You’ll board a spacious sailboat and glide across the water on our large catamaran, passing by the rainforest-covered mountain scenery on your way to Low Isles.
Your snorkelling tour begins with boarding a spacious catamaran at Port Douglas Crystalbrook Super Yacht Marina and settling in to listen to the crew as they talk about your day tour to the beautiful Low Isles that sits approximately 15.2 km off the coast and takes around about an hour of cruising time to get there. Enjoy morning tea while the friendly crew presents an informative reef presentation and snorkelling tips.
From Port Douglas sail through the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef towards the enchanting Low Isles. Along the way, admire the rainforest-covered mountain scenery of the Daintree Rainforest and keep an eye out for marine life as we cruise along.
Upon arrival at Low Isles, discover vibrant coral gardens and unique marine life. Equipped with snorkelling gear and mask, explore the underwater world where sea turtles are often seen. For those preferring to stay dry, a glass bottom boat tour offers a fantastic view of the coral reefs.
Join a marine biologist for guided snorkelling tours and beach walks, learning about the history of Low Isles, its lighthouse, and the diverse marine ecosystem.
Indulge in a tropical smorgasbord lunch on the boat. Afterward, continue exploring or relax on the white sandy beaches under a sun umbrella. Beachcombers can discover island flora and fauna at their own pace or join a guided tour.
Afternoon tea is served as you set sail back to Port Douglas marina from your gorgeous day spent on Low Isles, concluding a memorable day on the Great Barrier Reef.
8:00 AM: Board the Wavedancer catamaran at Port Douglas Crystalbrook Super Yacht Marina. Enjoy morning tea and a reef presentation enroute to Low Isles.
10:00 AM: Arrive at Low Isles. Participate in guided snorkelling tours or explore the reef from a glass bottom boat.
12:00 PM: Tropical smorgasbord lunch on board. Relax on the beach or join a guided island heritage walk.
2:00 PM: Continue snorkelling, beachcombing, or relaxing on the beach.
3:00 PM: Afternoon tea served on board.
4:00 PM: Depart Low Isles and sail back to Port Douglas marina.
5:00 PM: Arrive at Port Douglas marina, concluding your Great Barrier Reef adventure.
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Your gleaming luxury sailboat awaits at the picturesque Port Douglas Crystalbrook Super Yacht Marina!
Once on board the 30m catamaran, you’ll settle in the stunning lounge or expansive outdoor decks.
A sumptuous morning tea is on offer, and as you set sail, the welcoming crew will provide a brief marine presentation and all the snorkelling tips you’ll need for your Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tour.
You’ll glide by the beauty of emerald-coloured mountains on the horizon, and perhaps even catch sight of a majestic osprey flying to the same Low Isles destination!
This vessel is your personal haven for the day, and it’s from here you’ll take a craft to the pristine island shores to be suited up for snorkelling.
This is also the floating sanctuary where morning and afternoon tea, along with a tropical lunch will be served.
And feel free to soak up the sun onboard the spacious decks or the lavish beach with a cool refreshment from the licensed bar.
Between the breathtaking lagoon at Low Isles and Woody islands, there lies a mesmerizing world of underwater discovery.
From your luxury catamaran, you’ll be spirited to the sandy shore of Low Isles by a small craft.
A friendly marine expert will have given you some snorkelling tips on the journey over, and this is where you’ll be suited up with your snorkel and mask, ready to explore the aquatic Disneyland before you.
The enchanting coral gardens begin just a few steps from the beach, which means within moments you’ll be drifting on the dazzling surface of the Great Barrier Reef.
Over vivid branch, plate and flowery coral you’ll glide to spot an amazingly breathtaking array of rainbow reef fish.
It might even be your lucky to to float past a Clown Fish city, (Nemo) tell a Blue Tang (Dory) to ‘keep swimming’ and high-five a giant sea-turtle!
Low Isles are the well known home of many sea turtles to the delight of our snorkellers.
This Port Douglas reef trip boasts a resident marine biologist, and your host for a guided snorkelling presentation.
This activity is wondrous for those who are a little less confident, or have snorkelled before, but would adore knowing more about the phenomenal marine park at your feet!
For example, you may see the incredible school-fish sight of Maori Wrasse following your tour, and even swimming right beside you.
Yet you might not know this beautiful blue fish can change from female to male, if there isn’t a dominant male in the school!
Or that the pearly white Nautilus is considered a living fossil, as it hasn’t changed in millions of years!
With thrilling discoveries such as manta-rays, sea-turtles and friendly baby sharks, your marine tour guide knows how to locate and interact with many unique species that you’ll meet on this tour.
You’ll find this sea safari a sensory treat for the eyes, ears, and imagination
If you’re feeling a little waterlogged, or your sense of adventure seeks another way to explore the Great Barrier Reef, the glass bottom boat tour is for you!
You’ll glide across the azure sea in dry comfort, with a stunning view from specially designed transparent walls and floor.
With a marine presentation included, your vessel will showcase the splendour of intricate coral gardens, and the spectacular marine life that call it home.
You may just see a ‘fever’ of ethereal manta-rays, or a regal old sea-turtle that could be 100 years old!
And you can always depend upon the appearance of a cerulean Parrot fish munching on coral, and the rainbow colours of endless reef fish alongside your tour.
With spellbinding sights combined with fun facts, you’ll learn about the fascinating relationship between marine life and coral, in the oldest and most complex environ on earth!
Low Isles, with its lush forest and rare wildlife, is unique to the Great Barrier Reef. And on this tour you’ll see why! Estimated at 7000 years old, the cay was once coral, which was swept into the sea, leaving particles to form this miraculous tropical island.
As you breathe in ocean air and sublime frangipani, your tour will begin with a trek past white shores and through enchanting rainforest.
You’ll learn about some of the flora and flora on the island, but keep your eyes peeled so you don’t miss sight of a wondrous sea-eagle or sparkling kingfisher that your tour guide is talking about!
As you journey on sun-speckled, sandy paths, you’ll discover the former Light Keeper’s cottage, and quaint lighthouse; a working monument, and the first of its kind in Far North Queensland.
You’ll not only see lavish tropical sights on this tour, but likewise be inspired by local and indigenous legend.
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Port Douglas
Check in 9:00am - Boarding 9:30am - Departure 10:00am - Return to Port Douglas Marina at 4:30pm
Check-in at Quicksilver’s Reservations office, Port Douglas marina for boarding passes.
January - December
Daily
Does not operate on Christmas Day
6.5 hours (approx.)
Underwater cameras available for purchase, underwater digital cameras available to hire. Please note drones are not permitted
Low, Medium
Your camera, swimming costume and beach towel, hat, sunscreen and shirt for sun protection, cash for drinks at the bar, credit cards for souvenirs
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.
Operators policy:
au$254.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$136.00
Family: au$652.00
Tour Code: 89