Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

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You can select up to 9 travelers in total.

Adult (13-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 9

Child (4-12) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 9

Infant (0-3) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 9

Book online or call: +1 437 970 2890

Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Option 1

2 Adults x $201.16

$402.32

Approx Total

$402.32

Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English, French
Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
Buffet lunch
Glass-bottom boat tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Port Douglas only, please select from Drop Down list only)
Guided walking tour
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Great Barrier Reef sailing cruise
Morning and afternoon tea

Drinks (available for purchase on board)
Environmental Management Charge of AU$8 per person due at check-in.

Overview

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 a reef interpretation sail in a glass-bottom boat with an expert marine biologist as your guide

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18 Central Plaza Port Douglas 35 - 37 Davidson Street, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Bay Villas Resort 51-53 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Beach Terraces 15-17 Garrick St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Beaches Port Douglas 19 Esplanade, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Beachfront Terraces 17 The Esplanade, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4871
Club Tropical Resort 2-4 Macrossan St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Dreamcatcher Holiday Apartments 26 - 28 Reef St, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Freestyle Resort Port Douglas 47 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Hibiscus Resort & Spa 18 Owen St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn 121 Davidson street, Port Douglas, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Mantra Heritage Port Douglas 16 Warner St, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Mantra PortSea Port Douglas 76 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Mantra on the Inlet Port Douglas Cnr Wharf Street & Macrossan Street, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4871
Marina Terraces Holiday Apartments 14 - 16 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Martinique on Macrossan 66 Macrossan St, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Meridian Port Douglas 15 - 17 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Mowbray By The Sea 40 Mowbray St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Oaks Port Douglas Resort 87-109 Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Paradise Links Resort 24 - 70 Nautilus St, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Peninsula Boutique Hotel 9 - 13 The Esplanade, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas 20-22 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Pink Flamingo 115 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Pool Port Douglas 19 - 37 St Crispins Ave, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa Mitre Street, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas 316 Port Douglas Rd, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Reef Club Resort 62-64 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Reef Resort Villas Port Douglas 121 Port Douglas Rd, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Saltwater Luxury Apartments Pandanus Plaza 30 Macrossan St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas 168-190 Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas 2 Langley Road, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Silkari Reflections of Port Douglas 70 Macrossan St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
The Mediterranean - Port Douglas 9 Port Douglas Rd, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Titree Resort Holiday Apartments Ti Tree Resort 1-5 Barrier St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Tropic Sands Apartments 21 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877

Pickup details

Please contact Sailaway for your pick up time (available from Port Douglas hotels only). Palm Cove and Thala Beach transfers are available at an additional cost. ... Read more ▼

Meeting points

If you are making your own way to the marina, please check in at 8.00am inside the Sailaway office. If you have hotel transfers booked, please contact Sailaway on +61 7 4099 4200 for your pickup time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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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.

4 hours

Additional Info

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 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.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Showing 1-5 of 468 reviews with 5 stars

Amazing day out.

Published on Feb, 2025

Spectacular day of snorkelling, especially the afternoon swim off the back is the boat. We got to swim alongside turtles and saw young reef sharks. The crew was great, we enjoyed a nice lunch. This tour is highly recommended.

Amazing day of snorkelling

Published on Feb, 2025

Amazing day out. Friendly and knowledgeable crew, interesting history of the island, nice lunch and amazing snorkelling. We got to swim with green turtles, young reef sharks and so many beautiful fish. The snorkelling off the boat in the afternoon was the highlight.

So worth it!

Published on Feb, 2025

The vessel, crew, and expertise made for a spectacular outing. They offer two snorkels, a morning guided one off the beach of island, and an afternoon self guided one off the boat. Lunch was excellent, and included fresh fruits, salad, meats, dessert. After snorkels, alcohol is available for purchase. The crew worked well together, ensured safety, had a great sense of humor and were very engaged with passengers. All were very knowledgeable about the reef, history, and area. The water was murky and the reef was not as colorful as I had imagined due to algae from fresh water dumps, but it is the GREAT BARRIER REEF!!!

Awesome day exploring the Low Isles

Published on Jan, 2025

Had an amazing day with Sailaway’s fun, knowledgeable crew. The boat was modern and comfortable, and the day was cruisey and relaxing. They catered to a range of skill and confidence levels and made everyone feel safe and ready to enjoy everything on offer.

Beautiful sailing and snorkeling adventure!

Published on Jan, 2025

Beautiful sailing adventure and marine life at the reef. Crew was fantastic at explaining the itinerary and gave us a four options after first snorkeling activity. Joel was an excellent captain navigating and handling the sails. The two other crew members mentored two groups of snorkeling, advanced and beginner. Lovely lunch with am & pm fresh fruit and homemade muffins. Full snorkel suit was provided including our head. Sunscreen and merch available in their office at Marina. They have books of fish and marine life although might be nice what to look for at Low Isle. Best adventure on my 3 week trip of NZ and Australia. Highly recommend!!!

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