Situated nine miles (15 kilometers) north-east of Port Douglas, Low Isles is a coral cay surrounded by 55 acres of reef in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The sandy beach and clear, calm lagoon waters are ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Low Isles is well-known for its population of green turtles, keep an eye on the surface as they regularly pop up for air. Occasionally dugongs can be seen grazing on sea grass and large rays may glide by.During the cruise, a Marine Biologist will conduct an informative talk on the fish and corals and provide details on the activities available throughout the day. The 30-meter luxury sailing catamaran offers the excitement of big ship sailing combined with the ultimate in comfort. Relax in the luxurious air-conditioned lounge with fully licensed bar, or soak up the sun under the sails on the expansive deck.On arrival a shuttle will take you from the boat to the island, or you can dive straight in and swim to the beach!Join an organized snorkel tour led by a marine biologist, or take to the water independently and explore at your leisure. Snorkeling equipment is provided and the friendly crew are on hand to assist.You don't have to get wet to enjoy a day at Low Isles. You can join a glass bottom boat tour over the soft coral gardens that surround Low Isles. Your guide will point out giant clams, a variety of fish and corals, and of course be on the lookout for turtles. On land you may like to join a guided beach walk around the small island. Learn about the flora and fauna of the island along with the history of Low Isles as an important place of marine research.We recommend you book this reef trip on your first full available day. You then have the opportunity to be flexible and change your travel date if you wish. Your booking can be changed at no additional cost directly with the operator once you are in Cairns. Prebook and secure your booking, but relax in knowing you can make amendments at no charge.
Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise From Palm Cove
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 10 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10:00 AM
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Return Details :
On arrival, please check-in to Quicksilver’s office at the Port Douglas Marina to receive your boarding passes. What to Bring: • Cash for drinks at the bar • Swimming costume and a beach towe.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling direct from the beach, this is the perfect day for families and couples seeking island relaxation. From the moment Wavedancer moors in the picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities await. It's a leisurely, informative day where island visitor numbers are limited.Throughout the day, a shuttle boat transfers guests betweenthe boatand the island. Snorkelling, glass bottom boat tour, marine biologist guided snorkel tour and island walk, tropical buffet lunch served onboard, morning and afternoon teasall included.Know More about this tour
Itinerary:
Situated nine miles (15 kilometers) north-east of Port Douglas, Low Isles is a coral cay surrounded by 55 acres of reef in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The sandy beach and clear, calm lagoon waters are ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Low Isles is well-known for its population of green turtles, keep an eye on the surface as they regularly pop up for air. Occasionally dugongs can be seen grazing on sea grass and large rays may glide by. During the cruise, a Marine Biologist will conduct an informative talk on the fish and corals and provide details on the activities available throughout the day. The 30-meter luxury sailing catamaran offers the excitement of big ship sailing combined with the ultimate in comfort. Relax in the luxurious air-conditioned lounge with fully licensed bar, or soak up the sun under the sails on the expansive deck. On arrival a shuttle will take you from the boat to the island, or you can dive straight in and swim to the beach! Join an organized snorkel tour led by a marine biologist, or take to the water independently and explore at your leisure. Snorkeling equipment is provided and the friendly crew are on hand to assist.You don't have to get wet to enjoy a day at Low Isles. You can join a glass bottom boat tour over the soft coral gardens that surround Low Isles. Your guide will point out giant clams, a variety of fish and corals, and of course be on the lookout for turtles. On land you may like to join a guided beach walk around the small island. Learn about the flora and fauna of the island along with the history of Low Isles as an important place of marine research. We recommend you book this reef trip on your first full available day. You then have the opportunity to be flexible and change your travel date if you wish. Your booking can be changed at no additional cost directly with the operator once you are in Cairns. Prebook and secure your booking, but relax in knowing you can make amendments at no charge.
Inclusions
- Buffet lunch served onboard
- Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
- Morning tea/coffee on boarding, afternoon tea
- Complimentary glass of sparkling wine on homeward journey
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Use of lycra suit
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Palm Cove hotels
- Guided beach walk with marine biologist
- Environmental Management Charge
- Glass bottom boat coral viewing
- Cruise from Port Douglas to Low Isles
Exclusions
- Drinks
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler Reviews
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Fabulous day out on the Great Barrier Reef with an entertaining, knowledgeable, and extremely competent crew. Go for it.
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Professional tour staff, broad range of optional activities across the day, well organised, great communication, educational, delicious and generous lunch too!
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Excellent experience! Swimming freely with the turtles, fish and even small sharks was awesome! Got picked up from our apartment at Palm Cove and dropped off. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea was great! Plenty of beverages to stay hydrated (and even Aloe Vera for any burnt victims like myself) I liked how you had a choice to do anything you wanted and no restricted, I snorkelled for the entire time and was perfect! Great staff, very friendly and helpful if you needed anything they were there for you! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy the day and they take care of everything and value for money for sure!
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Just wonderful service and we saw so much around the island. The group six was quite big but we knew that given the boat size. Lunch was magnificent and that complimentary glass of bubbles at the end was a nice touch. We saw turtles, reef sharks and so many other awesome sea life. Well done guys.
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Fantastic experience, very well organised and enjoyable. Would recommend this to families, I did this tour 28 years ago with my children and this time with my grandkids
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This was best tour by far. Well organised with friendly crew. Low Isles was amazing to swim and snorkelling. Great lunch and all inclusive
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We found the bus trip informative as we were given a heads up on what to expect and we’re able to plan our day. The sky was clear with moderate winds so the glass bottom boat tour was fascinating. Lunch on board was superb. We spent the afternoon snorkeling off the Atol. The coral was beautiful, so colorful. We saw so many different fish. On the shuttle we viewed several turtles as well. It was a lovely ride home sipping sparkling on the foredeck listening to a crew member who entertained us with songs as he played his guitar. Truly a memorable day. Thank you Wave Dancer crew you are the best.
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Snorkelling lunch sailing and singing was brilliant - wonderful day out to the low isles on Windancer
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What an unforgettable experience! Pickup from Palm Cove direct to the boat along the coastline, a beautiful 1 hour sail to the island. Snorkelling instructions and information provided was fantastic. Very friendly staff and service. Would recommend taking the glass bottom boat out and eating lunch before the snorkelling experience / walk around the island so that you don’t waste time on the shuttle to and from the island. Grey (crew member) sang us back to Port with a complimentary glass of bubbles. Was highly enjoyable and would definitely recommend!
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We went in the glass bottom boat first as most people went snorkeling. It was a very informative ride and we got to see lots. We saw a reef shark and turtles and lots of coral. We then ate lunch which was delicious especially the prawns and there was plenty to eat. We then went snorkeling and the water was very warm. The staff were great and gave lots of information. We had a complimentary glass of wine on the way back. There is tea, coffee and water available throughout the trip. We had a fantastic time and would recommend this trip.