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2–3 hours
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Reef Sprinter
Reef Sprinter
5
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Half day snorkelling tours departs from Port Douglas. Choose from 3 different options. 15 minutes to Low Isles and 40 minutes to the Outer Reef. Enjoy a Fast, Fun boat ride with no sea sickness! 14 people maximum on every tour. Option A - Low Isles Reef - 2 1/4 hours. 15 mins out. 1 hour and a half of snorkelling and 15 minutes return. Glass bottom boat option (no island access, snorkelling from the back of the boat). $150 for adults and $130 for kids. Min age 5. Option B - Island and Lagoon - 3 1/2 hours. 15 mins out. 2 1/2 hours on the island to swim, snorkel or relax. Glass Bottom boat option. $195 for adults and $155 for kids. Min age 3. Option C - Outer Reef - 3 1/2 hours. 40 mins out. 1 1/2 hours snorkelling from the back of the boat. No Glass Bottom Boat option. 40 mins back. Min age 7. $240 per seat
Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
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2023
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Andrea C
Brisbane, Australia4 contributions
Dec. 2023 • Couples
Highly recommend, an absolutely fantastic experience with excellent staff! Quick and fun ride out so you don’t get over the sea travel. The snorkelling was fantastic
Written 8 December 2023
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Go816152
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Family
An excellent half day trip for snorkeling. With a maximum of 14 people on board and a quick 15min speed boat ride out to the reef. We had 1.5 hours snorkelling time which was perfect and saw lots of turtles, marine life and beautiful corals. Travelled as a family with 3 adult children and we all loved the experience. Would recommend.
Written 6 December 2023
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Cathy
Ringwood, Australia18 contributions
Great way to see the inner reef if you don’t want a whole day. Quick speedboat out to the lower isle, 1 1/2 hour of snorkelling & glass bottom boat (see more snorkelling than the boat). If you want to walk on the island book with someone else. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Written 5 December 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for your review of our Option A Low Isles reef Snorkelling tour.
Great to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us!!
We do offer another tour option that provides access to the Island, which can be booked directly with us or through our website.
The third party booking platform that you used will only allow you to book the shorter snorkelling off the back of the boat option.
Thank you
Reef Sprinter
Written 6 December 2023
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Jinal S
2 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Solo
An amazing morning out on the reef. The small group size means that it is never crowded whilst you explore. The speedboat ride out to the Low Isles is fast and fun, with a nice touch of using a glass bottom boat to bring you to shore. You have ample time to snorkel on this tour, with plenty of sealife to see.
Written 24 November 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for our review of our Option B Island tour.
Happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us, especially with our nice small group!
We hope to see you next time.
Thank you
Reef Sprinter
Written 6 December 2023
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Cathy H
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Friends
Had a wonderful time.
The crew were extremely accommodating.
Loved the small group and personal service
The crew were extremely accommodating.
Loved the small group and personal service
Written 22 November 2023
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Hello,
Thanks for the review of our Low Isles Reef tour.
Happy to hear you had a great time with our small group and we hope to see you next time you visit Port Douglas.
Thank you
Reef Sprinter
Written 6 December 2023
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John R
Cairns, Australia1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Couples
If you want to go to the Reef and you want to get there quickly ,this is the trip for you, the whole experience was fantastic. Matt and Georgia are great hosts, very friendly and Matt is so Knowledgeable about the History of Lowe Island and everything about the Reef. When we booked the trip we thought it was a little expensive for half a day, but it was great value. Definitely do it again. The boat trip was great fun!!! Snorkeling was great we saw lots of fish. Thanks Matt and Georgia
Written 20 November 2023
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Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip to the Island with us.
We will be sure to pass on the feedback to the crew.
Thank you
Reef Sprinter
Written 6 December 2023
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Chris G
Nsw10 contributions
Great speedy trip out to the reef. Well suited for people not looking for a long day surrounded by 100s of people. Only 14 guests and the weather and visibility on the reef was incredible. Highly recommend!
Written 17 November 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for the review.
Happy that you enjoyed your trip with our small group and without the sea sickness!!
Hope to have you onboard next time.
Thank you
Reef Sprinter
Written 6 December 2023
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Ruth D
6 contributions
Excellent trip, would highly recommend! Matt the skipper made it memorable with all the extra information and knowledge that he shared with us!!! He also had a great sense of humour which made the trip even more fun 🤣Brilliant short trip out at high speed and then loads of time to snorkel, experiencing the fabulous wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Matt went above and beyond and took us on the Glass Bottom boat that was out there as an additional trip. The knowledge he shared made us really appreciate the Reef and how it evolves and survives. Thank you to Matt and the team!! 👏👏👏👍👍
Written 13 November 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for the great review!!
