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Reef and Island Tours from Port Douglas

Sailaway sets the standards high for nature based, snorkelling and sailing experiences on the Great Barrier Reef.

Our commitment to Eco Tourism is an opportunity to increase awareness and appreciation of our natural environment.

Our focus is on 1st class service, small numbers of guests, premium sailing and snorkelling experiences to Mackay Cay on the Outer Reef and idyllic Low Isles, a coral cay island.

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

Sailing is a relaxing and invigorating way to travel to our spectacular locations. Using mostly wind power, this is the most sustainable way to experience the Great Barrier Reef.

We invite you to choose the best Sailaway experience to suit you.

MACKAY CORAL CAY

The Coral Cays are pure white sand surrounded by a large fringing reef system and crystal clear water.

Sailaway is the only operator from Port Douglas who has access to visit Mackay Cay. This exclusivity means we have the area to ourselves to explore without restrictions.

Low Isles is an idyllic Coral Cay island. The reef around Low Isles comprises 150 species of hard corals and is dominated by 15 species of soft corals.

Guests of Sailaway have the opportunity to snorkel in the lagoon of the island with our marine biologist, offering an interesting and informative tour.

Sunset Sailing

Enjoy the thrill of pure sailing. A must do when visiting Port Douglas is to relax with an exhilarating cruise on board this first class sailing catamaran.

Soak up the peace and tranquillity of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea as you sail along the coast off Far North Queensland.

Stunning Outer Reef

Immersed in the northern frontier of Great Barrier Reef, this is the perfect sailing and snorkelling adventure for a conservation minded visitor.

Ideally suited to those who can swim and have a spirit of fun and adventure. Discerning guests can enjoy an inspiring full day experience to the absolutely stunning Coral Cays on the Great Barrier Reef in the most sustainable way!

An Eco Adventure on the Wild Side! Focussing on small groups and marine biologists to share their passion and knowledge of the reef.

Sailaway Low Isles Afternoon Sunset Sailing

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Idyllic Coral Cay Island and Sunset Tour

Departs 1.00pm – 6.30pm Adults only (minimum age 13)

Enjoy a later start to your day with a relaxed experience of the Great Barrier Reef with a snorkelling and sailing tour to Low Isles.

Enjoy the island during the quiet time of day with a guided snorkel tour over the beautiful coral gardens by a marine biologist and swim with turtles in their natural habitat.  

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• Includes Environmental Managament Charge (EMC) $8pp
• Courtesy coach transfers in Port Douglas area
• Tea and coffee with light lunch on arrival.
• All beverages included (Choice of beer, wine or sparkling wine)
• Snorkelling equipment & optical masks
• Seasonal lycra snorkelling suits & flotation devices
• Snorkelling instruction and in-water assistance
• Guided snorkel tour
• Glass bottom boat viewing and reef interpretation
• Low Isles Heritage Walk
• 2.5 hours at Tropical Low Isles
• Afternoon tea and coffee with fresh homemade scones & fruit platter
• A delicious selection of canapés
• Eco Shamba Environmental Initiative $20 to local re-forestation

What to bring

• Beach towel
• Booking voucher (if you booked via a tour desk or travel agent)

Shop 18 Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina Port Douglas, QLD, 4877

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$83.50 each

Set sail on a magical sunset cruise soaking up the magnificent views of the Coral Sea and Daintree Rainforest powered by nothing but the breeze.

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Soak up the peace and tranquility of a tropical Sunset over the Coral Sea with spectacular mountain views.

Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours sailing along the coastline off Port Douglas with an exceptional crew.

Need To Know

• Departs from the Reef Marina in Port Douglas daily at 5pm and returns at 6.30pm.
• Complimentary beverage on arrival and great ambience.
• A selection of delicious hot/cold canapes including Vegetarian California Rolls, Coconut Prawns, a selection of Greek Dips with antipasto/cheese/olives, assorted Thai Spring Rolls and Beef Salad Cucumber cups.
• Adults only.
• Fully licensed bar.
• Environment Management Charge of $3.25 per person payable at check-in.

What To Bring

• Light jumper in the cooler months.
• Cash, Visa or MasterCard for optional onboard purchases

Owners Steve and Katrina Edmondson have been giving people amazing experiences on the reef for more than 20 years.

They’re very hands-on and even sailed their vessel from the other side of the world with young children Guy and Jazmin.

They combine this passion for the water with their love for the Port Douglas region and the Great Barrier Reef and Low Isles in particular.

They travel the globe to promote not just their business but the destination and their efforts to promote eco-tourism and sustainability extend to planting trees on their own farm created to offset environmental impacts.

Terms & Conditions

• Full refund only applies to cancellations made with 24+ hours notice.
• Trips are subject to weather conditions.
• Sailaway Port Douglas offer adventure travel and associated activities involving an element of risk. Although every effort is made to safeguard our clients you are responsible for personal loss, injury or death due to the actions of clients beyond our control. Act of God or behavior of wild marine creatures.
• Sailaway is a non-smoking vessel.
• Sailaway supports the Low Isles Preservation Society and The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority with the future protection of our environment. Eco-tourism is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding appreciation and conservation.

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• Exhilarating pure sailing cruise
• Spectacular mountain views and relaxed atmosphere
• Welcome drink and canapes
• Licensed bar onboard

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Enjoy a Sunset Sail departing from Port Douglas each evening from 5pm to 6:30pm with Sailaway Port Douglas. Experience the carefree excitement of sailing as you relish an afternoon spent on board luxurious Lagoon 500. Revel in the serenity of a stunning tropical sunset set against a backdrop of magnificent mountains and the pristine Coral Sea. Enjoy canapés and a welcome drink on board.

Trip Includes

• 1.5 hours of sailing along the coastline of Port Douglas
• A selection of canapés
• A welcome drink, beer, wine, champagne, soft drink
• Allow 1.5 hours
• 5pm (returns by 6.30pm)
• Departs from the Port Douglas marina (boarding from 4.45pm) 
• Operates daily all year

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• Minimum numbers so bookings are essential
• Not suitable for children under 13 years of age
• Sailaway IV is a fully licensed premise, additional drinks available for purchase
• You will need to make your own way to the Port Douglas marina

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Hi Danny, Sailaway can take up to 42 passengers on the Sunset cruise. 

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Hi Karen, Sailaway Sunset has a fully licensed bar on board and you receive a complementary glass of champagne, wine or beer on boarding and therefore does not cater for byo. 

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Join Sailaway on their luxury sailing catamaran Lagoon 500 from France for a spectacular sunset sail. This journey begins as you step on board and are greeted by your gracious hosts offering a complimentary glass of champagne, wine or beer to help you unwind in North Queensland splendour.

Relax as the Lagoon 500 cruises past magnificent Port Douglas coastline and Great Barrier Reef, take in the peace and tranquillity as the waters of the Coral Sea gently lap around the boat. Sailaway is fully licensed allowing additional drinks for purchase on board. Complimentary canapes can be enjoyed throughout the sail as you watch the sun slowly drift behind the horizon. The sunset sail takes approximately one and a half hours and is the perfect additional to any Port Douglas holiday.

• Personalised service
• Luxury Sailing Catamaran from France
• 1.5 hours sailing along the coastline off Port Douglas
• Glass of champagne, wine or beer
• Selection of hot & cold canapes

Check-in : 4.30pm at Sailaway Boathouse, 8 Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, 44 Wharf Street, Port Douglas Departs : 5.00pm Returns : Approximately 6.30pm

