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Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove: An Exciting Adventure with Aquatic Life at Double Island
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272 Ratings
Palm Cove
Embark on an exciting Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove to Double Island. Explore mangroves, paddle over coral reefs, and spot turtles, rays, and possibly dolphins or whales. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 73 Williams Esplanade - Departing from Palm Cove, we paddle our way over to the coral reefs that fringe Double Island and Haycock Island (Scouts Hat).\nThe first stop is our turtle spot. This is the place where the green turtle and the hawksbill turtle can be seen basking in the ocean. More often than not we have numerous turtle sightings. This is an exciting part of the trip for all of our customers.\nFrom here on, we either travel to the north side of the island or we move in to the south side and explore the mangroves, depending on what the tides are doing and the wind direction. Its not uncommon to see many rays and shovel nosed sharks playing and feeding in the shallows along the tidal part of the beach. If we venture to the north side of the island and with a low tide, we will check out the lime stone cave. When the tide is right, we go right inside the cave. Here we find small stalactites hanging from the roof of the cave. \nNext stop is the beach for a swim and relax. Snorkeling equipment will be provided, so if anyone feels like a snorkel, you are more than welcome to give it a go.\nAfter all this, its time to head home. If the northerly wind kicks in, we head back to Palm Cove.
What's Included
- Expert local guide
- Includes all necessary equipment
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick Up Fees - $20 per person (if requested)
Additional Information
Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Come on our Kayak Turtle Tour. Tours operate daily from the south end of Palm Cove and paddle out to Double Island from there. Once we are at Double Island, it’s an incredible experience. There are mangroves to explore, coral reefs to paddle over and even a cave to explore if the conditions are right. More often than not, the water is crystal clear. There is an abundance of small rays and turtles swimming through the water, and it’s even possible to see dolphins, dugongs or whales on the tour, but you have to be very lucky. Kayaks, life jackets, juice, water and fruit is provided.
Location
73 Williams Esplanade
Williams Esplanade
Please ensure you arrive at 73 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove at 6:40 to check in and get ready. We depart at 7:00am. Please bring sun protection, plenty of water and some snacks.
Environmental Management Fee - $7 per person is compulsory and payable on the day.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Emma_s
Sep 29, 2024
Fun in nature, relaxing - We had a great time on the kayak tour. We saw a few turtles they went back under water fairly quickly again but we also loved swimming on the island and going in a small cave on the island also.
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Ray_j
Sep 21, 2024
Excellent hosts - Great hosts,great location,it’s a must if your in palm cove,turtles,dolphins and stingrays where seen while a quick paddle into the caves on Double island
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Y8914oijenniferr
Sep 11, 2024
A magical way to start the day! - It was a wonderful early morning experience kayaking towards Double Island as the sun came up. Our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and expertly navigated us around Double Island while talking about the history, flora and fauna along the way. An exciting way to start the day!
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Phoebe_b
Aug 24, 2024
Great activity, was 100% worth it! - Had an amazing morning kayaking out to Double Island. Andrew was a fantastic host, lovely guy and knew the best spots to see some turtles. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
As it’s only a half day activity there was still time to explore Palm Cove and have lunch nearby.
Don’t forget to bring your water and snacks!!
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Richardll2873fn
Aug 5, 2024
A peaceful, enjoyable early morning on the water - Great fun! The double kayak was stable but reasonably fast, so the trip required much less effort than expected. Luke was knowledgeable and interesting to chat to.
We didn't see much wildlife, but that's not the company's fault. Still enjoyed what we did see.
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Bethmb2875qt
Jun 29, 2024
A lovely morning on the water, but a bit tricky if your group isn’t of equal capabilities - This was a decent morning out on the water, we enjoyed paddling out over to Double Island and having a quick wander around.
It can be a bit tricky as you go as a group, so if you have someone who isn’t as capable/quick on the water, you do spend a bit of time waiting. I feel like our trip was cut short because of this - we ended up back at the shore an hour before we were initially told the tour would finish and didn’t go as far as we initially planned.
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Julie
Jun 19, 2024
Great tour! - We had a terrific time with our guide Andy. We didn’t get to see many turtles but got to experience an amazing sunrise and the weather was perfect for kayaking. Andy shared his knowledge about Double Island and local wildlife and culture. We had a great experience and highly recommend this tour!
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Jaimeto2573gx
Apr 28, 2024
Highly recommend! - We did the sunrise turtle tour with Andy, and it was amazing. We saw a turtle, and the sunrise was amazing. Andy was very knowledgeable and funny and made the tour extremely informative. We visited double island, which was awesome, and the kayaking was not hard at all. If you are worried about 3 hours on the water, don't be. There are several stops along the way, so you are not paddling the entire time. Palm cove is beautiful and only about 15-20 mins drive from Carins city. I would highly recommend this tour! Local or tourist, it is a fantastic way to see the coastline from a new perspective.
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Anna
Apr 9, 2024
Sensational kayak safari - From arrival to end Andy was a super guide, helping us W Kayak, loads of local knowledge including marine life, I went W 11yo daughter..many rests to just chill and admire scenery, my fav was on approach to Double Island the chorus of birdsong..saw a turtle pop head up, rays .. very good value for 4 hours... Felt safe all times ..even had a swim off the island
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Karyn_b
Aug 10, 2024
Worth the early morning start. - Early morning start to see a wonderful sunrise. Only saw a couple of small turtles in the distance but still a good experience.
As a first time kayaker I didn’t find it too hard.
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