Tour Highlights
- Small group snorkelling tour - Up to 24 guests onboard for a memorable experience on the outer Great Barrier Reef.
- We have a roaming permit so there is no set itinerary which allows the captain to choose the best reef locations on the day.
- Guided snorkelling tours included with our marine guides who will talk to you about what you are seeing below the water.
Description & Tour Inclusions
Included In Price
- All in water activities are guided
- Interpretive Marine talk
- Transfers: We are pleased to offer complimentary seat in coach transfers for guests staying in Port Douglas and Thala Beach. All transfers operate in a luxury mini bus and are scheduled to align with our daily tour timings. We require your clients accommodation at time of booking.
- On check in: Fresh fruit and delicious pastries are available to enjoy with a selection of premium teas and freshly ground local coffee.
- EMC Reef Tax from 01/04/26, prior to that $8.50 per person payable on board
- Transfers to and from Port Douglas and Thala Beach accommodation.
- Morning Tea/Coffee
- Pastries, Fruit Platter
- Grazing style lunch featuring high quality local produce
- Afternoon Tea/Coffee
- Water
- Reef Safe
- Reef Safe Sunscreen
- Snorkel, Mask, Fins
- Full length Lycra suit (summer)
- 5mm wetsuit (winter) Floatation devices
- Life jackets
- Fully guided Marine biologist snorkel
A highly personalised small group snorkelling tour from Port Douglas that takes guests to the best spots on the outer Great Barrier Reef.
You will not experience another snorkelling tour like this from Port Douglas. With our exclusive Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority permit, we have the flexibility to explore our chosen reef locations freely, away from the crowds of tourists and popular reef spots. We often visit multiple locations in a single day to provide a diverse Great Barrier Reef tour for our guests.
Departing Port Douglas, we offer an exhilarating chance for individuals seeking to snorkel in remote locations 20-30 miles offshore, where they can encounter rare marine creatures up close for the first time! Each one of our snorkelling tours accommodates a maximum of 24 passengers, ensuring a highly personalized and exclusive guided snorkelling adventure.
We are not tied down by the need to stick to permanent moorings, allowing us to seek out truly remarkable destinations. If we come across something extraordinary along the way, we take the opportunity to dive in and explore. If it captivates us, we linger and enjoy the experience.
Our capacity to cruise and venture into uncharted territory from Port Douglas allows us to offer exceptional, traditional exploratory days that are truly unforgettable.
There is no other snorkelling tour that offers the outer reef experiences like this day tour unless you book your very own private charter boat.
Book this vessel for you own private charters.
Itinerary
Sample Itinerary
- 07.45am: Check in at our Vessel Voyager and meet your captain and crew. Fresh fruit and delicious pastries are available to enjoy with a selection of premium teas and freshly ground local coffee.
- 08.00am: Depart to the Great Barrier Reef.Morning, safety briefings and marine talks will be provided on our way to the reef. The crew will also provide snorkelling instructions.
- 10.00am: Your exploration of the Great Barrier Reef commences, with our warm and friendly Marine Biologist guides. Learn about the reef in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner.
- 12.00pm: Lunch is presented grazing-style on a large rainforest timber banquet table, in the air-conditioned saloon. It’s a sumptuous feast of elegant proportions featuring hot and cold dishes that showcase fresh local produce.
- 12.30pm: Jump back into the Coral Sea for more Great Barrier Reef exploration. Our Marine Biologists will ensure you connect and engage with this fascinating underwater landscape in an enriching way.
- 2.00pm: Voyager commences the return journey to Port Douglas. Afternoon tea will be available in the air-conditioned saloon and our bar will be open.
- 4.00pm: Arrive at Port Douglas
Port Douglas Snorkel Tours - The Boat
***New Vessel Voyager From 01/12/25***
Voyager is our newest luxury catamaran, a 20-metre vessel designed with the space to host up to 60 guests, yet purposely limited to just 24 guests for a more exclusive experience. Its aesthetic is unmistakably yacht-inspired with bright, white finishes throughout the interior and exterior, ensuring that guests have a comfortable and enjoyable day exploring the Great Barrier Reef.
