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Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour

4.6 / 5

54 reviews

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    Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour

    4.6

    54 reviews

    From US$ 149.92 per person

    Sail to a quiet island of the Great Barrier Reef where visitor numbers are limited but the wildlife is abundant. Climb on board the 30-meter catamaran Wavedancer and enjoy an idyllic day on an unspoilt coral cay island.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
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    Covid-19 precautions
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    Duration 7 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Enjoy a leisurely day on a tropical island on the Great Barrier Reef, where island visitor numbers are limited
    • Discover the mysteries of marine life while snorkeling, or glass bottom boat viewing
    • Swim or snorkel with turtles
    • Learn about the fascinating creatures of the reef with marine biologist guided activities
    • Relax on the beach under a thatched umbrella
    Full description
    Climb aboard Quicksilver’s luxury 30-metre (99-foot) Wavedancer sailing catamaran and sail to the idyllic Great Barrier Reef island of Low Isles. Enjoy a relaxing day out for families and couples in a tropical island paradise ambiance. Set like a jewel in the Great Barrier Reef, Low Isles is an unspoilt coral cay island, and from the moment you moor in the calm waters of a picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities awaits. Before your arrival at Low Isles, a marine biologist will conduct an informative talk to provide passengers with an appreciation of the reef, enabling you to view the corals with informed eyes. Once at Low Isles, they will take you on a snorkel tour to view the various colorful creatures of the reef. Alternatively, see turtles and many brightly colored tropical fish from a glass bottomed boat. Back on the beach, join a marine biologist guided beach walk to discover the unique marine life living at the water’s edge. Then relax and tuck in to a delicious tropical buffet lunch.
    Includes
    • Wavedancer cruise from Port Douglas Marina
    • Morning and afternoon teas on board
    • Reef presentation by marine biologist
    • Tropical smorgasbord lunch
    • Snorkeling equipment and instruction provided (mask, snorkel, and fins)
    • Qualified lifeguard supervision
    • Glass bottom boat coral viewing
    • Marine biologist guided beach walk
    • Guided snorkeling trips with marine biologist
      Covid-19 precautions
      Safety measures in place
      • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
      • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
      • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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      Quicksilver reservations office, Port Douglas Marina, Wharf Street Port Douglas

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      What to bring

      • Towel

      Not allowed

      • Drones

      Know before you go

      • Additional cost: AUD 6.50 per person payable on check-in for Government Environment Management Charge. This charge is payable direct to the tour operator on the day of travel.
      • Luxury coach transfers are available from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas accommodations. Guests joining the cruise from Cairns or the Northern Beaches will enjoy full commentary on the journey along one of Australia's most beautiful scenic coastal drives
      Customer reviews

      Overall rating

      4.6 /5

      based on 54 reviews

      Review summary

      • Guide
        4.9/5
      • Transportation
        4.5/5
      • Value for money
        4.7/5
      • Safety
        4.9/5

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      A wonderful day spent on the large catamaran 'Wave Dancer' with very friendly helpful crew members. The marine biologist was very informative and led a group of us snorkelling over the barrier reef and provided some good news for the recovery of the reef at Low Isles. She also led a walk around the island noting some of the birds and plants as well as the original lighthouse. Superb renovations to 'Wave Dancer' were readily apparent since we first sailed on her in 2018. This included facilities such as the excellent air-conditioned large indoor lounge with plenty of food and drinks provided (some require payment). There is heaps of deck space fore and aft to move around including a large area upstairs at the rear with plenty of seats. There are also private change rooms and modern flushing toilets inside downstairs. Overall a great day and would happily do it again.

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      January 19, 2020

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      David – Australia Verified GetYourGuide customer

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      Fantastic! A must do for families. I did this tour 30 years ago as a teenager and it was wonderful to experience this Quicksilver tour again with my family. Loved the coral viewing via glass bottom boat and snorkelling around the low isle was amazing. Thank you to the amazing crew for looking after us so well!

      January 3, 2020

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      Deborah – Australia Verified GetYourGuide customer

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      What a lovely lovely day!!

      We were amazed by the helpful staff, beautiful boat, smooth ride out to the islands and all round we had a wonderful day!! We say turtles, sharks, birds and dolphins and were looked after splendidly. Even for someone who has not snorkelled before the staff made an extra effort to help out. Well done everyone. The music on the boat on the way home was the perfect end to a perfect day. Thank you!

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      October 20, 2019

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      Susan – United Kingdom Verified GetYourGuide customer

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