Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

Crew was great. Water was way too choppy and cloudy to see much of anything.

Could have been great but weather did not cooperate. It was very choppy, and the water was not clear and was chilly so visibility was bad in the water. And if you were prone to seasickness, it was bad. One person did throw up. They probably should have cancelled the trip and refunded money or rescheduled.

Loved it

We booked onto the afternoon sunset half day sail and it was perfect. The crew were extremely generous with their time and assistance. I’m a novice at snorkeling and because of their experience, I loved it! I brought a bag of stuff with me thinking I would be loitering on a beach filling in time - not the case at all, an hour in the warm water following the guide spotting sea turtles, a reef shark and plenty of fish, a walk around the island and then back on board for a generous offering of afternoon tea and many rounds of beverages. Highly recommend it. Thank you

Disappointing

The staff were great, professional and helpful. However, the food was average tbh and the snorkelling was a half star at best and that is being nice. Being a professional company they should have warned us and the other custoners that the visbility has been poor. We hardly saw any coral and the coral we did see was sun bleached, a few fish when they were in front of our goggles. The visibility was terrible, seriously, anything further than 2 metres away from you, was just a blur. They talked about how many turtles we would come across and no one saw anything that remotely looked like a turtle. For the 6 of us in our group, we spent over $1,000.00 and have not stopped talking about how ordinary the snorkelling experience was with Sailaway. Just very disappointed and feel as though we have been dudded. Very disappointed

Misleading! Wasted our money!

Overall we were disappointed in this trip, especially for the price you pay! Spoke to a lady on the phone who sold us the dream, but more importantly mislead us. She said it was a small group of 6 people, turned out to be 20+. “Gourmet Food”, in reality, soggy wraps, party pies and rock hard scones. We were also told on the phone we’d have multiple hours of snorkelling, 1 hour is all we had. We’ve been on much better trips for less money, these were all day as well! 2 stars given for the crews knowledge on board and their friendly attitude. Please don’t book through this company, spend your money more wisely. Andy Bird.

Perfect afternoon

Lovely afternoon sailing to Low Island. Snorkelling was great , Bill and Maura were knowledgeable and friendly. The food was very good, drinks flowed (after snorkelling of course!) and on Low Island we saw at least a dozen Black Fin Sharks create a bait ball. Amazing! Lovely cruise back as the sun set. Perfect!

A great trip

We had a great afternoon with Jeremy and Jake. Good company, tasty food, clear instruction and fascinating facts made perfect with calm seas and fine weather.

Great relaxing afternoon

We enjoyed a lovely afternoon and sunset cruise. The crew were great, the food was plentiful and delicious. Drinks after snorkeling. The snorkeling is about 45 mins and the Low Isles is not as beautiful as other spots much further out. Having said that, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Great day out

We went on this tour as part of our stay in Port Douglas The experience was excellent with every single member of the team really looking after us The trip starts with a light lunch and soft drink and then you sail to the low isles. The owner had joined our trip as he wanted to test his new electric boat which was a really impressive piece of equipment and he was really interesting and helpful on the trip. Once at the low isles we went snorkelling with all the equipment provided by Sailaway. We then went on a tour of the island itself. The light house etc all hosted by a volunteer ranger Lily. After snorkling we then had some more food and a few beers as we sailed back under sunset to the dock. Everything was managed really well by the crew and Liz the deck hand doesn’t stop working the entire time! They take you snorkling in 2 groups depending on experience and confidence and each group has a guide. You can also stay on the glass bottom boat if you don’t wish to snorkle. There’s lots of this type of trip available in port Douglas but I would 100% recommend using this company, you really get looked after at all stages.

Perfect trip out to the Low Isles

Amazing trip -great commentary and guidance from the team . So lucky to be able to snorkel and see the beautiful fish and coral on the reef . Interesting short walk round the Island with great information on the wildlife and habitat

Take the Cat, Enjoy the Reef

We were most fortunate to have a perfect day and only eight of us onboard as it gave our crew, Sean and Liz, the opportunity to interact with each of us and give us individual attention as needed. The snorkeling was as enjoyable as promised, thanks to Liz’s commentary and support. My wife had decided against snorkeling but was encouraged by our Captain, Sean, to suit up, after which he joined her in the water and pointed out things in the GBR to view through her mask. We would not recommend the glass bottom boat (just a narrow viewing area) as an alteration snorkeling.

So much to see….

Snorkelling was excellent. Saw so many varieties of fish, coral and sea life. All done at a relaxed pace. Crew were great.

Great trip!

We had a wonderful trip. Even though we were a little afraid, we went snorkeling and did not regret it - a fantastic experience. The Low Isles was worth seeng. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Snokelling trip to a Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

Highly recommend this trip - such a great afternoon's snorkelling and sailing. Fantastic crew, loads of instructions. Provided all gear from stinger suits through to snokelling gear. Swam with turtles and viewed beautiful fish and corals. Take a full day or half day; this is a fantastic company to tour with.

