Port Douglas Reef Charters
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Port Douglas Snorkeling Great Barrier Reef
If you don't wish to dive and you just wish to snorkel then it makes sense to travel with a snorkel only tour operator to the Great Barrier Reef. Why wait for all the divers to get into the water? On a snorkel only boat you will be first in every time. There are three snorkel only tour boats that visit the outer reef from Port Douglas. The boats that specialize in snorkelling are listed below. If you have any questions about which of these "pure snorkelling" boats would best suit your needs, then please do not hesitate to contact Port Douglas Reef Charters.
The Great Barrier Reef offers some of the best snorkeling experiences available in the world. The Great Barrier Reef is closer to the coast of Port Douglas than any other area along the east coast of Australia. This means that the travel time to the outer reef is far less…enabling you to spend more time in the water snorkeling. The clear waters of the Coral Sea make for spectacular visibility and great snorkelling. The diversity of marine life to be seen when snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas is beyond your imagination. Port Douglas has long been recognized as one of the premier snorkelling destinations in Australia
There are over 1500 species of fish and 400 of coral to see when snorkelling the outer Great Barrier Reef . Turtles and dolphins abound on the Great Barrier Reef, and during the winter months of July - September humpback and Minke Whales can be encountered from the day boats. Some of the scuba diving boat operators in Port Douglas have special permits and under the correct conditions you may have the opportunity to snorkel with Minke or Humpback Whales. For the ultimate whale experience consider a week long live aboard boat that departs Port Douglas and snorkel with the Minke and Humpback whales.
If you wish to simply snorkel then Port Douglas Reef Charters can recommend three exclusive "pure snorkeling" vessels that visit the outer reef. There are numerous advantages to selecting a snorkel only boat to visit the Great Barrier Reef- in windy weather the snorkel only companies can take you to shallow and sheltered lagoons on the Great Barrier Reef, whereas the dive boats will take snorkeled to deep sites first up in order to cater to the divers on board. In addition, snorkeled are viewed as potential Introductory Divers on dive/snorkel boats. The crew on these boats are paid commission to up-sell snorkeled to an Intro Dive.
Pure snorkeling tour companies select their sites on the Great Barrier Reef based on the needs of snorkellers- ensuring that the reef sites are shallower and more suitable for snorkeling. And remember- 90% of reef life lives in the top 4 metres of water- so snorkeled will not miss out on seeing anything by not doing a scuba dive.
58 Foot Randal Westcoaster
Cruising on day trip to three spectacular and pristine reef sites on the Great Barrier Reef. Includes guided snorkel tour with Marine Biologist. Original snorkelling specialists, company established for over 23 years.
Specifications:
- Cruising speed - 20 knots
- Max passengers day - 30
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Activities-
- snorkeling the outer Great Barrier Reef
- guided marine biology tours
Cost $200 per adult or $150 per child, family rate also available $630 for 2 adults and 2 children.
Sole boat charter available from $5100 per day
62 foot catamaran
Escape to the pristine reefs off the coast of Port Douglas on this stylish and luxuriously appointed 62 foot catamaran. With a roving permit this beautiful vessel can access a number of destinations on the Great Barrier Reef. Gourmet BBQ lunch
Specifications:
- Sailing speed - 12 knots
- Max passengers day - 12
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Activities-
- luxury sailing
- snorkeling
Full Day Luxury Sail and Snorkel Cruise per person $270 per adult and $200 per child aged 4-14 years
Sole Day boat charter rate from $3240 per day.