Our Tours
Intimate premium sailing and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef
Why Choose Sailaway?
Operating daily, Sailaway offers a range of sailing, snorkelling and sunset tours aboard state-of-the-art sailing catamarans, each providing ample space to relax and unwind.
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Intimate premium sailing & snorkelling experiences
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Travel in comfort aboard state-of-the-art sailing catamarans
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Marine biologist guided experiences
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Eco certified nature-based tours
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A sustainable and relaxed way to experience the Great Barrier Reef
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Dedicated to conservation and reef education
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All snorkelling equipment included
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Onboard dining featuring fresh and seasonal produce
Compare Sailaway Tours
Discover the experience that best suits you to make for an unforgettable day out on the water
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Outer Reef Mackay Coral Cay
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Low Isles Tour
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Low Isles & Sunset Tour
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Sunset Sail Tour
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Rainforest to Reef
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Rainforest to Sail
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| Tour length | All day | All day | Afternoon & evening | Evening | All day | Afternoon & evening |
| Duration | 8:00am - 5:00pm | 8:30am - 4:00pm | 1:00pm - 6:30pm | 5:00pm - 6:30pm | 9:00am - 6:30pm | 1:00pm - 6:30pm |
| Tour type | Pure snorkelling experience | Island experience, on land and in the water | Island experience & sunset sail | Pure sunset sail | Rainforest walk & island experience, on land and in the water | Rainforest walk & sunset sail |
| Tour description | Venture further offshore to explore the unspoilt Outer Great Barrier Reef, spending your day snorkelling across two secluded and vibrant coral gardens teeming with marine life. |
Spend the day on ‘island time’ – relaxing on the white sandy shores of Low Isles. Enjoy a mix of snorkelling sheltered waters and guided nature walks through the island. |
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the idyllic Low Isles, when the island feels quieter and the pace slows. Snorkel the calm, clear waters, followed by a guided island walk. Later, unwind onboard watching a spectacular sunset sail. |
Take in one of Port Douglas’ tropical sunsets from the water. Glide along the coastline aboard a premium catamaran with a welcome drink and delicious canapés. Then feel the thrill of pure sailing as you journey into the sunset. |
Explore the world’s oldest tropical rainforest on a Dreamtime walk through the Daintree before setting sail for the idyllic Low Isles. Snorkel crystal-clear lagoon waters and wander the island’s lush surrounds. |
Discover the Daintree Rainforest on a guided Dreamtime Walk through Mossman Gorge before unwinding on a spectacular sunset sail, taking in the ever-changing colours of the tropical sky from the water. |
| Minimum swimming ability | Intermediate | Beginner | Beginner | N/A | Beginner | N/A |
| Guided snorkelling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Glass bottom boat | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Island time | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Guided nature walk | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Learn more | Learn more | Learn more | Learn more | Learn more | Learn more |
| Tour length | Duration | Tour type | Tour description | Minimum swimming ability | Guided snorkelling | Glass bottom boat | Island time | Guided nature walk | |
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| Outer Reef Mackay Coral Cay | All day | 8:00am - 5:00pm | Pure snorkelling experience | Venture further offshore to explore the unspoilt Outer Great Barrier Reef, spending your day snorkelling across two secluded and vibrant coral gardens teeming with marine life. |
Intermediate | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Low Isles Tour | All day | 8:30am - 4:00pm | Island experience, on land and in the water | Spend the day on ‘island time’ – relaxing on the white sandy shores of Low Isles. Enjoy a mix of snorkelling sheltered waters and guided nature walks through the island. |
Beginner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Low Isles & Sunset Tour | Afternoon & evening | 1:00pm - 6:30pm | Island experience & sunset sail | Enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the idyllic Low Isles, when the island feels quieter and the pace slows. Snorkel the calm, clear waters, followed by a guided island walk. Later, unwind onboard watching a spectacular sunset sail. |
Beginner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sunset Sail Tour | Evening | 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Pure sunset sail | Take in one of Port Douglas’ tropical sunsets from the water. Glide along the coastline aboard a premium catamaran with a welcome drink and delicious canapés. Then feel the thrill of pure sailing as you journey into the sunset. |
N/A | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Rainforest to Reef | All day | 9:00am - 6:30pm | Rainforest walk & island experience, on land and in the water | Explore the world’s oldest tropical rainforest on a Dreamtime walk through the Daintree before setting sail for the idyllic Low Isles. Snorkel crystal-clear lagoon waters and wander the island’s lush surrounds. |
Beginner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rainforest to Sail | Afternoon & evening | 1:00pm - 6:30pm | Rainforest walk & sunset sail | Discover the Daintree Rainforest on a guided Dreamtime Walk through Mossman Gorge before unwinding on a spectacular sunset sail, taking in the ever-changing colours of the tropical sky from the water. |
N/A | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Sailing on the Great Barrier Reef
Sailaway Port Douglas is one of the few reef tour operators that sails rather than motors to the reef, taking a scenic coastal route that most visitors never see. On board, a marine biologist guides you through what’s beneath the surface – sea turtles, manta rays, humpback whales in winter, and coral systems that showcase a whole other world entirely.
Every season brings something different. Winter brings clearer water and humpback whales. Summer brings warm water and a different cast of marine life. No two days on the reef are the same.
Explore Our Tours
Outer Reef Tour
Low Isles Full Day Tour
Low Isles Afternoon & Sunset Tour
Sunset Sailing Tour
Rainforest to Reef Tour
Rainforest to Sunset Sail
FAQs
Which Sailaway tours include snorkelling?
Guided snorkelling is available on our Outer Reef Mackay Coral Cay, Full Day Low Isles, Low Isles & Sunset and Rainforest to Reef tours. Our Sunset Sail and Rainforest to Sail experiences focus on sailing and sightseeing rather than snorkelling.
Can I enjoy a sunset cruise without snorkelling?
Yes, our Sunset Sail offers a 90-minure sailing experience along the Port Douglas coastline, with a welcome drink and canapes. Alternatively, our Rainforest to Sail tour combines a guided Daintree Rainforest walk with a sunset sailing experience.