Inside, you’ll find a fully air-conditioned lounge with plush seating and business-class style arrangements. Outdoors, queen-sized daybeds on the sundeck and cushioned benches on the bow invite you to unwind in the sunshine, while the shaded aft deck offers a cool, breezy retreat.
Every detail has been thoughtfully considered — from the soft, barefoot-friendly decking to the custom ocean access system that allows guests of all ages to step effortlessly into the water. A rear-facing bar, immersive multi-zone sound system, and refined timber yacht finishes complete a charter experience that feels elevated, contemporary, and distinctly premium.
Our vessel is outfitted with state-of-the-art safety gear, top-quality snorkelling equipment, and all the essential amenities to ensure a fun-filled day.
Read more about our Great Barrier Reef tours on our blog.
Tour Details
Tour Languages Offered
English
EnglishDeparts From
Port Douglas
Departure Time
8.00am
Departure Instructions
- 7.45am: Check in at our Vessel Voyager and meet your captain and crew. Fresh fruit and delicious pastries are available to enjoy with a selection of premium teas and freshly ground local coffee.
- Departure Point – C finger at Crystalbrook Super Yacht Marina Port Douglas
- Depart 08.00am
- Return 4.00pm
- For travel from 1 December 2025, all passengers booked on the Guided Snorkelling Day, Guided Snorkelling Day with Introductory Dive or Private Charter 13-24 Pax will depart from C finger at Crystalbrook Super Yacht Marina Port Douglas.
Destinations
Great Barrier Reef
Months of Operation
January - December
Days of Operation
Daily
Duration
8.5 hours
Available for Purchase / Hire
- Drinks available on board - Alcohol only after inwater activities are completed
- Go-Pro Camera Hire
- Pre order prescription masks
Fitness Level Required
Medium
Additional Information
- Non-Swimmer Policy: Non-swimmers are welcome but must be booked in advance so we can arrange a private guide to ensure your safety in the water. This service is available at an additional rate of $590 per group.
- Introductory Diving: 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.
- 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.
Eco Certifications
What to Bring
Hat, Water Bottle, Change of clothes, Towel
Child Policy
Children minimum age to participate is 7+. Children are charged at the adult rate. Introductory Diving minimum age is 12 years old.
Cancellation Policy
Our T&Cs
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 low passenger numbers or 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.
Prices:
All prices on our website or sales literature are based on booking directly with ABC and are subject to change.
From 15 June 2025, all direct bookings made via the ABC website will have the Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of $8 per person added at the time of booking. For bookings made via third parties, the EMC is not included in the advertised price and will be collected by the crew on the day of travel.
The Environmental Management Charge (EMC) is a government-imposed levy collected from visitors to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This fee, sometimes referred to as the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Tax, is mandated by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) to support the sustainable management and conservation of the reef.
In the current economic environment, we are experiencing rapidly rising fuel prices. For this reason, an extra fuel levy may apply to the fare you have paid. If this is the case, you will be advised in advance and given the option to cancel the booking at no cost.
Minimum Participants:
All daily tours are subject to minimum participant numbers.
Cancellation Policy for Outer Reef Snorkelling:
Cancellations made within 48 hours prior to the booked tour date or ‘no shows’ are subject to 100% cancellation charge with no refund – If a cancellation takes place outside the 48-hour period then there is a $25-$50 admin charge per person.
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.
Change of terms and conditions:
All information on our websites www.abcsnorkelcharters.com.au www.charterboatportdouglas.com.au, tours, itineraries, services provided, product inclusions, brochure contents and prices charged may be altered/cancelled without notice due to any reason and at the discretion of ABC.
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$547.50
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$547.50
Family: au$2,190.00
Tour Code: 1155
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