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7.5Hr Sailaway Low Isles Adventure Cruise
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The 7.5-Hour Low Isles Adventure Cruise is Sailaway's most comprehensive Low Isles tour, designed for guests who want a full day to experience the Great Barrier Reef at an unhurried pace. Over 7.5 hours, you'll enjoy up to five hours exploring the World Heritage-listed Low Isles Coral Cay with guided snorkelling, a marine biologist-led reef tour, a solar-electric glass-bottom boat cruise and a heritage island walk. Unlike the shorter afternoon tour, this experience includes a tropical buffet lunch and extended time both on the island and in the water, allowing you to discover Low Isles in greater depth.
The Low Isles Coral Cay Experience
Your day begins at the Sailaway Boathouse at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, where you'll board the luxury catamaran and enjoy tea, coffee and freshly baked pastries before setting sail across the Coral Sea. During the relaxed one-hour journey to Low Isles, take in the ocean views as the crew prepares you for the day's reef activities.
On arrival, you'll be transferred ashore by a quiet solar-electric glass-bottom boat, offering your first glimpse of the colourful coral beneath the surface. Join a marine biologist for a guided snorkel through the coral gardens, where you'll learn about the reef's diverse marine life while receiving in-water assistance if needed. Full snorkelling equipment, flotation devices and optical masks are provided, making the experience suitable for both beginners and confident snorkellers.
With around five hours at Low Isles, you'll have plenty of time to explore at your own pace. Join a guided walk to the island's historic lighthouse, relax beneath the coconut palms, wander the sandy beaches or return to the water for more snorkelling in the sheltered lagoon. Back on board, enjoy a tropical buffet lunch featuring fresh prawns, followed later by afternoon tea with homemade cakes as the catamaran sails back to Port Douglas. A fully licensed bar is available throughout the cruise if you'd like to purchase additional drinks.
Who Is This Cruise Best Suited For
This cruise is a great choice for first-time reef visitors, families and couples looking to combine guided snorkelling, island exploration and marine wildlife interpretation without the pace of an Outer Reef adventure. With glass-bottom boat viewing, sheltered snorkelling and expert guidance, the experience caters equally well to confident swimmers and those who prefer to enjoy the reef at a gentler pace.
The Low Isles Coral Cay Experience
Your day begins at the Sailaway Boathouse at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, where you'll board the luxury catamaran and enjoy tea, coffee and freshly baked pastries before setting sail across the Coral Sea. During the relaxed one-hour journey to Low Isles, take in the ocean views as the crew prepares you for the day's reef activities.
On arrival, you'll be transferred ashore by a quiet solar-electric glass-bottom boat, offering your first glimpse of the colourful coral beneath the surface. Join a marine biologist for a guided snorkel through the coral gardens, where you'll learn about the reef's diverse marine life while receiving in-water assistance if needed. Full snorkelling equipment, flotation devices and optical masks are provided, making the experience suitable for both beginners and confident snorkellers.
With around five hours at Low Isles, you'll have plenty of time to explore at your own pace. Join a guided walk to the island's historic lighthouse, relax beneath the coconut palms, wander the sandy beaches or return to the water for more snorkelling in the sheltered lagoon. Back on board, enjoy a tropical buffet lunch featuring fresh prawns, followed later by afternoon tea with homemade cakes as the catamaran sails back to Port Douglas. A fully licensed bar is available throughout the cruise if you'd like to purchase additional drinks.
Who Is This Cruise Best Suited For
This cruise is a great choice for first-time reef visitors, families and couples looking to combine guided snorkelling, island exploration and marine wildlife interpretation without the pace of an Outer Reef adventure. With glass-bottom boat viewing, sheltered snorkelling and expert guidance, the experience caters equally well to confident swimmers and those who prefer to enjoy the reef at a gentler pace.
