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Port Douglas Reef & Islands
Port Douglas has a variety of reef day tours on offer. Low Isles is an island fairly close to the mainland and provides beach and great snorkelling opportunities. This is a great option for families with young children or those that do not want to spend the day on a boat at the Outer Reef.
For those who want to visit the best of the reef, then heading out into the Outer Barrier Reef will provide you with great quality coral, marine life, snorkelling and diving. You can enjoy up to 5 hours at the reef visiting 3 different reef sites.
The Agincourt Ribbon Reefs are very popular and many travelers come to Port Douglas to specifically dive and snorkel this location. If you are traveling with young children or the elderly then perhaps a pontoon trip like Quicksilver would be most suitable. A pontoon is a multi-level reef activity platform moored permanently at the Outer Great Barrier Reef which provides a spacious, stable base to enjoy a wide range of reef activities in all weather conditions.
Please contact us for local and honest advice in helping you to choose the most suitable Port Douglas Reef Tour.
Calypso - Outer Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive
Rates from: $310
This great vessel travels to three (3) unique Outer Barrier Reef locations and they cater to both snorkellers and divers. Divers love this boat as the sites are great and they get more personalized attention. This is a large boat with a lot of deck space and they do have an upper level that is not air-conditioned which is good for those who don't enjoy the cool after a day in the water. Morning/afternoon tea and a full buffet lunch is provided on board as well as all equipment and courtesy bus transfers within Port Douglas.
Calypso Half Day Low Isles Reef Tour ex Port Douglas
Rates from: $249
A comfortable and luxurious half day reef trip departing Port Douglas. This vessel reaches the Low Isles in only 30 minutes allowing time for up to 2 and a half hours to enjoy snorkelling bliss and a glass bottom boat tour for those wanting to stay dry. Maximum 23 people.
Indigo 2 Port Douglas
Rates from: $95
Indigo 2 is a 13 metre French designed and built Fountaine Pajot Orana 44 catamaran.
Come and enjoy sunset sailing on the waters off Port Douglas.
Maximum of 12 passengers
Contemplating a private sunset experience?
Prices start from $1090 for two hours of exclusivity.
Lady Douglas River Cruise
Rates from: $45
All cruises showcase a wide variety of visual delights; take in the spectacular wilderness and scenery of the mangroves, wildlife, shipwrecks, and harbour and coastal views around the inlet entrance.
Spend time searching for wild estuarine crocodiles in their natural habitat and exploring the mangroves.
Sunset Cruises include a stunning sunset at the end of the tour.
Low Isles Sunset and Afternoon Snorkel Tour ex Port Douglas
Rates from: $323
Enjoy an afternoon cruise from Port Douglas with 1.00pm departure and returning at 6.30pm on this half day Low Isles trip. Includes snorkelling, sailing, island exploring, glass bottom boat tour and afternoon tea with a Sunset Sail back to Port Douglas.
This company ensures your enjoyment with small numbers of guests (maximum of 33 guests), excellent service and personal attention from our helpful friendly crew. Min age 13yrs
Ocean Safari - Cape Tribulation - Ex Cape Tribulation Only
Rates from: $197
Ocean Safari offers an exhilarating ride to snorkel the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation. The half day Great Barrier Reef tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary array of marine life and coral species. After a fast 25 minute ride, you are ready to snorkel two fabulous locations at Mackay and Undine Reefs.
Quicksilver - Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon
Rates from: $312
This large stable catamaran departs Port Douglas and travels to an Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon located at Agincourt Reef. The pontoon provides activities such as snorkelling, diving, semi-submersible coral viewing tours, buffet lunch, scenic helicopter flights and underwater observatory. With a late morning departure of 10.00am, this is a great trip for families or those travelling with young children or the elderly.
Reef Sprinter - Half Day Low Isles Reef
Rates from: $150
We have two high speed rigid inflatable jet boats that depart Port Douglas four times a day and travel to the reef near Low Isles, arriving in just 15 minutes. Enjoy snorkelling for an hour and a half at our exclusive mooring. Experience this personalised tour with limited numbers set at 14 passengers.
This reef is very protected and has a vast quantity of corals and abundant fish species, with regular turtle sightings . We don't go to the island with this tour, our mooring is located right on the reefs edge, away from the crowds!
Reef Sprinter - Half Day Outer Barrier Reef
Rates from: $240
The fastest way to get to the outer reef from Port Douglas. This is a super fast jet boat ride that offers half day reef trips departing Port Douglas. It only takes 40 minutes to reach the outer reef. They only take 14 passengers at a time therefore a small group size is guaranteed.
Sailaway - Full Day Low Isles Tour
Rates from: $323
Full day cruise to Low Isles from Port Douglas includes snorkelling equipment, snorkelling instruction with in-water assistance, guided snorkel tour with Marine Guide, sailing, glass bottom boat tour with commentary, 4.5 hours at Low Isles, Heritage Walk, morning/afternoon tea, tropical buffet lunch and courtesy bus transfers within Port Douglas.
Sailaway - Mackay Cay
Rates from: $323
Immersed in the northern frontier of Great Barrier Reef, this is the perfect snorkelling and sailing adventure for a conservation minded visitor. Ideally suited to those who can swim and have a spirit of fun and adventure. Discerning guests can enjoy an inspiring full day experience to the stunning Mackay Coral Cay on the Great Barrier Reef in the most sustainable way!
Shaolin Chinese Junk Sail Low Isles
Rates from: $70
Jump aboard the magical and enchanting Shaolin for an unforgettable day of sailing, snorkelling and fun. Experience one of the few authentic Chinese Junks left operating in the world. Shaolin is one of the longest operating Sailing boats in Port Douglas and has been taking people snorkelling to Low Isle for many years to experience the spectacular blue lagoon abound with coral and fish life.
Silversonic - Outer Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel
Rates from: $302
This is a modern 29 metre high speed catamaran that visits 3 different sites at Agincourt Ribbon Reef. Travelling with approximately 80 passengers it is designed for adventure-minded people who wish to revel in the thrill of diving and snorkelling without compromising their comfort. State-of-the-art computerised ride control stytems and travel speed of 32 knots ensures you a smoother, faster ride to the Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Wavedancer - Low Isles Sailing
Rates from: $242
This is a fantastic family friendly sailing yacht, and is one of only 3 vessels with permission to visit the unique Low Isles for a day of snorkelling pleasure. Spend the day snorkelling from the boat, or from the shores of this turtle breeding coral cay, or even indulge in a short glass bottom boat tour to hear the great commentary of the beautiful marine life you will be viewing. All equipment is provided for your snorkel experience with sizes to suit all ages, morning/afternoon tea is readily available and lunch is a smorgasbord of delights in plentiful quantity.
Wavelength Snorkel
Rates from: $267
Wavelength is a dedicated eco-snorkelling vessel visiting 3 different Outer Reef sites for a truly unique day. We are passionate about the reef and our knowledgeable crew provide personalised attention to our 48 passengers. Wavelength holds an advanced eco-tourism accreditation and climate action certification and believe in finding the best Great Barrier Reef experience possible for all visitors to our beautiful region.
