- 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 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.
- Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment and lycra suit
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Palm Cove hotels
- Complimentary glass of sparkling wine on homeward journey
- Glass bottom boat coral viewing
- Guided beach walk with a marine biologist
- Cruise from Port Douglas to Low Isles
- Taxes and Environmental Management Charge included
- Drinks
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 lagoon, a variety of reef activities are at your disposal. It’s a relaxing, educational day, with a limit placed on the number of island visitors. There’s a shuttle boat available all day for transferring guests between the vessel and the island. Included are snorkelling, a tour on a glass bottom boat, a guided snorkel tour conducted by a marine biologist, an island walk, a tropical buffet lunch onboard, and morning and afternoon teas.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