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What to Bring : Flat shoes, light jacket and camera Note : This is an adults only cruise minimum age 13 years. Sailaway vessels are luxury sailing catamarans and offer a pure sailing experience. This means the vessels travel in open seas and will move around whilst under sail. The decks of the vessels are multi levels and can be slippery when wet. Passengers must have good mobility to safely move around the vessels, step onto the glass bottom boats and get in and out of the water via the ladders on the back of the vessels. Our tours are not suitable for older guests with mobility issues. Unfortunately, we do not offer wheelchair access due to the layout of the decks and saloon areas. To participate in the activity of snorkelling, you must be confident in the water with the capacity to swim unassisted. If you are a poor swimmer, you may not be suitable to snorkel in the open water. Not all passengers will be suitable to snorkel, and our experienced crew have the discretion to advise against snorkelling if deemed "not suitable for the activity". This is for the safety of the passenger. Operated by : Sailaway Reef & Island Tours

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The best Sunset Cruise I ever experienced

My boyfriend and I traveled to Port Douglas for a Holiday. We have done sunset cruises in the past, but by far this was the absolute best sunset cruise we have ever experienced. The crew was extremely warming and welcoming. They were so hospitable. They truly made the sunset a marvelous experience. It is a must do if traveling to Port Douglas.

We had a wonderful day out to Low Isles with Sailaway. An hours trip out, several hours on the Island with some of the best snorkelling I have ever enjoyed, lunch on board was very nice and a couple more hours snorkelling off the boat. The coral and fish life was lovely and we also saw a turtle though others saw more than the one. The real treat was on the home trip where we came upon a pod of dolphins jumping out of the water and tail slapping. There was a mother and baby - very little with a pink belly and it jumped out as well. Fabulous, fabulous day. Thank you to the Sailaway crew.

My partner and I went for the Sailaway sunset cruise before dinner on our last night in Port Douglas. I can't think of a better way we could've ended the week. The staff were very fun and friendly and the boat is amazing (I really want one). The mood on the boat is more like a trip out on a (rich) friends boat than a tourist trip as the number of guests is quite low and it's all nicely informal. You get your choice of a free drink when you board and then find a nice spot to chill and watch the views. A friendly young lady then welcomes everyone and wanders around making sure you have a drink, chatting and taking photos for you if you like. It's all extremely pleasant. We got back in time for dinner at Nautilus and it was really a perfect night. I would definitely book with Sailaway again next time I'm in Port Douglas.

Sailaway is a lovely reef experience. The crew were exceedingly friendly. The sailboat was a nice size. The low isle reef had beautiful corals. A great pick for a pleasant day on the reef.

Brilliant. Free stinger suits, free snorkelling with guide, prawns for lunch, muffins for morning tea and a small group. Saw 8 turtles, swam alongside 5, swam with giant trevally and reef sharks. Amazing experience. Sailaway really looked after us. Best day at Port Douglas for sure.

Sailaway was recommended by a tour agent as my partner had tried snorkelling before and not really got the hang of it. Sailaway only takes maximum 33 people on board so we knew we would not be competing for space with other people. In addition, this also allowed for a personalised day in which the staff took the time to have a chat and generally look after you. After a beautiful an short journey to the Low Isles, we were given a run down of the day and some historical facts about Low Island. We took a glass bottom boat to the island and then embarked on a snorkelling tour over the reef. There were 2 groups - one catering for those not so confident. We saw so many turtles! It was amazing. Lunch was delicious. We then got the chance to swim with some reef sharks hanging around the boat before sailing back to the marina. Overall, a wonderful experience! Thanks to Jess, Glen (on his last day of working there) and Alex.

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Sailaway Sunset Sail

A “must do” when visiting Port Douglas is to relax with a Sunset Sail on board a first class sailing catamaran. Soak up the peace and tranquillity of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea as you sail along the coast off Port Douglas. Take in the ambient music, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and the spectacular mountain views while enjoying a welcome drink and delicious canapés. Catered to adults only.

Departure:  Arrive 4:30 for 5:00pm departure  Return:  6:30pm 

Duration:  1.5 hrs *timing is subject to seasonal change

From:   Shop 18, Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, 44 Wharf Street, Port Douglas. Transfers can be arranged at an additional cost.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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