Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove
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Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove
By Pacific Watersports
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Ages 10-80, max of 20 per group
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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- Use of all necessary equipment
What's not included- Hotel Pick Up Fees - $20 per person (if requested)
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- 73 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove QLD 4879, AustraliaPlease ensure you arrive at 73 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove at 6:40 to check in and get ready. We depart at 7:00am. Please bring sun protection, plenty of water and some snacks. Environmental Management Fee - $7 per person is compulsory and payable on the day.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 25600P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 25600P2
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- briantE5719FO0 contributionsJust do it!What a great morning trying out SUP I was pretty crap at it, but it didn’t matter! We made our way downstream shaded by tall timber, catching sight of water dragons, next thing you know it was all over, I could have done it all again! I fell off a number of times and the water was beautiful, warm and gentle currents. Just do it and you won’t regret it, in fact you’ll regret it forever if you don’t try it I should mention I’m the wrong side of 75 so don’t let age put you offWritten 11 October 2024
- Mary O0 contributionsRainforest Drift Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding tourFantastic tour on Freshwater Creek Cairns. Only 20 mins from Trinity Beach. Great for beginners and intermediate kayak enthusiasts. Equipment included kayak or paddle board and reef shoes. Andy was experienced, friendly and attentive while maintaining safety at all times. Equal parts relaxing and fun. Great value for money! Lookong to try the turtle tour next visit.Written 22 May 2024
- 914kerryf0 contributionsHad fun today.Wonderful experience. We are both over 60, but Andrew's patience and calm manner enabled us to be completely at ease with the Drift tour. Beautiful scenery, flora and fauna even close up with a Cassowary. A great mixture of peaceful drift and slightly challenging faster water.Written 9 May 2024
- Greg J0 contributionsNo showCouldn't get a response on phone/email after booking through viator but viator said it was confirmed. Didn't show for pickup so I drove to the alternative meet point no one was there. Waiting for refund but wasted my very limited time in Cairns and $50 on taxi.Written 4 May 2024
- Sightsee331530505630 contributionsConnecting with nature and getting away from it allWe did the Rainforest Drift. What a great experience. Drifting with Andy who guided us through the pristine waters. So relaxing and a chance to get away from everything. Thanks Andy and LukeWritten 28 September 2023
- janeknev0 contributionsFun but gentle paddle through the rainforestReally fun morning paddling down the river in the rainforest. Nice group of people to share the experience with, and the guides, Andy and Luke, were brilliant. Not a high adrenaline activity so very suitable for families. Highly recommend this half day activity.Written 25 August 2023
- Wander85150 contributionsDrift down a crystal clear riverFABULOUS drift kayak down a crystal clear river. Very shallow with small rapids suitable for all ages. The scenery was amazing. Definitely a must do when around Cairns/Palm Cove area.Written 19 August 2023
- 827lennyv0 contributionsVery awesomeI have done 4 kitesurfing lessons with Luke, Andy, and Jamie, and it has been great. Very good instructors and great guys, very experienced and patient. Guaranteed well worth it with these guys.Written 10 May 2023
- mandiegower0 contributionsLoved it and would do it againAbsolute lovely owners who made time to know us. Lots of information about the island and even introduced us to the caretaker who then allowed is to take a look around tge old resort.Written 18 April 2023
- Velvet19660 contributionsBrilliant experienceStunning beauty of ocean at sunrise is really special. Luke is an excellent guide, we saw dolphins, turtles, rays, and coral. It was simply awesome.Written 16 April 2023
- katietW7396KJ0 contributionsTurtle Sunrise TourThe Sunrise Turtle tour was a highlight of our recent trip to Palm Cove. Crystal clear and calm waters, saw many turtles, sting rays, reef shark, jumping fish-loved the little island tour- the bird and bat sounds were incredible- prehistoric almost! Andy was such a calm and knowledgeable guide. Thoroughly recommend this trip, and would have done it again if we could have.Written 3 November 2022
- cherylcA8298FT0 contributionsGreat experienceFantastic morning. Beautiful scenery. Great guides and lots of laughs. Highly recommend this tour . We had children 8 and 10 yr old and adults from 30 to 60. We all really enjoyed ourselves and would like to do the turtle tour but the wind is too strong.Written 3 October 2022
- CCSSGS0 contributionsAwesomenessAbsolutely awesome experience! Five of us joined the sunrise kayak from Palm Cove to Double Island. Just a stunning and exhilarating experience. Luke was a wonderful and informative guide, and he and Andy looked after us all so well. Highly recommend it.Written 28 August 2022
- 29feliced0 contributionsHighlightThis tour was a highlight of our trip. It was fantastic. Beautiful scenery and fantastic guides. I highly recommend this tour.Written 17 July 2022
- B4500DYsandran0 contributionsPacific Sports Rainforest Kayak TourNew rainforest kayak tour. Highly recommend. The guides were very helpful and knowledgeable and the kayaking was terrific especially going fast down the little rapids. Swimming in the freshwater was also very nice and refreshing. Felt very well looked after by guides and confident they were keeping us safe at all times. Would do it again next time we visit Cairns.Written 9 July 2022
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Janet M
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Dec 2024 • Friends
Fantastic experience, leaving from Palm Cove to explore the waters and beaches around Double Island. Andy was a terrific guide (guide, attentive, knowledgeable) and we saw at least 20 turtles, a sting ray, a reef shark, and many birds. Our swim break and walk on the sand dune were terrific. A magical morning, and an experience I'd definitely recommend. One caution - booking directly appears to be much cheaper than what we paid through a third party!
