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Outer Reef – Mackey Cay

  • Port Douglas
  • Snorkelling / Diving
  • Great Barrier Reef Cruises / Sailing
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Family Outing
  • Boat Tour

Overview

*Port Douglas area pick-up is free, please reserve the hotel address when ordering, if the hotel is not on the pick-up list, we will arrange to pick up nearby.

Overview
– Immersed in the northern frontier of Great Barrier Reef, this is the perfect snorkelling and sailing adventure for a conservation minded visitor. Ideally suited to those who can swim and have a spirit of fun and adventure. Discerning guests can enjoy an inspiring full day experience to the absolutely stunning Mackay Coral Cay on the Great Barrier Reef in the most sustainable way!
– Focussing on small groups on a luxury sailing catamaran, to fully enjoy a day of snorkelling and sailing.
– An Eco Adventure on the Wild Side!

TIMES: Check in 7.30am Sailaway Marina Office. Departs Port Douglas at 8.00am – Returns at 5.00pm

Itinerary
– 7:30am Check in at Sailaway office in the marina
– 7:45am Board Sailaway VII – Berth D6/Tea & Coffee with Muffins and pastries on arrival/Welcome & Safety briefing
– 8:00am Depart Port Douglas. Set sail./Sailing to Mackay Cay Outer Barrier Reef/Reef Interpretation Talk by Marine Biologist and Master Reef Guide
– 10:15am Arrive at protected mooring at Mackay Coral Cay – 1st Reef site/Snorkel safety briefing, distribution of snorkel equipment/Nature Activities commence:/Snorkel over the coral gardens/Guided Snorkel Tour by Marine Biologist/Transfer to the coral cay for exploring/Relax and swim/Glass Bottom Boat tour
– 12:45pm Serve Tropical Buffet Lunch on board/Move to 2nd reef site/After lunch, Nature Activities resume/Continue free time snorkelling
– 2:15pm Afternoon Tea & Coffee, cakes and fresh fruit platter
– 2:30pm Depart Mackay Cay. Set sail to Port Douglas/Relax on board
– 5:00pm Arrive Port Douglas/Coach transfer to Port Douglas accommodation

Pickups from Palm Cove now available daily
– Palm Cove bus times: Departs Palm Cove at 7.00am and return departs Port Douglas at 5.15pm
– Exact pickup times from various hotels will be advised at the time of booking.

The Menu
[Morning Tea]
Freshly brewed Jaques Coffee and Daintree Tea
Freshly baked Danish Pastries
Fresh fruit:
Watermelon, Honeydew melon, Rockmelon, Pineapple & Oranges

[Buffet lunch]
Cold meats & seafood:
Medium-rare Peppered Roast Beef slices
Sliced champagne ham
Sliced Italian Herb Chicken breast
Falafels
Salads:
New 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
Fresh fruit:
Watermelon, honeydew melon, rockmelon, pineapple and oranges
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, Pineapple & Oranges

– This menu is prepared fresh daily by our friends at On Deck Catering
– The menu is for reference only, please refer to the scene.

What to bring
• Beach towel
• Swimwear
• Hat
• Sun-shirt
• Sunscreen
• Camera
• Sunglasses
• A friendly smile and your consideration for this precious Marine National Park and World Heritage site

Please Note
*Environmental Management Charge of $8 per person, payable at time of booking. This is a Federal Government charge for entering the Marine Park.
*If the forecast predicts extreme winds and issues a strong wind warning, we may decide its best not to sail on that day. In this instance we would contact you to change your tour to a more suitable day, or offer a full refund. 
*With regard to rain, we don’t cancel our tours if its forecast scattered showers. We may cancel in the event of extreme rain forecast which would impact our activities and effect the water visibility.
*To participate in the activity of snorkelling, you must be confident in the water with the capacity to swim unassisted. If you are a poor swimmer, you may not be suitable to snorkel in the open water.
*Please be advised snorkelling can be a strenuous physical activity, even in calm water and that older people are at an increased risk of death and/or injury due to a higher incidence of medical conditions made worse by physical exertion, such as heart disease and stroke. All passengers intending to snorkel will be asked to complete our medical declaration for snorkelling form.
*Our experienced crew will discuss any issues relating to medical conditions and swimming ability. Sailaway reserves the right to decline any passenger from participating in snorkelling if we are concerned about your health condition and/or swimming ability. 
*The decks of the vessels are multi levels and can be slippery when wet.
*Passengers must have good mobility to safely move around the vessels, step onto the glass bottom boats and get in and out of the water via the ladders on the back of the vessels. Our tours are not suitable for older guests with mobility issues. Unfortunately, we do not offer wheelchair access due to the layout of the decks and saloon areas.

What’s included

Included

  • Courtesy coach transfers from Port Douglas accommodation
  • Morning & Afternoon tea and coffee, cakes & fresh fruit platter (Using local produce Daintree Tea and Jaques Coffee)
  • Superb tropical buffet lunch
  • 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
  • Explore the pristine coral cays
  • 4.5 hours at two unspoilt locations on the Outer Barrier Reef
  • The experience of sailing on board the luxury sailing catamaran Sailaway VII
  • Eco Shamba Environmental Initiative $20 to local re-forestation
  • Environmental Management Charge (Government Levy) $8.00 per person.

Not included

  • All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.

Ages

Child tickets are valid for children aged 4-12 years.

Children aged 0-3 years are free.

How to use

After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. On the day of tour, go to the meeting point and bring your confirmation to participate in the tour.

Guests who need to be picked up, please wait outside the hotel at least 10 minutes in advance, do not be late. English tour will not provide guidance information, the driver will not take the initiative to call, depending on the traffic conditions, there may be a delay, please wait patiently.

Guests who do not need to be picked up are kindly requested to check in 20 minutes in advance at the Sailaway office at the marina.

Good to know

Environmental Management Charge of $8 per person, payable at time of booking. This is a Federal Government charge for entering the Marine Park.

If the forecast predicts extreme winds and issues a strong wind warning, we may decide its best not to sail on that day. In this instance we would contact you to change your tour to a more suitable day, or offer a full refund.

With regard to rain, we don’t cancel our tours if its forecast scattered showers. We may cancel in the event of extreme rain forecast which would impact our activities and effect the water visibility.

To participate in the activity of snorkelling, you must be confident in the water with the capacity to swim unassisted. If you are a poor swimmer, you may not be suitable to snorkel in the open water.

Please be advised snorkelling can be a strenuous physical activity, even in calm water and that older people are at an increased risk of death and/or injury due to a higher incidence of medical conditions made worse by physical exertion, such as heart disease and stroke. All passengers intending to snorkel will be asked to complete our medical declaration for snorkelling form.

Our experienced crew will discuss any issues relating to medical conditions and swimming ability. Sailaway reserves the right to decline any passenger from participating in snorkelling if we are concerned about your health condition and/or swimming ability.

The decks of the vessels are multi levels and can be slippery when wet.

Passengers must have good mobility to safely move around the vessels, step onto the glass bottom boats and get in and out of the water via the ladders on the back of the vessels. Our tours are not suitable for older guests with mobility issues. Unfortunately, we do not offer wheelchair access due to the layout of the decks and saloon areas.

Disclaimer

After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.

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In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.

If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.

No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.

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