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 Great Barrier Reef Day Trips
HABA Outer-Reef Trips

When you visit Port Douglas to experience the Great Barrier Reef, HABA Dive & Snorkel has the very best in service, safety and comfort to help you optimise your time and your holiday.

* The daily visit to the Outer Great Barrier Reef has access to over 10 different dive sites. We have exclusive access to these Marine Park Permit moorings. Your day is not rigidly structured, providing more time to dive, snorkel, relax or do it all.

* The high ratio of crew to passenger provides an excellent personalised service. The crew will look after your individual needs and will be pleased to have the opportunity to do so.

* The day is yours to enjoy in paradise.


Calypso Charters

Calypso Reef Charters has set itself a class above the rest. With two stylishly modern and custom designed catamarans a new benchmark has been created for Outer Great Barrier Reef cruises in Tropical North Queensland.

Calypso is a family owned and operated company providing daily reef cruises, sailing and private boat charters from the Marina Mirage, Port Douglas to the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Queensland, Australia.

Calypso travels daily to three breathtaking sites on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, with sheltered moorings to visit spectacular reefs and beautiful coral bombies.


Aristocat

ARISTOCAT - Fast, Streamlined, Smooth & Spacious

We take you to the reef habitats in style, comfort & safety. With over 40 sites on 16 reefs to choose from including the renowned Agincourt Ribbon Reef system, we provide interactive snorkelling and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef second to none. A bonus activity during June - September is Whale Watching as they migrate past the reef. Daily reef tours - snorkel & scuba.

Our destination is The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, a World Heritage Area off the north east cost of Australia.

ARISTOCAT activities include Great Barrier Reef guided snorkelling tours, introductory and certified scuba diving to explore magnificent coral reefs, whale watching and swimming with Dwarf Minke Whales (whale activity seasonal).


Poseidon

Poseidon's high cruising speed takes you to the VERY OUTER EDGE of the Great Barrier Reef, to superb, completely unspoilt reefs at the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs - DEPARTS DAILY at 8:30am returns 4:30pm.
Poseidon caters for Snorkellers, Introductory & Certified Scuba Divers,GUIDED SNORKEL TOURS are offered - small groups, LIMITED PASSENGER NUMBERS with high crew/passenger ratio for personalised service and individual attention, Reef interpretation talk by a Marine Biologist , EASY ACCESS to WATER: 8m wide level duckboard, Spacious air conditioned bar/saloon area, Large sun & covered deck areas, Superb TROPICAL BUFFET LUNCH, morning & afternoon teas, Multilingual staff - assistance in German, French, Italian & Spanish.


Wavelength
In keeping with our philosophy of low impact tourism, WAVELENGTH takes only a maximum of 30 people on each tour. This is the lowest group number of any Outer Reef operator in Port Douglas, Australia. Our commitment to sharing the unique Great Barrier Reef environment with small groups, allows you to explore this place of incredible beauty and awesome diversity, in a very unique and personalized way. Our professional and attentive crew ensures that each and every passenger’s needs and expectations are met.
Quicksilver Outer-Reef Trips

Travel with Australia's most awarded reef cruise company. With a choice of day trips or extended cruising options, it's the ultimate way to see nature's finest in absolute comfort and style. Quicksilver has become a highly sophisticated company with a fleet of eleven of the most advanced Australian made cruising vessels. Quicksilver Connections has been voted Australia's best tour operator, but we can only take half the credit. Nature provides the reef and we're proud to take you to where the very best of nature's work is found.

Agincourt Ribbon Reef - Daily Outer Reef Cruise ...
For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance.

Low Isles - Daily Great Barrier Reef Island Sailing ...
Sailing aboard 'Wavedancer' to the Great Barrier Reef island of your dreams, lying under a palm thatched umbrella, then slipping into the water to drift over coral gardens alive with brilliantly coloured fishes.


Silversonic Outer-Reef Trips

Cruise on The Silversonic - the fastest vessel to the reef, you'll enjoy over 5 hours exploring the delights of this underwater world. At Agincourt ribbon reef, you'll have access to exclusive dive and snorkel sites, Visiting 3 different sites so you can choose 3 certified dives 2 introductory dives or 3 different adventure snorkel locations.

