ABC Snorkel Charters: Personalized Snorkelling in Port Douglas for Max 12 Passengers
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958 Ratings
Port Douglas
We personally join you in the water for your snorkelling adventure.
With a ratio of 1 marine biologist guide to every 6 guests, we ensure an enlightening and personalized experience.
Our ABC boat accommodates a maximum of 12 passengers.
We cover all the Outer Reefs accessible from Port Douglas.
Duration:
7 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Port Street - Just 6 snorkelers per instructor | marine expert snorkel guide. This definitely makes us the snorkelers best choice for a totally uncrowded unique day on the outer reef!
Our small unique operation in Port Douglas is the most personal day boat visiting the outer reef taking a maximum of just 12 passengers on board per trip, ensuring you’ll enjoy a very exclusive day. Our trip can take us to several outer reef locations where our very special Great Barrier Reef marine park permit allows us to roam the reefs freely and be away from other tourists and crowded reef locations. Because we have the ability to be able to roam all the reefs off Port Douglas it means we can frequently change our snorkel locations. Ensuring the wildlife acts naturally and does not begin shying from busy reef spots, so the surprise \
What's Included
- Tea, coffee
- Fully guided tours by expert snorkel guides and marine experts
- Lunch
- Premium 5mm wetsuits provided in winter
- Quality snorkelling equipment, including Prescription masks
- Flotation devices & life jackets
- Full length Lycra-suits for summer
- Water available - bring your refillable water bottle
Location
Port Street
Please meet us at our Abc Snorkel Charters Boat at 07:45
Our vessel is located at Maranos Fuel Wharf. Port Street, Port Douglas. Qld. 4877
There is plenty of FREE PARKING just a few metres from our boat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(958 Ratings)
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637dannyc
Apr 12, 2024
Like going on a National Geographic excursion - This is probably the best snorkeling experience you are going to get in Port Douglas. Is it pricey? Yes, but it's worth it.
Three very knowledgable and extremely nice gentleman work on the boat and they are like peanut butter and jelly together.
You want to feel like you're on a National Geographic show? Book this.
You want to actually know what fish you see and how they behave in the water? Book this.
Your guides attention to detail for every guest is extraordinary. They treat you like you're a family friend.
The equipment you use is also COMFORTABLE, from the wet suits, masks, and fins.
Also a plus, you want that sweet footage of the reef, fish and yourself? They got you covered with Go Pro's.
Also a plus, the boat is covered so you're dry and out of the direct sun for the most part.
They also provide snacks and a sandwich that were very tasty.
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Sarapj3989mx
Apr 12, 2024
10/10 Recommend, Best experience - Don’t look anywhere else. Calum and Sam make the day truly remarkable! They are so fun, very knowledgeable, and make sure everything is taken care of. It was such a cool experience to have them out on the reef with us showing us animals that we would never have seen! It was worth every penny and we will definitely use them again!!
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Russs618
Apr 12, 2024
Superb experience! Best crew members! The highest recommendation!!! - Sam, Callum, and Capt Jason crew were superb! This small charter is the best experience available by far. Special rovng access to the Great Barrier Reef meant our crew could pick a variety of spots to go based on conditions. In the ideal small groups (6 per guide, with only 12 total!) this experience was remarkable and incredibly personable. Sam, our small group guide, continuously shared his extensive marine biology knowledge on the fly as we snorkeled over coral lagoons and caverns always taking time to point out specific coral and fish species, take pictures and address all questions. Callum was equally helpful and we celebrated our experiences across the entire boat as we relished the fantastic day. Cheers to this phenomenal crew! This was a true lifetime experience we can't recommend highly enough!! Best Day Ever!!
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515shellys
Apr 12, 2024
Best boat! Best crew! Best Day Ever!! - Sam and crew were top notch! This charter is the only way go. Smaller watercraft gave us special access where bigger (party style) boats can't go. Having such a small group (6 per guide, with only 12 total) really made this experience remarkable. Sam continuously was sharing his extensive marine biology knowledge on the fly as we snorkeled over coral lagoons and caverns always taking time to point out specific coral and fish species. This was a true once-in-a-lifetime experience!! Best Day Ever!!
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Suzan
Apr 10, 2024
Absolutely the best - I posted a review on another website but realized I had not done one here.
This was hands down the best trip I've done snorkeling. The 2 young marine biologists were exceptional as were the rest of the crew. We saw such beautiful, colorful fish and coral, it was just amazing. Even saw a shark (harmless) and a Turtle. These guys really know what they are doing and they care so much about the marine life and environment. Book this trip, you won't be sorry.
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Dale_s
Apr 10, 2024
Best Reef Experience Ever - Our day on the reef was amazing. The 12 person tour with a marine biologist leading a group of 6 was first class. Our group leader Sam gave special attention to people who were nervous about snorkeling out at the reef. He provided them with swim noodles and towed them throughout day. The reef areas we snorkel were excellent condition with no bleaching, many fish, giant clams and abundant corals. Safety was the main concern for the staff. The staff took time to insure each persons mask, snorkel, and fins fit perfectly. They also gave special attention to those with mask fogging. Total time in the water was 3 hours, with about 3 hours transport to and from the reef, and 1 hour getting everyone fitted and suited up. Overall this was the best reef snorkel experience I have ever had.
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John_t
Apr 9, 2024
An amazing day on the GBR! - Everything about this trip was amazing. Sam and Callum made sure that everyone was comfortable in the water and with their gear and they provided constant commentary in two hour long snorkeling sessions at two different sites. The snacks and lunch were great. And of course the Great Barrier Reef is incredible.
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Adrianm117
Apr 9, 2024
AMAZING trip to GBR, excellent guides - Our snorkelling trip was GREAT! We saw an amazing variety of fish and coral, so colourful on a sunny day! Sam and Callum were excellent and knowledgeable hosts, with helpful and positive energy. Highly recommended for a special visit to the GBR.
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Slwillia7
Apr 9, 2024
An Epic Experience with GBR Experts. - We highly recommend ABC Snorkel Charters out of Port Douglas. It's definitely 5⭐️ (and we'd give more stars if we could). Our guides (Sam & Callum) - both marine biologists - were awesome. With a ratio of 6 swimmers to 1 guide (in the water with us), they lead us to all kinds of fish and sea life (including turtles, reef sharks & giant clams) and lots of beautiful coral. They explained what we were seeing and the habitat and habits of the various marine species.... and gave us yummy snacks, a delicious lunch and were delightful hosts on board the boat travelling to and from the reef. A fun-filled day was had by all!
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Jelank
Apr 8, 2024
Amazing snorkeling experience with the whole family - We had an amazing time with ABC Snorkel Charters. For our two daughters (5 and 8 yo), it was their first time snorkeling in open water. The guides took great care of them. We brought own floaties, but the guide was pulling them along the whole way. We were in a small group and the only boat at the spots we visited. We were lucky with the weather, but the whole tour was really well organized and informative as well. I can strongly recommend them, also when going with young children.
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