Port Douglas: Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Cruise
About This Experience
Wavelength is the small-boat option out of Port Douglas: a marine-biologist-led snorkel trip with no diving on board at all, which is exactly why it suits people who want to be in the water rather than queuing for a platform. Every snorkel is guided, and the crew's biologists pick sites the bigger operators do not moor at.
The boat leaves Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina at 8:10am and runs 90 minutes to the edge of the continental shelf, passing Low Isles on the way - dolphins are common on that leg and humpbacks pass through in winter. Three reef sites are visited across the day, with a reef ecology presentation between them.
Snorkel gear, wetsuits or lycra, a gourmet lunch roll, morning and afternoon tea, reef-safe sunscreen and complimentary photos are included. You must be able to swim 50 metres unaided - this is open-water snorkelling with no pontoon and no shallow lagoon to stand up in. At 4.9 it is the highest-rated reef trip on this site.
Highlights
- Explore the GBR with marine biologist guided snorkels
- Discover the underwater beauty of the GBR with exclusive snorkelling locations
- Enjoy small groups and personalised service
What's Included
- ✓ Instruction and use of snorkeling gear
- ✓ Guided snorkel tour
- ✓ Reef ecology presentation with a marine biologist
- ✓ Gourmet chicken and salad lunch roll
- ✓ Morning and afternoon tea
- ✓ Wetsuits or lycra suits (depending on the season)
- ✓ Complimentary photos
- ✓ Reef-safe sunscreen on the vessel
What to Bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
Good to Know & Caveats
- This tour is not suitable for weak swimmers or people with medical issues. All passengers must be able to swim 50 m without a flotation device
Not Suitable For
- People over 286 lbs (130 kg)
- People with respiratory issues
- High blood pressure
- People with recent surgeries
- Low fitness level
- Children under 6 years
- Non-swimmers
Meeting Point
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas. Check-in is at 8:10am onboard Wavelength - follow the boardwalk past the Lure restaurant towards Berth C10/C11.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.9/5 by 869 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
Great day, excellent boat and gear. Great team. Beautiful sites with abundant wildlife. The trip is bumpy, so take the precautions as recommended.
— SAPET, Septemb
We did the three reefs and thoroughly enjoyed. An hour in the water at each site was a good amount of time. It was a great day and good value for money
— Graeme, August
The experience was truly incredible. The staff was amazing, with excellent visibility and everyone being very, very helpful, professional, and friendly.
— Mayara, August
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You must be able to swim 50 metres without a flotation device. This is open-water snorkelling on the outer reef with no pontoon and no shallow area to stand in, and the operator does not accept weak or non-swimmers.
Is there diving on this trip?
No. Wavelength is snorkel-only, which is deliberate - the day is built around guided snorkels with marine biologists rather than splitting the crew between snorkellers and divers.
How many reef sites does it visit?
Three across the day, at sites the larger operators do not moor at. The boat runs 90 minutes out to the edge of the continental shelf from Port Douglas.
What time does it leave?
Check-in is 8:10am at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas, at Berth C10/C11 along the boardwalk past the Lure restaurant.
Are photos included?
Yes, complimentary photos are included, along with snorkel gear, wetsuits or lycra, a gourmet lunch roll, morning and afternoon tea and reef-safe sunscreen.
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