A morning or afternoon snorkelling trip from Port Douglas to the secluded coral cay of Low Isles, arriving after a 30 minute journey to see the coral reef without the crowds.
Days
- 4 hours, morning or afternoon
Group size
- Small group, 23 guests
Start / finish
- Port Douglas / Port Douglas
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Boat from Port Douglas, 30 minutes each way, plus glass bottom boat at the island
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Low Isles — snorkelling in the calm lagoon
- Glass bottom boat reef viewing
- Low Isles lighthouse and lighthouse keeper's home
- Sea bird nesting areas
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
4.9
Based on 16 reviews
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AI summary of 16 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and friendly staff, the quality of the snorkelling experience and the abundance of marine life seen, particularly turtles, sharks and fish. The guided snorkel sessions stand out most often, with guides finding excellent viewing spots and providing informative commentary, whilst the island walk and glass-bottom boat are also frequently highlighted as enjoyable additions to the half-day itinerary. The most common criticism relates to snorkel guide availability, with one reviewer noting the guide spent limited time in the water, and another commenting that the glass-bottom boat experience was offered less frequently than desired, though the overall experience is generally regarded as an excellent and time-efficient introduction to the reef.
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“Great half day tour!”
My daughters loved the tour. The pace and the spots were wonderful.
“Great Barrier Reef cruise.”
We enjoyed the boat ride to the Low Isles, the informative glass-bottom boat and the island tour. As a weak swimmer I snorkelled in a life jacket while a guide towed me, so I could relax, and we saw coral, fish and turtles. Afternoon tea with fresh fruit was served back on board, and all three guides were excellent.
“Great day out”
A great short trip from Port Douglas. It was low tide and murky, and the snorkel guide only stayed in the water with us for about five minutes, but the island walk guide was knowledgeable and entertaining, a real highlight, and the captain was engaging. We'd come back, hopefully at higher tide.
“Fun in the sun, water and onboard!”
A wonderful afternoon and my first time snorkelling. The glass-bottom boat took us to the island, and my husband stayed on it and loved it. The island walk was informative and the guides were friendly and helpful, even with beginners like me.
“Fantastic ½ day snorkeling tour”
We did the morning Low Isles snorkelling tour. The staff are amazing and we really enjoyed it.
“Mid year getaway”
A great trip to a heritage site and a chance to snorkel with the fish.
