Top Port Douglas Snorkeling

Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Escape crowded reef sites on this small-group snorkeling tour to the outer Great Barrier Reef, perfect for travelers who want a more personal, wildlife-focused experience. With a capped number of participants and one instructor for every six guests, you receive attentive guidance and support in the water. Spend the day exploring remote reef locations, where fewer visitors mean clearer views of vibrant coral and diverse marine life.

(1,418)

from $233

7 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

ABC Reef Safaris

5.0

(1,489)

from $466

Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas

Benefit from a full-day sailing tour from Port Douglas to the Outer Barrier Reef to swim, snorkel, and sail 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. Includes a buffet lunch, guided snorkel tour, glass-bottom boat tour, and commentary from a marine biologist guide.

Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas

9 hoursFree Cancellation

(449)

from $266

Fastest half day tour to Low Isles without the seasickness. Exclusive Island access in the Low Island Lagoon. With sheltered waters the Lagoon is Ideal for families and suited for snorkelers and non swimmers. Snorkel directly off the beach, relax or walk around the Island. Small group- Maximum 14 passengers so less crowds. Glass bottom boat option for non snorkellers or non swimmers. All snorkelling gear included.

Half Day Low Island and Lagoon Snorkeling from Port Douglas

Half Day Low Island and Lagoon Snorkeling from Port Douglas

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(50)

from $182

Half Day Outer Reef Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(17)

from $212

Discover the vibrant underwater world of the outer Great Barrier Reef with a Quicksilver snorkeling cruise from Port Douglas. Board a luxurious catamaran to Agincourt Reef, where you can tailor your day with activities like snorkeling, fish feeding, semi-submersible tours, or the unique Ocean Walker helmet dive. Complete the adventure with a tasty buffet lunch and options to take your exploration deeper with scuba dives for beginners or certified divers alike.

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(814)

from $247

Enjoy the sun, sand, and marine life of the Low Isles without the midday crowds—the early-morning or early-afternoon departures avoid the busiest times. Snorkel in the coral gardens, walk around the tiny islands, or take a glass-bottom boat tour so you can stay dry while admiring the underwater world. Choose whether to snorkel with or without a guide, depending on your confidence level.

Half Day Low Isles Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

4 hoursFree Cancellation

(396)

from $179

2 1/4 hr Low Isles Reef Sprinter Snorkeling Tour-No Island Access

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Ride to the Low Isles on this Great Barrier Reef sailing and snorkeling cruise from Port Douglas. You'll enjoy a full day relaxing on white-sand beaches, snorkeling and sailing the reef in a glass-bottom boat. With an expert marine biologist as your guide, explore pristine tropical waters filled with marine life. You're served a buffet lunch by an attentive crew aboard a luxury catamaran, limited to 33 passengers.

(303)

from $139

Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Swim among the fantastic marine life of the outer Great Barrier Reef on this full-day snorkel and scuba catamaran cruise from Port Douglas. Visit three different dive sites on Agincourt Reef, where you can choose to scuba, snorkel or both. Introductory and certified scuba dives are available, and expert guides are on hand to provide instruction and point out highlights of the underwater world. Enjoy a total of 5 hours on the reef, breaking to recharge with a buffet lunch plus morning and afternoon tea. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Port Douglas is included.

(573)

from $266

Silversonic Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Green Island Day Trip from Cairns with Beaches Transfers

(529)

from $239

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(14)

from $122

Wavedance Low Isles glass bottom boat tour

Explore the fascinating underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day sailing catamaran cruise to Low Isles. Snorkel straight from the beach on this beautiful coral cay known for its resident population of green sea turtles. View coral gardens and tropical marine life on a glass-bottom boat tour, explore the tropical on a guided nature walk and relax on the pristine, sandy beaches. The fun-filled day at sea includes a buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea

Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(254)

from $201

Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

Marvel over colorful corals and schools of tropical fish on this half-day tour of the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas. Set sail for a thrilling cruise around the Low Isles by luxury catamaran, including a delicious afternoon tea served onboard. Enjoy free time to swim or snorkel at the beaches or join a guided snorkeling tour or glass-bottom boat cruise, and learn more about the reef’s myriad sea life. This cruise is limited to 33 passengers and includes hotel pick-up and snorkeling gear.

Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise

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from $266

1 hourFree Cancellation

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from $26

Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

1 hourFree Cancellation

This is a great tour for those who only want to spend a half-day out or are short on time. We visit two areas on this trip, Daintree River and Mossman Gorge. We begin with a drive along the Captain Cook Highway, on the way to the Daintree River, and share a little history along the way. Here, we board a cruise along the Daintree River, looking out for local wildlife, including the estuarine crocodile, snakes, birds, frogs, and more. After the Wildlife Cruise, we enjoy morning tea with Lamingtons and tea/coffee. Once in Mossman Gorge National Park, we conduct an interpretive walk along an elevated boardwalk. Weather dependent, we can enjoy a dip in the crystal-clear rainforest stream, whilst being surrounded by the beautiful and healing Mossman Gorge rainforest. What a memorable way to spend your morning!

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from $26

Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas

Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas

4 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

(439)

from $131

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(561)

from $73

Charter your own boat for a fun-filled day of snorkeling and cruising from Port Douglas. Your captain takes your private group sailing on the Coral Sea aboard a Chinese junk boat that accommodates up to 13 passengers. Customize the itinerary to your interests, with options such as snorkeling, visiting a historical lighthouse, and looking for wildlife during a nature walk. Lunch, snacks, and snorkeling gear are provided.

Private Charter Snorkelling at Low Island

Low Island Snorkelling Private Charter Aboard Authentic Chinese Junk Boat

from $1,824

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Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

Jenifer_K, May 2026

Fun day in the Coral Sea.

It's a lovely day out on the water. Make sure to get your coffee or tea before the boat leaves the dock then sit back and relax, it's a bit of a ride to the first stop. Lunch was great, simple but hardy. My only pick is that during the 3rd swim the guy who was supposed to be watching the snorkelers on the upper deck was on his phone. Thankfully, there were others watching as well.

Half Day Low Isles Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

Jane_A, May 2026

Great trip for a family group

We booked this tour because we were a family group of various ages and ability, including a young toddler. The fact that we had options to either see the ocean life by glass bottom boat or snorkeling suited each of us. The crew were fantastic. They looked after us all and explained everything clearly. They had good knowledge of the coral reef and it's inhabitants. We saw several turtles and reef sharks from the glass bottomed boat. Those that chose to snorkel were less fortunate but still saw enough variety of fish to make it a worthwhile adventure. The low tide that afternoon made conditions slightly murkier than the usually crystal clear waters. You just have to accept nature as it presents itself to you. We all came away having had a lovely afternoon in and on the sea at the Low Isles.

Silversonic Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

Suresh_V, May 2026

Our first trip to GBR and our first dives !

To The entire team of Silversonic - Thank you. They were very friendly, patient and made all of us very comfortable. Gordon was our dive instructor and he was extremely patient and understanding as it was our first dives. I was able to do two intro dives and by the second dive, I was able to move around myself and he was closely watching us to ensure we were absolutely safe. The food was great and plenty. There was plenty of cookies/biscuits and coffee/tea before we left and again later in the afternoon. The photographer ensured we all got our time in the Reef captured. While the sea was rough and bumpy on the way back, the skipper ensure we all got back safely ! Kudos to him ! The crew also offered sea sickness tablets which we bought and glad we did. All in all, a great day and crew. Highly recommended!

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas

Palesa_N, Apr 2026

We went with our two year...

We went with our two year old. The staff was amazing so attentive even getting me a drink and making me lunch whilst my toddler slept on me. They were so helpful checking times for different activities and ensuring you get to experience everything you wanted to. Even with a 2 year old in tow we were able to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef. Go through the underwater tunnel, ride in the submarine and also take a lovely 10 minute helicopter ride to see the Great Barrier Reef from the sky. Absolutely unbelievable and well worth the extra money. Lunch was really delicious too and everything is so well thought out. If you’re visiting port Douglas it’s worth every penny.

