All Port Douglas Tours & Excursions in 2026

We had the most incredible day exploring Far North Queensland’s breathtaking waterfalls with our wonderful tour guide, Cheryl. Every waterfall we visited was absolutely spectacular — and being able to safely swim in these beautiful freshwater swimming holes while knowing we were in croc country made the experience even more special! Cheryl was an exceptional host — warm, knowledgeable, professional and genuinely passionate about sharing the beauty, stories and history of Country. Her Aboriginal history and cultural knowledge shared throughout the drive added such a meaningful layer to the experience and made the journey between the waterfalls just as fascinating as the destinations themselves. A special highlight was meeting Alan a QLD Murray, who was incredibly knowledgeable about his Country and its history. Hearing these stories from people with genuine connection to Country was something we really valued. The lunch was another highlight — absolutely delicious, generous and plentiful, with seconds and even thirds available! And to top it off, the lunch venue had its own waterfall, which was such a beautiful surprise. I also really appreciated seeing the tour company supporting a local, authentic Aboriginal business. Supporting local communities and Aboriginal businesses while experiencing Country in such a respectful and authentic way makes a huge difference. The whole tour was professional, well organised, informative, fun and incredibly memorable. I honestly could not fault it. If you’re visiting Far North Queensland and want to experience some of the region’s most beautiful waterfalls while learning about the Country, its history and culture, I couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough. 🌿💦❤️ Thank you, Cheryl, for an amazing day — we’ll be talking about this experience for a very long time!

I was glad I was able to book this morning for the afternoon tour. I was amazed the whole thing went without any problem. We were picked up at the right place at exactly the time it was quoted. The driver/guide was humorous and wonderful and arrived at Hartleys almost 30 minutes the usual time that gave us a lot more time too see two shows, boat tour and also see all the trails and all the animals.

We had a wonderful day out with the Calypso team. The whole time we felt safe, taken care of and educated - not to mention we had a whole lot of fun. The team clearly have a lot of respect for the reef and care for those travelling with them, I highly recommend them for all your snorkelling and scubaing experiences.

This was a great day trip. I liked that we stopped at 3 places along the reef. Each stop was different. The equipment was very nice and fit well. The staff was really nice and very helpful. The food was surprisingly good. Glad I had dry clothes to change into at the end of the day!

This snorkel trip to Low Isles was an unforgettable experience! We saw so much marine life, including countless colorful fish, several sea turtles, and even a shark. The crew was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel safe and comfortable. The boat was clean and comfortable, making the whole day enjoyable from start to finish. I highly recommend this trip if you’re visiting the area!

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.

What an incredible day on the reef. Courtney, Mick and the rest of the crew were incredible - it was a beautiful day, the sailing was smooth. the corals and marine life were absolutely incredible. The crew took great care to ensure you have everything you need and the boat is excellent. It was a top notch experience and totally worthwhile.

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!