- 7hr 30min sail and snorkel adventure cruise
- Guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist
- In-water guidance and snorkelling instructions
- All snorkelling equipment including floatation devices
- Solar-electric glass-bottom boat tour and reef interpretation talk
- Low Isles heritage island walk
- Morning and afternoon tea; refreshments
- Tropical buffet lunch (including prawns)
- Environment Management Charges included
- All snorkelling equipment including floatation devices
- Solar-electric glass-bottom boat tour and reef interpretation talk
- Courtesy pickup and drop off from Palm Cove/Northern Beaches on request
- Two experiences in one day, Great Barrier Reef snorkelling and a coral cay island visit, rather than a single-activity tour
- Guided snorkel tour & glass-bottom boat ride, covering in-water and dry ways to experience the reef
- Five hours ashore and on the water at the Low Isles, more time than most half-day options allow
- Small guest numbers and marine biologist-led snorkelling for more context than self-guided snorkel tours
- Adult $365
- Child $255
- Family $1116
Sailaway Boathouse, Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina 8, Shop 18/44 Wharf St, Port Douglas.
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- 8:00am: Check in at Sailaway Boathouse, Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
- 8:15am: Board the catamaran; complimentary tea and coffee on arrival; safety briefing
- 8:30am: Set sail from Port Douglas towards the Low Isles
- 9:30am: Arrive at the Low Isles; snorkel safety briefing
- 9:45am: Solar-electric glass-bottom boat transfer to the beach; swimming, guided snorkel tour, nature walk and island relaxation begin
- 12:30pm: Transfer back to the catamaran; gourmet buffet lunch served
- 1:30pm–2:30pm: Free time: relax onboard, snorkel off the back of the boat, join the guided glass-bottom boat tour, swim
- 2:00pm: Afternoon tea and coffee with homemade cakes
- 2:30pm: Set sail from the Low Isles back towards Port Douglas
- 4:00pm: Arrive back in Port Douglas
7.5Hr Sailaway Low Isles Adventure Cruise (this package)
Maximise your time at Low Isles with a full-day experience, including up to five hours to snorkel, join guided reef activities, explore the island and enjoy a tropical buffet lunch aboard a luxury sailing catamaran.
5.5Hr Sailaway Low Isles Coral Cay Afternoon & Sunset Tour (see alternate package)
The only Low Isles experience that combines reef exploration with a luxury Coral Sea sunset sail, featuring guided snorkelling, island discovery, afternoon tea, gourmet canapés and complimentary sundowner drinks.
1.5Hr Sailaway Coral Sea Sunset Sail (see alternate package)
Short on time? Enjoy the sunset without the reef visit on this 1.5-hour luxury sailing experience, complete with gourmet canapés, a welcome drink and panoramic views of the Daintree coastline.
9Hr Sailaway Mackay Coral Cay Reef Tour (see alternate package)
Venture beyond Low Isles to the Outer Great Barrier Reef on Sailaway's flagship reef tour. Visit the remote Mackay Coral Cay, snorkel two pristine reef sites and enjoy longer in-water time with marine biologist-guided experiences.
Maximise your time at Low Isles with a full-day experience, including up to five hours to snorkel, join guided reef activities, explore the island and enjoy a tropical buffet lunch aboard a luxury sailing catamaran.
5.5Hr Sailaway Low Isles Coral Cay Afternoon & Sunset Tour (see alternate package)
The only Low Isles experience that combines reef exploration with a luxury Coral Sea sunset sail, featuring guided snorkelling, island discovery, afternoon tea, gourmet canapés and complimentary sundowner drinks.
1.5Hr Sailaway Coral Sea Sunset Sail (see alternate package)
Short on time? Enjoy the sunset without the reef visit on this 1.5-hour luxury sailing experience, complete with gourmet canapés, a welcome drink and panoramic views of the Daintree coastline.
9Hr Sailaway Mackay Coral Cay Reef Tour (see alternate package)
Venture beyond Low Isles to the Outer Great Barrier Reef on Sailaway's flagship reef tour. Visit the remote Mackay Coral Cay, snorkel two pristine reef sites and enjoy longer in-water time with marine biologist-guided experiences.
- Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to help@australiancruisegroup.com.au
- Refunds, where applicable, will be processed to the original payment method.
- No correspondence will be entertained for cancellations made after the free-cancellation period.
- A ‘no-show’ refers to any confirmed passenger who fails to board the vessel prior to scheduled departure. Please note, we make every effort to ensure our cruises depart on time. It is highly recommended that all passengers are ready for boarding 15 minutes prior to the stated time.
- An individual booking is defined as all bookings having less than 10 passengers on a single E-ticket. Individual bookings require full payment at time of booking.
