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Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas
Activity Duration (9 hours)
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Overview
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What you'll do
Experience the thrill of sailing and snorkeling on the Outer Reef Mackay Cay from Port Douglas.
Tour Highlight
Enjoy a full-day sailing tour from Port Douglas to the Outer Barrier Reef. Spend the day swimming, snorkeling, and sailing in one of Australia's most famous destinations. Visit the northern portion of the Great Barrier Reef, where coral cays and turquoise ocean are home to colorful fish, sea turtles, and other marine life. The tour includes a buffet lunch, guided snorkel tour, glass-bottom boat tour, and commentary from a marine biologist guide.
What is included?
- Great Barrier Reef sailing cruise
- Morning and afternoon tea & coffee with muffins and fresh fruit
- Buffet lunch
- Use of snorkel equipment and instruction
- Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
- Glassbottom boat tour on our E-Tender, the 'EV Explorer'
- Time to explore the pristine coral cay
- Wetsuits during the winter months and lycra suits in summer
- Entry/Admission Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
What is not included?
- Soft and alcoholic drinks (available for purchase on board)
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Vegetarian, vegan or gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please bring towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat. We also recommend a jumper in the cooler months.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers
Meet your host
MC
Magnolia Adventure Co.
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Host since 2021
Itinerary
Port Douglas Marine Life Exploration Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas in Port Douglas, Australia. This marine life exploration experience includes 1 stops over 1 day. Duration: 9 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
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Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
Stop: 9 hours
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.
This concludes the tour.
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