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Port Douglas: Low Isles Afternoon Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

4.9 / 5

63 reviews

Activity provider: Sailaway Port Douglas
Water activity

Port Douglas: Low Isles Afternoon Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

Activity provider: Sailaway Port Douglas
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From US$ 194.24 per person

Likely to sell out
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Enjoy an adults-only afternoon cruise to the Great Barrier Reef’s Low Isles. Sail on a luxury catamaran, enjoy small guest numbers, relax and snorkel a unique, protected cay. All this plus canapes, refreshments and a scenic sunset sail back to port!

About this activity

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Duration 5.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
At your accommodation in Port Douglas. Please be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy the experience of pure sailing on a luxurious catamaran
  • Delight in a spectacular sunset sail over the coral Daintree mountain views
  • Participate in the heritage walk, guided snorkel tour and glass-bottom boat viewing
  • Enjoy small numbers of guests and excellent service
  • Feast on canapés, afternoon tea and beverages
Full description

Embark on an afternoon departure on a luxury catamaran. Upon arrival, delight in freshly-brewed Tropical North Queensland tea or Jaques coffee with a light lunch. Take off for a leisurely 15-kilometer journey to the Low Isles. After some slow and smooth cruising, moor in the sheltered blue lagoon for 3 hours. The crew will set you up with complimentary snorkeling equipment and optical masks (and seasonal lycra snorkeling suits or wetsuits and flotation devices if required). Relax on the island, join the guided snorkel tour lead by a marine naturalist, take a trip on the glass-bottom boat and join the guided heritage walk. The marine biologist will provide in-depth information about the reef and its colorful inhabitants. Cure your curiosity - there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Afterward, enjoy afternoon tea and coffee with fresh homemade scones and a fruit platter. Then, enjoy a delicious selection of canapés with a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink in hand as you admire the sunset over the Coral Sea. The spectacular sunset sail back to port will showcase beautiful views of the Daintree mountains. End the tour back at the Marina at 6:30 PM and continue your evening in beautiful Port Douglas.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All complimentary beverages fully included (soft and alcoholic)
  • Snorkelling equipment, seasonal lycra snorkeling suits and flotation devices
  • Snorkelling instruction and in-water assistance
  • Optional snorkel tour with a marine guide
  • Glass bottom boat viewing and reef interpretation
  • Low Isles Heritage Island Walk, guided
  • Afternoon tea and coffee, light lunch, fresh homemade scones and fruit platter
  • A delicious selection of canapés
  • Environment Management Charge of $7.00 per person, payable on the day of travel (valid from 1st July 2022)

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • T-shirt

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • This is an adults-only cruise.
  • The Environment Management Charge per person is not included and is payable upon check in on the day of travel.
  • Menu:
  • On arrival: small size club sandwiches, mini muffins
  • Afternoon tea: Sliced fruit platter, scones, strawberry jam and cream
  • On the trip home: complimentary beverage of beer, wine or champagne, canapés, selection of dips, crudités
  • Cheese and cold meats served with soft sliced baguette, salmon and cucumber sushi rolls, vegetarian rice paper rolls, chicken and pickled cabbage rice paper rolls
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 63 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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The crew was great and the overall operation of the day was very smooth. This was a perfect half day experience for the area if your time is limited and you can’t do a full day. As novice snorkelers we especially appreciated the detailed instruction and tips to a successful swim around the reef. We loved every minute of it!

March 25, 2023

Kira was so helpful as I am a bit scared in deep water. She made sure I was ok throughout the time we were snorkelling. On return to port Douglas my daughter was very sea sick and both Kira and Josephine were so kind and couldn’t do enough to help her. Jake was a really lovely guy too. Overall a lovely day was had with plenty of good food, drink and lovely people to enjoy the day with.

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March 25, 2023

What a lovely day out. Beautiful weather, beautiful cruise and crew. Not as beautiful smorkeling as the outer reef but the trip there and back outweighed the fish. Would definable recommend this to anyone who loves a sunset and a classy cruise with champers!

March 25, 2023

Product ID: 180578