All Port Douglas Tours & Excursions in 2026

A fantastic way to get out to snorkel at the Great Barrier Reed. You’re on a huge boat with other travelers and have the chance to see the coral and fish whether by snorkel or semi-submersible. A lovely lunch, Lycra suits, snorkels, find are provided. We paid extra for the advanced (longer) 1 hour snorkelling with a marine biologist. My 10 year old and i were nervous in the waves and Ellie was great in guiding us and providing that individual attention while Glen the marine biologist took the rest of our group out to see more (turtles!). Do note: if you get motion sick, get Rx medication and still be prepared to vomit, as many people did. Each way to and from the pontoon is 2 hours. Sit in the back outside if you tend to prevent motion sickness and don’t choose to do the submarine ride. The Crew were all so nice and friendly, looking after everyone. It was well organized. You can choose a helicopter back instead of the ship but it’s an extra fee. Communication before the activity was also good.

Great experience. The half day tour was perfect, easy pace, plenty of shows incl transfers is all you need. My kids made sure to hit every part of the park, at the end we had just enough time to go back and visit our fave enclosures before closing. The staff and layout of the park make the the experience even better.

We had the most amazing scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef. We booked the 45 minute experience. The helicopter sat 4 and both my partner and I had an excellent view. The weather was beautiful and our pilot, Mark, was fantastic. He pointed out a shark as soon as we got to the reef. We saw multiple sharks, sea turtles, manta and eagle rays, dolphins, and even a dugong from the air. Beyond the wildlife, seeing the reef itself from the helicopter was absolutely amazing. We flew over Batt and Tongue reefs and it was really worth every single cent. I wish we’d have had more time. Nautilus is top notch and the entire team took great care of us.

We took a 2-hour and 30-minute tour with my husband, our kids, and my mother-in-law.Our tour guides, Cat, Marie, and Cass, are drivers, knowledgeable, and stopped to show us things along the way. Sampling the fresh fruit on the property was a highlight. We tried oranges, blue tongue berries, pomelo, and grapefruit. Everything tasted fresh. I tried eating a green ant!The wildlife viewing at the creek was outstanding. We saw turtles, freshwater eels, pearl fish, and an egret's nest. Blue Ulysses butterflies were everywhere.The waterfall swim was a highlight. The water was chilly but refreshing, and we loved being able to jump right in by the falls. The amount of fun and adventure packed into the time is impressive. The team gave us a recommendation to eat at the Crocodile Express Cafe afterward, which was the finish to our day.

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.

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.

The skyrail was a lot of fun and we met interesting people in our car. The views were spectacular! The town of Kaunda was nice and we had a great time at their zoo (an optional, additional expense). There were some nice shops all over town. Unfortunately, our visit was on a Tuesday, when many of the shops, especially those making hand crafts, were closed. The train ride home in Gold Class was exceptional! We sat in big comfy chairs and were served food and wine/beer all included! Our friends who didn’t book gold class, sat on benches in train cars with a water cooler! Our posh ride home was the perfect end to a great day!

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.