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Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove
By: Pacific Watersports
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You'll be picked up from your accommodation in Cairns at 6:15am by shuttle bus, or you can make your own way and meet at the southern end of Palm Cove for a 7am departure.

This area is the closest part of the Great Barrier Reef to the mainland. The kayak tour is suitable for all levels and kids as young as 7 years old.

The tours normally go for 3.5 hours. You'll paddle over to Double Island. This usually takes 20 - 30 minutes. Once there, it is time to explore the reef. More often than not we see lots of different marine life like Eagle rays, Shovel nose sharks, mangrove rays, all kinds of colorful fish and sea turtles

Your tour concludes in Palm Cove, or the shuittle bus will return you to your Cairns accommodation at 11am.

Departure Point

South end of Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove

Departure Time

7:00 AM

Duration

3h 30m

Inclusions

Light refreshments
Local guide
Use of all necessary equipment

Exclusions

Environmental Management Charges - All participants must pay $6.50 per person
Hotel Pick Up Fees - $20 per person (if requested)

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Fspanti

Reviewed 1 week ago

Amazing sunrise on the water

Kayaking while the sun rises is a great way to start the morning! Luke guided us on a kayak tour from Palm Cove beach to Double Island during which we were on the lookout for sea life, including turtles! Luke was very knowledgeable and friendly,...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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buffie38

Sydney, Australia

Reviewed 1 week ago

Wonderful relaxed magical experience!

This is the best thing I've done in ages! We were lucky to get a very calm stunning day, (today), and saw plenty of colourful fish, turtles, amazing coral, and not only did we do good kayaking, but also went for a snorkel and exploring...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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Viv120

Camberwell, Australia

2011

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Paddle away

I had a very enjoyable time with a small group of like minded people paddling out towards Scouts Hat island then around Double island . The instructions were delivered in a timely, efficient and friendly manner. The pace of the kayaking was just right. We...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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B4282SIscotta

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Best experience in FNQ!

Many thanks to Andy and Luke for an amazing experience. With 9 & 13 year old children along for the ride, my wife and I set off with the guys to Double Island just off shore from the beautiful Palm Cove. We were rewarded with...More

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peter j

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Fantastic adventure, great people.

Firstly thank you to Luke and Andy for making our day such fan! During our holiday in FNQ we were looking for an adventure that involved some physical activity and see some nature at the same time. We chose Pacific Watersports Turtle Kayaking tour and...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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