Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas

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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!

Pickup points

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18 Central Plaza Port Douglas 35 - 37 Davidson Street, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Bay Villas Resort 51-53 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Beach Terraces 15-17 Garrick St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Beaches Port Douglas 19 Esplanade, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Beachfront Terraces 17 The Esplanade, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4871
Club Tropical Resort 2-4 Macrossan St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Dreamcatcher Holiday Apartments 26 - 28 Reef St, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Freestyle Resort Port Douglas 47 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Hibiscus Resort & Spa 18 Owen St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Lazy Lizard Motor Inn 121 Davidson street, Port Douglas, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Mantra Heritage Port Douglas 16 Warner St, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Mantra PortSea Port Douglas 76 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Mantra on the Inlet Port Douglas Cnr Wharf Street & Macrossan Street, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4871
Marina Terraces Holiday Apartments 14 - 16 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Martinique on Macrossan 66 Macrossan St, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Meridian Port Douglas 15 - 17 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Mowbray By The Sea 40 Mowbray St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Oaks Port Douglas Resort 87-109 Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Paradise Links Resort 24 - 70 Nautilus St, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Peninsula Boutique Hotel 9 - 13 The Esplanade, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas 20-22 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Pink Flamingo 115 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Pool Port Douglas 19 - 37 St Crispins Ave, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Port Douglas Plantation Resort 1 Captain Cook Hwy, cnr Captain Cook Hwy & Beor Street, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4871
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa Mitre Street, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas 316 Port Douglas Rd, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Reef Club Resort 62-64 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Reef Resort Villas Port Douglas 121 Port Douglas Rd, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Saltwater Luxury Apartments Pandanus Plaza 30 Macrossan St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas 168-190 Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas 2 Langley Road, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Silkari Reflections of Port Douglas 70 Macrossan St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
The Mediterranean - Port Douglas 9 Port Douglas Rd, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Titree Resort Holiday Apartments Ti Tree Resort 1-5 Barrier St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Tropic Sands Apartments 21 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Whispering Palms Whispering Palms Resort 20 Langley Rd, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877

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 ▼

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

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

April 19100% refund

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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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