Sail an hour from Port Douglas on the 30 metre catamaran Wavedancer to Low Isles, a small coral cay with a lighthouse, a calm lagoon and turtles in the shallows. You snorkel straight off the beach, walk the island with a marine biologist and sail home with a glass of sparkling wine.
Days
- About 7 hours (10am to 4:30pm)
Age
- All ages; 3 and under travel free
Group size
- Shared cruise, island numbers limited
Start / finish
- Port Douglas Marina / Low Isles / Port Douglas Marina
- Port Douglas Marina, around 4:30pm
Return
- Port Douglas Marina, around 4:30pm
Transport
- 30 metre sailing catamaran Wavedancer, shuttle boats to the beach
Meals
- Morning tea, buffet lunch with prawns, afternoon tea
Route
Included experiences
- Low Isles lagoon — snorkel from the beach with turtles and reef fish
- Guided snorkel — swim the reef with a marine biologist
- Glass bottom boat — cruise over the soft coral gardens
- Heritage Walk — the shoreline and the 1878 lighthouse with a marine biologist
- Under sail — sparkling wine and cheese on the way home
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Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the friendly, attentive crew, the quality of the snorkelling experience where they regularly encounter turtles, reef sharks and abundant fish, and the well-organised itinerary that includes a buffet lunch, optional guided tours by the marine biologist, and entertainment such as live music on the return journey. The boat itself, its cleanliness, comfort and uncrowded atmosphere, together with the buffet lunch catering to diverse dietary needs, stands out as a particular strength of the tour. The most common caveat is that rough seas can occur, with some travellers experiencing seasickness, though the crew are noted for their attentive care in such circumstances and travellers recommend taking seasickness medication beforehand.
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My second Low Isles trip on Wavedancer, the first 20 years ago as a kid, and a perfect day with family. Victoria helped us pick the best weather and let us reschedule after rain, and Captain Peter, Luke, Colin, lifeguard Ryan and the crew were fantastic, with a clean boat, excellent food and plenty of fish and turtles.
A wonderful day with the Wavedancer crew. Superb boat, excellent food and drinks, and great support on Low Isles and the reef.
A lovely, well-organised cruise with friendly staff and no crowds. We loved the snorkel tour, with beautiful fish, coral and a few turtles.
Loved the Low Isles cruise: friendly staff, a nice buffet lunch and amazing snorkelling. The marine biologist was engaging, especially on the walking tour of the island.
We did the Low Isles day trip and had a fantastic day with a friendly crew who clearly love their jobs. An hour snorkelling off the beach with turtles, reef sharks and clams, a buffet lunch with prawns and fresh fruit, more snorkelling and a guided island walk with Greg the biologist.