Loved loved loved this excursion! It’s a must!

This excursion was absolutely awesome from start to finish! The half day was perfect for us as we are from Canada and didn’t want a full day of sun exposure on our first day in Port Douglas. Having said that ,the catamaran had shaded spots to sit on the journey to and from Low Isles which was nice. Otherwise, sitting outside with the wind blowing gently was an absolute pleasure as well. The crew was awesome! Moby, Dani and crew were friendly, professional and informative from the get go. They work incredibly hard to make this tour a success for the client. The food was wonderful ! They fed us twice and each time there was lots of choice and quantity. Lots of non alcoholic beverage choice prior to snorkelling. The snorkelling portion was fabulous! History of low Isles was given and was very interesting. On the way back , there was a variety of beverages ( including alcohol ) that was free flowing. This was included in the cost and included beer and a variety of wine. We sailed into harbour watching the sunset and was a perfect way to end an absolutely perfect day!

Enjoy seeing the reef at its best.

What an amazing afternoon, one of the highlights of our holiday. We saw the reef with amazing clarity, turtles came up to the boat, baby sharks swam around us. And the trip out there and back was so relaxing. With a great sunset to cap off the day.

Beautiful day, beautiful sunset.

I see no reason to write and write when one word describes the entire experience. Amazing!! The entire crew created an atmosphere that was second to none. Highly recommend.

Relaxed Sailing Vibes

Thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon! Unfortunately there was no wind, so we only sailed (drifted for about 10 mins) but they did still put the sails up, and we still loved it. Food was fantastic for lunch on arrival - hot and cold selections, fruit and desert. Snorkeled from the back of the boat to the island for about 45 mins. Water is not quite as clear here as outer reef, but the fish life is abundant, and sections of the coral are quite visible. The tour of the island is pleasant with a bit of history. Glass bottom boat ride back to the Sailaway boat. Loved the relaxation of the sailaway, where you could sit outside (and not get blown to bits) enjoy a drink and watch the sunset over the mountains as you come back into port. Afternoon tea was delicious upon return to the boat before heading back in. There were only 33 people so not too packed. Lovely, friendly staff. Highly recommend for a lovely afternoon sail and snorkel. A thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing afternoon!

Most amazing snorkeling experience

My husband and I had the most amazing experience onboard Sailaway adults only afternoon/sunset snorkeling tour. Jake, Liz and Danni were exceptional hosts, extremely friendly and accommodating. The food was plentiful and very delish and the alcoholic beverages on our return trip topped off an amazing day with Sailaway cruises. Thank you Sailaway look forward to next time 😎

Afternoon delight!!

Fantastic afternoon of snorkelling and sailing, great food and sunset drinks. Weather was perfect, very calm and just enough wind for a quick sail home. Perfect for those who don’t have a full day to spend on the outer reef and don’t want to be amongst massive crowds. Crew were laid back, super friendly and very helpful. Thanks to Jake, Sean and Mauna. Great day, we thoroughly enjoyed it 😄

Dramatic day on the inner reef

Pleasant snorkeling spot, with a lot of coral in many shapes and sizes. We appreciated the small group tour and personal attention. It would have been a lovely sunset if the weather had cooperated. We hit a squall on the way back but the crew expertly navigated through it.

Beautiful day out

Great day overall, staff were lovely, knowledgeable and the boat was beautiful. Felt we had our own space and was the perfect balance of relaxation and a bit of adventure.

Wonderful

The snorkelling was awesome, so many beautiful fish and the reef was magnificent. The sailboat was beautiful and having a glass of bubbles on the way home watching the sunset was a treat. All the crew were friendly, informative and efficient. A very memorable experience.

Great day out.

Great afternoon. Jake, Cloe & Dani gave us a light lunch on the way out. Had a guided snorkel tour of the reef. The snorkelling allowed was for all levels of experience or you can hang out in the glass bottom boat. A visit to the island with a short walk/tour. Then afternoon tea & drinks on the way home, with a view of the sunset. Everything was spot on. We had teens & very aged people. Suitable for all.

Lots of fun

We had a great time with Jake and Josephine and crew - we hadn’t been on a sailing boat for many years - was windy but fun - we chose the glass bottom boat not snorkeling - island was heaven as the sun was lower - lunch on way out and canapés on return with lots to drink on the way back ( alcoholic and non) great value - was a great birthday celebration for my husband - small group and thank you

No better way to see the sunset than an afternoon sail, snorkel and drinks onboard Sailway.

