Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove: An Exciting Adventure with Aquatic Life at Double Island

Embark on an exciting Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove to Double Island. Explore mangroves, paddle over coral reefs, and spot turtles, rays, and possibly dolphins or whales. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 73 Williams Esplanade - Departing from Palm Cove, we paddle our way over to the coral reefs that fringe Double Island and Haycock Island (Scouts Hat).\nThe first stop is our turtle spot. This is the place where the green turtle and the hawksbill turtle can be seen basking in the ocean. More often than not we have numerous turtle sightings. This is…
What's Included
  • Expert local guide
  • Includes all necessary equipment
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick Up Fees - $20 per person (if requested)
Additional Information

Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Come on our Kayak Turtle Tour. Tours operate daily from the south end of Palm Cove and paddle out to Double Island from there. Once we are at Double Island, it’s an incredible experience. There are mangroves to explore, coral reefs to paddle over and even a cave to explore if the conditions are right. More often…

Location
73 Williams Esplanade
Williams Esplanade
Please ensure you arrive at 73 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove at 6:40 to check in and get ready. We depart at 7:00am. Please bring sun protection, plenty of water and some snacks. Environmental Management Fee - $7 per person is compulsory and payable on the day.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Inspire473216
Apr 26, 2025
Sensational sunrise on the water - We thoroughly enjoyed the Sunrise Kayak Tour from Palm Cove around Double Island. It was a highlight of our trip to Cairns. We had beautiful weather, and our guide Andy was informative and fun. The paddle was a perfect balance of relaxing and energetic, and a delightful way to start the day.
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Irinakt6896bv
Apr 25, 2025
Awesome way to start the day - Starting your day by witnessing the sunrise over the water and encountering turtles, exploring Double Island is truly a delightful experience. Great organization. Thank you!
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944marlizes
Apr 19, 2025
Amazing adventure in Palm Cove - Amazing experience. We had so much fun. Great experience for a family with teenage kids. Highly recommend the trip. Luke was a great tour guide. Thank you for memories that will last a lifetime.
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653seldac
Feb 17, 2025
AMAZING EXPERIENCE, HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Absolutely amazing experience! We loved it, and it was so much more enjoyable and easy then we thought it would be as beginners. Our tour guide was great, he was so welcoming, great knowledge and really made the complete process smooth and easy. Would highly recommend. Saw so many turtles! Super cute!
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Sammyl501
Jan 6, 2025
10/10 would recommend. - Amazing tour with super knowledgable guides. Stunning location and a great way to spend the morning. Andy made us feel very welcome and had lots of advice and facts to share.
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Raisingexplorers
Dec 27, 2024
Sunrise kayak a great way to start the day - Beautiful sunrise kayak to spot turtles. Saw a couple but the best part was being out on the water in the calm of morning and visiting Double Island. Andy was a knowledgeable and friendly guide.
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Coloradostephanie1
Dec 27, 2024
Highly recommend! - Its was a great experience! Luke and Andy were incredibly knowledgeable, the other people on our tour were fun and we saw Turtles! This trip exceeded our expectations. We also enjoyed spending a little time in Palm Cove, it has a different feel from Cairnes.
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H1234qejanetm
Dec 11, 2024
Fantastic kayak experience - highly recommend - Fantastic experience, leaving from Palm Cove to explore the waters and beaches around Double Island. Andy was a terrific guide (guide, attentive, knowledgeable) and we saw at least 20 turtles, a sting ray, a reef shark, and many birds. Our swim break and walk on the sand dune were terrific. A magical morning, and an experience I'd definitely recommend. One caution - booking directly appears to be much cheaper than what we paid through a third party!
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188donnav
Nov 22, 2024
Wonderful Experience - We went on the sunrise kayak turtle sightseeing tour. The weather was less than desirable the day we went (rain and wind picked up in middle of tour). Nevertheless, it was still one of the highlights of our trip to Australia. Luke was very knowledgeable, an excellent guide and he shared his knowledge of Australia, the culture, and other areas of interest. Definitely recommend this tour to others.
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47gilliand
Oct 22, 2024
Turtle tour Palm Cove - Wonderful scenery, great trip with Brad even though the turtles were hiding from me. Highly recommend to anybody. Brad was very helpful and informative, especially enjoyed the peace and freedom of drifting on the water in such a beautiful place.
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From $76
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).