Low Isles Day Trip - Port Douglas - Sailaway
Low Isles Day Trip - Port Douglas - Sailaway
Description
Sailaway invites you 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. With only 1 of 4 reef tour licenses to moor at Low Isles there is limited access. With a maximum of 33 passengers personal attention from our friendly and helpful crew is ensured.
Sailaway IV a luxury catamaran offers a five-star reef and island cruise to Low Isles, a protected Coral Cay island on the Great Barrier Reef. Sailaway moors in the sheltered blue lagoon for over 5 hours. Relax on the white sandy beaches, snorkel over the magnificent coral gardens in the blue lagoon and swim with turtles in their natural habitat. Take a trip on the glass bottom boat, enjoy a superb buffet lunch, before sailing back to Port onboard the Lagoon 500, a state-of-the-art luxury sailing catamaran from France.
Your Itinerary
- 8:30am departure from the marina
- Fresh plunger coffee, Daintree Tea and biscuits served upon boarding
- 9:30am arrival at the sheltered blue lagoon
- Snorkelling briefing on the deck of Sailaway
- Transfer to the island on our tender
- Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
- Encounter turtles over coral gardens
- View an incredible variety of fish and coral
- Island exploration to explore it's environment and learn about it's history
- 12:30pm a delicious tropical buffet lunch onboard Sailaway
- Free time for snorkelling from the back deck after lunch viewing the many species of coral, fish life and turtles
- Informative glass bottom boat tour with the skipper viewing coral gardens
- Afternoon tea and delicious homemade cakes
- Then a relaxed sail back to Port Douglas soaking up the incredible views
- 4:00pm arrival at the Marina Mirage
Trip Includes
- Courtesy coach transfers from local accommodation
- Relaxing sail to and from island – approx 1 hour
- Morning /Afternoon tea with fresh brewed coffee, homemade cakes & tropical fruit platters
- Alfresco goumet buffet lunch with prawns, meats & salads
- Glass bottom boat coral viewing
- Unlimited access to Low Isles including heritage walk
- All snorkeling equipment & tuition provided
- Guided snorkeling tour with marine naturalist
- Seasonal lycra suit & flotation devices
- Hot & cold fresh water showers
- Your carbon offsetting contribution $5 p.p.
Duration
- Allow 7.5 hours in total (5 hours at the Low Isles)
Departures
- 8.30am from Marina Mirage in Port Douglas (returns at 4pm)
- 7am from Cairns accommodation (returns 6pm)
- Complimentary pick up from Port Douglas accommodation or make your own way to the Port Douglas marina
- Transfers available from Cairns accommodation (extra charge)
Other Information
- Free pick up from Port Douglas accommodation
- Transfers available from Cairns ($32 per person)
- Maximum of 33 passengers on board
- Wetsuits, optical masks and underwater cameras available
- Special dietary meals by request
- Fully licensed bar & range of souvenirs
- Environmental Management Fee (EMC) of $5 per person is payable on board as well as any relevant port departure taxes and fuel levies
- Scuba diving is not available at the Low Isles
Currency Converter Prices & Options
Why book online before you arrive?
- Adult: from Port Douglas AUD$195.00
- Adult: with Cairns transfers AUD$231.00
- Child (4 - 12yrs): from Port Douglas AUD$120.00
- Child (4 - 12yrs): with Cairns transfers AUD$142.00
- Family (2ad + 2ch): from Port Douglas AUD$567.00
- Family (2ad + 2ch): with Cairns transfers AUD$683.00
