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Sailaway - Sailing & Snorkelling - The Low Isles

Destination: Low Isles
Duration: Day Tour

Departs: Port Douglas 8:30am Daily (coach transfers available on request from Cairns)
Returns: Port Douglas 4:00pm Daily

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The Cruise

You are invited to enjoy ‘a day to remember’ with a reef and island sail for snorkelling and exploring Low Isles, an unspoilt coral cay on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Low Isles is situated on a large oval 200 hectare coral platform and consist of a small coral cay, a large mangrove island, mudflats, seagrass beds, and coral reefs. The islands are surrounded by 5.5 acres of coral reef very close to the islands, making it an ideal area for snorkellers.

Living amongst the corals in the blue lagoon are a large variety of reef fish including angelfish, damselfish, anemones, giant trevally, sweetlip, fusilers and many green turtles are sighted daily.
The Sailaway cruise carries a small numbers of guests (max 33 guests) offering personalized attention from the boat’s friendly and helpful crew. The vessel moors up in the sheltered blue lagoon for 4.5 hours. From here you can join the guided snorkel tour and relax or explore the island. Experience a trip on the glass bottom boat viewing incredible coral and fish. The tour includes a delicious buffet lunch including fresh garden salads, cold meats, prawns and tropical fruits.
After a great day on the reef just laze on the deck sailing back to Port Douglas enjoying the magnificent vistas.
  • Snorkelling within a protected cove
  • Swim with green turtles in their natural habitat at Low Isles
  • View spectacular coral gardens
  • Explore Low Isles' nature & history
  • Take a trip on the glass bottom boat
  • Enjoy a superb buffet lunch
  • Relaxing sail back to Port Douglas


Sailing, Snorkelling, Exploring, Dining, Relaxing a full day at Low Isle on the reef.

A Snorkelling Paradise
The reef around Low Isles comprises of 150 species of hard corals and is dominated by 15 species of soft corals. Living amongst the corals in the blue lagoon are a large variety of reef fish including angelfish, damselfish, anemones, giant trevally, sweetlip, fusiliers and many green turtles are sighted daily.

The Sail and Snorkel Tour
The vessel moors up in the sheltered blue lagoon of the Low Isles for 4.5 hours. From here you can join the guided snorkel tour orrelax or explore the island. Experience a trip on the glass bottom boat viewing incredible coral and fish. Don't miss out on the wonderful buffet lunch. After a great day on the reef just laze on the deck sailing back to Port Douglas Australia, enjoying the magnificent vistas.

A Tour of the Low Isles is a must!
On Low Isle, a number of bird species reside on the island. You may encounter pelicans, honeyeaters, white breasted wood swallows, mangrove kingfishers, reef egrets with sea eagles and ospreys wheeling overhead. The lighthouse was built on Low Isle in 1878 and was automated in 1993.

Itinerary
  • 8:30am departure from the marina
  • 10:00am early arrival at the sheltered blue lagoon
  • Snorkelling briefing on the front deck of Sailaway
  • Transfer to the island on our tender
  • Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
  • Encounter turtles over coral gardens
  • View an incredible variety of fish and coral
  • Island exploration to explore it's environment and learn about it's history
  • Alfresco gourmet buffet lunch with prawns, meats & salads
  • Free time for snorkelling from the back deck after lunch viewing the many species of coral and fish life
  • Informative glass bottom boat tour with the skipper viewing coral gardens
  • Afternoon tea and delicious homemade cakes
  • Then a relaxed sail back to Port Douglas soaking up the incredible views
  • 4:00pm arrival at the Marina Mirage
Rates
  • Adult AU$195.00
  • Child AU$120.00 (Child age 4 to 12 years)
  • Family Package (2 Adults &2 Children aged 4 to 12 years) AU$567.00


*Rates exclude Environment Management Charge of $5.00 per person, payable on board the vessel

Coach Transfers
From Port Douglas accommodation
  • Free of Charge
From Cairns & Northern Beaches
  • Adult AU$36.00
  • Child AU$22.00
  • Family (2 Adults & 2 Children aged 4 - 12 years ) AU$116.00
Optional Extras
  • Wetsuits & optical masks
  • Underwater cameras
  • Special dietary meals by request
  • Fully licensed bar & range of souvenirs
What to bring

Beach towel, swimwear, T-shirt, hat, sunscreen, camera, sunglasses, cas, VISA or Mastercard for E.M.C., drinks, a friendly smile and your consideration for this precious Marine National Park and World Heritage site.

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