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Port Douglas

Outer reef day boats, minke whales, and ancient rainforest on one doorstep

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Destination Guide Sources For Port Douglas

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

21 sources • Updated Oct 30, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Oct 30, 2025.

GBRMPA - Environmental Management Charge - EMC fee amounts and purpose
GBRMPA - Zoning and Green Zones - No-take rules and zone interpretation
GBRMPA - Moorings and No-anchoring Areas - Anchoring restrictions and mooring use
GBRMPA - Responsible Reef Practices - Visitor conduct guidelines
Minke Whale Project - Season window and endorsed operator framework
GBRMPA - Coral Spawning 101

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

21 sources • Updated Oct 30, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Oct 30, 2025.

GBRMPA - Environmental Management Charge - EMC fee amounts and purpose
GBRMPA - Zoning and Green Zones - No-take rules and zone interpretation
GBRMPA - Moorings and No-anchoring Areas - Anchoring restrictions and mooring use
GBRMPA - Responsible Reef Practices - Visitor conduct guidelines
Minke Whale Project - Season window and endorsed operator framework
GBRMPA - Coral Spawning 101

- Typical months and moon phase timing

Silversonic - Port Douglas - Three-site Agincourt day boat details

Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises - Dive-centered outer reef day trips

Calypso Reef Cruises - Port Douglas snorkel and dive options

Cairns Airport - Shuttle Bus - Airport transfer options to Port Douglas

Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - Reef departure marina information

Daintree Ferry - Tickets and Prices - Vehicle ferry fares to Cape Tribulation

Mossman Gorge Centre - Shuttle Pricing - Current shuttle fees and operating notes

DAN World - Emergency Hotline - DAN Australia emergency number

Home Affairs - ETA 601 - Visitor entry information

Home Affairs - eVisitor 651 - Visitor entry information for eligible passports