Sailaway Sunset & Snorkel Afternoon
Departure Times
Departure Point: Sailaway Reef & Island Tours, Wharf Street, Port Douglas
Pricing Options
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.
Highlights
- Modern, deluxe and low-emission catamaran
- Exclusive access to Low Isles Coral Cay Island
- Guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist
- Glass bottom boat viewing
- Interesting reef information talks
- High-quality snorkelling gear included
- Delicious light lunch and canapes provided
- Licensed bar onboard
- 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
This vessel is also available for private charter!
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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!
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.
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!
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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 b...
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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
Bus Transfer Information
- All bus transfers must be pre booked, at least 24 hours in advance
- Transfers from Palm Cove and some of the Northern Beaches are also available if pre booked. Rates are $67.50 per adult and $39.00 per child.
- Exact pickup times 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
- Transfers from Palm Cove and some of the Northern Beaches are also available if pre booked. Rates are $67.50 per adult and $39.00 per child.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum age?
The minimum age for this tour is 13 years.
Where is check in?
Please check in at Sailaway office at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas, 30 minutes prior to departure.
Are transfers available from Port Douglas?
Yes, free bus transfers are included from the Port Douglas area!
Can we get bus transfers from outside Port Douglas?
Transfers from Palm Cove and some of the Northern Beaches are also available if pre booked. Rates are $67.50 per adult and $39.00 per child.
Are food and drinks included?
A light lunch, afternoon tea, canapes, and a glass of beer, wine, or champagne are all included in your tour.
Can we BYO?
There is a licensed bar onboard for additional drink purchases, so there is no BYO.
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