- Up to 4 days prior: Full refund
- Within 3 days: 100% cancellation fee
- Group bookings are defined as all bookings for 10 or more passengers on a single E-ticket. Group bookings can be made with a partial payment of 20% as deposit. The balance amount must be paid 7 days before the cruise date.
- Up to 7 days prior: Full refund
- Within 6 days: 100% cancellation fee
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Moderate mobility is required to step onto tenders and get in and out of the water using the boat ladders
Do I need to be a confident swimmer to join this cruise?
A moderate level of mobility is needed to board tenders and use the boat ladders, but you don't need to be an expert swimmer. Non-swimmers can still take part via the glass-bottom boat and time ashore at the Low Isles.
Can I bring my own food or drinks onboard?
No, BYO food and drinks are not permitted. The catamaran has a fully licensed bar onboard serving Australian wines and beers, available for purchase.
Does this tour include hotel transfers?
Yes, free courtesy bus transfers are available for guests staying in the Port Douglas area, with pickups for Palm Cove and the Northern Beaches available on request at the time of booking.
What does the Low Isles nature walk involve?
It's a guided walk across the island past its historic lighthouse, giving context on the site's ecology and heritage before or after time in the water.
Is the glass-bottom boat suitable if I don't want to swim?
Yes, the 100% solar-electric glass-bottom boat lets you view the reef and coral formations without getting in the water, making it a good option for non-swimmers.
What's included in the tropical buffet lunch?
Lunch includes cold meats and seafood such as peppered roast beef and tiger prawns, salads, freshly baked bread rolls and a range of condiments, served onboard between activities.
Is snorkelling equipment provided?
Yes, snorkelling equipment is included, along with in-water instruction and assistance from the crew, so there's no need to bring your own gear.
Is this cruise suitable for children?
Children are welcome, with a discounted rate available for ages 4 to 12. The mix of guided snorkelling, glass-bottom boat viewing and island time gives younger guests options beyond just swimming.
What happens if the cruise is affected by weather?
Cancellation terms are outlined in the cancellation policy; guests should check confirmation details or contact the operator directly if conditions look uncertain ahead of departure.
Why does an Environmental Management Charge apply?
The Low Isles sit within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, and the charge goes towards ongoing conservation and management of this World Heritage site.
A moderate level of mobility is needed to board tenders and use the boat ladders, but you don't need to be an expert swimmer. Non-swimmers can still take part via the glass-bottom boat and time ashore at the Low Isles.
Can I bring my own food or drinks onboard?
No, BYO food and drinks are not permitted. The catamaran has a fully licensed bar onboard serving Australian wines and beers, available for purchase.
Does this tour include hotel transfers?
Yes, free courtesy bus transfers are available for guests staying in the Port Douglas area, with pickups for Palm Cove and the Northern Beaches available on request at the time of booking.
What does the Low Isles nature walk involve?
It's a guided walk across the island past its historic lighthouse, giving context on the site's ecology and heritage before or after time in the water.
Is the glass-bottom boat suitable if I don't want to swim?
Yes, the 100% solar-electric glass-bottom boat lets you view the reef and coral formations without getting in the water, making it a good option for non-swimmers.
What's included in the tropical buffet lunch?
Lunch includes cold meats and seafood such as peppered roast beef and tiger prawns, salads, freshly baked bread rolls and a range of condiments, served onboard between activities.
Is snorkelling equipment provided?
Yes, snorkelling equipment is included, along with in-water instruction and assistance from the crew, so there's no need to bring your own gear.
Is this cruise suitable for children?
Children are welcome, with a discounted rate available for ages 4 to 12. The mix of guided snorkelling, glass-bottom boat viewing and island time gives younger guests options beyond just swimming.
What happens if the cruise is affected by weather?
Cancellation terms are outlined in the cancellation policy; guests should check confirmation details or contact the operator directly if conditions look uncertain ahead of departure.
Why does an Environmental Management Charge apply?
The Low Isles sit within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, and the charge goes towards ongoing conservation and management of this World Heritage site.
- Not all passengers are suited to snorkelling, and the crew may advise against it if judged unsuitable for the activity
- The operator reserves the right to decline any passenger from snorkelling on health or swimming-ability grounds
- Beach towel
- Swimwear
- Hat
- Sun-shirt
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Credit card for onboard purchases
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