Outer Reef Mackay Cay Cruise
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Outer Reef Mackay Cay Cruise

Port Douglas, Australia

Enjoy an inspiring full day snorkelling and sailing experience to the stunning Mackay Coral Cay

Eco TourCertified
Start & End Time8:00am - 5:00pm
Start & End LocationPort Douglas
Max Group Size52
Pick-Up & Drop-OffIncluded from Port Douglas hotels
MealsIncluded

Outer Reef Mackay Cay Cruise Highlights

  • Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
  • Full-day snorkelling and sailing tour to Coral Cay on a luxury catamaran
  • Exclusive access to Mackay Coral Cay - snorkel in crystal-clear waters among vibrant coral gardens, turtles, and marine life.
  • Afternoon tea and coffee, cakes & fresh fruit platter
  • Superb tropical buffet lunch (including prawns)
  • Snorkelling equipment, optical masks, seasonal lycra snorkelling suits, wet suits & flotation devices
  • Snorkelling instruction and in-water assistance
  • Guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist
  • Glass bottom boat viewing and reef interpretation talk
  • Convenient return coach transfers in Port Douglas area
  • Eco Shamba Environmental Initiative $20 to local re-forestation

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  • Beach towel
  • Swimwear
  • Hat
  • Sun-shirt
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Booking voucher (if you booked via a tour desk or travel agent)
  • Credit Card
    • At check-in for the Environment Management Charge – see your confirmation document for details
    • For onboard purchases of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks/juices
    • For underwater camera hire – ensure you select this as an add-on to your booking if you would like to use it

Sailaway VII is a stunning 25m sailing vessel to the Outer Barrier Reef. This is the most sustainable and comfortable way to visit the reef.

This tour is suitable for travellers with good mobility. To participate in snorkelling you must be confident in the water with good swimming ability, as snorkelling can be a strenuous activity.  You will be required to complete a Medical Declaration form if you plan on participating in snorkelling

The menu is subject to change, but generally includes:

Morning Tea

  • Freshly brewed Jaques Coffee and Daintree Tea
  • Freshly baked muffins
  • Fresh fruit: watermelon, honeydew melon, rockmelon & oranges

Buffet lunch

  • Cold meats & seafood
    • Medium-rare peppered roast beef slices
    • Sliced Italian herb chicken breast
    • Tiger Prawns w/ lemon & cocktail Sauce
  • Salads
    • Potato salad w/ chopped eggs, spring onions & a sour cream & parmesan mayo
    • Mixed leaf salad w/ tomato, capsicum, cucumber & a balsamic & virgin olive oil dressing
    • Asian noodle salad
  • Bread
    • Freshly baked assorted bread rolls w/ butter portions
  • Condiments
    • Pesto Mayo, Mustard, Sweet Chilli, Chutney

Afternoon tea

  • Freshly brewed Jaques Coffee and Daintree Tea
  • Honey Nougat slice
  • Fresh fruit: watermelon, honeydew melon, rockmelon & oranges

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A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.

All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.


We recommend travel insurance for all domestic and international travel for peace of mind. Take out our recommended insurance here.

Pickup Locations

    • 08:00 - 000 Make Own Way To Sailaway Boathouse @ 7:30 AM
    • 08:00 - 000 Make Own Way To Sailaway Boathouse @ 7:30 AM
    • 08:00 - 42 Murphy St (wait at cnr of Murphy & Owen St) @ 7:25 AM
    • 08:00 - Alamanda Palm Cove @ 6:50 AM
    • 08:00 - Alassio Palm Cove @ 6:50 AM

Tour Operator

Sailaway Reef & Island Tours
8 Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina 44 Wharf Street, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877
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