From Port Douglas: Outer Reef Cruise by Luxury Catamaran
ID: GYG190169-294332
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Experience a full-day sailing and snorkeling adventure from Port Douglas. Venture to the pristine Outer Great Barrier Reef’s Mackay and Undine coral cays on a luxury catamaran and enjoy lunch onboard.
Feel the wind in your hair as you sail along the coastline with views of the Daintree Mountains. Soak up the sun, swim, and snorkel at coral reef sites to see abundant marine life, including turtles, giant clam gardens, and a variety of fish.
Board your luxury sailing catamaran and enjoy tea, coffee, Danish pastries, and fresh fruit on arrival. Find a spot on the deck to enjoy the 2-hour journey to the Mackay Cay Outer Great Barrier Reef and enjoy a reef interpretation talk from the crew.
Arrive at a protected mooring at Mackay or Undine Cay for your first reef site of the day. Snorkel over the pristine coral reef at your own leisure or enjoy a guided tour with a qualified marine biologist.
Transfer to the coral cay to explore and enjoy the views. Swim in clear turquoise waters. A tropical buffet lunch will be served on board the boat. Dine on cold meats, prawns, falafel, potato salad, mixed leaf salad, bread, and more.
After lunch, continue to the second reef site. Explore the underwater world on a glass-bottom boat tour and enjoy free time for snorkeling. For afternoon tea, the crew will serve a honey nougat slice and a fresh fruit platter.
Set sail for Port Douglas and enjoy the return journey with some cheese and crackers.
Highlights
- Snorkel on the coral reef with a qualified marine biologist
- Sail on a custom-built, luxury sailing catamaran
- Witness diverse marine life on the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Enjoy plentiful refreshments, a tropical buffet lunch, and morning and afternoon tea
- Experience the reef in an environmentally friendly way by sailing
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is conducted by a certified Advanced Ecotourism operator, climate action leader, and national sustainability award winner
• The journey to the outer reef is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours
• Due to the nature of the cruise, the boat may be slightly rocky. Please be wary of this if you experience sea sickness
• This tour is for snorkelling only (no scuba diving)
• This tour has exclusive access to the most beautiful coral cays off the Queensland coast
• The itinerary may vary
The activity provider reserves the right to decline any passenger from participating in snorkeling
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All participants who are over 16 years old must present proof of full vaccination or lawful exemption. All participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult from their household
From your accommodation in Port Douglas.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
