• Charter your own private yacht for the day from Port Douglas to sail & snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and visit islands, lagoons and reefs in style 
• Our private charter yacht is a stable catamaran that caters for 12 guests on exclusive snorkel tours from Port Douglas
• Catering is all taken care of all you need is your friends, family and swim wear to begin your private charter snorkel tour on the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas. BYO soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.

Based in beautiful Port Douglas Queensland Australia and catering to smaller private yacht charter numbers of only 12 privileged guests this 13 metre French designed and built catamaran is perfect for that family celebration or small company get together for a Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tour.

What to Expect

Luxury Private Yacht Charter in Port Douglas

Set sail from the stunning Port Douglas Marina on our 13-meter French-designed charter yacht, perfect for small groups of up to 12 guests. Ideal for family celebrations or corporate get-togethers, this luxury charter yacht offers a personalised Great Barrier Reef snorkelling experience.

Features and Highlights

Personalised Yacht Charter Experience

• Small Groups: Catering to only 12 guests ensures an intimate and personalised experience.
• Flexible Schedule: Departure times between 8:30am and 9:30am, returning between 3:30pm and 4:30pm. A half-day snorkel tour is also available from 12:00noon to 6:30pm, including a sunset cruise.

Onboard Comfort

• Spacious Design: Ample seating both inside and on the deck areas.
• Amenities: Freshwater showers, sun loungers, and shaded areas for relaxation.

Gourmet Catering

• Meals Included: Morning tea, afternoon tea, and a gourmet lunch featuring sandwiches, tropical fruits, and chocolate bars.
• Cheese Platter: Enjoy an assorted cheese platter with fresh fruits on the return journey.
• BYO Beverages: Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic drinks can be consumed after in-water activities for safety reasons. Water is available all day long.

Destinations

• Choose from two incredible snorkelling locations: Low Isles and Snapper Island. Both destinations offer unique experiences, allowing you to explore the underwater wonders of the Great Barrier Reef in comfort and safety.

Low Isles

• Low Isles is a picturesque coral cay consisting of two islands—Woody Island and Low Isles. Woody Island is covered in mangroves and sea grass beds, providing a habitat for numerous sea turtles. Snorkellers can often spot these gentle creatures resting on the ocean floor or swimming gracefully nearby. Low Isles also features an old lighthouse and a mini museum, offering a glimpse into the area's rich maritime and Aboriginal cultural history. Explore the island's sandy beaches and learn about ongoing marine research conducted here.

Snapper Island

• Snapper Island is a more secluded destination, visited by only one commercial tourism boat daily. It’s beautiful, private beaches are perfect for a tranquil getaway. Located near the mouth of the Daintree River, Snapper Island rises 99 meters above sea level and supports low-level rainforest vegetation and migratory seabirds. Historically used for processing sea cucumbers, the island offers a unique exploration opportunity with remnants of stonework believed to be from a Chinese garden.

Snorkelling and Scuba Diving

• Enjoy snorkelling in the clear, calm waters of the Great Barrier Reef. All necessary snorkelling and flotation equipment, as well as sun suits and wet suits, are provided and laundered daily. For those interested in scuba diving, we can arrange dive masters and equipment for an additional cost.

Why Choose Our Private Yacht Charter?

• Our luxury Port Douglas charter yacht offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation, perfect for creating unforgettable memories. With personalised service, gourmet catering, and exclusive snorkelling locations, this is the ultimate way to experience the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas.

Book your private yacht charter today and discover the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef in style and comfort. See here for more information or to see other private charter boats and luxury yacht charter options from Port Douglas and Cairns.

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Port Douglas Yacht Charters - Low Isles Reef Trip

Low Isles is a small coral cay made up of two islands one called Woody Island which is full of Mangroves and sea grass beds and the other a coral island known as Low Isles. Together they provide shelter for mooring and the perfect habitat for sea turtles of which you see on a regular basis in these waters as you snorkel around. You will see them either sleeping on the ocean floor or on coral bommies or swimming right up beside you as though you do not even exist.

Low Isles has an old lighthouse and a mini museum that you can explore as you take a wander around this lovely little tropical island. There is a lot of maritime history, Aboriginal cultural history and the ongoing weather and marine research that is carried out here still today by marine scientists from the world over is shared with other researchers world-wide.

Between 1926 – 1929 Low Isles was the site of the first detailed scientific study of a coral reef anywhere in the world and still today this base line data is used in modern research to study the change in reef systems growth and decline.

Low Isles is a very popular destination for day boats so you will be sharing it with others but of course its another wonderful snorkel tour option.

Port Douglas Yacht Charters - Snapper Island Reef Tour

Only 1 commercial tourism boat goes to Snapper Island daily (with a permit, permit cost included in price) so it’s a very private location. At times you may see some sea kayakers making their way around the island and its beaches also.

Snapper Islands beaches are very beautiful and private so it’s a great way to get away from other people and big crowds of tourists

Snapper Island is located just off Cape Kimberley near the mouth of the Daintree River and it rises 99 metres above sea level and is home to low level rainforest vegetation which supports some migratory seabirds.

It is also part of the Kuku Yulanji peoples country and they still hunt in the waters around this island at various times of the year.

In years gone by this island was used as a processing station for beche-de-mer or as we Australians call them Sea Cucumber which is a Chinese delicacy. The harvesting of Sea Cucumbers is now banned on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

Today you may still possibly see the remnants of stone work from what is thought to be a Chinese garden as you wander around this little island.

The island got its name because some folks think it looks like the head of a crocodile on the water’s surface thus Snapper Island it became.

Port Douglas Yacht Charters - Catering For 1 Day Private Yacht Charters

Morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch are provided including gourmet sandwiches, tropical fruits and chocolate bars

For the homeward journey back to Port Douglas you will enjoy an assorted cheese platter with fresh fruits

Should you wish to bring along any alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and any other beverages that is permitted but you may only consume the alcoholic ones after all of the in-water activities have finished for the day (for safety reasons). Water is available all day long.   

See more private charter yacht tours on the Great Barrier Reef.

Departs From

Port Douglas

Departure Time

Full day: departs 9:00am, returns 3:30pm

Departure Instructions

Please be at the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina 15 mins before departure and wait up on the boardwalk beside Hemingway’s Brewery.

Destinations

• Great Barrier Reef
• Low Isles
• Low Isles or Snapper Island (weather dependant)

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

Up to 6.5 hours (approx)

Available for Purchase / Hire

BYO Soft Drinks or Alcohol for after water activities

Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

Additional Information

Please note the EMC is an additional cost: 3.50 per person per day

Beach Towel, Swimming Costume, Sun Glasses, Sun Screen, Camera, Soft Drinks, Alcohol BYO (Please note: alcohol can only be consumed after all water activities are completed)

Children of all ages are welcome