Sailing and Snorkelling tours
Sailaway Port Douglas

Undoubtedly the most sustainable and relaxing way to experience the Great Barrier Reef

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Sailaway has a range of premium reef and island tours. Choose the best tour to suit you, or experience more than one Sailaway tour and receive a 10% discount on your second tour by joining the Sailaway Loyalty Club. Contact our office to receive the SLC discount.
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OUTER REEF MACKAY CORAL CAY

Sailaway is the only operator from Port Douglas who has daily access to the spectacular Mackay Coral Cay.

Our reef sites are perfect for snorkellers, with stunning coral gardens, a wide variety of hard and soft corals which are colourful and vibrant.

This reef is unique with an amazing display of giant clams and abundant marine life including reef fish, rays and turtles.

Low Isles

Low Isles is an idyllic Coral Cay island. The reef around Low Isles comprises 150 species of hard corals and is dominated by 15 species of soft corals.

Guests of Sailaway have the opportunity to snorkel in the lagoon of the island with our marine biologist, offering an interesting and informative tour.

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Sunset Sailing

Enjoy the thrill of pure sailing. A must do when visiting Port Douglas is to relax with an exhilarating cruise on board this first class sailing catamaran.

Soak up the peace and tranquillity of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea as you sail along the coast off Far North Queensland.

Stunning Outer Reef

Immersed in the northern frontier of Great Barrier Reef, this is the perfect sailing and snorkelling adventure for a conservation minded visitor.

Ideally suited to those who can swim and have a spirit of fun and adventure. Discerning guests can enjoy an inspiring full day experience to the absolutely stunning Coral Cays on the Great Barrier Reef in the most sustainable way!

An Eco Adventure on the Wild Side! Focussing on small groups and marine biologists to share their passion and knowledge of the reef.

Idyllic Low Isles - Full Day

Enjoy a full day experience of the Great Barrier Reef with a snorkelling and sailing tour to Low Isles, a Coral Cay Island. Relax on the white sandy beaches, snorkel over the magnificent coral gardens in the blue lagoon and swim with turtles in their natural habitat.

Take a trip on the 100% electric glass bottom boat, explore with an island Nature Walk. Enjoy delicious food and pure sailing on a luxury catamaran. Focussing on small groups of likeminded guests.

Low Isles - Afternoon Sunset Tour

Idyllic Coral Cay Island and Sunset

Enjoy a relaxed experience of the Great Barrier Reef with a snorkelling and sailing tour to Low Isles, a Coral Cay Island. Relax on the white sandy beaches, snorkel over the magnificent coral gardens in the blue lagoon and swim with turtles in their natural habitat.

Ideal for those wanting a later departure with an afternoon at the island and a spectacular Sunset sail back to Port Douglas aboard a luxury sailing catamaran.

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Sunset Sail

Enjoy the thrill of pure sailing! A must do when visiting Port Douglas is to relax with a twilight cruise on board the first class sailing catamaran. Soak up the peace and tranquillity of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea as you sail along the coast off Port Douglas.

Take in the ambient music, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and the spectacular mountain views while enjoying a welcome drink and delicious canapés. Suitable for adults only.

Reef and Island Tours from Port Douglas

Sailaway sets the standards high for nature based, snorkelling and sailing experiences on the Great Barrier Reef.

Our commitment to Eco Tourism is an opportunity to increase awareness and appreciation of our natural environment.

Our focus is on 1st class service, small numbers of guests, premium sailing and snorkelling experiences to Mackay Cay on the Outer Reef and idyllic Low Isles, a coral cay island.

Sailaway specialises in snorkelling, with qualified marine biologists sharing their passion for the marine life with expert guiding and interpretation.

Sailing is a relaxing and invigorating way to travel to our spectacular locations. Using mostly wind power, this is the most sustainable way to experience the Great Barrier Reef.

We invite you to choose the best Sailaway experience to suit you.

Private Sailing Charters

Port Douglas Weddings

A private charter of Sailaway has been host to many special family occasions to celebrate events such as weddings, milestone birthdays, anniversaries and marriage proposals.

Great Barrier Reef Charters

Tropical North Queensland is the top spot for Business Conferences with World-Class conference facilities and hotels. Include a Private Charter of Sailaway to complement the conference or incentive schedule. Who says you can’t mix business with pleasure!