Private Outer Reef Charter with ABC Snorkel Charters Port Douglas
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for individuals with basic swimming ability and average fitness; snorkel briefings and assistance provided.
Overview
Dive into a personalized snorkel journey on the Great Barrier Reef with ABC Snorkel Charters Port Douglas. Experience expert-led tours on a private boat limited to just 12 guests.
OUTER REEF PRIVATE WHOLE BOAT CHARTER
ABC Vessel INDEPENDENCE | A great way to go just for your group!
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About This Adventure
Experience the Great Barrier Reef like never before with a private charter from Port Douglas. Enjoy personalized guided snorkel tours with expert marine biologists, exploring exclusive areas with just 12 passengers. This award-winning service guarantees an intimate and unforgettable adventure tailored to your group's needs, ensuring a trip of a lifetime.
The ABC difference:
- OUTER REEF Just 12 passengers on our ABC boat
- We can take more than 12 passengers on request
- We are the #1 Australia Experience awarded by TripAdvisor 2022
- BEST #1 Queensland Experience Excellence Award 2022
- #1 Port Douglas Reef Operator on TripAdvisor for over 4 years!
- Very personal and informative friendly guided snorkel day
- Ratio 6 guests to 1 in water expert marine guide
- We visit all the Outer Reefs from Port Douglas
Rates
Our rates are extremely competitive for privately chartered vessel
Time & Days
07:45am Meet at our vessel - Return to Port Douglas 15:00 (3pm) 7+ Hours Duration
Inclusions
- Tea, coffee
- Ability to re fill clients own water bottle
- Deli style lunch
- Quality snorkelling equipment
- Fully guided snorkel tours
- Expert snorkel guides | marine biologists
- Snorkelling instructions
- Full length Lycra-suits in summer
- Premium 5mm wetsuits in winter
- Flotation devices & life jackets
- Prescription masks
About
Chartering a private boat for your Great Barrier Reef experience is an investment in a trip of a lifetime. Want to be more adventurous or take a mixed groups of divers and snorkelers. Our vessels are equipped for many varied activities. Please drop us a line with what you have in mind and we can tailor a trip of a lifetime! We already visit more exclusive and private areas than any operator from Port Douglas, but how nice to enjoy this just with your partner, friends, family.
Being a small local, privately owned Australian family company that employs its own staff, we don’t just know the reef intimately but we also know our own boats intimately. We offer a genuine outer reef experience guided in-water by marine experts.
Our private charters are run with our own crew and skippers who work on our boat full time. We offer a totally unique Port Douglas charter boat service, providing the ultimate private Great Barrier Reef experience.
Keep in mind...
We sometimes offer alternate trips, so if you'd like to speak to us about what else we can do, get in touch!
Adventure Tips
Book Early to Secure Your Private Charter
Private charters have limited availability and fill quickly, so reserve well in advance to guarantee your preferred date.
Bring Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect your skin and the coral by using biodegradable, reef-safe sunscreen during the trip.
Hydrate Before and During the Trip
Even though water bottles can be refilled onboard, start well-hydrated to stay comfortable during your day on the water.
Follow Marine Biologist Guidance Strictly
Respect instructions on where to snorkel and how to interact to avoid damaging fragile coral and disturbing wildlife.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Green sea turtles
- Reef manta rays
History
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was established in 1975 to protect this globally significant ecosystem spanning over 344,000 square kilometers.
Conservation
ABC Snorkel Charters actively follows reef-friendly practices including waste reduction, educational briefings, and encouraging visitors to minimize contact with marine life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin while preserving the reef ecosystem.
summer specific
Swimwear and quick-dry clothing
Comfortable for water activities and easy changing onboard.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated is crucial during the full-day trip.
Lightweight reef-friendly wetsuit or Lycra suit
Provides warmth in cooler water temperatures on winter trips.
winter specific