• Explore up to 3 outer reef sites
• Luxury large catamaran
• Guided snorkel tours
• All snorkel gear including lycra suits
• Morning & afternoon tea
• Lunch
• Interpretive reef talkStart Location: Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, 44 Wharf St, Port Douglas, QLD, 4877, AU
End Location: Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, 44 Wharf St, Port Douglas, QLD, 4877, AUWhat to bring:
Please bring along swimmers, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, sea sickness tablets (if required), a change of clothes (there are freshwater showers on board) and a credit card (VISA, MasterCard or EFTPOS, sorry no cash) for any onboard purchases. We do not provide towels for guests, however, please ask your accommodation provider who will supply beach towels for you.
Conditions:
Child rates apply for 4-14 years old. Infants 0-3 years old can go for free. On days with low passenger numbers or unsuitable weather conditions, it may be necessary to move people between Agincourt and Opal Reefs. On the rare occasions that this occurs, we will pick the tour and locations that will provide the best possible outer reef experience. It may not be possible to provide notice prior to travelling. Easy access for getting in & out of the water. No diving option here. We do not cancel tours due to rain as it does not affect the quality of the reef. Stingers are a generalised term for jellyfish. During the summer months (November through to May), marine stingers, Irukandjis and box jellyfish are present in the waters off the coast of Tropical North Queensland. All Calypso vessels are equipped with lycra suits (free of charge) during these summer months. As well as a precaution, lycra suits have other benefits such as sun protection and also reducing the amount of sunscreen in the water. Most dietary requirements can be catered for, such as coeliac, vegans, lactose intolerance and other allergies. Please call us to advise at least 24 hours before your departure. Vegetarians have a great selection, just avoid the meat platters. All meats are supplied in separate containers. If in doubt please contact us on 07 4222 7454.
Enjoy the peace and serenity of the Great Barrier Reef with Calypso Snorkel, a dedicated snorkelling vessel departing Port Douglas daily.
Snorkelling from Port Douglas on the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most incredible experiences a person can enjoy. With much of the reef’s colour and marine life visible within a couple of metres of the water’s surface, snorkelling offers all swimmers, regardless of their skill level, the opportunity to see this diverse ecosystem up close.
Float effortlessly over rich, colourful coral gardens teeming with life from the cute and playful clownfish to the graceful beauty of the green turtle. Giant clams, stingrays, Maori wrasse, cods and colourful parrotfish, are just some of the hundreds of species you will encounter during your visit to Opal Reef with Calypso.
This 21-metre vessel offers comfortable day bed style seating, spacious decks and a professionally experienced crew ensuring a unique and personalised Great Barrier Reef experience for every guest.
Itinerary:
07:00 to 08:20: Check-In – Free parking is available if making your own way to Crystalbrook Marina Port Douglas. Transfers are available for a small fee, although have limited capacity, from Port Douglas accommodation. Upon arrival, check in directly at the Calypso vessel at 08:20.
08:20 to 08:45: Boarding Commences – At 08:20 at the Crystalbrook Marina, Port Douglas. As the Calypso crew welcome you aboard you will be fitted out with your own snorkelling equipment before relaxing with light refreshments.
08:45 to 10:10: Cruise Time – It is time to sit back and relax while we travel to our first site.
10:20 to 11:15: First Snorkelling Site – All guests will enjoy an informative talk on how to use the equipment and to snorkel safely. The crew are in the water to help as everyone explores our first snorkelling site. Morning tea is served.
11:50 to 13:30: Second Snorkelling Site – We travel to our second breathtaking site where guided snorkelling tours are available before a tropical lunch is served. After all that scrumptious food, a reef interpretive talk will be conducted by one of the crew.
13:45 to 14:45: Third Snorkelling Site – A short cruise to our final snorkelling site before enjoying afternoon tea.
14:45 to 16:15: Cruise Home – Returning at approximately 16:15.
16:30 to 18:00: Transfers – Transfers back to your accommodation (if pre-booked).
Adult: $319.00 | Child: $209.00
Duration: 8 hours 10 minutes
Supplied by: Calypso Reef Charters Pty Ltd
