Great Barrier Reef Sailing 5 options
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip & Snorkel with LunchFeel the salt air on a small-group sailing trip from Cairns to Upolu Reef, snorkel with turtles, enjoy a tropical buffet lunch, and relax with a friendly local crew.Every day · 07:30 · Up to age 85★ 4.76 (426)9hEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 242per person
2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef SnorkelSail from Airlie Beach 2 nights on Spank Me, snorkeling Luncheon Bay, Caves Cove, Blue Pearl Bay, Whitehaven Beach with meals and gear.Wed, Fri and Sun · 10:30 · Ages 16–80★ 4.79 (783)2dEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 675per person
Port Douglas: Low Isles Sailing Cruise & Reef Snorkel TourStep onto a sailing catamaran from Port Douglas to Low Isles for reef snorkeling, glass bottom boat rides, and a tropical buffet lunch: includes marine biologist guide.Every day except Friday · 10:00 · All ages★ 4.60 (264)7hEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 235per person
Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise from CairnsGreat Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay with snorkeling, semi-submersible viewing, marine biologist talks, and buffet lunch. Departs 8:30am.Every day · 08:30 · All ages★ 4.54 (175)8h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 288per person
Low Isles Snorkeling: Sailing Catamaran & Marine GuideSail to Low Isles coral cay on the Wavedancer catamaran from Palm Cove with snorkeling, glass bottom boat tour.Every day except Friday · 09:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.64 (25)10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 321per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-23| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef SnorkelOur pick | AU$ 675 per person | 2d | 4.79★ · 783 | Wed, Fri and Sun · 10:30 | English |
| Port Douglas: Low Isles Sailing Cruise & Reef Snorkel TourBest value | AU$ 235 per person | 7h | 4.60★ · 264 | Every day except Friday · 10:00 | English |
| Cairns Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip & Snorkel with LunchAlso recommended | AU$ 242 per person | 9h | 4.76★ · 426 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise from Cairns | AU$ 288 per person | 8h 30m | 4.54★ · 175 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Low Isles Snorkeling: Sailing Catamaran & Marine Guide | AU$ 321 per person | 10h | 4.64★ · 25 | Every day except Friday · 09:00 | English |
Great Barrier Reef Sailing at a glance
- Our pick: 2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef Snorkel, AU$ 675 (2d, 4.79★ · 783).
- Best value: Port Douglas: Low Isles Sailing Cruise & Reef Snorkel Tour, AU$ 235 (7h, 4.60★ · 264).
- Also recommended: Cairns Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip & Snorkel with Lunch, AU$ 242 (9h, 4.76★ · 426).
Real price per person across the 5 options: AU$ 235–AU$ 675 (median AU$ 288). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly and 2 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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