With numerous reef locations available, each site offers a new experience, selected for its unique variety of marine life and corals. In between water activities, relax on the expansive sundecks overlooking the Coral Sea.


 Sailing
Wavedancer

Imagine sailing aboard Wavedancer to the Great Barrier Reef island of your dreams, lying under a palm thatched umbrella, then slipping into the water to drift over coral gardens alive with brilliantly coloured fishes... Low Isles

Set like a jewel in a Great Barrier Reef lagoon, Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral island that appeals to everyone. And why not, when this is everyone’s idea of a secluded tropical paradise! The wide, sandy beach and clear, calm lagoon waters are ideal for swimming, snorkelling and families.

Visitors are limited to protect the reef’s ecology, so you’ll experience this island heaven with a select few. So Relax - the whole of this beautiful, palm fringed island beach is yours to explore and enjoy.

 


Malaita Low Isles Cruises

With Malaita Low Isles Cruises, enjoy the charm, romance and excitement of schooner sailing on the Great Barrier Reef.
Snorkel with us in paradise, come swim with inquisitive and friendly turtles.  Discover 140 different types of coral and a countless variety of fish, explore the underwater world from our Glass Bottom Boat or join our marine naturalist in a guided tour.  Learn about this pristine environment in a personalized, safe and fun experience in a pristine marine enviroment.


Sailaway IV

Sailaway IV is a state-of-the-art luxury sailing catamaran.  Built in France, this Lagoon 500 is the ideal vessel to experience the thrill of sailing and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.

Sailaway moors in the sheltered blue lagoon of Low Isles for over 5 hours.  Guests can explore this protected Coral Cay, with white sandy beaches and coconut palms, surrounded by magnificent coral gardens and the Coral Sea, and history dating back to 1878.

The lagoon is alive with fragile corals and marine life, making it the ideal place to snorkel.  A Guided Snorkel Tour with our Marine Naturalist is offered along with a Guided Glass Bottom Boat tour with reef interpretation from the Skipper.  Guests can choose to swim or relax and laze on the deck after a superb gourmet buffet luch, before sailing back to Port.

Enjoy Low Isles - Our Special Place.


Shaolin Low Isles

SHAOLIN is an authentic Chinese sailing junk, sailing from Port Douglas, Australia to the blue lagoon at the idyllic LOW ISLES, a pristine coral cay island on the Great Barrier Reef. Our relaxed midday departure offers you prime “quiet time” on the island in the afternoon for snorkelling the reef and exploring the island.

Upon arrival at the sheltered blue lagoon enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before venturing off to explore this tropical paradise, white sandy beaches and clear waters of the reef.

Discover the HISTORY with a heritage walk, laze under a palm tree and soak up the sun or go snorkelling and discover the underwater magic of this fragile marine park.


Synergy

Synergy Reef Sailing offers a FULL DAY LUXURY SAIL & SNORKEL CRUISE for a maximum of twelve pampered passengers on board Synergy II. Departing daily, this is a spectacular and memorable day with a difference. Synergy is also available for private charter seven days a week.

This exclusive, luxury boat will whisk you off to a dynamic reef ecosystem bursting with a huge variety of exciting marine life including over 1500 species of fish and 460 varieties of coral.


 Attractions
Hartley`s Crocodile Adventures

Situated on the magnificent coastal drive between the popular destinations of Palm Cove and Port Douglas. Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is located on the Captain Cook Highway, 40 km north of Cairns and 25 km south of Port Douglas.Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is the best place to see crocodiles and native wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. Set in the foothills of the MacAlister Range, in a World Heritage listed area, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is home to a range of habitat types including melaleuca wetlands, riverine rainforest and eucalypt woodland.

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures provides an innovative approach to viewing and interacting with wildlife, enabling visitors to become immersed in a natural environment with safety. A series of timber boardwalks provide elevated viewing of wildlife as visitors journey through a range of natural habitats.



Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns Australia, is a world first in environmental tourism taking you on an amazing experience over Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest.

