Sailaway Low Isles Day Sail
Departure Times
Departure Point: Sailaway Reef & Island Tours, Wharf Street, Port Douglas
Pricing Options
Experience a once in a lifetime trip to the Great Barrier Reef in ultimate comfort onboard a deluxe catamaran.
- Snorkel amongst magnificent coral gardens and marine life on the Great Barrier Reef
- Swim in blue lagoons with sea turtles and relax on white, sandy beaches
- Gourmet buffet lunch plus morning and afternoon tea included
- Luxurious sailing catamaran with plenty of space for relaxation and socialising
Hop aboard luxurious Lagoon 560 catamaran and sail to the stunning Low Isles on Sailaway VI! The reef surrounding the island is teeming with over 150 species of coral, and a wide variety of reef fish. If you’re lucky enough, you’ll also spot a green sea turtle (which are sighted daily). Spend your time brushing shoulders with the reef and its exquisite marine life, learning about the rich history of the island on a guided tour, and feasting on a delicious buffet lunch. Sailaway is ideal for keen travellers seeking a unique reef and island experience with like-minded people. It's also a perfect getaway for couples and families!
Highlights
- Lagoon 560 sailing catamaran
- Guided tours with knowledgeable marine biologists
- Five hours at tropical Low Isles
- Modern glass bottom boat tours
- Learn about the history of Low Isles
- Guided Island Heritage Walk
- Delicious buffet lunch
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Relax in the high-end luxurious vessel
- Explore white, sandy beaches
- Laze on the flybridge or foredecks of the spacious vessel
- Air-conditioned cabin
- Operated by wind power which makes it sustainable and environmentally friendly
- Courtesy coach transfers within the Port Douglas region
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Snorkelling Tours
The Low Isles are surrounded by the pristine waters and unique coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef. Join a guided snorkel tour with an experienced marine biologist to learn about the 150 species of hard coral and tropical marine life. The types of fish you are likely to see on the reef include angelfish, giant trevally, sweetlip, fusiliers, anemones and more.
Island Heritage Walk
Indulge in the rich and fascinating history of the Low Isles as you wander through the gorgeous bushland on the Heritage Walk. The island has its own heritage-listed lighthouse that was built in 1878 as well as an operational museum. It’s also home to important Indigenous cultural sights for KuKu Yalanji and Yirraganydji tribes. Pick the Sailaway crew’s brains for further insight into the history of the island.
Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Soak in the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef from the comfort of the modern glass-bottom boat. Be guided by one of the knowledgeable skippers and be mesmerised by the amazing kaleidoscope of marine life. Scan over the 150+ types of tropical and unique coral and keep a lookout for sea turtles, urchins and even reef sharks!
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What To Bring
- Beach towel
- Swimwear
- Hat
- Sun-shirt
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Booking voucher
- Credit Card
- A sense of adventure!
What's Included
- Courtesy coach transfers within the Port Douglas area
- Morning tea and afternoon tea that includes coffee, muffins and pastries
- Delicious tropical buffet lunch
- Snorkelling equipment
- Snorkelling instruction and in-water assistance
- Marine Biologists guided snorkel tour
- Glass bottom boat viewing ...
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What To Bring
- Beach towel
- Swimwear
- Hat
- Sun-shirt
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Booking voucher
- Credit Card
- A sense of adventure!
What's Included
- Courtesy coach transfers within the Port Douglas area
- Morning tea and afternoon tea that includes coffee, muffins and pastries
- Delicious tropical buffet lunch
- Snorkelling equipment
- Snorkelling instruction and in-water assistance
- Marine Biologists guided snorkel tour
- Glass bottom boat viewing and reef talk
- Guided Low Isles Heritage Walk
- Five hours exploring Tropical Low Isles both on land and in the water
- The experience of sailing on board a luxury sailing catamaran
- Eco Shamba Environmental Initiative - $20 to local re-forestation
Bus Transfer Information
- All bus transfers must be pre booked, at least 24 hours in advance
- Pickups from Palm Cove and some of the Northern Beaches are available daily for $67.50 per adult & $39 per child
- Palm Cove bus times: Departs Palm Cove at 7:00 am and return departs Port Douglas at 5:15 pm
- Exact pickup times from various hotels will be advised at the time of booking.
What's Extra
- Environment Management Charge - $8.00pp (payable at check-in)
- Underwater camera hire
- Onboard purchases of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks/juices
- Champagne Welcome package
- Private chauffeur transport
- Branded Sailaway Towel package
- Pickups from Palm Cove now available daily for $67.50 per adult & $39 per child
Terms and Conditions
All information provided at any time by Cairns Tours and our affiliates is subject to these Terms & Conditions. This includes but is not limited to tour information, pricing, blog posts, travel advice, itinerary information and availability.
Your Responsibilities:
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Cairns Tours/Mr Travel and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions.
Prices/Extra Costs:
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Travel Risk/Insurance:
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Transport
It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Cairns Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.
Merchant Fees:
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other:
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Transfers:
The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.
Accountability/Misconduct:
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Information & Advice
All information, advice or pricing provided by Cairns Tours and our affiliates, or through any of our team, is subject to change. Cairns Tours articles and products are provided online for general information purposes only and are intended as guides. Any advice interpreted from information on the website (including but not limited to financial, immigration, employment and tax information) is not specialist advice and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional instruction. Cairns Tours does not guarantee that any information provided is up-to-date or accurate. Please obtain professional advice before actioning any advice, including but not limited to tax, immigration, employment, travel restrictions and finances.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
Sailaway has a strict 24-hour cancellation policy. This means there will be no refund with a 100% fee if cancelled within 24 hours of travel. If you choose not to travel due to unfavourable weather, personal illness or change in travel plans, unfortunately there will be no refund. We would be happy to provide you with a letter to claim the cost of your tour on your travel insurance. If you cancel your tour with plenty of notice, you will be entitled to a full refund.
Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers' discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to: admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Travel Shop retail outlet located in Cairns, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Cairns Tours/Mr Travel online department.
Refunds:
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Cairns Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Thank you for booking with our East Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel / Cairns-Tours.com . If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are bus transfers available?
Yes courtesy bus transfers from the Port Douglas area are included!
Are there bus transfers for areas outside Port Douglas?
Pickups from Palm Cove and some Northern Beaches are available daily for $67.50 per adult & $39 per child. These buses depart from Palm Cove at 7:00 am and the return bus departs Port Douglas at 5:15 pm. Exact pickup times from various hotels will be advised at the time of booking.
Where does the cruise depart?
Check in at the Sailaway Reef & Island Tours office on Wharf Street at Crystalbrook Marina in Port Douglas.
How long do we have for exploring at the Low Isles?
There is approximately 5 hours of free time to explore the Low Isles on land and from the water!
Is food included?
Food is included on your day sail! There is morning tea and afternoon tea which include coffee, muffins and pastries, as well as a tropical buffet lunch. Please let us know if you have dietary requirements.
Are there any age restrictions?
This tour is suitable for all ages!
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