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Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

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Overview

Available languages

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5 hours 30 minutes

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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 even get to catch the sunset during the return to Port Douglas. This premium reef experience is limited to a smaller group of up to 33 adult passengers. Refreshments and afternoon tea are included, along with all snorkeling gear plus hotel pickup and drop-off.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is an adults-only cruise (ages 13 years and over only)

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. A light jacket is recommended for cooler evenings

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Complimentary beverages (soft & Alcoholic), and canapes

Tea, coffee and light lunch on arrival

Afternoon tea

Glass-bottom boat tour on our E-Tender, the 'EV Discovery'

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Low Isles Island Heritage walk

Guided snorkeling tour

Environmental Management Charge

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

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Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina

After pickup at your hotel in Port Douglas, 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.

5 hours • Admission Included

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Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

Pickup included

Reviews

4.82

342 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Perfect half day on and in the water

    NIGEL W,

    Jul 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is a fantastic combination of relaxed luxury sailing and guided snorkelling made even better by the friendly, helpful, knowledgeable crew who do everything to ensure every participant gets exactly what they want from it

  • Had a great time...

    Heather K,

    Jul 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Had a great time snorkeling. Boat staff was knowledgeable and gave a good tour of the reef. Worth the time.

  • Sailaway to a fun day on the Low Isles

    AnneLouise H,

    May 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fantastic day out on a beautiful catamaran with a fantastic crew! My adult daughter and I loved everything about today. Never felt rushed, there were 9 other people on the boat so it wasn’t at all crowded either. Having done the reef many times over the years, I enjoy the low isles so much better than the outer reef. It’s just a much more relaxed day and snorkeling off the island is great. We saw 5 turtles and a huge school of trevally as well as reef sharks and heaps of other fish. Lunch was fantastic, couldn’t fault the crew, they were friendly, fun and knowledgeable. I would definitely use Sailaway again.

  • Absolutely one of the best snorkeling tours we’ve been on

    Lee T,

    Apr 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    From start to finish this Sailaway tour was fantastic. They are very environmentally conscious which is great. . The staff were friendly and gave us all the safety information before we ventured out on the cruise. A lovely light lunch and afternoon tea was provided. Drinks (alcoholic) were provided after snorkeling But the highlight was the snorkeling guided by Martie one of the marine biologists on board. We saw many varieties of colorful fish, reef shark different varieties of coral a very friendly sea turtle. Stinger suits and equipment was provided just incase and were cleaned properly after use. We felt very safe in the water, other staff spotting in the water with us too. George another marine biologist took us for a guided tour of the small island which was very interesting. Beautiful day enjoying sailing on the catamaran with a small group of lovely people. Would absolutely recommend this tour if you’re heading up this way.

  • Extremely helpful...

    Francis L,

    Mar 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Extremely helpful knowledgeable friendly capable crew who assisted our tour with the glass bottom boat entry and exit from. We saw the reef and turtles, fish, etc. A wonderful time

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