Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise: Idyllic Coral Cay Island Sail from Palm Cove

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise - 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…
What's Included
  • Cruise from Port Douglas to Low Isles
  • Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
  • Guided beach walk with marine biologist
  • Glass bottom boat coral viewing
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Use of lycra suit
  • Hotel pickup and drop off from Palm Cove hotels
  • Morning tea/coffee on boarding, afternoon tea
  • Lunch
  • Complimentary glass of sparkling wine…
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
Additional Information

Low Isles presents a pristine coral cay island, untouched and beautiful, just a one-hour sail away from Port Douglas on the 30 metre catamaran, Wavedancer. Offering snorkelling right off the beach, it poses as the perfect retreat for families and couples in search of tranquil island chill-out time. The moment Wavedancer anchors in the breathtaking…

Location
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
Wharf Street
Check in at 9.00am at the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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Shelagh
Oct 7, 2025
So Friendly , lovely staff & experience - Great day in the low isles cruise , we saw green turtle , reef sharks & colourful fish, staff were so friendly though & great service . They all went out of their way to be sure we were safe , it was my friend’s first time snorkelling and they saved her when she panicked . Reassuring to know they were there & we were very happy . Highly recommend, highlight was the trip home…Hugh waves but singing ( a staff member brought out his guitar ) & drinking completely sparkling was an experience we won’t forget !
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Fanny_b
Apr 12, 2025
Amazing - Even if the weather was not with us entirely, the day was a pure bliss. Went on board of the Wavedancer catamaran on route for the Low Isles day trip. The crew was amazing and very knowledgeable. The food on board was amazing and we had more than enough for a second serve. All equipment for a day snorkeling, with an amazing Marine biologist on board (Glen). He is taking you on a journey to discover and understand the area. So much to learn. The snorkeling was a bit blurry by the recent weather, but it is nature and we cannot do anything about it. The coral was still a pure bliss and all the fishes were very colourful. No turtle this time but again nature is always giving you what she can. Glen also took us on a tour of the island, showing us the lemon shark attacking the fishes along the beach, telling us about the beautiful story of the island and how it works with its 2 ile keepers. He also showed us the nest of the island bird and explained to us a bit about History and the discovery of the Great Barrier Reef. What an amazing story teller, and he has so many things to tell you. We finished with a complementary glass of bubble and afternoon tea on our way back. Will definitely come back when the weather is nicer and give us more visibility. But I 100 recommend this cruise ! From the pick up at the hotel, to the boarding pass, the boarding, the cruise and the return, it was an amazing day! Thank you guys!
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Grandtour575907
Mar 14, 2025
Amazing - The excursion I wanted to take was sold out so plan B ….which we discovered should have been plan A all along. We really enjoyed this excursion. The crew was amazing and the views were too!! We also had entertainment on the way back in! One of the guys played his guitar and sang to us on the way back. If we ever get back there we will do this again! But being a 22 hour flight I’m not sure when we will do it again.
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A7658qusimonem
Jan 29, 2025
A Relaxing Fun day out - It was a wonderful relaxing day. Snorkelling was great got to see reef sharks turtles and a variety of fishes Plenty of food and the staff were very friendly and informative.
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Catherine_t
Sep 26, 2023
Exhuberating - Sea turtles, entertainment onboard, great staff, great food. Lovely experience all the way round. The glass bottom boat was excellent. Many activities to choose from.
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Nicholasb708
May 23, 2023
Great Barrier Reef - Fabulous day out on the Great Barrier Reef with an entertaining, knowledgeable, and extremely competent crew. Go for it.
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Michelle_s
Jan 27, 2023
Professional and well organised. - 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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Dave_g
Jan 19, 2023
Great Barrier Reef, Low Isles Review - 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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Peter_t
Oct 16, 2025
The crew and everyone... - The crew and everyone involved were great. I recommend doing the snorkeling with the marine biologist
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Guide587299
Oct 6, 2025
Very disappointing reef experience - The service and food were very good but the reef experience was extremely disappointing as the coral was bleached and very few fish were seen. I think the situation of the coal should be known before booking not after I had booked and paid for 8overseas guests excited to see our barrier reef. Very disappointing and embarrassing I was sent an email about the reef situation after I had booked and paid … never again
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From $200
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).