Calypso 1 Day Reef Tour Departing Port Douglas

Description

Experience the tranquilly and quiet of the Great Barrier Reef aboard Calypso Snorkel, a specialist snorkelling yacht that departs Port Douglas daily.
Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most incredible experiences imaginable. With much of the reef’s colour and marine life visible within a few metres of the water’s surface, snorkelling allows all swimmers, regardless of skill level, to get up close and personal with this unique ecosystem.

Calypso Departures

• Check in 8 am for 8.30 am departure
• Returns Port Douglas at approximately 4.40 pm

Float smoothly through vibrant coral gardens brimming with life, from clownfish to the graceful beauty of the green turtle. Hundreds of species will be encountered during your visit to Opal Reef with Calypso, including giant clams, stingrays, maori wrasse, cod, and colourful parrotfish.

This 21-metre yacht features comfy daybed seating as well as expansive decks and a professional, experienced crew, ensuring that each guest has a unique and personalised Great Barrier Reef experience.

Inclusions

• Explore up to three outer reef sites
• Luxury large catamaran
• Guided snorkel tours
• All snorkel gear, including lycra suits, is included
• Morning and afternoon tea included
• Lunch included
• Interpretive reef talk
• Easy access for getting in and out of water
• There is no diving option here

Your travel itinerary

• 7:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. Check-in: Check in directly at the Calypso vessel by 8:20 a.m.
• 8:20 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Boarding Commences: Board the vessel at the Crystalbrook Marina, Port Douglas. The Calypso crew will welcome you aboard, fit you with your own snorkelling equipment, and offer light refreshments as you relax.
• 8:45 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Cruise Time: Sit back and relax as we cruise to our first snorkelling site.
• 10:20 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. First Snorkeling Site: The crew will give an informative talk on how to use the equipment and snorkel safely. Crew members will stay in the water to assist as everyone explores the first snorkelling site. During this time, the crew will serve morning tea.
• 11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Second Snorkeling Site: We will travel to our second breathtaking site, where the crew will offer guided snorkelling tours. Afterward, they will serve a tropical lunch. Following the meal, one of the crew members will conduct a reef interpretive talk.
• 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Third Snorkeling Site: We will take a short cruise to our final snorkelling site. After exploring, the crew will serve afternoon tea.
• 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Cruise Home: We will return to the marina at approximately 4:15 p.m.