Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove: An Exciting Adventure with Aquatic Life at Double Island

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…
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…

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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Wilhelmus_h
Oct 1, 2025
Noah the huis was... - Noel the guide was excellent, she told us a lot about the reef, the plants and the animals. We paddled round Double Island, saw a few turtles, and a little octopus while we were exploring the island. It was a great experience
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J270oymaxl
Sep 18, 2025
Sunrise Tour - Luke was friendly & very informative through out the tour. We saw the sunrise & turtles Can't wait to take my daughter there. Magical! Cheers Max
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Mynameselle
Sep 10, 2025
Close and personal with fun on the reef - My friend and I were very well taken care of! The kayaks are very well maintained, It was a fun group the guide was knowledgeable and very kind, we saw many turtles and other animals and the island is so pretty! Definitely do on your way.
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Kate_n
Sep 7, 2025
Wonderful sunrise kayaking - Bring lots of water & a small snack. Wear shorts & swimsuit, you’ll get wet! Our guide Luke was very friendly & relaxed but extremely knowledgeable. Loved it!
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Franziskahc1845du
Sep 3, 2025
Sunrise out on the ocean! - We did the Sunrise kayak tour around Double Island! What an incredible experience to enter the water in the dark and enjoy the first light and sunrise on a calm ocean! Such a fantastic tour right here in Palm Cove! Luke is super professional and knowledgeable, always making sure to take enough time, so we didn't feel rushed. I highly recommend booking through them! What a way to spend a morning! We even spotted green sea turtles around the edge of the reef and a stingray in the shallows at Double Island. The weather was stunning, and it was a real highlight to see Double Island from this perspective!
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Culture792317
Sep 2, 2025
Recommended 🐢🏝️🛶 - This kayak tour is definitely one of our top experience in Palm Cove to do. Whilst we are not morning people we got up for the sunrise tour and it was worth it! I paddled solo to double island and back with teenage daughter, both journeys were manageable and enjoyable. We visited a cave and went on sand banks to see turtles. Highly recommend!
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Jesseho1316vc
Aug 27, 2025
A must do experience while in Palm Cove. - Incredible experience. Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. We had a terrific time and saw some turtles, which topped it all off. The kayak is not too strenuous, and our guide set a friendly pace. I took my dad, who is in his 70s, in a tandem kayak and we had a great time.
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Roam19289127689
Jul 26, 2025
Great family adventure - My family did the sunrise tour to Double Island. My husband and I used double kayaks with our kids (9 and 12yo) and had no trouble. Our guides Luke and Noelle were so knowledgeable and friendly. They took their time to ensure that we got every opportunity to catch the wildlife at various areas of the reef. My highlight was hopping off the kayak's and exploring Double Island's shoreline. If you are very sensitive to sea sickness I'd recommend taking some travel tablets before you go.
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Nytrydr
Jul 14, 2025
Turtley worth it - So my son and I had tried to take this tour about 3 years ago, but the weather had not been good on the day we booked. the team apologised and cheerfully re-arranged our tour to go through the Daintree rainforest down the river, which was really enjoyable. This time, once again the weather was bad, and that offer was on the table but luckily we had some wiggle room and could wait until the last day of our trip when the weather was better. Luke communicated clearly and was very friendly throughout. On the day our other guide was Noel, who was very knowledgeable also. It was beautiful, the islands and the sea are lovely. There were even some turtles but (as with unpredictable wild creatures) you don't always get close enough to take a pic. We saw quite a number poke their heads out of the water but they do so very briefly and we weren't able to get pictures. Wear reef shoes on the trip. I opted not to bring mine but I wish I had. walking on those islands or on the sand bar kills the feet. I wore sandals but the shells get in between sandal and foot and that hurts. The kayak back was actually quite hard work to be honest, the trip had been planned well and out return course plotted but the wind picked up more than I think Luke had expected (he definitely tried not to make us have to exert ourselves) but I was pretty much done by the time we struggled ashore (I'm a 50 year old guy who is too heavy and not real fit, so judge your own ability), but I am sure if my son had also been struggling Luke and Noel would have assisted. I'm confident you will very much enjoy this tour. I know we did. Just don't bank on getting up close and personal with wild turtles. They's wild.
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Neville_brasco
Jul 10, 2025
A beautiful kayaking experience to relax the mind body and soul - We had a fantastic experience. The guide Luke ( Turtle Man ) was really knowledgeable. He knew exactly where to take us to find the turtles. The double kayaks were easy to paddle for my wife and I and The stop on the beach for a relaxing swim was a bit special. Would definitely recommend for all ages.
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From $79
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).