About this tour
Sail from Port Douglas to Low Isles on the Wavedancer, a 30-metre catamaran, for a full day exploring an untouched coral cay. Spend 10 hours snorkelling straight off the beach, viewing the reef via glass-bottom boat, walking the island with a marine biologist, and eating tropical lunch aboard. Numbers stay deliberately small, making this a quieter alternative to crowded reef tours.
Highlights
- One-hour sail through open water on a proper catamaran
- Snorkel directly from the beach without a boat ride
- Glass-bottom boat tour of living coral formations
- Marine biologist-led snorkel and island walk included
- Tropical buffet lunch and tea throughout the day
- Sparkling wine on the return journey
- Capped visitor numbers keep the island feeling remote
What to expect
You'll board in Port Douglas and spend an hour sailing to Low Isles, then anchor in a sheltered lagoon. The day mixes structured activities—guided snorkelling, the glass-bottom boat, a beach walk—with downtime to relax on sand or the boat deck. A shuttle ferries you between shore and vessel. The marine biologist explains what you're seeing underwater and around the island. Lunch and teas arrive at set times. The reef here is genuinely swimmable; you can wade straight in and see fish immediately. Expect calm, clear water most days, though wind and swell do vary seasonally.
Good to know
Pack reef-safe sunscreen and a hat—the island offers minimal shade. Bring spending money for optional drinks; only tea and coffee are complimentary. Pickup and drop-off run from Cairns, not Port Douglas. The lycra suit and snorkelling gear are provided. All fitness levels are welcome; activities are self-paced.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.