The Skyrail experience, spanning 7.5kms over pristine rainforest, allows you to explore the wonders of an ancient tropical rainforest and learn about one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areas on earth.


The Rainforest Habitat

A leader in its field of wildlife immersion exhibits, the award winning Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary provides visitors with a chance to observe up close a huge range of flora and fauna. Visitors can wander the 8 acres of the sanctuary through 3 different, unique environments with around 1200 animals & over 120 species of the surrounding rainforest, wetlands and grasslands. Hand feed kangaroos, wallabies & ducks, hold a koala or a snake and get up close to crocodiles. View the endangered Southern Cassowary, the rare Lumholtz’s tree kangaroo, frogs, turtles, lizards and so much more. Interact with an array of water birds, cockatoos, kookaburras, emus, pelicans, parrots and a multitude of bird species.


 Car Hire
Port Douglas Motorbike & Scooter Hire

A great way to explore not only Port Douglas Australia but also the region surrounding it.  The rainforest, beaches, tablelands and of course the village of Port Douglas itself.

Hire a scooter or motorcycle and explore, more fun than a rental car and the freedom to tour wherever.  The latest models of motor bikes & scooters available from PORT DOUGLAS Motor Bike & Scooter Hire.

Only a car licence is required fo 50cc scooters - helmets supplied.

Bike licence is required for all bikes over 50cc - helmets and gloves required.


 Transfers
Exemplar Coaches and Limousines

Heading to Port Douglas or Palm Cove and now working out how best to get from Cairns Airport?   Look no further........

 Exemplar Coaches and Limousines are a boutique transfer company with modern limousines and coaches, managed by friendly and expert staff.  We will exceed your most demanding expectations.

We look forward to welcoming you on board.


Sun Palm Port Douglas Taxi

SUNPALM TRANSPORT moves people. It operates a seat-in-coach service transferring people primarily to and from airport, shipping, train and bus terminals to their hotels or accommodation houses between Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation.
SUNPALM TRANSPORT also operates local shuttle services around
Port Douglas at 15 minute intervals throughout the day between the hours of 0700hrs to 2300hrs. In addition, it operates Limousines and Coach Charters from Mission Beach to Cape Tribulation. 
 
AIRPORT DESK
SUNPALM AUSTRALIA COACH is the only licensed operator at Cairns International Airport. The company’s three airport desks are attended by competent, friendly staff for all major arriving flights 7 days a week. The desk is well signed with exclusive kerbside pickups providing passengers with seamless travel from the aircraft to their holiday destinations.


 Tours
Tony`s Tropical 4 x 4 Tours

Tony`s Tropical Tours offers the best in luxury day touring to the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, Cape Tribulation and Bloomfield Falls.

Be guided in the privacy of a small group in a luxury vehicle visiting this world heritage listed area with exclusive Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation locations.
We assure you of an inspiring Daintree Rainforest eco experience, whether you
travel as far as Cape Tribulation via Mossman Gorge or venture north to the
Bloomfield Falls.


Daintree Discovery Tours

Visit the Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest area in comfort and dare to adventure and explore the region.

Keep away from the crowds and experience all that
this unique destination has on offer. 


Daintree Wonder Tours

Daintree Wonder Tours are your World Heritage Rainforest Tour specialists - providing daily trips to the Daintree National Park, incorporating the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, the mighty Daintree River, secluded Daintree Rainforest swimming holes and much more!

Daintree Wonder Tours offers a day of memories, taking in the Daintree must-see sights, as well as a few well kept secrets, to make your visit to this magical place a very memorable one.

Daintree Wonder Tours cater for a maximum of 6 persons per tour in a luxury, air-conditioned 4WD. So no crowds just small group touring within the Daintree National Park.

Daintree Wonder Tours is a locally owned & operated family business with family origins dating back to the early 1900’s, allowing you to experience the absolute beauty of the area through the eyes of locals.


De Luxe Safaris

De Luxe Safari drivers .. your hosts .. have extensive naturalist experience in this amazing area. They ensure you really do enjoy and relax on your VIP safari. Rated as the most successful personalised safari services operating out of Port Douglas, your safari drivers look forward to showing you the rainforest and outback of Australia.

