great barrier reef tours: wavelength
Wavelength is one of the longest established reef tour operators on the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas and caters exclusively towards snorkellers which is very rare. The benefit of travelling on a boat dedicated to snorkellers is you will be taken to sights that are suited for snorkellers instead of divers. Another benefit is a 100% focus on the snorkellers.
In an effort to reduce negative environmental impacts and to provide excellent customer service, Wavelength takes a maximum of 30 passengers on board. Taking only 30 passengers ensures that each person is uniquely catered for and those who are unable to swim or who are first time snorkellers are able to receive adequate guidance and care. Wavelength has the lowest group numbers of any other reef boat that visits the Outer Great Barrier Reef and offers guests a full 5 hours of snorkelling time when visiting the Great Barrier Reef.
Wavelength is a long established tour operation in Port Douglas and it has a host of benefits for snorkellers, first time visitors and return visitors to the Great Barrier Reef. Wavelength has exclusive access to specific snorkelling sites. While travelling on Wavelength you will have the opportunity to visit up to three diverse sights, all featuring contrasting fish species, coral and plant populations. If you have ever dreamed of swimming with turtles you will thoroughly enjoy Turtle Cove where you will have the opportunity to glide effortlessly amongst the coral waters with these magnificent creatures.
Wavelength is one of the few boats from Port Douglas that holds the commendable Australian eco-certification. The staff and crew at Wavelength take specific steps to reduce negative impacts, operate sustainably, conserve the local marine environment while informally educating and informing guests about the benefits and necessities of taking care of our Great Barrier Reef.
What will you get for your money, you may ask? Not only does Wavelength provide low group numbers with special attention paid to snorkellers, you will also receive reef education in the form of a guided marine biologist snorkelling tour and ecosystem presentation and discussion. A buffet lunch and morning and afternoon tea are included in the deal as well as your reef fees and all snorkelling equipment.
Your journey on Wavelength will begin at 8:15am when you will board the 56 monohull custom designed snorkelling boat to be welcomed by friendly staff and morning tea. It is a 90 minute journey to the Outer Great Barrier Reef where you will get to know the staff and possibly spot whales, dolphins and manta rays en route. You will visit two fabulous sights before lunch and have a chance to participate in a reef research and monitoring program. Enjoy your gourmet deli style lunch and refreshments as you relax and find a comfy spot on the boat; make sure you fill your appetite as you will need the energy to explore the final sight. After you have explored your last sight it is time for a leisurely afternoon cruise back to Port Douglas where you will disembark the boat at approximately 4:30pm.
