Tour Highlights
- Premium onboard comfort including air-conditioned lounge seating, sundeck daybeds, shaded outdoor areas and gourmet grazing-style catering.
- Private Great Barrier Reef snorkelling and introductory diving aboard the luxury catamaran Voyager, limited to just 24 guests for a calm, uncrowded reef experience.
Description & Tour Inclusions
Included In Price
- Fully guided Marine biologist dive/snorkel guide
- EMC Reef Tax
- Transfers to and from Port Douglas and Thala Beach accommodation.
- Morning Tea or Coffee
- Deli Lunch on standard charter or Buffet lunch on luxury charter
- Pastries, Fruit Plater
- Snorkel equipment
- Reef Safe Sunscreen
- Dive equipment - If booking a dive charter
- Prescription Mask on request
- Full length Lycra suit (summer)
- 5mm wetsuit (winter) Floatation devices
- Life jackets
- Water
- Tea/Coffee
Private small-group snorkelling and diving from Port Douglas aboard a brand new luxury catamaran. Explore the Great Barrier Reef with Marine Biologist guides, low guest numbers, gourmet catering and premium onboard comfort.
What to Expect
Begin your day in Port Douglas aboard the luxury catamaran Voyager, designed for small-group snorkelling and diving on the Great Barrier Reef. With a maximum of just 24 guests, this private charter reef experience focuses on space, comfort, and expert guidance rather than crowds.
After boarding, enjoy fresh fruit, pastries tea and coffee before departing for the outer reef. During the journey, the crew delivers safety briefings, marine education talks, and snorkelling instructions, ensuring guests of all experience levels feel confident before entering the water.
Once on the reef, fully guided snorkelling sessions are led by qualified Marine Biologists. Expect unhurried time in the water exploring coral gardens and marine habitats where turtles, reef fish and vibrant corals are commonly seen. For those wanting to try scuba diving, introductory and certified dives are available under close professional supervision when booking a snorkel and dive charter.
Lunch is served mid-day in the air-conditioned saloon, followed by further time on the reef for snorkelling or relaxing onboard. The return journey to Port Douglas includes afternoon tea and access to the licensed bar (pay onboard), arriving back by 4pm.
Features and Highlights
- Boutique Great Barrier Reef snorkelling and diving tour from Port Douglas with a maximum of 24 guests
- Industry-leading staff-to-guest ratio of approximately one crew member for every six passengers
- Fully guided snorkelling with experienced Marine Biologists, ensuring personalised attention in the water
- Purpose-built ocean access platform with easy-entry stairs for comfortable water access
- Air-conditioned interior lounge with business-class style seating
- Queen-sized daybeds on the sundeck, forward bow seating, and shaded aft deck areas
- Barefoot-friendly decking throughout the vessel
- Reef locations selected daily based on conditions
- Sustainable reef practices and eco-focused marine interpretation throughout the day
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Read more about our Great Barrier Reef tours on our blog.
Itinerary
Luxury Catamaran Private Charter
Our brand new luxury catamaran Voyager (Launched late 2025) hosts just 24 guests on exclusive Great Barrier Reef snorkelling and diving charters from Port Douglas. With a small guide-to-guest ratio of 1:6, this is a hands-on reef experience focused on showing you the reef, not just taking you there.
Explore pristine reef sites alongside Marine Biologists who interpret the reef’s ecology as you snorkel. Small groups allow a relaxed pace, personal guidance and time to properly connect with the underwater world. Expect shallow coral gardens lit by clear tropical light, schools of colourful reef fish and regular encounters with turtles and other marine life.
Onboard, Voyager offers an air-conditioned lounge with business-class style seating, queen-sized daybeds on the sundeck, sunny bow seating and a shaded, breezy aft deck. Easy water access is provided via a purpose-built platform and stairs.
Sample Day Itinerary
07:45 – Check-in at Port Douglas marina and welcome aboard Voyager with fresh fruit, pastries, premium teas and locally ground coffee
08:00 – Departure to the Great Barrier Reef with safety briefings, marine talks and snorkelling instruction en route
10:00 – First guided snorkelling session begins with Marine Biologists
12:00 – Lunch served in the air-conditioned saloon
12:30 – Second reef session with guided snorkelling or optional introductory dive
14:00 – Return journey to Port Douglas with afternoon tea and bar service
16:00 – Arrival back in Port Douglas
Standard Snorkel Only Private Charter
Includes a guide to guest ratio of 1:6 and a dedicated captain. Enjoy a premium pre-packaged deli-style lunch, with special dietary requirements catered for.
Luxury Snorkel Only Private Charter
Includes a guide to guest ratio of 1:6 and a dedicated captain. Indulge in a generous buffet-style lunch with local prawns and assorted accompaniments, with special dietary needs thoughtfully catered for.
Standard Dive & Snorkel Private Charter
Includes a guide to guest ratio of 1:6, marine biologist dive instructor guides and a dedicated captain. On Voyager, max 12 divers & 12 snorkellers. Enjoy a premium pre-packaged deli-style lunch, with special dietary requirements catered for.
Certified or Introductory scuba diving can be catered for.