Our opportunity to go sailing was at short notice but we were able to get onboard with Sailaway within a couple of hours. Whole experience was fantastic. Great spacious sailing catamaran and as soon as were onboard, served up a delicious light lunch and drinks. Motor-sailed out to Low Isles where we enjoyed a great snorkel off the beach to see some wonderful reef marine life including turtles! Really informative talk from our marine biologist Chloe before our sail back to Port Douglas watching the sun set over bubbles and beer. No better way to spend the afternoon than a spectacular sun set and just the flapping of the sails. Ably captained by Jake and a nonstop drinks service with Danni, magic trip. Highly recommend.

Nice experience

A sailing catamaran took us to the Low Isles. Efficient and pleasant staff. I found being questioned about my medical history in front of other guests a bit invasive and this could have been done better. There were 33 guests on the boat which meant not all had comfortable seating for a trip where there was 2-3 hours of water travel involved. Food offered ok. The snorkeling was very pleasant and enjoyable but the water a little cloudy. Lots of different corals on display but the number and variety of fish less impressive. Seeing the turtles definitely a highlight.

Safe Sailing at it’s best!

This was a fantastic cruise. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were super friendly and extremely experienced in all areas. Snorkeling experience was amazing!!! Got to see turtles as well…. Just topped the day off. Plenty of tasty food and variety of beverages. The Yacht was clean and comfortable, and well maintained. Thank you to Jake, Dani and Chloe, you guys were great!

Perfect afternoon!

Perfect afternoon! Was nice to board vessel later in the day and not be rushed. The food and drinks offered were plentiful and yummy. The snorkeling was great (better than I expected).. saw a reef shark, turtle, so many beautiful fish, amazing coral and even a cuttlefish was pointed out by our knowledgeable guide Jeremey. Then sailed home into the sunset!!! Highly recommend Sailaway!

Magical afternoon snorkelling

The whole afternoon was perfect (despite ominous weather) and the crew (Jake, Liz and Sean) were really friendly and helpful, and made sure everyone was looked after and catered for. We absolutely loved snorkelling and saw lots of coral and turtles without any crowds - it was awesome. We were even lucky enough to see a mother whale and her calf! Sailing back enjoying a beautiful sun set with a glass of champagne was a perfect ending to a magical afternoon!

Perfect afternoon

Outstanding afternoon. Super crew, Jake Jeremy and Mauna. Amazing to see the island, the marine life and to have a very pleasant sail to and from the Island with a crew that clearly enjoy what they do.

Excellent experience.

Just the best experience. The staff are wonderful. The boat is lovely. The reef and snorkeling excellent. Saw turtles, giant clams, sharks, so many fish and coral. Would absolutely do this again .

Great Afternoon Trip!

Loved the afternoon Low Isles tour. Wanted to do some snorkeling and see the reef but didn’t have the time for a full day so the afternoon tour was perfect. Great catamaran ride out to low isles then lots of time to explore with snorkeling as well as a tour of the small island. The trip back was great with a gorgeous sunset as well as drinks and snacks - perfect for a post-snorkeling treat. The crew was FANTASTIC - thanks Sailaway!

Low Isle was High Joy

Simply a great day, great crew, beautiful waters and coral. The crew of Jeremy, Maura, and Jake were really superbly knowledgeable and sincere in the attention to us as visitors. Would do again in a heartbeat.

Great Experience. Highly Recommend

Thanks to Mobi, Liz and Jake for a great outing with the crew to the Low Isles which included a Snorkel tour, Isand tour and a sunset criuse on return. They were great hosts, very attentive and very informative. Food and dirnks were also top quality and far better than we had anticipated.

Highly recommend

Had a wonderful time on the afternoon tour today, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly, snorkelling around the reef was an amazing experience, I will definitely recommend this company to my friends

Wonderful family experience

We recently returned from our tour. We were a family of 4- 2 adults and 2 children (ages 5 & 8). I just wanted to share that we had a wonderful time. The boat was excellent, the quality of the wetsuits etc were fantastic, the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and the food was great. I would not hesitate to recommend your company and I hope to return again one day.

Perfect tour with Sunset

We have done this amazing tour, and we had the best time. These are just a few things that we loved: • The check-in area in Port Douglas marina is very cosy and well decorated. it feels like we are in a high-end hotel. • All the staff involved were super nice and welcoming from the very start, making us feel very welcome. They are super professional and compent. We felt really special the way everyone treated us. • Tour with small groups, which makes a huge difference to the overall experience. • The food was delicious, and the boat was amazing and very comfortable. • The places we visited were simply paradise. • Sunset time with the perfect set from the food to the drinks All the service was outstanding, and we had an incredible experience we will never forget. Thank you to Cooper Josephine and Jake for this incredible experience.

