Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Come on our Kayak Turtle Tour. Tours operate daily from the south end of Palm Cove and paddle out to Double Island from there. Once we are at Double Island, it's an incredible experience. There are mangroves to explore, coral reefs to paddle over and even a cave to explore if the conditions are right. More often than not, the water is crystal clear. There is an abundance of small rays and turtles swimming through the water, and it's even possible to see dolphins, dugongs or whales on the tour, but you have to be very lucky. Kayaks, life jackets, juice, water and fruit is provided.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Use of all necessary equipment
What's not
- Hotel Pick Up Fees - $20 per person (if requested)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 306 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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5Fantastic kayaking with Turtles
Amazing 4 hours on the water. We had incredible weather which enhanced the experience. About 9kms of kayaking and we are novices but loved it. Very relaxed trip around Double Island from Palm Cove and we spotted turtles and dolphins.
5Fantastic Tour!
The tour was absolutely fantastic. . Luke was a great guide with a lot of knowledge of the area and Gabi had some useful insights of the surroundings. Saw quite a few turtles and explored Double Island and some of its hidden treasures. Would definitely recommend the tour! Will do it again!
5Outstanding
Simple booking process, Luke our guide was incredibly knowledgeable with loads of local knowledge and insights. Very considerate of our comfort and lack of ability. The journey was relaxed and very safe. We got up close with a pod of dolphins!!! Saw so many turtles, stingray and other wildlife. Thank you Luke 10/10
5Awesome morning on the water.
Exhausted after a perfect day, beautiful weather and crystal-clear water. Luke looked after everyone, making sure everybody was comfortable for the 4-hour trip. Snorkeling in the sheltered bay was a bonus and lucky to see turtles and a large ray. Will definitely go again if we can pick such an amazing day.
4A must-do tour.
Wild Turtles are unpredictable, but we did see some in the distance. Don't let that deter you though, as this is an amazing tour to do, the environment is stunning and the guides were great. We did run into some strong winds on the way back to the beach and if my 18 year old had not been fitter and stronger than his old man, I would have needed a rescue boat, but they do have one, so there's no need to panic (it's just I had a plane to catch real soon because the weather had been bad the last couple of days and the operators had to reschedule for safely reasons).
5Life time memories
Above and beyond the expectations. The best kayak tour ever. Do not hesitate to book, go for it and have the life time memory.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please ensure you arrive at 73 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove at 6:40 to check in and get ready. We depart at 7:00am. Please bring sun protection, plenty of water and some snacks. Environmental Management Fee - $7 per person is compulsory and payable on the day.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Pacific Watersports
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Palm Cove
- Its from-price is 48% below the median of the 37 experiences we list in Palm Cove.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 37.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Palm Cove
Palm Cove is a small beachside village north of Cairns, where old paperbark trees shade a long Coral Sea beach below rainforest-covered ranges.
Palm Cove lies on the Captain Cook Highway a short drive north of Cairns, one of a string of Northern Beaches facing the Coral Sea. The Esplanade runs behind the sand beneath tall paperbark trees, lined with low-rise resorts, restaurants and a short jetty that people stroll out on at sunrise. Behind the village, rainforest-covered ranges rise inland.
Top-ranked sights in Palm Cove: Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.
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