Luxury Dive & Snorkel Private Charter
Includes a guide to guest ratio of 1:6, marine biologist dive instructor guides and a dedicated captain. On Voyager, max 12 divers & 12 snorkellers
Indulge in a generous buffet-style lunch with local prawns and assorted accompaniments, with special dietary needs thoughtfully catered for.
Certified or Introductory scuba diving can be catered for.
Tour Details
Tour Languages Offered
English
EnglishDeparts From
Port Douglas
Departure Time
08:00am
Departure Instructions
- Check in at 07:45 directly at the vessel
- Voyager departs from C finger at Crystalbrook Super Yacht Marina Port Douglas.
Destinations
- Great Barrier Reef
- Low Isles
Months of Operation
January - December
Days of Operation
Daily
Duration
8 Hours
Available for Purchase / Hire
- GoPro Camera Hire - $79 payable onboard
- Drinks available on board for purchase
Fitness Level Required
Medium
Restrictions
Scuba Diving – minimum age 12
IN-WATER RESTRICTIONS
Scuba Diving Restrictions
- Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving.
- Participation is subject to a medical questionnaire completed on board with the tour operator
- Minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years.
- Flying after scuba diving: a wait of 12 hours is recommended after one dive, 18 hour after 2 dives and at least 24 hours after multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.
Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.
Additional Information
- Certified Diving Policy / Notes: Certified Diving Day trips are for certified scuba divers with a minimum of Junior Open Water or Open Water certification. (Certified Junior Open Water Divers from 10 years old) Guests will be required to complete an online waiver & provide a copy of their certification. If divers have not dived for several years we will insist on clients having a refresher session, or dive as a intro diver for the first dive both attract additional costs or utilise our private guide option for the first day. Private guide is available at an additional $590 per group.
- Introductory Diving Policy / Notes: Introductory scuba diving is available for first timers. Please note the minimum age to participate is 12 years old. No prior experience needed. Certified instructors provide full safety and equipment briefings, then guide you underwater for about 20 minutes to a maximum depth of 10 metres. Health restrictions apply - Guests will be required to complete the PADI Diver Medical Questionnaire. If you answer “Yes” to any item (e.g., asthma, heart/cardiac issues, diabetes, ear/sinus problems, recent surgery, pregnancy), doctor’s clearance may be required before diving.
- Additional Crew Member; If required for extra supervision, or mixed scuba activities ie certified and uncertified scuba divers - $590 per additional crew member.
- Dietary Requirements: we can accommodate vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements, but do require advance notice. Please provide details at the time of booking, so our crew can prepare meals to suit your clients needs while maintaining premium quality onboard.
- Weather Policy: Management reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a tour at any time subject to weather conditions. Tour itineraries may change subject to weather conditions. In the event of cancellation, a full refund will be provided via the booking agent
What to Bring
Hat, Water Bottle, Change of clothes, Towel
Child Policy
No minimum age requirement for private charters. Children need to be supervised at all times.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be in writing.
We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.
In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Additional Tour Operator's T&Cs
Weather Policy: Management reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a tour at any time subject to weather conditions. Tour itineraries may change subject to weather conditions. In the event of cancellation, a full refund will be provided via the booking agent
Vessel Policy: On days with unsuitable weather conditions, it may be necessary to move people between our two vessels, Voyager and Independence. On the rare occasions that this occurs we will pick the vessel that will provide the best possible outer reef experience. It may not be possible to provide notice prior to travelling.
Travel insurance: We highly recommend travel insurance.
Cancellation Policy for Outer Reef Private Charters:
Cancellations made within 5 days of charter date are subject to a 100% cancellation charge – If a cancellation takes place outside the 5-day period then there is a $300 admin charge.
Cancellation by Abc Snorkel Charters:
ABC Queensland Adventures Pty Ltd ABN 91 091 376 706 T/A ABC Snorkel Charters Port Douglas reserves the right to cancel or change any bookings due to weather and tide conditions, lack of minimum participant numbers, unsuitable physical ability of participants or any other unforeseen circumstances.
Terms of Travel:
Some of the activities you may participate in while traveling with ABC Snorkel Charters can involve inherent risks. It is important to let us know about any medical conditions that you presently have (or have had) that may impact on you whilst on board our vessel and on any premises operated by us.
In consideration of the right to participate in an activity, you voluntarily assume all risks relating to, or incidental too, such participation and release and indemnify ABC Snorkel Charters from all claims regardless of their nature.
ABC Snorkel Charters reserves the right to refuse to permit any passengers to participate in any of the activities, or to require proof of medical fitness to its satisfaction prior to permitting a person to participate in any of the activities offered.
ABC Snorkel Charters reserves the right to refuse entry into or upon any vessel, vehicle or part of ABC Snorkel Charters property to any person deemed by ABC Snorkel Charters employees to be intoxicated, abusive or acting in a threatening manner to any ABC Snorkel Charters employee or other person. The directions of any ABC Snorkel Charters employees MUST be obeyed and any refusal to cooperate may result in you being excluded from the tour. No refund will be issued to passengers that do not adhere to these requirements.
ABC Snorkel Charters reserves the right to alter the schedule of the tour, substitute a vessel for another, or cancel the tour without notice if circumstances require it to do so. Should this materially impact your tour, we will endeavor to notify you of any changes.
From
au$21,118.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Tour Code: 1288
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