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Sailaway - Sailing & Snorkelling - The Low Isles
Duration: Day Tour
Departs: Port Douglas 8:30am Daily (coach transfers available on request from Cairns)
Returns: Port Douglas 4:00pm Daily


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.
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.
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 & 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 or relax 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.
- Return coach transfers from Port Douglas or Cairns accommodation
- Freshly brewed Tropical North Queensland tea or coffee on arrival
- Morning tea selection including muffins, pastries, cakes & fresh fruit platters
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All snorkelling gear & tuition including optical masks, seasonal lycra snorkelling suits & flotation devices
4 ½ hours at tropical Low Isles a stunning Coral Cay Island including heritage walk - Snorkelling instruction & in-water assistance
- Guided snorkelling tour with marine naturalist
- Alfresco gourmet buffet lunch including fresh prawns
- Glass bottom boat tour with interpretive reef interpretation
- A first class luxury sailing experience on Sailaway
- Afternoon tea selection with fruit platters, cookies & homemade cake
- Mandatory carbon offsetting contribution of $10 per person
Rates - From Port Douglas - Valid 01st of April 2022 to 31st of March 2023
- Adult AU$292.00 includes Government Reef Tax
- Child AU$202.00 (Child ages 4 - 12 years of age) per person Includes Government Reef Tax
- Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children Aged 4 - 12 years of age) AU$88900 Includes Government Reef Tax
Important Booking Notes: Please use Comments Box on Booking Form to specify if travelling from Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches or Port Douglas and if return coach transfers are required as well as providing any other important information you can think of to ensure that you are well catered for onboard, i.e. special dietary requirements
Rates - From Cairns & Cairns Northern Beaches - Valid 01st of April 2021 to 31st of March 2022
- Adult AU$325.00 + AU$6.50 per person Government Reef Tax
- Child AU$223.00 (Child ages 4 -12 years of age) + AU$6.50 per person Government Reef Tax
- Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children aged 4 - 12 years of age) AU$1003.00 + AU$6.50 per person Government Reef Tax
Important Booking Notes: Please use Comments Box on Booking Form to specify if travelling from Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches or Port Douglas and if return coach transfers are required as well as providing any other important information you can think of to ensure that you are well catered for onboard, i.e. special dietary requirements
An Environmental Management Charge of $6.00 is levied for all adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. The Government Environmental Management Charge is payable direct by passengers to Great Adventures on the day of travel.
- Wetsuits for snorkellers From AU$5.00
- Prescription masks From AU$5.00
- Beverages
- Souvenirs
- Underwater Cameras AU$55.00