Outer Reef Mackay Cay - Private Charter
Sailaway - Port Douglas

Sunset sail
Cost: |
A$15860 (2 Passengers) |
Duration:
9 hours
Departure Days:
Daily, Except 25DEC
Departure Time:
Check in 07:30am and Departs Port Douglas at 08:00am-05:00pm
Departure Point:
Valid for 01APR25-31MAR26: Sailaway Boathouse at the Port Douglas Marina.
Pickup:
Port Douglas Accommodation
Dropoff:
Port Douglas Accommodation
Meals:
Not included.
Cost: |
A$15860 (2 Passengers) |
Inclusions:
- Return coach transfers from Port Douglas accommodation.
- Snorkelling equipment and tuition and in water assistance.
- Seasonal lycra snorkelling suits, wet suits and flotation devices.
- Guided snorkel tour.
- Glass bottom boat tour.
- Island heritage walk.
- Sailing onboard a luxury catamaran.
- Reef interpretation talk.
- 4.5 hours at two unspoilt locations on the Outer Barrier Reef.
What to Bring:
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR26:
You will be picked up from your hotel for transfer to the cruise departure point. Join Sailaway VII from Port Douglas for a full day Mackay Cay Outer Barrier Reef cruise. Check-in at the Sailaway office at the marina at 7:30am. Upon boarding, guests are welcomed followed by a safety briefing. The sail departs from Port Douglas, heading towards Mackay Cay Outer Barrier Reef. On the way to Mackay Cay, a reef interpretation talk is provided for guests to learn about the Great Barrier Reef. Upon arrival at the protected mooring at Mackay/Undine Cay, guests are given a snorkel safety briefing, and snorkel equipment is distributed. They are then transferred to the first reef site, where they can participate in various nature activities such as swimming, snorkelling over the coral gardens, and guided snorkel tours by a marine biologist. At the second reef site, the nature activities resume, including a glass bottom boat tour and reef interpretation, free time snorkelling, transfer to the coral cay for exploring, and relaxation and swimming. At 2:30 pm, Sailaway VII sets sail, departing Mackay Cay and sailing back to Port Douglas. During the sail, guests and crew interact on the day’s sightings. The trip ends with the boat arriving at Port Douglas at 05:00pm, then transfer back to your hotel.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR26:
Low Isles Sailaway and Sailaway Outer Reef Mackay Cay:
Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - free of charge.
Child: 4-12 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Sailaway Sunset Sail and Sailaway Low Isles Afternoon/Sunset Cruise:
Child: 0-12 years inclusive - not catered for.
Important Information:
Valid for 01APR25-31MAR26:
- Does not include transfers from Thala Beach Resort.