The 9 Port Douglas Sailing Trips That Earn Their Price

1.Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 565 reviews · from $243Our pick

Join Sailaway for a 7.5-hour cruise from Port Douglas to Low Isles aboard a 33-passenger catamaran. Snorkel with marine biologists, ride the EV Discovery glass-bottom boat, walk to the 1878 lighthouse, and enjoy morning tea, buffet lunch, and afternoon tea.

“WOW! WOW! WOW! What a truly special and memorable day. We were made to feel so welcome from the moment we arrived on board! Upon arrival, I was really pleased at the small nature of our group compared to the large numbers on other boats. All confidence and ability levels catered for - having never snorkeled before, I had a few nerves but they were quickly put to rest by the support of the crew and I just enjoyed myself. The crew were knowledgeable - providing information about the reef, marine animals seen and answering any questions. We saw many turtles, which was a personal highlight for myself, reef sharks,…”

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2.Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 558 reviews · from $67

Board a luxury catamaran at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina at 4:30 pm for a relaxed 1.5-hour sail past Port Douglas, the Low Isles, mountains, and coastline. You receive one welcome drink and hot and cold canapés, with open decks for sunset photos. The cruise suits couples and visitors aged 13 and over.

“Very great experience. Friendly and helpful staff. Great boat. Just an all round lovely evening sailing and watching the sunset.”

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3.Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 436 reviews · from $243

Sail from Port Douglas along the Daintree coast to Mackay Cay, where you can snorkel with a marine biologist, inspect coral by glass-bottom boat, and explore a coral cay. Barry has provided reef talks on some departures, while the crew offers close water safety support.

“Amazing day on the reef. This is a MUST tour if you want to experience the Great Barrier Reef. The day with Sailaway was top tier and highly recommended. The crew was very professional and helped us have a most excellent day.”

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4.Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $243

Sail from Port Douglas to the Low Isles on a small adults-only catamaran. Snorkel with a marine guide, ride a glass-bottom boat, or relax on the beach, then enjoy afternoon tea, drinks, and a sunset return sail. The 33-person limit keeps the outing calm and personal.

“Such a lovely day! The boat was amazing, as was the spot for snorkelling. Was really good to have a half day adventure, as I was travelling with some older parents, It was really nice to have options to snorkel or not - my parents went on a lonRead more”

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5.Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 342 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66

Set sail from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina for 90 minutes aboard Sailaway’s luxury catamaran. You’ll enjoy Coral Sea and Daintree views, hot and cold canapes, music, and one complimentary beer, wine, champagne, or soft drink. Crew names can vary, but skipper Guy and crew George and Martie have recently worked this cruise.

“Great activity! Catamaran was clean and luxurious and good amount of people. Welcome drink was nice and some food to snack on. Definitely recommend as a great way to see the sunset!”

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6.Outer Reef Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 182 reviews · 9 hours · from $240

Sail two hours from Port Douglas to Mackay Cay on a custom-built catamaran. You’ll get reef briefings, guided snorkeling with a marine biologist, two reef sites, a glass-bottom boat ride, cay time, buffet lunch, and tea throughout the day. Ask for Zara’s guided snorkel if she is on board.

“Amazing day, top staff, comfy boat and food was brilliant - highly recommend!”

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7.Low Isles Afternoon Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 96 reviews · 5h 30m · from $240

Sailaway’s 5.5-hour afternoon cruise takes you from Port Douglas to Low Isles aboard a luxury catamaran. Expect guided snorkeling with a marine naturalist, a glass-bottom boat, island history, tea, scones, canapés, drinks, and a sunset view of the Daintree mountains.

“What we expected from the advertising material. We were not let down in any respect.”

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8.Reef & Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 8 hours · from $240

Sail 15 kilometers from Port Douglas to Low Isles on a comfortable catamaran, then spend 4.5 hours with a marine naturalist, guided snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat, heritage walk, reef lunch, and time on the beach. Small numbers make the day personal.

“unforgettable experience. safe, excellent equipament, and crew very kind and professional.”

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9.Shaolin Seafood Lunch Sail, with Fresh Prawns

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 1h 30m · from $59Best value

Spend 90 minutes aboard Shaolin, Port Douglas’s rare Chinese junk boat. Enjoy a drink, crocodile and barramundi spring rolls, then fresh wild prawns with bread, lemon, and seafood sauce. Jake, Rob, or the local captain share stories as you view the Daintree Mountains and islands.

“The prawn cruise was lovely. Really nice prawns and great sail in the sunshine. Staff very friendly and there to assist. A nice activity.”

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