Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas
Description
Sail to the Great Barrier Reef’s Low Isles during a relaxing, afternoon cruise aboard a luxury catamaran. Moor at a secluded island with pristine white-sand beaches where you can admire colorful fish, coral and sea turtles while snorkeling or taking an included glass-bottom boat tour. You can also enjoy a guided island heritage walk and watch the sunset during the return to Port Douglas. This premium reef experience is limited to a smaller group of up to 33 passengers. Light lunch, afternoon tea, canapes and refreshments are also included.
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Itinerary
After checking in at the Sailaway Boathouse, you are welcomed aboard the deluxe catamaran, one of the only boat operators permitted to visit the coral cays of the Low Isles. Start your afternoon cruise for passengers aged 13 and over with tea, coffee and a light lunch before enjoying the tropical breeze and scenery on the journey. On arrival at the Low Isles, you have several hours to do as much or as little as you like. From the beach, you can easily hop into the water and snorkel around the sheltered lagoon’s coral gardens. Learn more about the iridescent fish and colorful corals of the Great Barrier Reef during a guided snorkeling tour led by a marine biologist. You also get an excellent underwater viewing experience with expert commentary on the glass-bottom boat tour. Refuel on the return to Port Douglas with a view of the tropical sunset over the Coral Sea whilst enjoying complimentary beverages and canapes.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat. We also recommend a jumper in the cooler months.
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available, please advise at time of booking if 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(361)
Absolutely amazing day out! - great Captain and guides made us feel safe on our first sailing adventure, couple d with great hospitality and food onboard. Well worth the drive from Cairns
The all girl crew was absolutely amazing, very knowledgeable and easy going. Highly recommend this tour with this company
The trip to the Low Isles for snorkeling and then the sunset return was amazing. We saw sharks, turtles, clown fish and more. Taylah, Dylan and Milan were an amazing team - caring for our safety and also ensuring we had a wonderful time - beyond the sailing and the reef, the food and drinks and hospitality were on full display. They also dialed up an amazing sunset. We couldn’t have asked for a better day or experience. Do yourself a favor and book with Sailaway!
This was our second Sailaway trip this week. It is not overkill to do two different trips in the same week. We went to a completely different location, this trip is geared more to adults, with the same great service Sailaway provides! The crew- Taylah, Dylan and Milan did a great job calling us over to see turtles, reef sharks as well as manta rays. The crew seemed to have as much enjoyment doing this as the customers! Highly recommend Sailaway, as it is a smaller group with great service and knowledge as some of the bigger, more crowded boats.
Had a fabulous time visiting the Great Barrier Reef. The crew was excellent and very attentive. Dylan especially was excellent and kept watch over the group as we snorkeled through the reef. A must todo trip if you visit far north Queensland.
Great half day on the reef with amazing staff and fellow passengers. Staff were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
We had a lovely afternoon on the boat. Everything breathed premium feeling and the crew did everything to make the trip enjoyable. The fact that it was cloudy in the water can not be blamed for, but the whole was great.
Fantastic experience, great service and food. Loved snorkeling with the turtles and the island walk and the guides knowledge of the area and the reef Can highly recommend
We were in the Marina after our trip to the outer reef, and I saw this half day trip advertised. And decided to do it given our previous experience. So glad we did. This trip is even better, with a smaller boat and crew giving a more personalised experience. Great tour of the low isle, and good food and drink. Only regret? I missed the shark and ray which almost everyone on the boat claimed to have seen. Great value. And a big thank you to Lauren and Daisy.
This was an amazing afternoon tour! Highly recommended, from pick up to drop off, the staff all made me felel very secure and competent in their ability. The food and drinks were delicious and plentiful, the snorkel at Low Isles was terrific, we saw manly fish and about 6 turtles that swam with us for a long time. Truly fabulous!! It was a small group with only 7 guests and 3 crew so we were very well catered to.