Glad to hear that you could not only experience snorkelling the reef but also gain some important knowledge and understanding of the reef as well.
We will be sure to pass this feedback onto the team!!
Hope to see you next time!
Thanks- Reef Sprinter
Written 16 November 2023
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tim
Teddington, UK9 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
What a fantastic trip. The brochure said they guaranteed no sea sickness. My wife gets easily sea sick but this met its own commitment. 100%!
The coral and the fish are not to be missed. We flew from London to visit Australia and this really was worth coming for.
The coral and the fish are not to be missed. We flew from London to visit Australia and this really was worth coming for.
Written 11 November 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for leaving a review.
Thrilled to hear that you both enjoyed the trip and especially your wife without the seasickness!!
We hope to have you onboard again if you are visiting Australia again!!
Thanks
Reef Sprinter
Written 16 November 2023
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Clarkie17Auckland
Auckland5 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Solo
Fantastic! Matt and Kiara were wonderful, Matt (skipper) knowledgeable , funny and passionate about the reef., Kiara a lovely and gentle 1st mate defogging masks and answering sometimes stupid questions . Amazing snorkelling swam with a wall of trevalli, a turtle, two baby sharks and amazing tropical fish. I’ve snorkelled in the islands but this was the best. The walk up to the lighthouse that Matt guided exceeded expectations . The short glass bottom boat ride to shore was an added bonus. Would do it again in a heartbeat ✅✅✅✅✅
Written 9 November 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for writing not 1 but 2 amazing reviews!!
Much appreciated.
Thanks
Reef Sprinter
Written 16 November 2023
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Hi there,
We are three 25 year old girls and we don’t know what option to book. Which trip out of the three options would you recommend as the most enjoyable and most impressive sea life to see?
tam m
Edinburgh, UK6 contributions
How much do the tours cost please
PortDouglasActionman
Port Douglas, Australia13 contributions
Hi, If you visit our website, you can view all tour options and prices.
Thank you
Jessa
Thornbury, Australia3 contributions
I would like to go to low isles in November but I’m scared of jelly fish. I’m a larger lady, do they provide stinger suits that would fit me?
Samantha S
Port Douglas, Australia4 contributions
Hi, Our largest stinger suit is XXXL and they are lycra so very stretchy.
mandyegg2k
Coxhoe, UK290 contributions
Hi. Is this trip suitable for 2 x 60 year olds? We aren't comfortable in the water so would do the glass bottom boat. I'm squeamish about fish so wouldn't want them touching me. I feel the more expensive trip to the platform for us would be money wasted when we aren't water orientated but obviously coming from the UK we want to experience the Reef.
Troy H
San Remo, Australia12 contributions
Yes good access to the water.
How much does it cost to go to the outer reef each
Househillwood
94 contributions
We only went to the lower reef with this trip and was about $400 . Was excellent.
Gemma M
Woburn Sands, UK4 contributions
Hello,
If you go on the outter reef tour with kids can they get back on the boat if they get tired?
I know there’s no glass bottom boat there.
Thanks 😀
Travelmumma80
Perth, Australia45 contributions
The boat is really easy to get on/off. The staff are super helpful with kids!
Gemma M
Woburn Sands, UK4 contributions
Hello,
If you go on the outter reef tour with kids can they get back on the boat if they get tired?
I know there’s no glass bottom boat there.
Thanks 😀
Andrew B
Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand6 contributions
You sure can, easy to get on and off. We got tired so got back on the boat but you can come and go as you please. From memory you only get an hour or so to snorkel and explore but honestly that is more then enough time . I do think their is a age restriction for out reef . 7 or older I think .
Danielle T
9 contributions
Does the boat pull up close to the island so you can snorkel from the island? Thanks
Katherine N
29 contributions
Yes and it’s just a very short swim 2-5 it!
romred4
26 contributions
What if someone doesn’t want to snorkel the entire time!? Do they have wet suits or stinger suits for all sizes? Do you feel safe?
juleswishart
Robina, Australia9 contributions
stinger suits. felt safe at all times. when my kids got abit tired they went in the glass bottom boat:)
romred4
26 contributions
What if someone doesn’t want to snorkel the entire time!? Do they have wet suits or stinger suits for all sizes? Do you feel safe?
JamesTaylor777
Chesterfield, UK10 contributions
1. If you do the trip that lets you go onto the low isles, you can relax on the beach.
2. Yes
3. Yes - had sharks swimming around and never felt in danger, also many guides to act as lifeguards if something does go wrong.