Written 11 December 2024
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Jaime T
3 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We did the sunrise turtle tour with Andy, and it was amazing. We saw a turtle, and the sunrise was amazing. Andy was very knowledgeable and funny and made the tour extremely informative. We visited double island, which was awesome, and the kayaking was not hard at all. If you are worried about 3 hours on the water, don't be. There are several stops along the way, so you are not paddling the entire time. Palm cove is beautiful and only about 15-20 mins drive from Carins city. I would highly recommend this tour! Local or tourist, it is a fantastic way to see the coastline from a new perspective.
Written 28 April 2024
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KatherineGail
Brisbane, Australia9 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
We had the best experience on the Kayak Turtle Tour with Andy at Pacific Watersports Palm Cove. We headed out across towards Double island, and soon we were across the shallows of a reef where we spotted some turtles. We headed around the other side of Double island where the waters were turquoise & calm because of the wind direction. Andy took us to a small beach where we climbed to an awesome view of the mainland, he then took us on our Kayaks to a cave, where he patiently helped each Kayak into the cave and we learnt about the tides, stalactites and the small bats that live inside the cave. This was definitely a highlight of the tour! As we came out of the cave we were so lucky, we had 4 dolphins swimming right beside us!! We spent 10 minutes watching the dolphins and then continued our tour around to the resort beach, this is where the infamous resort used to sit, and now only derelict buildings remain. Andy took us on a tour of this part of the island and we had the opportunity to eat fresh rock oysters, that Andy shucked for us. After a swim, we started to head back across to Palm Cove. I would highly recommend this tour with Pacific Watersports, it was well worth the money and was an amazing option to see some of the coast and marine life while only using up less than half a day of holiday time!
Written 29 August 2021
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Jennifer R
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June 2024 • Family
It was a wonderful early morning experience kayaking towards Double Island as the sun came up. Our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and expertly navigated us around Double Island while talking about the history, flora and fauna along the way. An exciting way to start the day!
Written 11 September 2024
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Richard L
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Aug 2024 • Couples
Great fun! The double kayak was stable but reasonably fast, so the trip required much less effort than expected. Luke was knowledgeable and interesting to chat to.
We didn't see much wildlife, but that's not the company's fault. Still enjoyed what we did see.
We didn't see much wildlife, but that's not the company's fault. Still enjoyed what we did see.
Written 5 August 2024
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Danielle F
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Jan 2024 • Family
Luke was an amazing tour guide for our sunrise sea kayak turtle tour . He was very knowledgeable and informative about the marine life , tides , and surrounds . He was so patient with all my kids questions , and made us feel safe and relaxed. Our highlite was visiting Double island , and spotting turtles .
Written 12 January 2024
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Gillian D
6 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
Wonderful scenery, great trip with Brad even though the turtles were hiding from me. Highly recommend to anybody. Brad was very helpful and informative, especially enjoyed the peace and freedom of drifting on the water in such a beautiful place.
Written 22 October 2024
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Julie C
Grass Valley, CA8 contributions
We had a terrific time with our guide Andy. We didn’t get to see many turtles but got to experience an amazing sunrise and the weather was perfect for kayaking. Andy shared his knowledge about Double Island and local wildlife and culture. We had a great experience and highly recommend this tour!
Written 19 June 2024
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Patsy
Sydney, Australia17 contributions
What an amazing experience. It was our first time on kayaks and the guys helped us feel safe and set us up for success.
We wore suits to protect us from stingers, and life jackets. We paddled all the way around and island, saw turtles along the way, and stopped twice for walks and a swim. The guys helped us spot Rays and Shovel nose sharks. 4 hour experience, well worth the price. Almost drifting back to the shore with the wind and current was delightful! Would definitely do this again.
We wore suits to protect us from stingers, and life jackets. We paddled all the way around and island, saw turtles along the way, and stopped twice for walks and a swim. The guys helped us spot Rays and Shovel nose sharks. 4 hour experience, well worth the price. Almost drifting back to the shore with the wind and current was delightful! Would definitely do this again.
Written 10 November 2022
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Rachel T
17 contributions
Apr 2021
A must do when visiting Palm Cove or the surrounding area. Very knowledgable guides who were great hosts of a great paddle. Seeing double island up close was awesome. We saw lots of turtles in April 2021. We also explored the shoreline and saw lots of rays, shovel nose sharks and fish. The snorkelling at double island is good, but we didn't get to all sides of the island due to wind.
The hosts really made the trip, for the price we paid I consider it great value! Its an easy paddle, even for a novice.
The hosts really made the trip, for the price we paid I consider it great value! Its an easy paddle, even for a novice.
Written 13 April 2021
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Hi Rachel
Thank you so much for the review. We appreciate it. We are very happy you had such a memorable experience. Cheers Andy
Written 27 April 2021
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Hello
Sounds fantastic! We would like to book but we are already staying in palm cove, is it he same price?
Written 22 August 2020
1. Do we get to choose our own pick up points?
2. Approximately what time will we get back to our accommodation after the activity?
Written 29 September 2019
Is there a minimum age for this one? Have a 4 year old. Thx.
Written 24 September 2019
I do not know the answer to this.
I would email or phone directly.
They are very approachable.
Written 25 September 2019
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