Low Isles is one of the Great Barrier Reef’s most beautiful coral cay islands, and this full day sailing tour is the most complete way to experience it. Aboard Sailaway VI, a luxury Lagoon 560 catamaran, you will spend five hours on the island snorkelling, swimming with turtles, exploring the reef on a solar-powered glass bottom boat, and walking the island’s nature trail with an expert guide. Morning tea, a gourmet buffet lunch, and afternoon tea are all included.
This is a small group experience designed for guests who want something genuinely special, not a crowded pontoon tour. It suits couples and families equally well.
Operator: Sailaway Port Douglas Departure: 8.30am daily, returning approximately 4.00pm Duration: Full day (approx. 7.5 hours) Vessel: Sailaway VI, Lagoon 560 sailing catamaran Suitable for: All ages
What’s Included
- Courtesy coach transfers within the Port Douglas area
- Morning tea on boarding (freshly baked muffins, Jaques Coffee, Daintree Tea, fresh fruit)
- Gourmet tropical buffet lunch (tiger prawns, roast beef, herb chicken, salads, fresh bread rolls)
- Afternoon tea with homemade cakes, coffee and tea
- Guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist
- Snorkelling equipment and in-water instruction
- 100% solar electric glass bottom boat tours with reef interpretation
- Low Isles Island Nature Walk with expert guides
- Five hours at Low Isles
- Environmental Management Charge
Pricing
| Guest Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $365.00 |
| Child (4–12 years) | $255.00 |
| Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) | $1,116.00 |
| Infant (0–3 years) | Free |
Rates valid 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Environmental Management Charge is included.
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are available for purchase on board. Underwater camera hire is available as a booking add-on.
About Low Isles
Low Isles is a small coral cay island sitting about 15 kilometres off the coast of Port Douglas. The reef surrounding the island supports 150 species of hard coral and is dominated by 15 species of soft coral. Green turtles are sighted daily in the lagoon, and the reef is home to a wide variety of fish including angelfish, damselfish, anemones, giant trevally, sweetlip, and fusiliers.
The island has a rich history. The lighthouse was built in 1878 and was staffed until it was automated in 1993. Weather records have been kept on the island since 1887, and the island served as the base for a major scientific survey in 1928 that studied the structure and ecology of the surrounding reef.
What to Bring
- Beach towel and swimwear
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sun-shirt and reef-friendly sunscreen
- Camera
- Booking voucher (if booked through the Cayman Villas tour desk)
- Credit card for on-board purchases