ABC Reef Safaris

Harriet_R, Mar 2026

Amazing Great Barrier Reef snorkel experience!

The Great Barrier Reef was a long time bucket list item for me and my husband. The team at ABC brought that dream to life with their exceptional service, attentiveness, and overall hospitality. We were able to add a hotel pic up/ drop off which allowed for us to travel there worry free with our exceptional driver and guide from the boat crew. What truly made this trip stand out was the staff: guest ratio- it was almost 1:1! In addition, our snorkels were lead by a marine biologist who took care throughout the time in the water to point out things to see down below and explain the sea life we were seeing. My husband had recently had surgery and every staff member on the boat knew to keep an extra eye on him in the water. Instead of just giving us gear, staff made sure we were all meticulously outfitted and comfortable before entering the water. The boat was only 4 months old - large and spotless- with plenty of room for all. Bottom line, if I could give ABC a 6 out of 5 stars I would and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone I know seeking to fulfill a bucket list snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef. It was a perfect day because of the ABC crew!

Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

Mark_S, Feb 2026

A great way to spend an afternoon

The catamaran ventures from the harbour and then sails in whichever direction the wind takes you. Drinks and canapes are served whilst underway which makes for a very enjoyable experience. The forward area of the boat has seating areas and two over water trampolines if you want to get closer to the waves. The captain and crew are all very professional and easy going. We really enjoyed the sunset cruise experience

Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas

Diane_T, Jan 2026

Once in a lifetime tour

The tour operators were very accommodating to both the experienced and novice swimmers. They were very vigilant in making sure all snorkelers were safe, although we had mild waves. The breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks were delicious. The snorkeling areas on the reef were beautiful with plenty of fish and coral life. The onboard presentation by the marine biologist was very informative before we went into the ocean. All in all it was a highlight of our trip to Australia.

Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

Charlotte_M, Jan 2026

Honestly the best tour we’ve been on in Oz - thank you!

What an absolutely brilliant tour! We knew we would be lucky to spot any big crocs before we booked the tour, and our guide told us as much when we got on the boat, but we saw about four or five little crocs along the river edge, some bright green tree frogs, incredibly beautiful birds… then we got super lucky and saw Scarface the big male croc! Our guide, who was so in tune with the local wildlife and very respectful of the whole ecosystem there, took the boat alongside Scarface for enough time that everyone got a good look. We booked this tour as the tide was about three hours into low tide at 2:30pm, which apparently might’ve helped us get lucky at this time of year.

Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

Sydney_B, Nov 2025

A stunning half day tour

Such a lovely day! The boat was amazing, as was the spot for snorkelling. Was really good to have a half day adventure, as I was travelling with some older parents, It was really nice to have options to snorkel or not - my parents went on a longer glass bottom ride. The food was ok. If you eat a lot, you may need to bring something more substantial. It was have also been nice for a bit more time on the beach.

1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise

Amanda_B, Oct 2025

A must do Daintree experience!

We absolutely loved our 1 hour Daintree River crocodile cruise! Our guide Bruce was very knowledgeable, funny, and clearly passionate about the wildlife and ecosystem, making the whole experience both educational and entertaining. We spotted several crocodiles (including a few big ones!) and plenty of birdlife, all while learning fascinating facts about their behavior and habitat. The boat was comfortable and safe, with plenty of great photo opportunities along the way. It was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, an unforgettable glimpse into the wild beauty of the Daintree. Highly recommend this tour for families, couples, or anyone who wants to experience nature up close in a respectful and sustainable way!

Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise

Kiera_L, Oct 2025

Suitable for any age

We enjoyed this experience, we’ve done the outer reef before having children which is also beautiful but we found this experience really suitable to take our one year old. The crew were great, nice food and the environment was nice and relaxed. We were a bit worried what it would be like out on the island but there were shaded areas and swimming in the shallows off the island was good for the little one.