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Sailaway Sunset & Snorkel Afternoon Private Charter

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Departure Times

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

A magical afternoon of catamaran cruising, reef snorkelling and sunset canapes awaits you aboard the luxury Sailaway catamaran! 

  • Discover the reefs of Low Isles as you snorkel through stunning coral gardens.
  • Wander along a guided Island Heritage Walk to immerse yourself in natural marvels
  • Embark on a glass-bottom boat ride to be amazed by kaleidoscopic reefs from above
  • Let a golden sunset drench your afternoon of luxury sailing
  • Explore the Great Barrier Reef’s wonder on this flexible charter

Embark with Sailaway on a unique, tropical afternoon laden with spectacular sunset hues, little luxuries and island adventures. The perfect way to celebrate a special event or to simply get away with your loved ones, make golden memories amongst some of the most beautiful marinescapes in the world! With the option to do as much or as little as you like with a fully-inclusive and flexible itinerary, design the afternoon of your island dreams in the heart of paradise. Sip on a cool glass of bubbly and nibble on a delectable canape as the sun sets over the Great Barrier Reef for a truly magical sail.

Sailing Catamaran 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 expert reef insights
  • 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
  • Flexible itinerary and excellent service

Sailaway Strip Sunset

Where style meets natural wonder, explore the Great Barrier Reef and make magical memories aboard your own deluxe Sailaway adventure!

Sample Itinerary

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Your private charter on Sailaway is completely up to you, with a flexible itinerary designed to suit you and your guests. Simply let our friendly crew know just how much or as little you want to do, and we’ll tailor your afternoon! If you’re looking for inspiration, here are just a few ways you can spend your time aboard Sailaway.

  • 12:30pm - Check in to the Sailaway office at the Port Douglas m...

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Your private charter on Sailaway is completely up to you, with a flexible itinerary designed to suit you and your guests. Simply let our friendly crew know just how much or as little you want to do, and we’ll tailor your afternoon! If you’re looking for inspiration, here are just a few ways you can spend your time aboard Sailaway.

  • 12:30pm - Check in to the Sailaway office at the Port Douglas marina
  • 12:45pm - Board your luxury sailing catamaran and be welcomed by a light lunch and safety briefing
  • 1:00pm - Depart Port Douglas en route to the Low Isles accompanies by exquisite island vistas and sprawling views of the Daintree Rainforest
  • 2:30pm - Arrive at the tropical Low Isles reef before a snorkel safety briefing
  • 2:45pm - Head over to Low Isle Beach and choose from an array of activities like swimming and snorkelling over the corals, joining a guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist, strolling on the beach during a heritage walk, sunbathing, birdwatching, or gliding over the corals on a glass bottom boat tour
  • 5:00pm - Indulge in afternoon tea with coffee, cakes, and a fresh fruit platter
  • 5:15pm - Begin the journey back to the mainland as you admire the glorious sunset and have some included sundowner beverages
  • 6:30pm - Arrive back to Port Douglas and have complimentary transfer back to your accommodation

Girl with snorkel in the reef


Guided Snorkelling

The depths of the Great Barrier Reef are yours to explore, so dive in with a qualified biologist and discover the wonders below! Snorkel over vibrant corals amongst green sea turtles and dazzling schools of fish in some of the most expansive reef ecosystems in the world. Your experienced guide will take you to some of the most flourishing corners where you can keep your eyes out for giant clams, reef sharks and more mysterious marine creatures! Your friendly crew will provide you with all the gear and tuition you need, making these underwater adventures perfect for just about anyone.


Glass-bottom Boat 

Glide over the crystal clear waters of the Reef and peer into the wonders just below the surface! Delve into the intricate world of colourful marine creatures and flourishing ecosystems as your expert guide uncovers incredible reef facts. An awesome activity for those wanting to learn about and experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, all the while staying dry! 

Colourful coral cays, Cairns


Sunset Canapes & Drinks

Pair a glass of bubbly with golden sunset hues and great company as you unwind in paradise! Let your crew provide you with personalised service as you delight in canapes and drinks aboard the spacious Sailaway catamaran. Against a backdrop of the incredible Daintree Rainforest and sprawling Great Barrier Reef, relax with your loved ones amongst simply stunning natural landscapes! 

Champagne and platter, Cairns

Our Delicious Sample Menu

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Catering on your private charter is flexible to suit you and your guests' tastes. Please see the Sailaway Sunset & Snorkel Sample Menu for more information and inspiration! 

Food platter, with dips and flowers

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Catering on your private charter is flexible to suit you and your guests' tastes. Please see the Sailaway Sunset & Snorkel Sample Menu for more information and inspiration! 

Food platter, with dips and flowers

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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

  • $7pp Environment Management charge
  • 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.

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 Fraser 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 vessel 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. 


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply. 

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. All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. 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. 


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.


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:

All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 14 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

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.

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.


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.


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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