Wavedancer Low Isles Island Getaway
Departing daily from Port Douglas, Wavedancer Low Isles is a must-do when visiting Port Douglas.
Picture yourself sailing to a beautiful tropical island on the Great Barrier Reef, lying under an umbrella on the beach.
Meanwhile, slipping into the warm turquoise water and snorkelling straight off the beach. It sounds too good to be accurate, but Wavedancer Low Isles will make this dream a reality.
Sailing to the Island
Your day begins with boarding this luxury 30-metre sailing catamaran in the Port Douglas Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. Next, we set sail for an hour sail to beautiful Low Isles. Before mooring in the calm waters of the island’s lagoon.
The friendly crew will certainly make sure you get the most out of this tropical paradise. There are limited numbers on the island to protect the reef’s ecology. Therefore, you will experience this slice of heaven with only a select few.
Snorkelling at Low Isles
Snorkel off the beach and explore the fringing coral gardens bursting with vibrant marine life. Meanwhile, discover the 150 species of hard corals and the dominating 15 species of soft corals.
Marine life
Amongst the corals, you can find lots of colourful tropical fish, sea cucumbers and other animals. There are also opportunities to see sea turtles, rays and dugongs.
The brightly coloured blue, green and purple parrotfish are a common sight. In addition to clownfish and angelfish, to name a few.
Low Isles History
Wavedancer Low Isles has been taking passengers to the island since 1979. In 2008 Low Isles was formally registered on the Commonwealth Heritage List.
Importantly this was a first for the Great Barrier Reef. Therefore, it’s the first time one location received a duel listing for Indigenous history and Australian cultural heritage.
In 1770, Captain James Cook described Low Isles as a “small low island”, and so it was officially named Low Isles in 1819.
It’s an important cultural site for the KuKu Yalanji as well as the Yiragandi Aboriginal people. This island is the location where the sea country for both groups overlaps.
Weather data collection has been in practice since 1887. Also, the historic lighthouse has been operating since 1878.
The first scientific study of a coral reef anywhere in the world was on Low Iles in 1928.
Next, see our fantastic outer barrier reef tours.