Calypso Snorkel is a dedicated snorkelling vessel departing Port Douglas daily to visit up to three unique outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Travelling on a 21-metre catamaran with comfortable day bed seating, spacious decks and an experienced crew, it is a full day on the water with everything taken care of.
With much of the reef’s colour and marine life visible within a couple of metres of the surface, snorkelling suits all swimmers regardless of skill level. Clownfish, green turtles, giant clams, stingrays, maori wrasse and hundreds of other species inhabit Opal Reef and Agincourt Reef, the two outer reef systems Calypso visits.
Calypso Snorkel is eco-certified Advanced Ecotourism and departs from Crystalbrook Marina, 44 Wharf Street, Port Douglas.
What’s Included
- Up to 3 outer reef snorkelling sites (Opal Reef and/or Agincourt Reef)
- All snorkelling gear (mask, fins, snorkel)
- Lycra suits (stinger season, November to May)
- Guided snorkel tours at each site
- Interpretive reef talk by crew
- Morning tea, lunch (cold buffet), and afternoon tea
- Fresh water showers on board
- Ginger tablets (free) and sea sickness medication available on board
- Infants 0–3 years travel free (must be pre-booked)
Day Itinerary
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 7:00am – 8:20am | Check in at Crystalbrook Marina. Free parking on site. Transfers available from Port Douglas accommodation (small fee, limited capacity). |
| 8:20am | Board the vessel. Snorkelling equipment fitted. Light refreshments served. |
| 8:45am | Depart for the outer reef. |
| 10:20am – 11:15am | First snorkelling site. Safety and equipment briefing, guided snorkel, morning tea. |
| 11:50am – 1:30pm | Second snorkelling site. Guided snorkelling available, tropical lunch served, reef interpretive talk. |
| 1:45pm – 2:45pm | Third snorkelling site. Afternoon tea served. |
| 2:45pm | Depart for Port Douglas. |
| ~4:15pm | Return to Crystalbrook Marina. |
| 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Transfers back to accommodation (if pre-booked). |
Pricing
Calypso operates seasonal pricing. Peak season attracts an additional $10 per person or $30 per family.
| Off Peak | Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (15+) | $319 | $329 |
| Child (4–14) | $209 | $219 |
| Family (2A + 2C) | $847 | $877 |
| Infant (0–3) | Free | Free |
Peak season dates: 1 April – 19 April 2026, 27 June – 11 October 2026, 19 December 2026 – 17 January 2027
Off peak dates: 20 April – 26 June 2026, 12 October – 18 December 2026, 18 January – 31 March 2027
Please note: Total price includes a $7 administration fee. On days with low passenger numbers or unsuitable weather, sites may vary between Opal Reef and Agincourt Reef. Calypso selects the best available sites on the day.
Book a Tour
Speak to the team at the Cayman Villas tour desk to check availability and book your place.
All tours depart from Crystalbrook Marina, 44 Wharf Street, Port Douglas.