Afternoon Low Isles tour with Sunset Sail
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December 2025
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What you can expect
Discover the Low Isles off Port Douglas with Sailaway’s afternoon cruise, offering a blend of sailing, snorkelling, island exploring and sightseeing in a Great Barrier Reef paradise. Enjoy 3 hours of exploring this tropical haven, including a glass-bottom boat trip on Sailaway's solar powered E-Tender 'EV Discovery', reef interpretation, a guided snorkel tour, in-water assistance and a guided island heritage walk.
Your adventure includes tea, coffee, and a light lunch upon arrival, along with seasonal lycra suits and wetsuits, flotation devices, and all necessary snorkelling equipment and optical masks. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, complimentary drinks and a selection of canapés while taking in breathtaking views of the Coral Sea and Daintree coastline as the sun sets during your return sail.
Cruises depart at 1.00pm and return at 6:30pm and are suitable for guests 13 years and over. Book your 5.5 hour cruise to the Low Isles with Sailaway online today to begin your adventure on the Great Barrier Reef.
Location
What you need to know
- 3 hours at the Low Isles near Port Douglas
- Courtesy coach transfers within Port Douglas
- Welcome tea, coffee, and a light lunch on arrival
- Snorkelling equipment, including optical masks, provided
- Seasonal lycra snorkelling suits, wetsuits, and flotation devices available
- Snorkelling instruction and in-water assistance
- Guided snorkel tour led by a marine guide
- Glass-bottom boat experience on the solar powered E-Tender 'EV Discovery'
- Guided heritage island walk
- Afternoon tea
- A delicious selection of canapes
- Complimentary beverages (soft & alcoholic)
- Sunset sail with views of the Coral Sea and Daintree mountains
- Environmental Management Charge
- 3 hours at tropical Low Isles
- Snorkelling tour with marine guide
- Electric glass bottom boat viewing
- Guided heritage island walk
- First class service with light lunch, afternoon tea and canapes
- Sunset sail and complimentary beverages
- Cruises depart 1pm and return at 6.30pm. Check in commences from 12.30pm
- The duration of this experience is 5.5hours (1.00pm – 6.30pm).
- This experience departs from Port Douglas Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
- Towel
- Swimwear
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Cash or credit card for any additional purchases onboard the boat
- All passengers are required to complete a Medical Declaration for Snorkellers form
- Please note if a passenger is identified as a High RISK snorkeller they will not be permitted to snorkel. The supplier has alternative activities to offer such as the Glass Bottom Boat tours, island heritage walk / visiting the cay, delicious food and sailing on our beautiful yachts, offering a wonderful day out on the Great Barrier Reef
- The supplier and assisting crew reserves the right to decline any passenger from participating in snorkelling if we are concerned about the health condition and/or swimming ability of a passenger for the safety and well-being of all guests onboard
- SNORKELLING ACTIVITY:
- To participate in the activity of snorkelling, you must be confident in the water with the capacity to swim unassisted. If you are a poor swimmer, you may not be suitable to snorkel in the open water. Not all passengers will be suitable to snorkel, and our experienced crew have the discretion to advise against snorkelling if deemed “not suitable for the activity”. All passengers intending to snorkel will be asked to complete our Medical Declaration for Snorkelling form.
- The teams experienced crew will discuss any issues relating to medical conditions and swimming ability. The supplier reserves the right to decline any passenger from participating in Snorkelling.
- PASSENGER MOBILITY:
- The suppliers vessels are luxury sailing catamarans and offer a pure sailing experience. This means the vessels travel in open seas and will move around whilst under sail. The decks of the vessels are multi levels and can be slippery when wet.
- Passengers must have good mobility to safely move around the vessels, step onto the glass bottom boats and get in and out of the water via the ladders on the back of the vessels. The tours are not suitable for older guests with mobility issues. Unfortunately, we do not offer wheelchair access due to the layout of the decks and saloon areas.
- Participants must be aged 13 years and over
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
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Great afternoon sailing out to the low isle and reef!
Amazing, an experience I will never forget. Sailing out to the Lowe isles, snorkelling the reef! Swimming with turtles a definite highlight! The sunset cruise back into port Douglas! The food and beverages on board were amazing! The crew incredible, Captain Staffy, Daisy and Amy the most amazing caring and fun team and gave us so much knowledge and information of the area! Highly recommend this tour to everyone!
