Sailaway Low Isles

About the Tour

• • Snorkel the sheltered coral gardens surrounding beautiful Low Isles
  • Join a guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist
  • Look for green turtles, colourful reef fish and other marine life
  • Spend approximately five hours exploring the reef and tropical island
  • See the reef without getting wet aboard a solar-electric glass bottom boat
  • Sail from Port Douglas aboard luxury catamaran Sailaway VI
  • Enjoy morning tea, tropical buffet lunch and afternoon tea during your day

Sailaway Low Isles is a Great Barrier Reef snorkelling experience for visitors who want plenty of time in the water without giving up the pleasure of a tropical island day. Sail from Port Douglas aboard Sailaway VI to Low Isles, where sheltered lagoon waters and fringing coral reef provide an inviting setting for snorkelling. Join a marine biologist for a guided snorkel, look for the green turtles frequently seen around the island and discover more of the reef aboard the solar-electric glass bottom boat. With approximately five hours at Low Isles, you can snorkel, explore the coral cay, swim or simply enjoy the beach.

FAQs

Is Sailaway Low Isles a snorkelling tour?

Yes. Snorkelling is a major part of the Sailaway Low Isles experience. Guests can explore the fringing reef surrounding Low Isles, with snorkelling equipment, instruction and in-water assistance provided.

Can you snorkel with turtles at Low Isles?

Green turtles are regularly seen in the waters surrounding Low Isles, making this a particularly appealing destination for snorkellers. They are wild animals, however, so turtle sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Is a guided snorkel tour included?

Yes. A guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist is included, giving you the opportunity to learn more about the coral, fish and marine ecosystem you’re seeing while you snorkel.

Is Low Isles suitable if I don’t want to snorkel?

Yes. You can explore the reef aboard Sailaway’s solar-electric glass bottom boat, join the guided island nature walk, swim from the beach or simply enjoy your time on Low Isles. This makes the tour a good option for groups with both snorkellers and non-snorkellers.

Is Sailaway Low Isles an Outer Great Barrier Reef tour?

No. Low Isles is a coral cay surrounded by fringing reef, rather than an Outer Great Barrier Reef site. This tour is particularly suited to travellers wanting to combine snorkelling with a tropical island and sailing experience. Visitors whose priority is an Outer Reef snorkelling experience should choose a dedicated Outer Great Barrier Reef tour instead.

Why You Will Love It

• • Snorkel straight into the tropical reef environment surrounding Low Isles
  • Join a marine biologist and learn about what you’re seeing underwater
  • Have the chance to encounter green turtles in their natural habitat
  • Enjoy approximately five hours at the island with time for more than one activity
  • Experience the reef from above aboard the solar-electric glass bottom boat
  • Combine Great Barrier Reef snorkelling with genuine sailing from Port Douglas
  • Enjoy both an underwater adventure and time relaxing on a tropical coral cay

Who This Tour Is Perfect For

• • Snorkellers looking for a Great Barrier Reef trip from Port Douglas
  • Visitors hoping to see green turtles and tropical reef fish
  • First-time snorkellers who value instruction and in-water assistance
  • Couples wanting to combine sailing, snorkelling and an island experience
  • Families wanting reef activities for both snorkellers and non-snorkellers
  • Nature lovers interested in marine biology and the Low Isles ecosystem
  • Travellers who prefer a relaxed coral cay experience rather than an Outer Reef trip

Conclusion

For SnorkelTrips.com.au, the real appeal of Sailaway Low Isles is the combination of accessible snorkelling and enough time to enjoy the reef rather than simply passing through it.

Low Isles gives you the opportunity to snorkel amongst coral gardens, look for green turtles and tropical fish, and learn more about the reef with a marine biologist. If you want a break from snorkelling, you can explore the underwater world aboard the glass bottom boat or step ashore to discover the island itself.

This is not an Outer Reef trip. It is a Low Isles fringing reef snorkelling experience, and that distinction makes it an excellent choice for visitors who want reef, island and sailing in the same day.

Book Now

Book your Sailaway Low Isles snorkelling adventure from Port Douglas and spend a full day discovering the reef above and below the water.

Check live availability for your preferred date and secure your place aboard Sailaway VI for a day of snorkelling, sailing and exploring tropical Low Isles.