great barrier reef - inner reef snorkeling & diving day tours
sailaway IV
Sailaway invites you to enjoy a day to remember with a reef and island cruise to Low Isles aboard the new Sailaway IV vessel. Sail to and explore this protected coral cay, with white sandy beaches and coconut palms, surrounded by magnificent coral gardens and the Coral Sea. Sailaway ensures your enjoyment with small numbers and personal attention. Sailaway moors in the sheltered blue lagoon, for four hours. Relax on the island, join the guided snorkel tour, take a trip on the glass bottom boat or laze on the deck after a superb buffet lunch.
A number of bird species reside on the island. On your tour of Low Isles you may encounter pelicans, honeyeaters, white breasted wood swallows, mangrove kingfishers, reef egrets with sea eagles and ospreys wheeling overhead. Later enjoy sailing back to Port Douglas. The reef around Low Isles comprises of 150 species of hard corals and is dominated by 15 species of soft corals. Living amongst the corals in the blue lagoon are a large variety of reef fish including angelfish, damselfish, anemones, giant trevally, sweetlip, fusiliers and many green turtles are sighted daily.
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Limited passenger numbers with high crew/passenger ratio
Personalised service and individual attention
Swim with turtles in their natural habitat
New luxury Sailing Catamaran Lagoon 500 from France
Daily Island Access
inclusions
Accommodation transfers Morning & afternoon tea with fresh fruit & cakes Buffet lunch with prawns Guided snorkel tour with Marine Naturalist All snorkel equipment & tuition Glass bottom boat coral viewing Low Isles heritage walk
times
Departs: daily 8.30am from Marina Mirage, Port Douglas
Returns: 4.00pm
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Children: 4-12 years. Family rates available (2A2C)
Excludes: reef tax paid on day of tour
Operated By: Sailaway IV (Reef Adventure Centre)
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shaolin - low isles
Shaolin is an authentic Chinese sailing Junk, sailing to the blue lagoon at the idyllic Low Isles, a pristine coral cay island on the Great Barrier Reef.
Shaolin’s relaxed midday departure offers you prime quiet time on the island in the afternoon. Upon arrival at the sheltered blue lagoon enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before venturing off to explore this tropical paradise, white sandy beaches and clear waters. Take a walk, laze under a coconut tree and soak up the sun, or go snorkeling and discover the underwater magic of this fragile marine park.
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The experience of sailing on board an authentic Chinese Junk
Limited passenger numbers with high crew/passenger ratio
Personalised service and individual attention
Only 4 operators have permits to visit the island on a daily basis
inclusions
Tropical Buffet lunch Guided snorkel tour with Marine Naturalist All snorkel equipment & tuition Guided snorkel tour glass bottom boat tour Low Isles Heritage walk 3 hours at Low Isles afternoon tea & coffee served
times
Departs: Daily 12 noon from Marina Mirage, Port Douglas (boarding 15 minutes prior)
Returns: Sunset Sail between 6.00pm – 6.30pm
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Children: 1 - 14 years. Family rates available (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Excludes: Reef tax paid on day of tour
Operated By: Shaolin Low Isles (Reef Adventure Centre)
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coral sea island sailing on wavedancer
Low Isles is an uninhabited coral cay within a lagoon of coral gardens about 15 kilometres off the Tropical Queensland Coast north east of Port Douglas. Access to this tiny island in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is strictly limited to ensure preservation of its marine treasures. The coral abounds with fish of incredible colour and other marine creatures including turtles.
Wavedancer is Quicksilver's 30metre luxury sailing catamaran, with large deck areas and an air-conditioned lounge with a fully licensed bar. Snorkel, swim, view the coral from a glass bottom boat, or laze on the beach or explore it with a marine biologist. [Itinerary]
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Sail to an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay on a 30metre luxury sailing catamaran
inclusions
Accommodation transfers Return Wavepiercer cruise from Port Douglas Morning & afternoon tea Tropical smorgasbord lunch Informative presentation by marine biolgist All snorkeling equipment supplied Glass bottom boat coral viewing Marine biologise guided beach walk Guided snorkeling tours with Marine biologist
times
Departs: daily 9.30am from Marina Mirage, Port Douglas
Returns: 4.30pm
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Rates: are per person, in Australian Dollars and include GST
Children: 4 - 14 years. Family rates available (2A2C)
Operated By: Quicksilver Connections
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michaelmas cay
Michaelmas Cay is a protected sanctuary that plays host to 27,000 migratory seabirds. This unique sand cay is ideal for nature lovers, with 14 different species nesting on the cay. Lying 22 nautical miles from Cairns, the surrounding outer reef is a breathtaking garden of exotic marine life, magnificent coral and giant clams. There is more variety of tropical fish here than the entire Atlantic Ocean.
The Michaelmas Cay Cruise offers a wide range of activities including snorkelling, scuba diving (both certified and first time beginner), semi-submersible coral viewing, coral cay scientific tours, nature walks among a bird sanctuary, live musical entertainment and a glass of champagne on the homeward sail. [Itinerary]
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Four full hours on the reef
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All snorkelling equipment with demonstration and tuition use of flotation vests morning refreshments hot & cold buffet lunch including seafood semi submersible tours ecological presentation by marine biologist guided bird tours afternoon tea live entertainment with a complimentary glass of champagne
times
Departs: daily 8.30am from Marlin Jetty, Cairns
Returns: 5.00pm
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Rates: are per person, in Australian Dollars and include GST
Children: 4 - 14 years. Family rates available (2A2C)
Excludes: reef tax, guides snorkeling tours, hire of wetsuits
Operated By: Ocean Spirit Cruises
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upolu cay
Upolu Cay is a naturally formed sand island situated 16 nautical miles from Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef. Oyster Reef, which is located only a short distance from Upolu Cay, also provides divers & snorkellers with clear, shallow waters & an abundance of marine life.
The Upolu Cay cruise offers the perfect destination with protected, shallow waters to enjoy snorkelling & swimming. Be as active or relaxed as you like, try an introductory scuba dive, or for the certified diver, enjoy being guided by our qualified instructors on some of the best dive sites on the reef. [Itinerary]
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Four full hours on the reef
inclusions
Introductory dive all snorkelling equipment morning tea tropical smorgasboard lunch including seafood glass bottom boat tour afternoon tea glass of champagne
times
Departs: daily 8.30am from Marlin Jetty, Cairns
Returns: 5.00pm
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Rates: are per person, in Australian Dollars and include GST
Children: 4 - 14 years. Family rates available (2A2C)
Excludes: reef tax, hire of wetsuits
Operated By: Ocean Spirit Cruises
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frankland island day cruise
The day begins with a leisurely cruise down the magnificent Mulgrave River. Learn about the areas unique Flora and Fauna while taking in the beauty of the surrounding rainforest clad hills. At the mouth of the river, the Frankland Islands slowly come into view and it is only a short open water crossing to your destination for the day.
Frankland Islands is the perfect location to discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Drift over an amazing variety of corals and marine life, including fish, sea turtles and octopus that inhabit the area. The sumptuous tropical buffet lunch is also a highlight. Dine on the island, with a choice of several salads, chicken, cheese, ham and prawns and an abundance of cut fruits served on platters.
The day is yours to enjoy. You have a variety of optional tours (extra cost) to enjoy; otherwise snorkel, discover and relax on the pristine white beach and enjoy the serenity and beauty of the island paradise. At 2.30pm, it is time to leave the island and the first boats begin to ferry passengers back to the main vessel. Afternoon tea of cake and tropical fruit is served on board, before arriving back to Cairns at approx 5.15pm.
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Easy beach access for snorkelling
A Reef, rainforest and river tour all in one
inclusions
Accommodation transfers return cruise morning tea use of snorkelling equipment tropical lunch afternoon tea use of a protection suit
options
All Inclusive: in addition to the above standard inclusions; guided snorkel tour, guided marine island walk, coral sea viewing in a semi-submersible or glass bottom boat vessel
times
Departs: daily 07.30am from Cairns, 7.00am Northern Beaches
Returns: 5.00pm Cairns, 5.30pm Northern Beaches
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Rates: are per person, in Australian Dollars and include GST
Children: 5 - 14 years. Family rates available (2A2C)
Excludes: reef tax $25 per person paid on day of tour
Operated By: Frankland Island Dive & Cruise
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