This tour operates year-round, every day is a holiday! Generally, you will find the warm air and water temperatures in the tropics make for comfortable conditions year-round for water activities.

If you are visiting between the months of May to October, while certainly not guaranteed, there is the added bonus of potential whale sightings on the journey to and from the reef. Humpback whales regularly migrate from Antarctic waters every winter to the warmer waters of the Great Barrier Reef. They are most commonly sighted from June to September. The smaller Minke Whales can often be seen at Agincourt Reef from as early as April but from our experience, the most common sightings occur from June to July.

Low Isles is 15km NE of Port Douglas. Travelling time aboard our sailing catamaran Wavedancer from Port Douglas to Low Isles is 70 minutes.

Bring along a towel, sunscreen, hat, swimwear and camera to capture your memories. Limited underwater digital cameras are available to hire onboard. A professional photographic service is also available for you to purchase photos of your day. For optional activities or onboard purchases like souvenirs or drinks from the bar, bring along your credit card or some cash.

• Return Wavedancer cruise from Port Douglas
• Morning and afternoon teas on board
• Reef presentation by marine biologist
• Tropical smorgasbord lunch
• Snorkelling mask, snorkel & fins provided
• Qualified Lifeguard on hand
• Glass bottom boat coral viewing
• Guided snorkelling trips with Marine Biologist
• Marine Biologist guided beach walk
• Lycra swimming suits
• • Complimentary glass of sparkling wine, cheese and crackers served on the homeward journey

Yes, our daily buffet lunch provides food options for vegetarians. Our meals are prepared daily by our Catering Department utilising local produce wherever possible. All menu options are labelled with ingredients lists. Please contact us directly if you have specific dietary needs.

Due to government regulations and the comfort of all passengers, smoking is not permitted on board any of our vessels. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas on the island. Please ensure cigarette butts are disposed of responsibly in the receptacles provided.

Low Isles is not suitable for wheelchairs. 

Yes, there is no reserved seating and you are free to sit where you prefer. It’s up to your personal preference whether you would like to sit inside in the air-conditioned cabins, on the outside decks undercover or in the sun.

Hopefully not. Our sailing catamaran cruise provides a smooth a ride as possible in most sea conditions. Where there is motion whether in a car, bus, plane or boat, some people will suffer from motion sickness. Motion sickness medication is available onboard for purchase. Ginger tablets are available as a natural alternative motion sickness medication on a complimentary basis. To be effective, motion sickness medications should be taken immediately on boarding prior to travel.

We do not have lockers however we do have safety bags that can be used for smaller items like wallets, passports, jewellery and small cameras. This is at no cost and can be accessed by checking with our bar staff.

Yes we take Visa, Mastercard & Amex

There are no toilet facilities on Low Isles, Toilet facilities are located onboard Wavedancer.

Our Wavepiercer catamarans and reef platforms are pram-friendly with ample room on the boat and ramped areas on the platform. We do not recommend prams on our Wavedancer Low Isles cruise as the sailing catamaran has many stairs and narrow entries. The beach at Low Isles has quite soft sand and therefore not practical for prams.

Yes, infants and children are welcome however we recommend they are supervised and are accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. We suggest buoyancy vests are worn and these are available free of charge. Noodles/flotation devices are also available. There are many activities for children and families to enjoy together at Low Isles.

On Low Isles, there is shade provided by trees and large thatched umbrellas which line the beach.

Two shuttle vessels operate throughout the day to transfer guests to and from the island at their leisure.

0-5 metres depth. The corals are close to the island which makes snorkelling easy and enjoyable.

At certain times of the year, jellyfish, commonly called marine stingers, can affect the seas of Northern Australia. Most jellyfish are harmless to man, however certain varieties may cause a serious reaction. Incidents involving serious marine stings in this area are extremely rare. Quicksilver’s crew are conscious of the danger of marine stingers and will take appropriate steps to ensure your protection if they believe conditions are such that there is a possibility of encountering these creatures. Lycra suits are available to protect guests from the sun and to reduce the possibility of stings and irritations.