Fun day on the water

We were so chuffed to find a smaller tour to visit the reef. Walking past the massively long lines to get on the big boats, we were welcomed onboard a very comfortable catamaran. The lunch was good with a lot of selection. Snorkelling was ok....we've snorkelled a lot and we wouldn't rave about the site chosen. Thankfully we were off the island before the big boats came in with their hoards of people. Swimming off the back of the boat was heaps of fun. Moby was a fabulous host for the day.

Wonderful Afternoon

My husband and I booked the afternoon snorkeling and sailing cruise on July 6. Erin, Kelly and Jake were wonderful. They chatted with us, made sure we had everything we needed, and we’re just so personable throughout the trip. Would definitely recommend.

Awesome Crew!

We had a great time on the Low Isles. Unfortunately we had an overcast day so the colours didn’t “pop” but we were able to swim with the Green Sea Turtles, Black Tip Reef Sharks and a huge range of fish. The staff (Seiara, Kelly and Mel) were awesome and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend and holy you get this crew! We preferred this trip over the Outer Reef trip a couple of years back mainly because of less travel.

Just bloody brilliant - 100 percent recommend

An absolutely fantastic experience and the best thing we have done on our trip to Port Douglas. From the moment we boarded the yacht the staff made us feel welcome providing a relaxed and calm experience from the very first moment. The trip out to Low Isles was just brilliant with all sails up. The snorkelling was amazing with corals, fish and a sea turtle completing the experience. The guides had great knowledge about the local area and shared this through out the day. The return trip was nothing short of perfection. A glass of wine, the sun setting over the mountains, and a lovely crew to share all this with. We will be back to Port Douglas, and we will be back to Sailaway.

Great Boat, Amazing Crew

Highly recommend Sailaway for a trip out to the Great Barrier Reef and sunset cruise home. The catermaran was beautiful and not overcrowded. We had great food and cold drinks (beer, wine, bubbles etc). But it was the crew that made the experience what it was. Captain Jake and guides Cooper and Erin were amazing. They were knowledgeable about the boat, sailing and the Reef itself. Nothing was a problem and they were the perfect hosts. As guides they were mindful of the group they had and catered for all ages and experience in the water which made me feel comfortable as I am not a strong swimmer. They're knowledge of the Reef made the trip informative and the little tour Erin provided of the island gave us insight into the history of the Low Isles. The trip could have been very different if not for Erin, Cooper and Jake. Thanks team for making our first trip to the Great Barrier Reef a positive one. I can't comment on the other providers, but you can't go wrong with Sailaway 👌

Excellent in all aspects

As a group of 4 experiencing the afternoon low isles sunset tour on Thursday evening we were super impressed. It was very organised, catered for everyone/all abilities, was very informative and plenty of delicious food was provided. The team were great and our snorkel guide Cooper was fantastic. We felt safe and well looked after. Would highly recommend.

Must do in Port Douglas

Amazing sunset sail and snorkling in low isles with jake, josephine and cooper ❤️ absolutely recommend! Very nice and attentive crew, lunch and afternoon tea + beverages available. Swimning with turtles a s gazing at the beautiful coral. Sailing back to port douglas in the sunset was stunning!

Highly recommend!

Weather wasn't great on the day we went. Visibility was poor and the wind was blowing 20-30 knots. Full credit and thanks go to the crew for making it well worth it. Shout out to Skipper Jake, along with crew members Moby and Erin! Due to the wind we got to sail out to the Low Isles, saw some reef sharks, turtles and fish while snorkling. Got a great light lunch and sailed back into Port Douglas with the sunset. All in all really great trip, highly recommended!

Great experience

All the crews were friendly and helpful in making sure that we had a good time. Thanks for showing us where to spot the turtles.

Excellent adventure

Alex, Jake & Kelly were amazing hosts. Fantastic snorkelling the low isles. Reef was 'out of this world'. I can thoroughly recommend this tour and will book again if ever we return. Great day out. Very professional and well run. Thanks guys!

Amazing trip fabulous crew thank you

Thank you for an amazing trip learnt so much. The Crew were fabulous which made for an all round fun afternoon. The buffet was very impressive and the wine flew nicely. After the tour being postoned beacuse of bad weather it was well worth the wait and the sun came out we rocked to the island and back with the wind in our hair and smiles on our faces :-)

Sail to Low Isles, snorkel on the reef, plus enjoy lovely food drink and attentive and knowledgeable staff

A smaller family owned company, with fabulous staff and a wonderful cruise. Great combination of a light lunch, leisurely sail out to Low Isles, then the glass bottomed boat, historical tour of the island, fabulous snorkelling in protected waters (under the guidance of very knowledgeable staff) and then drinks and canapes on the sail back home. Great introduction to the Great Barrier Reef and the staff and experience couldn't have been better.

Fantastic sailing experience 👏. .

Excellent island light house walk, snorkelling, food, drink and sunset sailing under full sail. Friendly welcoming crew