Mackay Coral Cay Outer Reef Tour Sailaway Port Douglas The Crew were fabulous which made for an all round fun afternoon. Highly recommended (and booked for us) by our travel agent in the U.K. and it definitely didnt disappoint. All passengers intending to snorkel will be asked to complete our Medical Declaration for Snorkelling form. 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. Awarded for Environmental Passengers intending to dive but restricted due to the aforementioned will not be offered a refund. Sailaway is the only operator from Port Douglas who has access to visit Mackay Coral Cays. Highly recommend passengers and employees download the COVIDSafe app enabled, to assist with tracking if required. Hotel pickup is offered. 8 Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina Sail to Low Isles, snorkel on the reef, plus enjoy lovely food drink and attentive and knowledgeable staff. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points. Your views and opinion will help us decide which tour is better for us.Thanks. Security deposit of $600 required. Most sustainable way to visit the reef, Pure Sailing Full-day tour to the outer Reef that is Mackay Coral Cay, 7.30 am: First, check in at the Sailaway office at the Port Douglas marina, 8.00 am: Departure sailing to Mackay Cay Outer Barrier Reef, 10.15 am: Arrive at the 1st site for morning activities, 12.45 pm: Lunch before we move to 2nd site and resume activities, 2.30 pm: Depart Mackay Cay and sail back to port Douglas, 5.00 pm: Finally, we arrive at Port Douglas. 8 Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina Sit back and relax as we set sail to the Coral Cays of Mackay or Undine Reefs. Each reef destination requires a permit to allow an operator to take visitors to enjoy the activities of snorkelling and diving and appreciate this fragile environment. This exclusivity means we have the area to ourselves to explore without restrictions. We recommend you have travel insurance. We have a team of qualified marine biologists who give information and entertaining reef presentations, allowing you to fully appreciate the fragile environment and have an understanding of the marine life you will encounter. The reef around Low Isles comprises 150 species of hard corals and is dominated by 15 species of soft corals. SAILAWAY #1 SUNSET SAILING "MUST DO' $70 New Hot/Cold Canaps menu, complementary drink and fully licensed bar. There are vast areas of coral gardens to explore at your own pace. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. We have exclusive use of our reef site which are perfect for snorkelling. A must do when visiting Port Douglas is to relax with an exhilarating cruise on board this first class sailing catamaran. Treat yourself to a private chauffeur return transfer, personally escorted from your accommodation to the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina and Sailaway. If its cancelled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund, This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travellers, Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff, Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised, Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons, Wonderful sunset Cruise could not of asked for a better crew to take care of you and great value for money Thoroug, What a fantastic day. The site owner may have set restrictions that prevent you from accessing the site. This means the vessels travel in open seas and will move around whilst under sail. Stunning Views. Some companies did not go out on one of two of the worst days - others went out every day and we pitied those people! This is the most sustainable and comfortable way to visit the reef. As of 17 December 2021 all passengers travelling on Sailaway vessels will be required to be fully vaccinated with proof of vaccination provided. Focussing on small groups and marine biologists to share their passion and knowledge of the reef. You will see an amazing display of Giant clams. All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation and medical cover. 1.5-hour cruise. Margaret Coltman We rely on our guests having a wonderful time on the great barrier reef. Sailaway Reef & Island Tours, Sailaway Boathouse Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina 8, Shop 18/44 Wharf St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia From our experience and talking to others in PD I would definitely go to the outer reef again but next time I would wait until I got there to see what the weather was doing before booking as you can find availability while you're in town (the very high winds last week were unusual). Although we endeavour to provide accurate information, we are not liable for inaccurate information concerning services. Low Isles is an idyllic 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. Relax on the white sandy beaches, snorkel over the . The boat was great, and the location excellent, but what really shone for us was the enthusiasm of the staff and crew. Please check in at 7.30am inside the Sailaway office located inside the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. Australias leading Eco Tourism operator Please be aware that scuba diving and other in-water activities are not covered by all travel insurance companies. To participate in snorkelling you must have sound swimming ability. Our tours are adventure experiences for active travellers. If you give more than 24 hours notice, you are welcome to change your date of travel, providing we have availability. 44 Wharf St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia. more, #12 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Port Douglas. The Coral Cays are pure white sand surrounded by a large fringing reef system and crystal clear water. Guests of Sailaway have the opportunity to snorkel in the lagoon of the island with our marine biologist, offering an interesting and informative tour.