not suitable for the activity”. This is for the safety of the passenger. Please be advised snorkelling can be a strenuous physical activity, even in calm water and that older people are at an increased risk of death and/or injury due to a higher incidence of medical conditions made worse by physical exertion, such as heart disease and stroke. All passengers intending to snorkel will be asked to complete our Medical Declaration for Snorkelling form. Our experienced crew will discuss any issues relating to medical conditions and swimming ability. Sailaway reserves the right to decline any passenger from participating in snorkelling if we are concerned about your health condition and/or swimming ability. This is for your own safety, please listen to the advice of our experienced snorkel guides to ensure the safety of our guests.
Our Sailaway vessels are luxury sailing catamarans and we offer a pure sailing experience. This means the vessels travel in open seas and will move around whilst under sail. The decks of the vessels are multi levels and can be slippery when wet. Passengers must have good mobility to safely move around the vessels, step onto the glass bottom boats (if applicable) and get in and out of the water via the ladders on the back of the vessels. Unfortunately, we do not offer wheelchair access due to the layout of the decks and saloon areas. Our tours are adventure experiences for active travellers. Please choose your tour carefully to ensure it is suitable for your experience, age and physical health.

Reviews

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284kaiad

The trip out to Low Isle was superb. The staff Jake, Mon, Liz and Paola were friendly, knowledgeable and their customer service is on point. Port Douglas should be honoured to have such a fantastic crew and tour.

littlelegs424

We took this trip with our children (9, 6, 3) and could not speak more highly of the crew, the boat, the experiences and the food. Our crew, Jake, Mon, Bill and Pete were helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating of our needs with the children. Our children didn't have the same stamina for snorkeling as the adults so when they had had enough, they enjoyed the glass bottom boat and spotting the fish in the shallows. The highlights were seeing reef sharks swimming around the anchored yacht and chasing turtles at the beach. It was a wonderful family activity and we created memories that will last a lifetime.

rutharmstrong6

Due to maintenance we were upgraded to the outer reef sailing to Mackay reef. We were picked up at 7.15 and arrived back at 5pm. The outer reef is fantastic and worth the two hour journey to get out there. I'm not a confident swimmer so Bill, one of the crew, helped me in the water, meaning I saw so much, including a very large turtle and enormous clams. There was an abundance of beautifully coloured coral and fish of every colour and size, including the tiny clown fish, which Bill pointed out not once but twice as I missed it the first time. The 4 staff on the boat couldn't have been more helpful and went out of their way to help us get as much from the day as possible. The food was delicious and there was lots of it.

HelenY828

Fabulous! This is the second time I have been out with sailaway. The staff are lovely, the food is great and the snorkling tour fantastic. I love the fact that it is locally owned and operated. The boat only holds a small amount of people, so the experience was a very personal one! Highly recommended!

Renata_T

The boat was excelent, crew was friendly and knowledgeable - the pick up from the hotel was on time and easy, boarded the boat and there was a light breakfast. After safety instructions we set sale and even with the rough seas, they were mindful with people who could feel sea sick. Low Isles is fantastic and got to see turtles, fish, reef sharks. If people try to tell you to go to the quicksilver platform, dont. This is a much nicer and real tour, that really connects you to nature in a respectful way.

davidhD439ZT

Had really a great day at the Great Barrier Reef. Lot of snorkeling, superb swim with turtles, reef sharks and Nemo :) nice walk around the Low Isle and delicious lunch on the boat. Many thanks to Cooper, Dany and Tom for having us aboard and making our day truly special experience! 11/10

643sheenab

Very professional operation. Attention to clients abilities both on and off the boat was exemplary encouraging poor swimmers to snorkel within their capabilities and proficient swimmers to explore on their own, within sight of staff. Food was good too plenty of it. Thank you team.

Telle B

The full day low Isle tour on the Catamaran was a great day. The service by the team was excellent and knowledgeable. They worked hard to look after us. Food was fresh and plentiful. Unfortunately due to all the rain we didn’t see the reef in its usual glory but that’s nature.

Z2568ESmichellep

We would highly recommend Sailaway for a more intimate snorkeling experience. The team made us feel safe and sailing to and from the island was an amazing experience.

miriamzahra

Sail away cruises are amazing. They picked us up from our hotel and dropped us off at the marina to start our sail. The crew were very informative in explaining everything. As it was my first time to snorkel l stuck by Monica who showed me what to do. We got to see turtles and lots of other fish. Would highly recommend sail away and the crew for a leisurely sail to the islands and snorkelling

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