PORT DOUGLAS
The 8 best port douglas sailing tours you can book right now, with the price a head, how long each one runs and whether the sails go up. Number one is first for a reason.
Sail from Port Douglas to Low Isles for reef snorkeling, turtles, a glass-bottom boat tour, lunch, and a small-group sailing day.
“Loved the snoring day, The buffet was great, the boat was amazing and staff were lovely Only thing I’d recommend is to bring some reef shoes for low Iles as the sand is hot & painful to walk on”
Review of Port Douglas sunset sailing cruise: catamaran views, drinks, canapés, pricing, weather advice, and tips for choosing your evening sail.
“The boarding/departure process was smooth and simple: take off your shoes (standard with yachts), directions to the bar for complimentary drink on arrival along with the nibbles and further beverages if you wish. Then you're allowed to sit/stand anywhere you want and move freely throughout the journey after a quick safety talk. We went on a rather cloudy day, but the rain held off and it was still lovely. They had a pretty good play list of music playing at a good volume that didn't drown out the experience but enough to enjoy alongside the sounds of the ocean. The staff were all very friendly and attentive. There were about…”
Sail from Port Douglas to Mackay Cay for outer reef snorkeling, marine life, buffet lunch, glass-bottom viewing, and expert guidance.
“Amazing Day would do it again . Staff outstanding. Fabulous Captain and vessel such fantastic day . Thank you”
Review of Sailaway’s Low Isles snorkelling and sunset sail from Port Douglas, with reef tips, itinerary details, price value, and who should book.
“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.”
Review of Port Douglas’ 90-minute sunset catamaran cruise, with Coral Sea views, canapés, a drink, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had the most amazing experience on the Sailaway sunset cruise in Port Douglas! The entire ride was incredibly smooth, super entertaining, and genuinely enjoyable from start to finish. The atmosphere was so relaxing — perfect views, great vibes, and such a peaceful way to end the day. Highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Port Douglas! 🌅✨”
Wavedancer Low Isles review: snorkeling, turtles, marine biologists, lunch, glass-bottom viewing, costs, weather tips, and who should book.
“Snorkeling from the beach was an absolute highlight. Being able to swim with fish, turtles etc was beyond amazing. Organisation was fantastic and we felt safe at all times. The staff were super friendly and the food was exceptional. Even though the weather wasn’t perfect the trip was brilliant right down to the trip home where we were serenaded by one of the staff and his guitar.”
Sail Port Douglas waters aboard Shaolin, an authentic Chinese junk, with sunset views, yum cha, commentary, and a complimentary drink.
“Very relaxing and comfortable cruise. Our hosts were extremely friendly and informative. Totally recommend this cruise.”
Review of Quicksilver’s 7-hour Wavedancer cruise from Port Douglas to Low Isles, with snorkeling, turtles, lunch, reef talks, and practical tips.
“It was a brilliant day from sailing to snokling Lunch was delusions on board entertainment great”
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