Australia’s leading Eco Tourism operator
on the Great Barrier Reef

Snorkelling & Sailing specialists

Memories of the reef are all in the bag.

While Douglas Shire gets stuck into Plastic Free July, local business owner Steve Edmondson of Sailaway has been running his own campaign on environmental issues. Beginning this month, all guests with Sailaway have been given a locally sourced calico bag, which is...

Sailaway Coral Reef Management Fellowship

Australia serving as global center for training in coral reef management in June Twelve coral reef managers from the Caribbean, Pacific and Indian oceans are spending three weeks in North Queensland to exchange knowledge and learn about innovative coral reef science,...

TTNQ Winner for New Tourism Development and Business Award

Snorkelling Great Barrier Reef… Sailaway Team are absolutely delighted to be the TTNQ WINNER for New Tourism Development and Business Award. The initiative of the additional sister vessel Sailaway V Afternoon Low Isles Tour, 1.00 to 6.30pm, Snorkelling, Turtles,...

Protectors of the Reef: GBRMPA

Reef Management Sailing Great Barrier Reef… The Great Barrier Marine Park Authority’s GOAL is to provide for the long-term protection, ecologically sustainable use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef through the care and development of...

Discover Sailaway's Reef Destinations

nov 20

OUTER REEF MACKAY CORAL CAY

Sailaway is the only operator from Port Douglas who has daily access to the spectacular Mackay Coral Cay.

Our reef sites are perfect for snorkellers, with stunning coral gardens, a wide variety of hard and soft corals which are colourful and vibrant.

This reef is unique with an amazing display of giant clams and abundant marine life including reef fish, rays and turtles.

Low Isles

Low Isles is an idyllic Coral Cay island. The reef around Low Isles comprises 150 species of hard corals and is dominated by 15 species of soft corals.

Guests of Sailaway have the opportunity to snorkel in the lagoon of the island with our marine biologist, offering an interesting and informative tour.

sailaway vi sunset hero

Sunset Sailing

Enjoy the thrill of pure sailing. A must do when visiting Port Douglas is to relax with an exhilarating cruise on board this first class sailing catamaran.

Soak up the peace and tranquillity of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea as you sail along the coast off Far North Queensland.

Sailaway Loyalty Club

Receive 10% discount on your second Sailaway experience - simply contact our friendly reservations team to book. Conditions apply.