Sailaway Port Douglas to Low Isles

Highlights

• • Approximately five hours to discover tropical Low Isles
  • Guided Great Barrier Reef snorkelling with a marine biologist
  • Opportunity to encounter green turtles and colourful reef fish
  • 100% solar-electric glass bottom boat experience with reef interpretation
  • Guided nature and heritage exploration of Low Isles
  • Tropical buffet lunch plus morning and afternoon tea
  • Luxury sailing aboard Sailaway VI from Port Douglas

Itinerary

Your day begins at the Sailaway Boathouse at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas, with check-in currently scheduled for 8:00 am.

Board Sailaway VI from approximately 8:15 am, enjoy complimentary tea and coffee and listen to the safety briefing before setting sail at approximately 8:30 am.

The sailing journey to Low Isles takes around an hour, with arrival scheduled for approximately 9:30 am. After a snorkel safety briefing, the day’s island and reef activities begin.

At Low Isles, choose how you want to experience this beautiful part of the Great Barrier Reef. Swim and snorkel, join the marine biologist for a guided snorkel tour, explore the island on a guided nature walk or relax on the beach beneath a coconut palm.

The solar-electric glass bottom boat provides another perspective, taking you over the reef while your guide interprets the underwater environment.

Around 12:30 pm, return to Sailaway VI for the tropical buffet lunch.

Activities recommence after lunch, giving you another opportunity to snorkel, swim, relax aboard the catamaran or join a glass bottom boat tour.

Afternoon tea is served before Sailaway VI departs Low Isles at approximately 2:30 pm.

Enjoy the return sailing journey across the Coral Sea, arriving back at Port Douglas at approximately 4:00 pm.

What’s Included

• • Courtesy coach transfers from the Port Douglas area
  • Morning tea, tropical buffet lunch and afternoon tea
  • Snorkelling equipment plus instruction and in-water assistance
  • Guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist
  • 100% solar-electric glass bottom boat tour with reef interpretation
  • Guided Low Isles Nature Walk and approximately five hours at the island
  • Great Barrier Reef Environmental Management Charge

Optional Extras

Sailaway operates a fully licensed bar, with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and juices available for purchase onboard.

Underwater camera hire may also be available as a booking add-on.

For guests celebrating a special occasion, Sailaway currently offers optional upgrades including a Champagne Celebration package. A private chauffeur return transfer can also be added for guests wanting a more personalised journey between their accommodation and the marina

What to Bring

Bring your swimwear, beach towel, hat, sunglasses, sun-protective shirt and reef-friendly sunscreen.

A camera is worthwhile for both the sailing journey and your time on Low Isles. You may also want a dry change of clothes for the return journey.

If you have booked through a travel agent or tour desk, bring your booking voucher. A credit card is useful for optional onboard purchases such as drinks or underwater camera hire.

How to Get There

Sailaway Low Isles departs from the Sailaway Boathouse, Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas.

Courtesy coach transfers from the Port Douglas area are included, making the tour particularly convenient if you’re staying locally.

If making your own way to the marina, the current schedule requires check-in at approximately 8:00 am, with boarding from 8:15 am and departure at 8:30 am.

The tour is scheduled to return to Port Douglas at approximately 4:00 pm.

Important Information

The full-day Sailaway Low Isles tour is currently suitable for all ages, with infants aged 0–3 accepted free of charge and child rates applying from 4–12 years.

Low Isles is a coral cay and fringing reef experience, not an Outer Great Barrier Reef tour. This distinction is useful when choosing between Sailaway’s Low Isles and Outer Reef experiences.

Snorkelling instruction and in-water assistance are provided. Guests should follow crew instructions and discuss any swimming, mobility or medical concerns with the operator before participating.

Marine life is wild. Green turtles are frequently observed at Low Isles, but turtle or other wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

The itinerary, snorkelling conditions and sailing experience can change according to weather, tides and marine conditions.

The current 2026–27 ticket price includes the Great Barrier Reef Environmental Management Charge.

Sailaway VI is a Lagoon 560 sailing catamaran, and the Low Isles experience deliberately combines sailing with reef and island exploration rather than treating the vessel simply as transport