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Sailaway Low Isles Full Day Trip
Highlights
- Set sail on the Coral Sea aboard Sailaway VI for an unforgettable day of adventure and relaxation.
- Snorkel guided by a marine biologist, exploring vibrant coral gardens straight from the beach.
- Embark on a nature walk, uncovering the island's unique flora and fauna with expert guidance.
- Savour the serene views while sailing back to Port Douglas, enjoying a sustainable journey powered by wind.
Sailaway sets the standards high for nature based, snorkeling and sailing experiences on the Great Barrier Reef. Sailaway’s commitment to Eco Tourism is an opportunity to increase awareness and appreciation of this natural environment.
Set sail for a day’s adventure on the Coral Sea aboard Sailaway VI, visit an idyllic coral island complete with white sandy beaches and coconut palms, surrounded by magnificent coral gardens.
Upon arrival in the lagoon, guests can enjoy a guided snorkel with our marine biologist, straight from the beach. Later in the morning the crew will do a guided island nature walk of the island. After lunch there is time for a second snorkel from the boat mooring or join our 100% solar powered electric glass bottom boat. Finish off the day by soaking up the views as we sail back to Port Douglas.
Sailaway specializes in snorkeling with qualified marine biologist sharing their passion for the marine life with expert guiding and interpretation. It is a relaxing and invigorating way to travel. Using mostly wind power and the world’s first E-Tender all electrical glass bottom boat, this is undoubtedly the most relaxing and sustainable way to experience the Great Barrier Reef.
Itinerary highlights
Low Isles Coral Cay, Port Douglas
The island is just 1 hours sail from Port Douglas and you will enjoy a day of sailing, snorkelling and island exploring.
Upon arriving at the island you can enjoy a guided snorkel tour with our marine guide, straight from the beach and swim with green sea turtles. Later in the morning one of the crew will take you on a guided heritage walk of the island.
A delicious buffet lunch will be provided on board and in the afternoon you can either enjoy a second snorkel from the boat mooring or join the skipper on a glass bottom boat trip. You will get about 4.5 hours to enjoy the island and surrounds. Finish off the day by soaking up the coastal views as you sail back to Port Douglas. Alcoholic and soft drinks will be available to purchase.
Morning tea and afternoon tea are also included and served on board. All snorkelling equipment and flotation aids are provided. With a small group of a maximum of 33 passengers, Sailaway offers personalized service and a relaxing reef experience to remember. The crew are highly qualified, passionate and genuinely enjoy sharing this experience with the guests.
Tour details
- On demand
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This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Sailaway Port Douglas
Sailaway sets the standards high for nature-based experiences on the Great Barrier Reef. Offering first-class service and equipment, small numbers of guests and premium sailing and snorkelling experiences to Mackay Coral Cay on the Outer Reef and to the idyllic Low Isles, a coral cay island. Sailaway operates full day, and afternoon cruises to the Great Barrier Reef and daily sunset sails. Sailaway is also available for private charters to the reef or for a sunset sail. Perfect for weddings, corporate incentives and special family occasions here in Port Douglas.
Sailaway, a local family business, owns and operates four beautiful sailing catamarans to premium reef and island locations on the Great Barrier Reef.
Sailaway continues to innovate with the world’s first E Tender Glass Bottom Boat ‘Off Grid – On the Reef’. 100% solar powered electric, moored on the reef and providing an exceptional visitor experience.
Sailing is a relaxing and invigorating way to travel to their spectacular reef locations and this family business is undoubtedly the most relaxing and sustainable way to experience the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas.
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Accreditations
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Climate Action Leader Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
