Top Port Douglas Snorkeling

Visit the outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style on a full-day cruise aboard a custom-designed vessel. Travel from Port Douglas to Agincourt or Opal Reef for snorkeling opportunities at three superb sites, and the option to do an introductory scuba dive—no experience required. Certified diving is available for advanced divers. Includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea, use of snorkel equipment, and guide.

Discover the amazing coral formations and marine life of the outer Great Barrier Reef on this snorkeling adventure cruise from Port Douglas. Travel aboard a luxury catamaran to Agincourt Reef and design your perfect day at sea with a wide range of family-friendly activities including snorkeling, fish feeding, a semi-submersible boat tour and a unique Ocean Walker helmet dive. Go deeper with an introductory or certified scuba dive, and savor a delicious buffet lunch midday.

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.

Wildlife enthusiasts will love this one-hour crocodile-spotting cruise on the Daintree River. Unlike many other tour boats, this one is solar powered so it's very quiet, doesn't disturb the wildlife (or you), and is free of fumes. Look out for crocs as well as other wildlife like snakes, frogs, and many kinds of birds.

Enjoy the sun, sand, and marine life of the Low Isles without the midday crowds. The early-morning or early-afternoon departures are timed to 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. You can choose to snorkel with or without a guide, depending on your confidence level.

Watch the sunset from the deck of a luxury catamaran on a relaxing evening cruise from Port Douglas. As you soak in the tropical scenery, enjoy a complimentary drink and a selection of hot and cold appetizers served up by the friendly crew. Your captain steers your vessel to prime viewpoints for watching the sunset and the Coral Sea, the Low Isles, and the gorgeous coastline around Port Douglas.

Travelers who love nature and wildlife will enjoy this snorkeling tour of the outer Great Barrier Reef. As well as being with a small group (maximum 12), you’ll get one instructor for every 6 participants, ensuring personalized service. Spend a full day out at some of the more remote snorkeling spots, away from the crowds. Be amazed by the variety of sea life you’ll see.

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.

Be amazed by the tropical fish, coral, and possibly even turtles at the Low Isles Reef, a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ride a speed boat out to the reef, which is just offshore from Port Douglas, minimizing the risk of sea sickness. Enjoy an intimate small-group tour in which you’ll learn more about the reef as well as seeing it up close. Use of snorkeling gear is included.

Experience the beautiful Daintree River on a guided cruise. Choose from a variety of tour options, including morning trips with complimentary coffee and slushies for children, a lunch excursion with a meat pie and a cold drink, and afternoon adventure with a glass of wine, beer, and snacks. See crocodiles and an array of beautiful birds.

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 on-board. 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.

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

Admire the UNESCO-listed Daintree Rainforest while someone else takes care of logistics on a half- or full-day small-group tour. Get picked up from Port Douglas, spot crocodiles on a river cruise, have lunch or morning tea (depending on tour length) at the rainforest resort, and visit Mt. Alexandra Lookout. Plus, get a chance to take a beach walk to the spot where the rainforest and Great Barrier Reef meet.

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!

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green Island, with plenty of time to snorkel or tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or view coral from a semi-submersible submarine.

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.

Diving by Design - Each dive trip is as unique as our guests. Your guide will tailor the day to you! We’re the only one providing genuinely privately guided scuba diving experiences from Port Douglas on the best of the Agincourt Reefs. You’ll experience the Great Barrier Reef in your own private group, with an expert instructor to guide you underwater and show you the best marine life. [Yes, there are other divers on the boat but we do our own thing as a private group.] If you are newly qualified or slightly nervous, our guide is right there to support and assist you. If you’re an experienced diver who wants the freedom to break away from the crowds, we make it happen. If your group is a mix of qualified and unqualified divers, we can still privately guide you all to a maximum of 12m.