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A FAST, FUN EXCITING BOAT RIDE JUST 15 MIN TO THE LOW ISLES REEF! Then one and a half hours of spectacular snorkelling in shallow protected water, followed by the 15 minute boat ride back. All up, this is a 2 and a quarter hour reef trip that will give you half a day to do something else and you won't get sea sick!

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The Reef Marina Wharf St | The Reef Marina, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877, Australia

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monkey2828

australia

75

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Fantastic trip

We have been very lucky to have been on many reef trips both australia and overseas and this one was amazing. We opted for trip b as wanted to see the island not just the reef. A short speed boat ride out and its true...More

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AllergyGal

North Sydney, Australia

71

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Great fast trip

We did this on our first full day in Port Douglas and It was a great snorkelling taster. There are more spectacular areas of the reef, but I really wanted to see turtles, and we did, so I went home happy! This is a nice...More

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BenBrennan

Bristol, United Kingdom

245

Reviewed 6 days ago

Excellent way of getting to the reef quickly!

Definitely worth taking the trip out on the speedboat. Out to the reef in about 20 minutes, crashing through the waves. I often get sea-sick, but not this time - it was over too quickly! Great guides and gear enabling us to explore the shallow...More

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Chloe Y

1

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Best part of my trip!

We came to Port Douglas for a week after the Iron Man Triathalon in Cairns. We are from Toowoomba where there is no coast, I am the only one of all three of us that hadn’t snorkelled and I had such a great time. I...More

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Karly D

85

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Very relaxed

Great morning out on Low Island. Bevon and Matt were very relaxed, but also helpful. Great for those that don’t like the ‘structured tour’ and want to just go out and do their own thing. Even saw a turtle 🐢

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Ann083

Australia

2213

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

What a way to spend half a day!

This was one of the best things I have ever done. Never having snorkled before I wasn't confident it would be for me, but with the option of the glass bottom boat I thought I'd give it a go. I LOVED it. What a wonderful...More

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wmjowett

Upper Hutt, New Zealand

91

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Two for the price of one

While we were in Cairns the wind was quite strong and as much as we wanted to go out to the reef to snorkel, we did not fancy the boat ride out in the windy conditions. After we shifted up to Mossman for the 2nd...More

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Mike C

155

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great way to see the reef and snorkel

Admittedly I was hoping for an outer reef trip but it’s a quiet time in Port Douglas so I went on the low isles trip. Saw lots of great fish, turtles and the coral wasn’t bad for the inner reef. The staff are great, it’s...More

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Monconp

Green Point, Australia

83

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Quick trip to get to paradise

We had been on reef sprinter many years ago when there wasn’t only one boat and always wanted to return to this company due to it being a fast trip out to reef 15 min which means more snorkel time. It’s a thrilling ride and...More

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Hello, Thanks you so much for a great review. It was great to have you back again many years later and happy to hear you enjoyed all the aspects of the trip so much, that you wanted to go again!! We hope to see you...More

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Tim R

Brisbane, Australia

7838

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Best thing to do in Port Douglas

I would come back to Port Douglas just to do this again. We sat in the 2nd row from the front and it was like a roller coaster. Everyone had a fantastic time and we got to the island in 15 minutes. Snorkelling was good...More

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Hi Tim, Thanks for your excellent review. Great to hear you enjoyed the boat ride as much as the snorkelling!! Hope to see you next time you are in Port Douglas :)

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Danielle T

Does the boat pull up close to the island so you can snorkel from the island? Thanks

24 May 2018|

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Yes and it’s just a very short swim 2-5 it!

romred4

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?

19 February 2018|

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stinger suits. felt safe at all times. when my kids got abit tired they went in the glass bottom boat:)

romred4

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?

19 February 2018|

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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... More