Outer Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise

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Highlights & inclusions

Morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea
Glass bottom boat viewing
Guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist
Delicious tropical buffet lunch with prawns
Full Day Outer Barrier Reef Eco Experience
Snorkelling instruction & in-water assistance
From
$315.00AUD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience

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What you can expect

Get set for a full day sailing and snorkeling cruise from Port Douglas, sailing to Mackay Coral Cay on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Departing at 8.00am, sit back, relax and enjoy the scenic journey to the Outer Reef, with views of the Daintree coastline and Snapper Island. Morning tea is served upon boarding and you can listen in to an interesting marine presentation. As you approach the Outer Reef, you will get a comprehensive snorkel briefing, then enter the water for the first snorkel of the day. Be amazed by the colour and variety of the corals and giant clams. There is an abundance of colourful marine life with different fish, turtles, rays and many other marine species. The reef is full of colour and life! Head to the sand cay on the E-Tender for a look around this spectacular island - make sure to take your camera! Back on board for a delicious buffet lunch and after lunch and the vessel will move to another location. You can then enjoy another snorkel, join the marine biologist and marine guides for an informative guided snorkel tour, or a glass-bottom boat tour on a solar powered glass bottom boat, the 'EV Explorer'! A delicious afternoon tea is served as you enjoy the journey back to Port Douglas. Relax and soak in the incredible views and return to the marina at 5.00pm.

Location

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • 4.5 hours at two unspoilt locations on the Outer Barrier Reef
  • Morning and afternoon tea and coffee, cakes and fresh fruit platter
  • Superb tropical buffet lunch
  • Snorkelling equipment, optical masks, seasonal lycra snorkelling suits, wet suits and flotation devices
  • Snorkelling instruction and in-water assistance
  • Guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist
  • Glass bottom boat viewing and reef interpretation talk
  • Explore the pristine coral cays
  • Courtesy coach transfers from selected Port Douglas accommodation
Exclusions
  • Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks/juices
  • Environment Management Charge $8pp
Time
  • Pickups from Palm Cove now available daily Palm Cove bus times: Departs Palm Cove at 7.00am and return departs Port Douglas at 5.15pm
  • Exact pickup times from various hotels will be advised at the time of booking.
Departure Location
  • Pickups from Palm Cove now available daily Palm Cove bus times: Departs Palm Cove at 7.00am and return departs Port Douglas at 5.15pm
  • Exact pickup times from various hotels will be advised at the time of booking.
What To Bring
  • Beach towel and swimwear
  • Sun-shirt
  • Sun protection including sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Consideration for this precious Marine National Park and World Heritage site
  • $8 per person Environmental Management Charge
Terms And Conditions
  • All passengers are required to complete a Medical Declaration for Snorkellers form
  • Please note if a passenger is identified as a High Risk snorkeller they will not be permitted to snorkel. The supplier has alternative activities to offer such as the Glass Bottom Boat tours, island heritage walk / visiting the cay, delicious food and sailing on our beautiful yachts, offering a wonderful day out on the Great Barrier Reef
  • The supplier and assisting crew reserves the right to decline any passenger from participating in snorkelling if we are concerned about the health condition and/or swimming ability of a passenger for the safety and well-being of all guests onboard
Cancellation Policy
  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements