Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas | 9 hours

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Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas
2 Adults x $201.16
$402.32
Approx Total
$402.32
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Port Douglas only)
  • Morning and afternoon tea & coffee with muffins and fresh fruit
  • Glass-bottom boat tour
  • Buffet lunch
  • Time to explore the pristine coral cay
  • Wetsuits during the winter months and lycra suits in summer
  • Use of snorkel equipment and instruction
  • Great Barrier Reef sailing cruise
  • Drinks (available for purchase on board)
  • Environmental Management Charge of AU$8 per person due at check-in.

Overview

Set sail from Port Douglas for a day of snorkeling and adventure on the Outer Barrier 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. The white sands of the coral cay are surrounded by tropical waters filled with fish, turtles and coral. This smaller cruise is limited to just 52 passengers, ensuring good company and helpful assistance from the crew. A buffet lunch is included, along with a reef interpretation talk, a guided snorkel tour and a glass-bottom boat with an expert marine biologist as your guide .Discerning guests can fully enjoy an inspiring full day of adventure using wind power to the absolutely stunning cay on the Great Barrier Reef in the most environmentally way!

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Pickup details

Please contact Sailaway for your pick up time (available from Port Douglas hotels only). Palm Cove and Thala Beach transfers are available at an additional cost. ... Read more â–Ľ

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Meeting points

If you are making your own way to the marina, please check in at 7.30am inside the Sailaway office. If you have hotel transfers booked, please contact Sailaway on +61 7 4099 4200 for your pickup time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina

    The adventure starts with an early departure from the Port Douglas Marina. Sit back and relax as we set sail to the Mackay Cay, out from Cape Tribulation. Enjoy an authentic sailing experience, following the coastline and views of the Daintree mountains. Once at the protected sites at the Coral Cay, nature activities will include snorkelling over the pristine coral reef with a qualified marine biologist offering reef interpretation on a guided snorkel tour. A glass bottom boat coral viewing tour is also on offer. Premium reef sites showcase abundant marine life, including encounters with turtles and an amazing display of giant clam gardens, beautiful corals and a wide variety of fish. Explore the white sands of the coral cay, soak up the sun and swim in turquoise clear waters. A tropical buffet lunch, morning and afternoon teas & coffees will compliment a day of adventure and relaxation.

    9 hours

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian, vegan or gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please bring towel, swimsuit, sunscreen and hat
  • Underwater Camera's available for hire $75 for the day. Security deposit of $600 required.
  • To participate in the activity of snorkelling, you must be confident in the water with the capacity to swim unassisted. If you are a poor swimmer, you may not be suitable to snorkel in the open water. Not all passengers will be suitable to snorkel, and our experienced crew have the discretion to advise against snorkelling if deemed “not suitable for the activity”. This is for the safety of the passenger. Please be advised snorkelling can be a strenuous physical activity, even in calm water and that older people are at an increased risk of death and/or injury due to a higher incidence of medical conditions made worse by physical exertion, such as heart disease and stroke. All passengers intending to snorkel will be asked to complete our Medical Declaration for Snorkelling form. Our experienced crew will discuss any issues relating to medical conditions and swimming ability. Sailaway reserves the right to decline any passenger from participating in snorkelling if we are concerned about your health condition and/or swimming ability. This is for your own safety, please listen to the advice of our experienced snorkel guides to ensure the safety of our guests.
  • Our Sailaway vessels are luxury sailing catamarans and we offer a pure sailing experience. This means the vessels travel in open seas and will move around whilst under sail. The decks of the vessels are multi levels and can be slippery when wet. Passengers must have good mobility to safely move around the vessels, step onto the glass bottom boats (if applicable) and get in and out of the water via the ladders on the back of the vessels. Unfortunately, we do not offer wheelchair access due to the layout of the decks and saloon areas. Our tours are adventure experiences for active travellers. Please choose your tour carefully to ensure it is suitable for your experience, age and physical health.

Free Cancellation

June 10100% refund
June 11No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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351 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 319 reviews with 5 stars

Barrier reef trip

Published on Feb, 2025

We had an excellent adventure on this boat, the crew were great and the lunch was exceptional, couldn’t find any fault with it

Friendly and courteous staff.

Published on Jan, 2025

Excellent Crew, know they’re stuff. Small group/boat who take care of poor swimmers to ensure the experience. Recommend

Exploring the Great Barrier Reef

Published on Jan, 2025

This full day tour of the Great Barrier Reef was amazing. The team (Fede and Diego) did a great job helping everyone get the hang of snorkeling, there were a few in my family that hadn't tried it before. The boat ride was calm, food delicious, and there were plenty of aquatic life to see at the Reef. If you didn't want to snorkel for a second hour, they had a glass bottom boat to tour around the reefs as well and take in the amazing views. Couldn't be more pleased with the tour.

Great experience

Published on Jan, 2025

We did a great day trip to outer great reef. All was very professional and top standard. We are very happy from this experience dispite a stormy conditions we were coming back.

Quality experience

Published on Jan, 2025

Boat was very comfortable and clean, with lots of shelter for a rainy day. Lunch was excellent quality. Marine biologist very helpful to explain what we’d see and also as snorkel support for those less comfortable with open ocean. I was one of those that needed a little extra help getting started and felt much better knowing a few crew members were in the water with us and watching us for safety the entire time. Swells were too great to use the glass bottom boat unfortunately, but crew tried their best to bring that boat along side the sailboat twice before deciding it wasn’t safe. Weather was not ideal but overall it was a lovely day.

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