Tour Highlights
- She is fast so you get to see more of the Whitsundays on this ex world champion racing yacht
- The Whitsundays are picture postcard perfect and the sunsets over the Great Barrier Reef are something else. Lay on the top deck and gaze at the night sky.
- Enjoy guided bush walks to Hill Inlet Lookout at Whitehaven Beach, an unmissable location and a highlight of our Whitsundays sailing holiday.
- Custom built for sailing holidays in the Whitsundays she is a particularly roomy boat perfectly able to cater for 23 guests comfortably
Description & Tour Inclusions
Included In Price
- Services of skipper and crew, all meals and snacks, tap water, tea and coffee, snorkelling equipment and basic tuition, stinger suit, and all marina levies.
- Accommodation in Single or Double Bunks
- Guests are encouraged to assist with the sailing
- Small group size: maximum 23 guests
Take a sailing holiday in the Whitsundays on one of the most comfortable maxi yachts in the region with a rich racing history! See what it feels like to reach maximum speeds heeled over hard. Experience a fun social tour at sea with great company and fun crew members.
What to Expect
2 Day 1 Night Whitsundays Sailing Holiday
Set sail on one of the most comfortable and historic maxi yachts in the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef for an unforgettable 2-day, 1 night sailing adventure. This overnight sailing tour combines thrilling sailing experiences, breathtaking island visits, and social fun on board a 77-foot high-speed yacht. With a rich racing history, including a record-setting journey crewed by HRH Prince Charles, this yacht offers a unique and exhilarating way to explore the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.
Features and Highlights
High-Speed Sailing
- Departure: Meet your crew at Coral Sea Marina Resort at 8 am and depart by 8:30 am to begin your 2-day 1 night sailing holiday in the Whitsundays.
- Speed and Comfort: Experience the thrill of sailing at true racing speeds, ensuring no time is wasted travelling between destinations.
Adventure and Exploration
Your 2-day 1 night sailing holiday journey begins from Airlie Beach, where you will set sail towards the Whitsunday Islands. The agenda includes visits to iconic spots like Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout, and sensational snorkelling tours over some of the world’s best coral reefs. When not exploring, guests can relax on the spacious upper deck, sunbathe, and enjoy the scenic views.
Designed for socialising, the yacht features ample dining and sitting areas, both indoors and on deck. With comfortable accommodation for up to 24 guests, including single and double bunks, you’ll have plenty of space to relax and make new friends.
Iconic Whitsundays Locations
- Whitehaven Beach: Visit the famous walk to Hill Inlet Lookout for stunning views and explore the unique silica sands across to Whitehaven Beach.
- Snorkelling: Dive into the vibrant underwater world, exploring fringing coral reefs teeming with tropical fish and marine life.
Social Atmosphere
- Spacious Upper Deck: Perfect for sunbathing, relaxing, and enjoying the passing scenery.
- Dining and Socialising: Enjoy meals prepared fresh on board, with plenty of space to eat and socialize with fellow travellers.
Evening Fun
- Sunset and Evening Activities: After an action-packed day, anchor at a serene location for sunset drinks and pre-dinner snacks. Enjoy dinner and evening conversations under the stars.
Second Day Adventure
- Early Morning Snorkelling: After breakfast, snorkel over stunning coral reefs, spotting tropical fish and possibly even a turtle.
- More Exploration: Continue to another Whitsunday Islands location for more snorkelling, swimming, or a beach stop before lunch.
- Return Journey: Your 2-day 1 night sailing holiday is coming to and end as we sail once again, arriving back in Airlie Beach by 4 pm, just in time to freshen up and meet your new friends for an after-party.
Yacht Accommodation
- Comfortable Berths: The overnight yacht offers an open-plan style of accommodation with single and double bunks, shared bathroom facilities, and ample space for relaxation.
Special Notes
- Packing: Personal belongings should be packed into a provided soft bag. Backpacks and suitcases are not permitted on board. Stored luggage at locker storage locations in Airlie Beach.
- Accessibility: Contact us to discuss specific requirements if you have limited mobility. Stairs are required to access sleeping quarters and the galley, and a tender is used to access beaches and bays.
- Cash Purchases: Onboard purchases, including drinks and USBs of photos, are cash only.
Join us for an exhilarating 2-day, 1 night sailing holiday in the Whitsundays. Book early to secure your spot on this popular tour and explore the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.
Learn more about the best tours and attractions in the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef on our blog.
Itinerary
Maxi Sailing 2 Day 1 Night Tour
Meet your crew at the Coral Sea Marina | Resort (formerly the Abell Point Marina) at 8 am for a headcount, to depart the marina at 8:30 am. Feeling energized? Help hoist the sails! Otherwise, sit back and relax as you float across the Whitsunday Passage to Whitsunday Island, finding anchorage at Tongue Bay.
