Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas
- 7h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Set sail from Port Douglas for a day of snorkeling and relaxing on the Great Barrier Reef’s Low Isles. The sheltered white sands are surrounded by tropical waters filled with fish, turtles and coral for pristine off-beach snorkeling, just moments away from Low Isles . This smaller cruise is limited to 33 passengers, ensuring good company and helpful assistance from the crew. A buffet lunch is included, along with morning and afternoon tea, guided snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat trip and a guided island heritage walk.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
- Buffet lunch
- Glass-bottom boat tour on our E-Tender, the 'EV Discovery'
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Guided Low Isles heritage walk
- Environmental Management Charge
- Great Barrier Reef sailing cruise
- Morning and afternoon tea
What's not
- Soft and alcoholic drinks (available for purchase on board)
Itinerary
Sail from Port Douglas aboard a luxury catamaran to visit Low Isles in the quieter morning hours, before the majority of visitors arrive. After cruising from the mainland, arrive at Low Isles, where you can spend four and a half hours at Low Isles, a coral cay island where you can relax under palm trees on the white sands and snorkel off-beach in the sheltered lagoon’s undersea coral gardens. Take a walk to Low Isles’ historic lighthouse, dating from 1878, or learn about the Great Barrier Reef’s magical underwater world of iridescent fish and fluorescent coral on a guided snorkel tour led by a marine biologist. There’s more fun eco-education aboard a glass-bottom boat tour, with stunning coral views and expert commentary. After a seafood buffet lunch on board the catamaran, soak up the sun on the deck or return to the water for a final snorkel before returning to Port Douglas by 4pm. Only a select group of operators are permitted to visit the coral cay Low Isles, the only Great Barrier Reef island a short sail from Port Douglas. This cruise combines luxury and eco credentials, for a premium reef experience.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 584 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Great day out on the reef
Nice boat, small group and relaxed sail out was so much nicer than the massive group tours. Guides were lovely, food was good as was the equipment. No complaints
5Fabulous trip of a life time
We had a brilliant time visiting the reef with Sailaway. All the staff were brilliantly helpful - nothing was too much trouble. The snorkelling was fabulous for three of us and one of us opted for the glass bottom boat tour which was apparently very very good. The boat is good (I loved the sailing) and the group size much smaller than most other operators. That does mean it is higher cost than some other operators with much much larger boats but it was definitely worth it for us. The food was also good. A brilliant trip that we would all give 5*s too😎
5Fantastic day out.
This trip was a fantastic day out. Very nice boat with cap of about 35 passengers. Has plenty of room and is not crowded. Switching the engines off and sailing made it a really nice experience just traveling to and back from the island. Crew of 3 were very nice, well organized and really looked after us. Snorkelling at the island was good (not as good as the outer reef but still nice) on our trip. Some nice areas and some a bit cloudy. Seen a massive turtle about 2 meters away and it just kept on eating. We watched it for about 5-10 minutes… just amazing! Also very big fish, reef sharks, lots to see and really enjoyable. Walk around the island was nice too. All this time in the water and on the island we had our guide who was really nice and had interesting commentary. Lunch etc on the boat was very good and catered for gluten free. Highly recommend this as a great day out for anyone including families and oldies.
5It was an amazing day !!!...
It was an amazing day !!! Great staff on board, especially Zoe !!! We finally swam with Turtles at Low Isles and then celebrated with champagne on the catamaran which was such a great experience !!!
5Small group; actual sailing
We really enjoyed our sailing trip. The group was relatively small so the boat was very comfortable. The sea was perfect and very calm for snorkeling, with just enough wind on the way back to turn off the engine and actually sail.
5Snorkeling tour, Glass bottom boat tour, lunch, and a great sail.
Awesome day. Huge credos to the amazing, hard working and versatile crew of Dylan, Angeles, & Danielle. All so young but experienced enough to make the day a treat for all 24 passengers.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please check in at 8.00am inside the Sailaway office.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 33 travellers
- Operated by
- Sailaway
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers 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, sunglasses and hat. We also recommend a jumper in the cooler months.
- 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.
How it compares in Port Douglas
- Its from-price is 49% above the median of the 116 experiences we list in Port Douglas.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 116.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Port Douglas
Port Douglas is a relaxed seaside town on Queensland's tropical coast, set between the Daintree rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
Port Douglas began as a gold-rush port in the 1870s and is now an easygoing resort town on a spit of land between the Coral Sea and Dickson Inlet. Four Mile Beach curves away to the north fringed with palms, Macrossan Street holds the cafés and restaurants, and Flagstaff Hill gives a view over the beach and the mountains behind. A small white chapel, St Mary's by the Sea, stands beside the park at the water's edge.
Top-ranked sights in Port Douglas: Mossman Gorge, Daintree Rainforest, Agincourt Reefs.
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