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Low Isles Morning Snorkel Trip from Port Douglas

A tiny coral cay, a calm lagoon, and a morning that feels private.

A small-group morning at Low Isles, a secluded 55-acre coral cay off Port Douglas: 2.5 hours to snorkel the calm lagoon, ride the glass-bottom boat or walk past the historic lighthouse. Back by 11:30am.

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Overview

Low Isles is what people picture when they say 'coral cay': 55 acres of sand and palms wrapped in a calm, shallow lagoon, sitting apart from the main reef system off Port Douglas. The morning run gets you there by boat from Crystalbrook Marina at 7:30am, before the day heats up and while the light is at its best.

You get around two and a half hours to spend how you like: guided snorkelling in the lagoon, where giant green sea turtles are frequent visitors, the glass-bottom boat if you'd rather stay dry, or the guided island walk past the historic lighthouse, the keeper's cottage and the old weather station. Snorkel gear, lycra stinger suits and morning tea are all included, with easy water entry off the back platform or straight from the beach.

It's deliberately small-group, so the cay never feels crowded. Back at the marina by 11:30am with a full afternoon still in hand.

Why you'll love it

  1. 1

    Secluded 55-acre coral cay

  2. 2

    2.5 hours in the calm lagoon

  3. 3

    Green sea turtles visit often

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    Historic lighthouse island walk

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    Glass-bottom boat option

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    Small group, morning light

What's included

✓ What's included

  • All snorkelling equipment and lycra suits
  • Morning tea/refreshments
  • Guided snorkel tour
  • Guided island walk
  • Glass-bottom boat access
  • Crew instruction and assistance

✕ Not included

  • ✕Towels
  • ✕Additional on-board food/beverage purchases
  • ✕Optional Forever Reef Project add-on tour ($35 adult / $25 child)

Common questions about this trip

  • What's the cancellation policy?
    A 100% cancellation fee applies if you give less than 24 hours' notice before departure. If you cancel more than 24 hours before, you get a full refund. If the operator cancels for weather, tidal conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, you are offered an alternate day or another product, or a full refund. Tours can be cancelled if minimum numbers are not met. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 (including if the operator cancels) and we chase it on your behalf.

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What travellers say

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4.7 on Google · 832 reviews

Review excerpts below are from Tripadvisor.

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"Really enjoyed our AM tour out to low isles. 40 minutes smooth journey out to the island, approximately 30 minutes of guided snorkelling. It was worth having a guide to point out really great spots and we saw 3 turtles which was the highlight for me."
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Molly S

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"This tour gets out to the island before any of the other boats so you have a good 20-30 mins as the only tour group on the island. … After these tours we still had a good hour or so to snorkel independently."
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Phoenixandshoos

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"Boat trip was about 30mins and the snorkelling was fantastic. Lucky enough to see a turtle and shark. Recommend the short walk/tour around the island to learn some history."
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Sarah W

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