Sail and Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef

Port Douglas

Sail and Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef with Sailaway, and experience a day of luxury and relaxation as you sail to the breathtaking Mackay Sand Cay, on the outer barrier reef.

Mackay reef is famed for its snorkelling and renowned for its population of sea turtles. Located less than 20km from the Daintree Rainforest, Mackay Reef shares a symbiotic relationship with the rainforest, providing protection from storms in return for pristine, nutrient rich water, which in turn, supports a vibrant ecosystem.

Travel in luxury and style onboard Sailaway VII, with spacious sundecks, a comfortable saloon, and highly trained staff to look after your every need. Don’t miss you chance to embark on one of the greatest Great Barrier Reef tours out of Port Douglas – Book Today! 

Location

PORT DOUGLAS

Seasonality

YEAR ROUND

Duration

9 HOURS

Minimum Age

ALL AGES

Difficulty

4 OUT OF 10

Food

INCLUDED

PRICING
Adult Rate (15 years +)
Child Rate (4-14 years)
Infants (0-3 years) FREE OF CHARGE

Environmental Management Charge of $8 per person payable at time of booking. This is a Federal Government charge for entering the Marine Park.

Included in the ticket price:

    • Courtesy coach transfers from Port Douglas accommodation
    • Afternoon tea and coffee, cakes & fresh fruit platter (Using local produce Daintree Tea and Jaques Coffee)
    • Superb tropical buffet lunch (including prawns)
    • Snorkelling equipment, optical masks, seasonal lycra snorkelling suits, wet suits & flotation devices
    • Snorkelling instruction and in-water assistance
    • Guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist
    • Glass bottom boat viewing and reef interpretation talk
    • Explore the sandy beach of Mackay Coral Cay
    • 4.5 hours on the Outer Great Barrier Reef
    • The experience of sailing on board the luxury sailing catamaran Sailaway VII
    • Eco Shamba Environmental Initiative $20 to local re-forestation

Morning Tea

  • Freshly brewed Jaques Coffee and Daintree Tea
  • Freshly baked Danish Pastries
  • Fresh fruit
    • Watermelon, Honeydew melon, Rockmelon, Pineapple & Oranges

Buffet lunch

  • Cold meats & seafood
    • Medium-rare Peppered Roast Beef slices
    • Sliced champagne ham
    • Sliced Italian Herb Chicken breast
    • Falafels
  • Salads
    • New potato salad w/ chopped eggs, spring onions & a sour cream & Parmesan mayo
    • Mixed Leaf Salad w/ tomato, capsicum, cucumber & a balsamic & virgin olive oil dressing
    • Asian noodle Salad
  • Fresh fruit
    • Watermelon, honeydew melon, rockmelon, pineapple and oranges
  • Bread
    • Freshly baked assorted bread rolls w/ butter portions
  • Condiments
    • Pesto Mayo, Mustard, Sweet Chilli, Chutney

Afternoon tea

  • Freshly brewed Jaques Coffee and Daintree Tea
  • Honey Nougat slice
  • Fresh fruit
    • Watermelon, Honeydew melon, Rockmelon, Pineapple & Oranges

Prepared daily by On Deck Catering

Check in at the Sailaway marina office at 7.30am, at the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Wharf Street, Port Douglas, QLD, 4877.  

Parking is available free of charge at the Marina.

Vessel departs Port Douglas at 8:00am and returns at 5.00pm. 

A courtesy coach transfer from within Port Douglas is available but must be pre-booked. Pick-up from the Northern Beaches is also available at AU$67.50 per adult and AU$39 per child. Pick ups from Thala Beach are AU$20 per adult and $15 per child. Please pre-book these with the Sailaway office, after booking. 

You will receive a confirmation email upon purchasing this tour which will provide you with all of the relevant information, e.g. CONTACT NUMBERS,  ADDRESS ETC.

What to Bring:

  • Swimwear and towel
    (Your accommodation provider may supply you with beach towels)
  • Reef Safe Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and protective clothing
  • Light jacket/sweater for a cool or windy day
  • Cameras/Gro Pros etc.
  • Debit/Credit Card/Cash for on board purchases.

Medication: (If you require to take medication throughout the duration of this tour, please remember to bring this with you. If you deem it necessary, please inform a member of staff, on board your vessel, where within your belongings this can be found).
Seasickness Medication – You may experience seasickness out on the open ocean. We suggest that you should speak with your pharmacist in advance of your trip, to seek their advice on seasickness medication. We will not reschedule bookings or issue refunds for those suffering from seasickness.

 

Sailaway VII is a 25m Australian designed and custom built sailing catamaran with a 10.5 m beam. Purchased in September 2018, the vessel is surveyed to take up to 52 guests. It’s sleek design is fast and smooth, cutting through the water with ease for a more comfortable ride. There’s a spacious foredeck for lounging, and an air conditioned saloon with cushioned table seating. There are toilets, changing rooms and showers on board, and a large snorkel deck and easy access in/out of the water via a ladder off the back transoms.

This vessel is not wheelchair accessible. 

 

Please be aware that the crew reserves the right to prohibit anyone from anyone joining this tour if they deem it unsafe.

  • This is an adventure tour suitable for travellers with good mobility. To participate in snorkelling you must be confident in the water with good swimming ability, as snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. Access to and from the water is via ladder.
  • All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • If you are pregnant then you are welcome to join in with all of the activities, at your own risk. Floatation devices can provide extra buoyancy and gentle kicking will provide enough propulsion for you to get around and explore the reef. Medicated sea sickness tablets cannot be taken but Ginger tablets are safe for pregnant women to take and are free onboard. If in doubt, see a pharmacist.

  • This vessel is not wheelchair accessible.

Cancellations/changes to your booking must be made by contacting the tour provider on your booking confirmation email or by contacting Salty Swims  at info@saltyswims.com.au

Please be aware that refund policies do not cover travel, accommodation or any other associated costs. We recommend you take out travel insurance to cover unforeseeable cancellations.

What if the tour provider cancels?
In the event of poor sea conditions, minimum numbers not being reached or for any other reason, the tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If your trip cannot be rescheduled to your satisfaction, you will receive a full refund.

Open Dated Booking Notice

If you are booking open dated, we will require 2 Days notice for bookings. Please contact the Tour Operator’s reservations department on 07 4099 6999.

What if you cancel?

  • Cancellations with 24 hours of departure incur a 50% fee.

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