Adventure and Outdoors Tours

Sailaway sets the standards high for nature-based experiences on the Great Barrier Reef. Offering first-class service and equipment, small numbers of guests and premium sailing and snorkelling experiences to Mackay Coral Cay on the Outer Reef and to the idyllic Low Isles, a coral cay island. Sailaway operates full day, and afternoon cruises to the Great Barrier Reef and daily sunset sails. Sailaway is also available for private charters to the reef or for a sunset sail. Perfect for weddings, corporate incentives and special family occasions here in Port Douglas.

Sailaway, a local family business, owns and operates four beautiful sailing catamarans to premium reef and island locations on the Great Barrier Reef.

Sailaway continues to innovate with the world’s first E Tender Glass Bottom Boat ‘Off Grid – On the Reef’. 100% solar powered electric, moored on the reef and providing an exceptional visitor experience.

Sailing is a relaxing and invigorating way to travel to their spectacular reef locations and this family business is undoubtedly the most relaxing and sustainable way to experience the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas.

Services

Sailaway Low Isles Full Day Trip

$365

Sailaway sets the standards high for nature based, snorkeling and sailing experiences on the Great Barrier Reef. Sailaway’s commitment to Eco Tourism is an opportunity to increase awareness and appreciation of this natural environment.

Set sail for a day’s adventure on the Coral Sea aboard Sailaway VI, visit an idyllic coral island complete with white sandy beaches and coconut palms, surrounded by magnificent coral gardens.
Upon arrival in the lagoon, guests can enjoy a guided snorkel with our marine biologist, straight from the beach. Later in the morning the crew will do a guided island nature walk of the island. After lunch there is time for a second snorkel from the boat mooring or join our 100% solar powered electric glass bottom boat. Finish off the day by soaking up the views as we sail back to Port Douglas.

Sailaway specializes in snorkeling with qualified marine biologist sharing their passion for the marine life with expert guiding and interpretation. It is a relaxing and invigorating way to travel. Using mostly wind power and the world’s first E-Tender all electrical glass bottom boat, this is undoubtedly the most relaxing and sustainable way to experience the Great Barrier Reef.

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Sunset Sail

$100

Sailaway is a local family business and sets the standards high for nature based, snorkelling and sailing experiences on the Great Barrier Reef. Sailaway’s commitment to Eco Tourism is an opportunity to increase awareness and appreciation of this natural environment.

The Sunset Tour: Enjoy an exhilarating afternoon sail from 5.00pm – 6.30pm onboard our luxury Lagoon catamaran, sailed from France. Soak up the peace and tranquility of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea with spectacular coastal views towards the Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge whilst enjoying a welcome drink and some delicious canapés. Additional drinks are available for purchase onboard.

Not suitable for under 12 year olds. Guests would need to make their own way to our Sailaway Boathouse, located in the Crystalbrook Marina, Port Douglas.

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Sailaway Afternoon/Sunset Low Isles

$365

Sailaway sets the standards high for nature based, snorkelling and sailing experiences on the Great Barrier Reef. Sailaway’s commitment to Eco Tourism is an opportunity to increase awareness and appreciation of this natural environment.

This tour is ideal for those wanting a later departure with an afternoon at the island and a spectacular Sunset sail back to Port Douglas aboard a luxury sailing catamaran. You get about 3hrs on the island with snorkelling over the coral gardens in the blue lagoon and swim with turtles in their natural habitat. Take a trip on the glass bottom boat and explore with an island heritage walk. A delicious afternoon tea is served back on the boat with all beverages included in this tour (soft & alcohol).
Soak up the tranquility of a sunset sailing over the Coral Sea with views towards Port Douglas.

Sailaway’s qualified crew like sharing their passion for the marine life and this delicate environment. Sailing is relaxing and invigorating way to travel. Using mostly wind power and the world’s first E-Tender all electrical glass bottom boat, this is undoubtedly the most relaxing and sustainable way to experience the Great Barrier Reef.

Not suitable for under 12-year-olds.

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Sailaway Outer Reef Mackay Cay Full Day Trip

$365

Sailaway VII is a luxurious custom built sailing catamaran, sailing daily to the Outer Reef Mackay Coral Cays.

The adventure starts with an early departure from Port Douglas. Guests can sit back, relax and enjoy a sailing experience, following the coastline with views of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation.

Once at the protected sites of the Coral Cays, nature activities will include snorkelling over the pristine coral reef with a qualified marine biologist guided snorkel tour, a glass bottom boat coral viewing tour and exploring the white sands of the coral cays. Premium reef sites showcase abundant marine life, encounters with turtles, amazing giant clam gardens, beautiful corals and a wide variety of tropical fish.

Sailaway specialises in snorkelling with qualified marine biologist sharing their passion for the marine life with expert guiding and interpretation.

Ideally suited to those who can swim and have a spirit of fun and adventure, this tour will immerse guests in the northern frontier of the Great Barrier Reef. This is the perfect sailing and snorkelling adventure for a conservation minded visitor wanting to experience the reef in the most environmentally friendly way with our World’s first E-Tender, glass bottom boat.

Disabled Access

Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet