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Spend a day aboard the 30‑m catamaran Wavedancer to Low Isles — a calm coral cay 15 km off Port Douglas. Snorkel guided by a marine biologist, ride a glass‑bottom boat and relax with a buffet lunch on this accessible Great Barrier Reef cruise.
Spend a day aboard the 30‑m catamaran Wavedancer to Low Isles — a calm coral cay 15 km off Port Douglas. Snorkel guided by a marine biologist, ride a glass‑bottom boat and relax with a buffet lunch on this accessible Great Barrier Reef cruise.
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Operated by The Quicksilver Group · Palm Cove, Queensland
The catamaran slides from Palm Cove at first light, sails billowing and the Coral Sea opening like a bright, moving floor beneath the hull. By mid-morning Wavedancer moors in the shallow, sheltered lagoon at Low Isles — a small coral cay ringed by soft coral gardens and a narrow sand beach — and the day unfolds between reef and shore.
moderate.
10 hours (full day).
Suitable for low to moderate fitness; comfortable swimming ability recommended for independent snorkellers
Yes — snorkels, masks and guidance are provided; lycra suits are available and staff will assist with fittings.
Yes — non‑swimmers can use the glass‑bottom boat, relax on deck, or join the guided island walk; flotation vests are available for water activities.
Low Isles is approximately nine miles (15 km) north‑east of Port Douglas; the cruise from Palm Cove is planned as a full‑day trip (about 10 hours including transit and time on the island).
Green turtles are commonly seen near the surface; dugongs and large rays are occasional sightings, and guides will point out common reef fish and clams.
Low Isles has a long connection to marine research and navigation; its lighthouse and reef studies have informed early scientific understanding of the northern Great Barrier Reef.
Visitors are encouraged to use reef‑safe sunscreen and avoid touching coral; operators follow marine park regulations and participate in environmental management charges to support reef protection.
The Quicksilver Group operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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