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and the Daintree National Park.
Operating within the Wet Tropics World Heritage area of the Daintree rainforest, Super Deluxe : a custom built luxury 4WD - offers the ultimate nature based adventure.

Simple the best day tour out of Port Douglas. 


Dragon Lady Port Douglas
Dragon Lady is a locally owned and operated vessel available for share & sole charter all year. She is a 34ft Cairns Custom Craft Game boat, operating out of Port Douglas. Specifically designed and built in Cairns for the purpose of catching and landing the game fish of the Great Barrier Reef. 

Try reef, shark, light tackle game fishing, or, heavy tackle game fishing for the giant Black Marlin. This is the only vessel in the Port Douglas fleet to offer share charters for light and heavy game fishing. 

With a comfortable cruising speed of 20 knots, air conditioning, enclosed head and a comfortable roomy interior a safe and enjoyable day is guaranteed! Steve Adamson, our Skipper, has been fishing these northern waters for the last 25 years.
Fishing On Norseman

The name Norseman is a household name in Port Douglas and with a brand-new vessel they are expanding their reputation and the opportunity to catch quality fish on the Great Barrier Reef.

Norseman is a second generation family-owned business, now in its 23rd year of operation.

2005 saw the launch of the 'new' Norseman, a purpose-designed and custom-made vessel which has revolutionised fishing in the far north due to its high-tech and superior fitout, comfort and speed. 

Norseman specialises in reef fishing for all of the top quality table eating fish found in the Coral Sea, and boasts the well-founded reputation as the best reef fishing charter in the region.  Come and see what even the locals are talking about!


Foaming Fury Australia

Foaming Fury operates white water rafting tours near Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia.

This mountainous coastline has fast, wild rivers that plunge through deep rainforest gorges on their way to the Coral Sea, and provides an ideal location for white water rafting.

We offer something for everyone, from full day trek/raft tours on grade 3-4 rapids to half day family trips on the gentler grade 1-2 rapids.

Foaming Fury also provides a number of rafting packages for the extreme sports junkie. Combine your rafting experience with skydiving, ballooning, ATV's and others to pack more excitement into your day!

Come with us for a day of fun and excitment you wont forget. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly professional company utilising the latest in white water technology and we are world leaders in training and safety standards.

From our friendly and efficient booking and administration staff to our entertaining and highly qualified guides, Foaming Fury strives to give you the best day of rafting you can get.


Out N About Fishing

Port Douglas is highly rated as one of Australia's and the world's premiere fishing holiday destinations. The fishing grounds of Port Douglas are exciting and diverse and are unrivalled anywhere else in the world.
Port Douglas is embraced with natural world heritage listings and is nestled amongst the postcard tropical paradise that is Tropical North Queensland, showcasing the exclusive combination of the Great Barrier Reef meeting the Daintree Rainforest.


Reef and Rainforest Connections

Reef and Rainforest Connections is a 100% locally owned and operated, well-established and respected day tour operation, which has been operating day tours out of Port Douglas since 1989.

Our wide range of products include highlights such as Cape Tribulation, Kuranda Scenic Rail, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Rainforest Habitat, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures and Cairns Tropical Zoo. We also have a selection of packages available which combine some of our more popular destinations!

We are dedicated to giving you personalised and professional service – the best of touring and cruising in the tropics! You can be assured of courteous and personal attention, together with renowned Aussie humour and friendliness. We keep it light, but are serious about interpreting our special place. All of our guides have a wide knowledge of flora, fauna, reef biology, history, local geography and geology and will be pleased to share it with you.


 Activities
Raging Thunder

Raging Thunder offers a unique flying conditions which provides us with 98% tour reliability. This statistic is unmatched anywhere in the world within the Ballooning industry. Raging Thunder remains at the forefront of ballooning from our in-house pilot training programs to our state of the art equipment, thus ensuring a high level of service and product quality.

The mood of our trips is informal; the emphasis is on team work and sharing. The pioneering of our tours and equipment, safety procedures, and highly trained adventure guides, have made Raging Thunder Adventures the leaders in Adventure Tourism.


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