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Sailaway Sunset & Snorkel Afternoon

FROM: $315
33
SingleDay
Min. Age
13 +
5.0 (3 Reviews)

Departure Times

Departs: 1:00 pm - Daily
Returns: 6:30 pm - Daily

Departure Point: Sailaway Reef & Island Tours, Wharf Street, Port Douglas 

Pricing Options

$315 AUD / Person - Adult (13+) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)

Embark on a divine afternoon sail out to the Low Isles with snorkelling, island vistas and a magical sunset backdrop.

  • Snorkel the exquisite reefs of the Low Isles and spot sea turtles with your guide
  • Wander around Low Isles on a guided island heritage walk experience
  • Hop on a glass-bottom boat tour to see fringing reefs around the islands
  • Spend an afternoon of luxury sailing and enjoy a stunning sunset on return

Experience the ultimate luxury reef adventure with Sailaway's sustainable half-day Sunset & Snorkel Afternoon tour. Sail on a deluxe catamaran across the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel and explore coral gardens on a glass-bottom boat with expert marine naturalist guides. Indulge in a light lunch, canapes, and drinks, all while receiving exceptional service. Enjoy an incredible sunset over the Daintree Rainforest on your return to Port Douglas.

Sunset in Cairns over the Reef

Highlights 

  • Modern, deluxe and low-emission Sailaway catamaran
  • Exclusive access to Low Isles Coral Cay Island
  • Guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist
  • Glass bottom boat viewing and reef information talk
  • High-quality snorkelling gear included 
  • Delicious light lunch, canapes and drinks included
  • Low Isles guided Heritage Walk
  • Eco Shamba Environmental Initiative $20 to local re-forestation
  • Advanced ECO Certification Standard
  • Courtesy coach transfers from Port Douglas area
  • Spectacular sunset sail with views of the Daintree Mountains

Sailaway Strip Sunset

The wonders of the Great Barrier Reef await on this unique and naturally marvellous experience with a luxury twist!

Sample Itinerary

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12:30 pm Check-in to the Sailaway office at the marina.
12:45 pm Board your luxury sailing catamaran and be welcomed by a light lunch and safety briefing.
1:00 pm Depart Port Douglas en route to Low Isles accompanied with exquisite island vistas and views of the Daintree.
2:30 pm Arrive at the delightful Low Isles reef before a snorkel safety briefing. 
2:45 pm Head on over to Low Is...

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12:30 pm Check-in to the Sailaway office at the marina.
12:45 pm Board your luxury sailing catamaran and be welcomed by a light lunch and safety briefing.
1:00 pm Depart Port Douglas en route to Low Isles accompanied with exquisite island vistas and views of the Daintree.
2:30 pm Arrive at the delightful Low Isles reef before a snorkel safety briefing. 
2:45 pm Head on over to Low Isle beach and choose from an array of activities like a swim and snorkel over the coral gardens, a guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist, a glass-bottom boat tour and reef interpretation, a Heritage-walk on the island, bird watching and beach relaxing.
5:00 pm Delight in a scrumptious afternoon tea with coffee, cakes and a fresh fruit platter.
5:15 pm Begin the journey back to the mainland as you enjoy smooth cruising back into Port Douglas with a divine island sunset and a selection of included sundowner beverages.
6:30 pm Arrive back into Port Douglas Coach before your complimentary transfer transport to Port Douglas accommodation.

Guided Snorkelling

Dive in to discover the incredible Great Barrier Reef and immerse yourself in the exquisite wonderland below! Home to expansive coral gardens, sea turtles, dazzling fish, mysterious giant clams and friendly reef sharks, there really is nothing like snorkelling through this marvellous world-wonder. Your marine biologist guide will take you to the very best hidden spots and illuminate the intricate relationships of reef creatures, as well as provide you with all of the gear and tuition you need to snorkel without a worry!

Girl with black wetsuits in the reef

Glass-bottom Boat 

Navigate the Great Barrier Reef in a glass-bottom boat and peer into the kaleidoscopic universe below! Glide over still waters and check out a multitude of corals, fish, reef sharks and more, all the while staying dry! Your guide, a marine biologist, will commentate on your sightings and tell you all about the wondrous creatures of the Great Barrier Reef! A perfect, interesting activity for all ages, dig deeper into the marine ecosystem renowned all over the world.

Colourful coral cays, Cairns

Sunset Canapes & Drinks

Let the golden sunset light sail you home as you unwind onboard a sleek, modern and spacious catamaran! Your crew will provide you with excellent service as you delight in an array of canapes and sundowner drinks in utter style. With magical hues illuminating your afternoon on the Great Barrier Reef, it’s all about the natural wonder and great company as you Sailaway!

Champagne cheersing, Cairns

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What To Bring

  • Beach towel
  • Swimwear
  • Hat
  • Sun-shirt
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Booking voucher
  • Credit Card

What's Included

  • Courtesy coach transfers from Port Douglas area
  • Light lunch, afternoon tea and canapes
  • Sundowner drinks (beer, wine and champagne)
  • Snorkelling equipment, optical masks, seasonal lycra snorkelling suits, wet suits & flotation devices
  • Snorkelling instruction and in-water assistance
  • Guided snorkel tour with a marine...

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What To Bring

  • Beach towel
  • Swimwear
  • Hat
  • Sun-shirt
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Booking voucher
  • Credit Card

What's Included

  • Courtesy coach transfers from Port Douglas area
  • Light lunch, afternoon tea and canapes
  • Sundowner drinks (beer, wine and champagne)
  • Snorkelling equipment, optical masks, seasonal lycra snorkelling suits, wet suits & flotation devices
  • Snorkelling instruction and in-water assistance
  • Guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist
  • Low Isles guided Heritage Walk
  • Glass bottom boat viewing and reef interpretation talk
  • 3 hours at Tropical Low Isles, a Coral Cay island
  • Luxury sunset sailing aboard a 500 Lagoon Catamaran
  • Eco Shamba Environmental Initiative $20 to local re-forestation

Free Bus Transfer Information

  • The bus transfer must be prebooked.

What's Extra

  • Environment Management Charge - $8.00pp 
  • Underwater camera hire
  • Onboard purchases of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks/juices
  • Champagne Welcome package
  • Private chauffeur transport
  • Branded Sailaway Towel package

Terms and Conditions


Important Information

This sunset sail is suitable for those 13 years and over.

This is an adventure tour suitable for travellers with good mobility. To participate in snorkelling you must be confident in the water with good swimming ability, as snorkelling can be a strenuous activity.


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 Cairns Tours/ Mr Travel. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

Reviews

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Reviews by our Cairns Tours customers

Yogini Madar, 16 Apr 24
An amazing and unforgettable experience. THANK YOU to all the crew for all their care and skill. Wonderful boat, great lunch and a perfect mix of relaxation and exhilaration. We took the afternoon trip and it was really excellent to have marine biologists on hand, who could identify so many different kinds of fish and marine life. It was out first time snorkelling but we needn't have worried as the equipment was in good condition and we were guided and looked after at all times. Special thanks to Ben. His patience was legendary and without that I never would have been brave enough to give the snorkelling a try. Undeniably one of the best things I have ever done. Thank you all again.
Maureen Tomkins, 12 Feb 24
We did the afternoon & sunset cruise, it was very enjoyable & informative, the staff Shaun & Liz were great, it was well worth the money.
Tiana Glazbrook, 10 Feb 24
A big Thankyou to Sean and Liz for our experience on Sailaways. It was an amazing tour and could not have asked for a better day. Would definitely recommend for anyone going to Port Douglas.
Jayme
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