Take a guided bush walk to the Hill Inlet Lookout to get that awesome photo of the world-famous Whitehaven Beach. After taking in those postcard views get amongst it and submerge your toes in the unique silica sand. Climb the driftwood tree, say hello to the local marine critters or try beachcombing for shells.
In the afternoon you’ll sail north to another island where you’ll anchor just before sunset. Enjoy a drink and pre-dinner snacks and be mesmerized by the golden hour as the sun sets over the Whitsundays. After dinner, grab a drink and get stuck into a conversation with new mates.
Early rise for breakfast, then kit up with snorkeling gear, ready to jump in over the fringing coral reefs. Stunning tropical fish and other marine life, a turtle if you’re lucky, will welcome you into their home as they swim, dart and go about their life. Time for morning tea before heading to another location for a swim, snorkel or a beach stop.
After lunch, it is time to set the sails once again and make way across the Whitsunday Passage. Arrive back into Airlie Beach at 4 pm. (Perfect time to get to your accommodation, refresh and meet your new friends out for an after party!)
Sample Menu
All meals and snacks are included for the duration of your trip. Our crew freshly prepares each meal for you to enjoy using locally sourced, seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Usually served buffet style; you can choose to eat anywhere onboard. Meals are a great communal time to get to know your fellow travellers.
DAY 1
Arrival: Donuts, Tea, and Coffee
Lunch: Pesto Pasta Salad, Tuna Salad, Cooked Meats, Deconstructed Salad, and Wraps (Vegetarian Option: Falafel/Kofta)
Afternoon Tea: Nachos (V)
Dinner: Chicken and Vegetable Skewers, Fresh Seasonal Salad, Potato Salad, and Garlic Bread (Vegetarian Option: Marinated Tofu)
Dessert: Chocolate Cake (Gluten-Free)
DAY 2
Breakfast: Cereals, Fruit Salad, Croissants, Spreads, Yoghurt, Tea, and Coffee
Lunch: Build your own burgers – Burger Patties, Fried Onion, Coleslaw, Bread Rolls (Vegetarian Option: Vegetarian Burger Patties)
Afternoon Tea: Lamingtons
Cabin Configuration
Open-plan style of accommodation on board made up of single and double beds. Bathroom facilities are shared.
- 14 single bunks
- 5 double
Tour Details
Tour Languages Offered
English
EnglishDeparts From
Airlie Beach
Departure Time
8.30am
Departure Instructions
- Guests are required to check in via an online waiver which is to be completed no later than 72 hours before travel
- Meet your crew at the Coral Sea Marina | Resort (formerly the Abell Point Marina) at 8 am for a headcount, to depart the marina at 8:30 am.
Destinations
- Tongue Bay
- Whitehaven Beach
- Whitsunday Island
Months of Operation
January - December
Days of Operation
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Sundays, Wednesdays and Friday
Duration
2 day 1 night
Fitness Level Required
Medium
Additional Information
- Please note it is the responsibility of ALL passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of ANY medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
- All departures and itineraries are subject to weather.
- Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator.
- The Operator also reserves the right to alter the tour or the itinerary of any of it's tours and organise alternative carriers to those advertised if necessary.
- It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk.
- Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to actions of our clients which are beyond our control.
- It is recommended that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure.
- Excess luggage can be stored at several places in town including most boat check-in offices, a 24 hour locker shop on The Esplanade, most hostels, or at your accommodation.
Eco Certifications
What to Bring
- Clothes, beach and bath towel, toiletries, hat, swimwear, sunscreen, jacket/sweater, camera, sunglasses, runners or sandals for island walks.
- Please pack in a soft-sided, zipless bag, no hard case luggage
- BYO policy for all soft and alcoholic beverages.
Child Policy
- Minimum age 15
- Age 15+. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be in writing.
We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.
In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Operators policy:
Terms, Conditions and Travel Policies
We highly recommends that guests read the following policy:
All future decisions regarding your booking will be guided by the Terms and Conditions outlined in this policy.
Cancellation Policy for Individual Travellers.
We RECOMMEND ALL GUESTS have Travel Insurance which covers cancellation for a variety of reasons, including Pre-trip COVID cancellation cover. Cancellation due to contracting COVID or as a close contact will now no longer be considered a valid reason to cancel or postpone a trip.
Extended / Overnight Tour Cancellations
If you or your guests cancel:
Between 30 and 60 days of departure, you will forfeit 25% of the ticket price.
Between 14 to 30 days before departure, you will forfeit 50% of the ticket price.
Within 14 days of departure, you will forfeit the full trip fee.
Travel Insurance
The Operator strongly recommends that guests have travel insurance to:
Cover valuable items (e.g. Cameras, Luggage)
Protect against unforeseen flight or coach cancellations, road closures or late arrival into Airlie Beach for any reason which subsequently leads to missing the scheduled departure time,
Cover medical conditions that may occur during carriage, and the associated extra costs of accessing medical care around the islands, including returning to port or emergency air evacuation.
