Quicksilver's 30 metre luxury sailing catamaran, Wavedancer, offers the excitement of big ship sailing combined with the ultimate in comfort. Let the crew pamper you in the luxurious air-conditioned lounge with its fully licensed bar, or soak up the sun and sea air under the sails on the expansive deck.
Set like a jewel inside acres of secluded coral gardens, Low Isles offers everything you can dream of in a tropical island paradise. From the moment your luxury catamaran moors in the calm waters of the island's picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities awaits you.
Situated 15km north-east of Port Douglas Low Isles is a 4 acre coral cay surrounded by 55 acres of reef. The corals are very close to the island, which makes snorkelling an enjoyable experience. On the island, permanent thatched umberellas are erected for the passengers' comfort. Your experience can be as educational as it is relaxing - many activities are available for your participation.
The two small islands are separate with one common reef. The larger of the two, Woody Island, is uninhabited except for a large bird population. It is a vital habitat for many species.
There are 150 different species of hard corals in the waters surrounding Low Isles, although these are dominated by 15 species of soft corals. If you look closely, the feathery tentacles of soft corals can often be seen collecting tiny food particles from the water around them.
Living amongst the corals is a large variety of fish, molluscs, sea cucumbers and other animals. Colourful blue, green and purple parrotfish are a common sight as well as angelfish, damselfish, anenomefish or clownfish, trevally, rabbitfish, sweetlip, moon wrasse and fusilleers, just to name a few!
There are 150 different species of hard corals in the waters surrounding Low Isles, although these are dominated by 15 species of soft corals. If you look closely, the feathery tentacles of soft corals can often be seen collecting tiny food particles from the water around them.
Snorkelling is a ton of fun and a brilliant way to view this watery wonderland. All equipment is provided and a friendly snorkelling supervisor is on hand to give you a few tips, so all you have to do is enjoy this visual and sensory masterpiece.
Guided Snorkelling with a Marine Biologist
Before departure for Low Isles, a Marine Biologist will conduct an informative talk on the reef and corals to provide you with a better appreciation of the reef. Snorkellers have the opportunity to join organised snorkel expeditions and view the creatures of the reef under the guidance of a Marine Biologist.
Coral viewing is so easy with a glass bottom boat tour. The coral viewing boat leaves the island regularly and cruises over the delicate soft coral gardens that surround Low Isles.
An informative commentary will be conducted to point out the corals, the many brightly coloured tropical fish and magnificent giant clams to the passengers.
Perhaps this is your chance to meet a turtle!
Your Low Isles day at a glance
9.30 am
Complimentary morning tea/coffee on boarding. For your safety, hot drinks are not served once the vessel is underway. Passengers are required to be onboard the vessel 15 minutes before departure.
9.45 am An informative Marine Biologist presentation is shown in the main cabin.
10.00 am Wavedancer departs Marina Mirage for Low Isles.
10.30 am A snorkelling demonstration is conducted during the journey to Low Isles.
11.15 am
Wavedancer arrives at Low Isles and your activities commence. The coral viewer and shuttle vessels leave for the island, and continue to run throuout the day. Your snorkelling equipment is available form the storage containers on the foredeck of Wavedancer. We recomend that you conduct all snokelling from the island. The guided snorkelling tour operates form the island. Introductory dives operate from the back of Wavedancer.
12 noon
Lunch is served. Enjoy your tropical buffet. Bar operates throughout the day.
1.30 pm
A Beach Walk is conducted by a Marine Biologist from the shuttle boarding area on the beach.
2.45 pm Last shuttle leaves the island to return passengers to the vessel. Afternoon tea is served.
3.10 pm
Depart Low Isles for Port Douglas. Enjoy light entertainment during the return journey.
4.30 pm
Arrival at Marina Mirage, Port Douglas.
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