Sail out of Port Douglas after lunch to Low Isles, a small coral cay with a lighthouse, for a guided snorkel with a marine biologist and time on the beach, then sail home at sunset with canapés and a drink. No more than 33 guests, ages 13 and over.
Days
- About 5.5 hours
Age
- All ages
Group size
- Max 33 guests
Start / finish
- Port Douglas / Low Isles / Port Douglas
- Port Douglas marina, about 6:30pm
Return
- Port Douglas marina, about 6:30pm
Transport
- Sailing catamaran, with hotel transfers in Port Douglas
Meals
- Light lunch, afternoon tea, canapés and all drinks
Route
Included experiences
- Low Isles — guided snorkel with a marine biologist
- Glass-bottom boat — reef talk on the solar electric tender
- Island walk — the 1878 lighthouse and the museum
- Sunset sail — canapés and sundowners with Daintree mountain views
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Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and attentive staff who create a welcoming atmosphere and ensure safety throughout the tour, as well as the beautiful scenery at the Low Isles reef and the quality of the boat itself. What stands out most often is the combination of snorkelling opportunities where guests observe diverse marine life including fish, coral, turtles and rays, followed by a scenic sunset sail back to shore. The tour caters well to mixed-ability groups, with staff offering encouragement without pressure and alternatives for those who prefer not to snorkel, and the provision of food, drinks and amenities receives consistent positive mention. All reviews are five-star ratings with no criticisms or caveats raised by any traveller.
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Lovely, knowledgeable staff, great food and a beautiful island and reef. Our afternoon tour was well worth it.
An amazing afternoon and evening on the half-day Low Isles trip with snorkelling, a glass-bottom boat and a sunset sail. Skipper Taylah and first mate Mick looked after everyone on a beautiful boat, we all saw colourful fish and a turtle, and the glass-bottom boat was the best ever.
A fabulous afternoon sail to the Low Isles, with Brodie at the helm on his captain's run under Captain Tim, who took photos for everyone. Michelle and Angel helped us all with fins and snorkels; we saw lots of fish, a black-tip shark, a ray and a turtle, then sailed home at sunset chatting with new friends.
A lovely afternoon trip to the Low Isles on a beautiful, spacious boat. Snorkelling suits all abilities, there are other options for non-snorkellers, and the staff looked after all our needs.
A fun day on the Low Isles and sunset tour. Dylan, Angel and Yasmine were friendly and kind and encouraged everyone to snorkel without pressure, and we saw beautiful fish, coral and turtles.
Our afternoon-to-sunset Low Isles cruise and snorkel was faultless. We loved the crew, food and drinks, and got the first sunny day in weeks.