Cover against an emergency where you need to return to port urgently, e.g. a family member becomes very ill,
Cover against full ticket refunds, including the agent commissions component
Please ensure that the guests understand the details of the cover included for the Travel Insurance to ensure that it covers the above for their peace of mind.
Liability
Guests should note that sailing, snorkelling and aquatic activities can be dangerous, and while our Crew will make every effort to ensure guest safety, Explore Whitsundays and the Operator cannot be accountable for the actions of guests that are beyond the Crew’s control. Guests should be aware that marine stingers and other marine life live in the tropical waters of the Whitsunday Islands.
Guests will be required to complete a pre-departure questionnaire and sign a travel agreement during the check-in process. The Operators have the applicable Shipowners insurance to cover public liability for our guests and staff. A copy of the certificate will be forwarded if required.
Travel Agent Fees
We recommend that guests who book through an Agent read the agent’s terms and conditions before booking. The Operator will not be responsible for the refund terms and conditions of your travel agent if for whatsoever the trip is cancelled.
Itineraries and Weather
The Operator reserves the right to alter the tour or the itinerary of any of its tours and organise alternative carriers to those advertised if necessary. The Operator will always consider the safety of guests and staff, and as a result, some locations may not be visited if the wind, visibility or wave/tidal conditions are not suitable or parts of the park have been closed by the managing authority. If it is raining, our tours still operate, as the guests can still experience the Whitsundays, including swimming and bushwalking. If the winds are light, the tours will still run; however, it will be necessary to use the motors on the boats to travel between locations.
We do not provide any guarantee that the winds will be consistent and from a suitable direction to make sailing possible. The Whitsundays is deemed partially smooth waters, and tours will only be cancelled if the Regional Harbour Master closes the area due to gale warnings or the Operator deems it unsafe to travel. If tour cancellations are necessary and ticket balance payment or pro-rate refunds are approved, the amount being paid for the ticket to the Operator will be refunded. Explore Whitsundays does not cover additional costs over or above the ticket amount. We do not guarantee a refund of the travel agent commission component or any other costs associated with the guest’s travel arrangements.
Minimum Guest Numbers
All vessels require a minimum number of guests to operate. The Operator reserves the right to cancel a scheduled trip if the minimum number of guests is not met. Where possible, the Explore Whitsundays will offer an alternative TOUR of a similar or higher standard.
Dietary Surcharges
Please be advised that guests on overnight vessels who request alternative dietary requirements (Such as vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, gluten-free and dairy/lactose-free) will incur a $15 surcharge payable on check-in.
Please note that we are unable to accommodate Halal and Kosher requirements.
The majority of vessels represented by Explore Whitsundays are owner-operated, with a small team provisioning for the vessels. Airlie Beach is a remote location and does not have the same access to alternative foods as metropolitan areas.
We believe food is very important for our guests’ experience and re-fuelling for a day of activities.
Luggage
Guests are asked to limit luggage as storage on yachts is minimal. Guests should pack in soft-sided bags, NO hard case trolley bags, please. Please note that there is NO luggage storage available at the Marina. There are options available on the Main Street of Airlie Beach.
Guest Behaviour
The Operator has the right to refuse to board guests who arrive intoxicated or who appear to be under the influence of illegal substances. While on tour, guests must abide by instructions from the Crew. Guests must also abide by the Law, and public nuisance, harassment, abusing our staff or anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. Guests who refuse to follow instructions and jeopardise the safety and security of the Crew, guests, themselves or the vessel may be restrained and removed from the tour. All associated costs of removal will be borne by the guest, and no refund of ticket monies will be provided.
English Language Comprehension
We ask that all guests (or at least one member of your party) have a good understanding of English. This is especially critical when guests are participating in water sports, swimming and snorkelling.
If customers cannot understand English, it is important that a companion traveller speaks English and can translate for the non-English speaking guest.
We do have snorkelling summaries in other languages, which are provided for guests to read. If guests have any concerns at all, please get in touch with us before departing.
Guest Bed or Cabin Allocation
We will always try our best to accommodate our guest’s cabin requests.
Due to limited resources, this cannot be guaranteed. Alternatives will be offered, and if accepted, the booking will be completed.
Check-Out Times
The Operator will ask guests to vacate their accommodation and pack up their luggage on the final day to allow commencement of accommodation servicing.
Checking in for your tour
Guests on overnight tours must check-in before boarding
Guests are required to check in via an online waiver which is to be completed no later than 72 hours before travel. A confirmation email will be sent to the confirmed traveller.
From
au$469.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$469.00
Family: au$1,876.00
Tour Code: 415
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