Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns
4.4
26 Ratings
Port Douglas
Experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on a sailing cruise to Low Isles. Snorkel, take a glass bottom boat tour, and enjoy a tropical buffet lunch onboard.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Quicksilver Cruises - Situated nine miles (15 kilometers) north-east of Port Douglas, Low Isles is a coral cay surrounded by 55 acres of reef. 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.

What's Included
  • Guided snorkel and beach walk with marine biologist
  • Morning and afternoon tea served
  • Complimentary sparkling wine on return trip
  • All taxes and charges included
  • Snorkeling gear and lycra suit provided
  • Glass bottom boat coral viewing experience
  • Round-trip transport from Cairns
  • Scenic cruise from Port Douglas to Low Isles
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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 between the boat and the island. Snorkelling, glass bottom boat tour, marine biologist guided snorkel tour and island walk, tropical buffet lunch served onboard, morning and afternoon teas all included.

Location
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
Wharf Street
Please check-in at the Quicksilver's office inside the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas by 9.00 am for a 10 am vessel departure time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.4
(26 Ratings)
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Fireguards
Apr 11, 2023
Lifetime experience - This trip on a cat was excellent from start to finish, morning coffee and biscuits, an excellent buffet lunch, cheese and biscuits and bubbles on the return journey. All the staff were friendly and helpful and knew their stuff. Lovely bit of acoustic guitar and singing on the return journey. We were lucky with calm still weather and visibility was perfect for the snorkelling, it was an experience not to be forgotten!
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April
Dec 1, 2022
Best snorkeling experience. - What an absolutely amazing experience, Haley the on board Marine Biologist was very knowledgeable about the sea life and habits thank you for your help in identifying all the marine life seen while snorkeling. The whole team from the life guards Shay and Johan were extremely helpful and so very nice to the on board crew making sure everyone was well fed to Owen the Cheif Bosun tha k you all for an amazing experience.
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769jaynek
Jan 13, 2020
Great day on the reef - Fantastic crew and a wonderful location with clear water and lots of marine life. Lunch was great too!
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Janice
Sep 13, 2017
The perfect way to get out to the... - <p>The perfect way to get out to the Reef!!! It was much less crowded where we were than where the fast boats all go -- allowed for better viewing and a more relaxing day!</p>
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Karene_l
Sep 1, 2016
Fantastic snorkeling right off the... - <p>Fantastic snorkeling right off the beach, great glass-bottom boat tour and hiking. Fantastic lunch, too. Worth a second trip. We even saw a shark!</p>
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Robin
Dec 2, 2015
Absolutely perfect day! I was... - <p>Absolutely perfect day! I was definitely out of my comfort zone, but the folks on this tour made me feel at ease. Nice facilities on the boat and a great staff.</p>
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Joyce
Nov 2, 2015
A very pleasant day spent aboard a... - <p>A very pleasant day spent aboard a well appointed, beautiful boat. The glass bottomed boat tour was excellent - Troy was very knowledgeable and we say turtles and giant clams in addition to the corals. The Low Isles are just beautiful and it was a fantastic experience!</p>
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Peter
Sep 23, 2015
Excellent. The Low Isles has the... - <p>Excellent. The Low Isles has the best coral garden I have seen anywhere in the world and you walk to it direct from the beach. A great ride out on the boat with the sails up.</p>
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Jenny
Feb 25, 2020
Low isles - Great trip on lovely cat so much nicer than the big boats to outer reef! Shame about the jellyfish problem for snorkelling but stinger suits supplied to make this possible! Great crew nice lunch good value!
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Deborah_r
Oct 13, 2017
Lovely beach to snorkel... - <p>Lovely beach to snorkel from<br/> Excellent buffet lunch<br/> Only drawback was crew were not as approachable or as friendly as on other trips. Nonetheless a great day.</p>
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