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13 Best Port Douglas Tours Worldwide

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The 13 most popular port douglas tours. What each sail costs, how long you are on the water, and which crews run it well.

13 Best Port Douglas Tours Worldwide

Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas - Low Isles island time: 4.5 hours to snorkel, wander, or just land
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Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

1.Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

Low Isles sailing and snorkeling from Port Douglas on a small 33-passenger catamaran with a marine biologist, island time, and reef views.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We had a fabulous day out to Low Island (as near as we’ll get to being on a desert island). See was a bit choppy and we weren’t very brave about snorkelling but thoroughly enjoyed sitting in a very warm sea in our stinger suits. Skipper Jake, ERead more”

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Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas - The 4:30 pm Cruise: What Happens During the 1.5 Hours
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Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

2.Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

Sail Port Douglas’ Coral Sea at golden hour on a luxury catamaran with a welcome drink, canapés, and big Low Isles views.

★ 4.5

“Although our experience started out not great it ended up better by the end. Unfortunately it was raining at the start and there weren’t enough covered seats for everyone. Several of us had to stand in corners in the cabin and the crew did not seem to make an effort to try to accommodate. However…”

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Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas - Reef time with a marine biologist guide (snorkel over protected sites)
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Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas

Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas - Boarding at Crystalbrook Marina: Check-In, Comfort, and First Nibbles
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Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

4.Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

Low Isles snorkelling from Port Douglas: half-day catamaran, optional glass-bottom boat, afternoon tea, and sunset sail back.

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed a lovely afternoon and sunset cruise. The crew were great, the food was plentiful and delicious. Drinks after snorkeling. The snorkeling is about 45 mins and the Low Isles is not as beautiful as other spots much further out. Having said that, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.”

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Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran - From Crystalbrook to Open Water: What 90 Minutes Really Feels Like
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Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

5.Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

Port Douglas sunset sailing on a luxury catamaran: 90 minutes of smooth sailing, free drink and hot/cold canapés, Coral Sea views.

★ 4.6

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had the most amazing experience on the Sailaway sunset cruise in Port Douglas! The entire ride was incredibly smooth, super entertaining, and genuinely enjoyable from start to finish. The atmosphere was so relaxing — perfect views, great vibes, and such a peaceful way to end the day. Highly recommend this cruise to anyone…”

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Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise - Sailing on Wavedancer: A big cat that still feels easy
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Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise

6.Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise

Sail from Port Douglas to Low Isles for beach snorkelling, a marine biologist tour, glass-bottom reef viewing, and a buffet lunch.

★ 4.5

“Great starter snorkelling trip in the Great Barrier Reef! We saw amazing fish and turtles and reef sharks. Boat was large and clean and staff were helpful and enthusiastic. The lunch was perfect - even for our fussy kids. Lots of snacks and grRead more”

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Shaolin Sunset Sail on Authentic Chinese Junk Boat - Meeting at 44 Wharf St: timing that makes sense
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Shaolin Sunset Sail on Authentic Chinese Junk Boat

From Port Douglas: Sail to Low Isles Great Barrier Reef - Quicksilver Wavedancer: the 30-meter sailing catamaran experience
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From Port Douglas: Sail to Low Isles Great Barrier Reef

8.From Port Douglas: Sail to Low Isles Great Barrier Reef

Sail from Port Douglas on Quicksilver’s Wavedancer to Low Isles for a limited-visitor Great Barrier Reef day with turtles, snorkeling, and biologist guides.

★ 4.7

“The trip was excellent and the staff were fantastic considering my daughter and I were seasick which can’t be helped. They were very caring, and looked after us very well. We were still able to enjoy the snorkeling upon reaching low isles and had an amazing day!”

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From Port Douglas: Outer Reef Cruise by Luxury Catamaran - Morning start at 7:30am: how the day begins on the water
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From Port Douglas: Outer Reef Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

9.From Port Douglas: Outer Reef Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

Luxury catamaran cruise from Port Douglas to Mackay Cay with marine biologist snorkel, glass-bottom boat, and lunch included.

★ 4.9

“We had an absolutely fantastic day! The boat itself was spacious, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. The guides were incredibly helpful, kind, and clearly passionate about what they do, making the whole experience even better. The snacks and lunch were delicious and plentiful. My partner had an amazing time snorkeling over the reef, while I loved…”

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Port Douglas: Reef & Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Catamaran - Boarding at Sailaway Boathouse: start strong, stay comfortable
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Port Douglas: Reef & Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

10.Port Douglas: Reef & Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

Port Douglas luxury catamaran to Low Isles for guided snorkelling, glass-bottom boat, heritage walk, and buffet lunch.

★ 4.8

“Absolutely AMAZING!!!! Enjoyed every second of it. We were 2 of only 9 passengers on the boat which made it so personal. Tom, Liz and Nat were so lovely and really knowledgeable. The morning snorkel was amazing and we were really looked after. The walk was also good fun. Lunch was delicious! In the afternoon…”

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Port Douglas: Low Isles Afternoon Cruise on Luxury Catamaran - Check-in at Sailaway and settling into the catamaran vibe
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Port Douglas: Low Isles Afternoon Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

11.Port Douglas: Low Isles Afternoon Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

Luxury catamaran cruise from Port Douglas to Low Isles for snorkel, reef viewing, heritage walk, and sunset canapés on a small group.

★ 4.9

“Louisa, Ben & Blake were our crew for the day & they were so professional, kind & confident; nothing seemed to onerous for them & they entered into the spirit of making the day memorable for everyone, whatever their swimming ability. On our visit to the Low Isles we saw turtles, little reef sharks, beautiful…”

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2 Hour Sunset Sailing - The 2-hour plan: what you’ll actually do on the water
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2 Hour Sunset Sailing

12.2 Hour Sunset Sailing

A small-group 2-hour sunset sail on Indigo 2 in Port Douglas, with included cheese and snacks and BYO drinks on deck.

★ 5.0

“Amazing cruise. Beautiful scenery. Extremely relaxing. Great hosts (Colin and Ali) with great communication prior and throughout the cruise. Intimate and great platter. Will absolutely be doing this again next time. Highly recommend.”

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Port Douglas: Shaolin Seafood Lunch Sail, with Fresh Prawns - What You Eat: Spring Rolls and a Prawn Box That Does the Heavy Lifting
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Port Douglas: Shaolin Seafood Lunch Sail, with Fresh Prawns

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