• The best thing about this luxury Great Barrier Reef sailing tour is there are only 8 passengers with 2 crew members, a little bit of luxury in the Whitsundays
• Our adults only sailing tours in the Whitsunday Islands are very popular for couples who are looking for a bit of luxury whilst holidaying on the Great Barrier Reef. 
• Our French designed 41 foot yacht has 4 private cabins, 3 with their very own ensuite. 
• Guests can enjoy playing on the stand up paddle board and seeing the fish surrounding the boat at night as they are attracted to the boats blue lights.

A custom built yacht from France was designed purely for intimacy and relaxation for couples only, sailing the Whitsunday Islands we offer the best in comfort and style with a romantic atmosphere on this shared charter sailing tour.

Departing from Airlie Beach each Tuesday and Thursday we embark on our 2 day and 2 night couples only sailing adventure on the Great Barrier Reef.

Relax onboard one of our exclusive sailing tours specifically catering for adults only as you sail through the beautiful Whitsunday Islands, the ultimate yachting and sailing paradise of Australia.

Our spacious catamaran has 4 very private cabins, three with their own ensuite for the privacy and comfort of our guests on this shared charter sailing tour. 

She is a French designed Lagoon catamaran at 41 foot long built to promote a more stable sailing experience with large air-conditioned relaxation areas.

Our yacht offers the very best in personalised attention, with only 8 passengers per liveaboard sailing trip and two yacht crew, you are the most important persons onboard for the next 2 days and 2 nights as we show the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, wander the beautiful white silica sand of Whitehaven Beach, try out our stand-up paddleboards and much more. 

Visiting between July and October? Be amazed by the sight of Humpback Whales as they breach and play in the azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

These gentle giants make every trip to the Whitsundays an unforgettable experience!

Our Whitsundays shared charter yacht is a modern and very comfortable vessel, designed for relaxation and style. We guarantee no 2 day 2 night Whitsundays sailing tours are the same and we like to create our Great Barrier Reef sailing tours specifically for each of our individual guests desires on each departure.

We also offer extended Whitsunday sailing tours of 3 days or more on request and private charter sailing tours.

Exclusive Whitsundays Sailing - 2 Day 2 Night Tour

Departing Airlie Beach at 3pm Tuesdays or Thursdays an array of experiences limited only by your imagination are possible each day aboard our luxury couples only shared charter sailing boat.

Over the next 2 days our guests have the opportunity for bush walks, sailing, swimming, snorkeling, sunbaking, beach hopping, and diverse wildlife spotting of native Australian animals in the islands.

Oh and we must mention the wine and dine part of our Whitsundays sailing tours are just as important as the underwater attractions and the surrounding scenery.   

Please do also note to bring your own alcoholic beverages for your own consumption.

Drinks are to be preferably in cans however if you like fine wines, glass can be accepted just advise the crew on boarding.

Sail the calm and pristine waters, enjoy protected anchorages and discover world famous Whitehaven Beach with its 6 kilometers of almost pure silica sand.

Realize this once in a lifetime memory with the backdrop of crystal blue waters surrounding lush green tropical islands and a breathtaking crimson sunset. 

The spectacular fringing coral reefs provide world class snorkeling and are bursting with an abundance of marine and bird life.

Our 2 day 2 night shared charter sailing itinenary was designed to be flexible so as to take in where possible the desires and wishes of guests, and make the most of all the Whitsundays Islands have to offer.

No two sailing trips are alike and with no strict itinerary we endeavor to use your choices as our guide.

A quiet afternoon sunset sail or snorkeling with a 2 meter giant Maori Wrasse amongst a massive school of Yellow Tailed Fusiliers – the choice is yours.

All gourmet meals are freshly prepared onboard by our specially trained hostess. 

You can expect to arrive back at the Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach by approximately midday on Thursday or Saturday, depending on your day of departure.

See our 3 Day - 3 Night Couples Only Sailing Tour

Whitsunday Sailing Catamaran Features

• 4 Private Double Cabins
• Three Cabins with ensuites
• Opening Hatches
• One Cabin with Shared Bathroom (Discounted Price)
• Underwater Blue Lights
• Amazing Cuisine
• Alfresco Dining
• Snorkel Equipment
• Interior Air Conditioned 
• Spacious Foredeck
• Stand-Up Paddleboard  
• Australian plug sockets and USB charging points

What To Bring Sailing

As you will be on a sailing boat it is always best to pack as lightly as possible for storage purposes so we suggest you will only need the following.

• A day bag for beach visits and bush walks
• Clothing for the duration of the tour
• A long sleeve top and long trousers/pants for cooler evenings
• Toiletries
• A beach towel although one will be provided
• Swimmers
• Hat and sunglasses
• A book, music player or tablet (There are power points available onboard) 

Whitsundays Sailing 2 Day 2 Nights Itinerary

Departing : Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm

Returning : 12pm - day three

The Whitsunday Islands one of the worlds premier sailing holiday destinations.

A sailing and boating paradise, that enchants its visitors with its natural beauty of these majestic island chains offering snug anchorages and endless calm bays and coves, each more picturesque than the last.

Day 1 - Check in at our office, Shop 1, 4 Airlie Esplanade Airlie Beach by latest 12:30 pm. 

After check-in, guests are welcome to leave their luggage in our office. Guests may then explore Airlie Beach, grab a bite to each, enjoy a walk along the beach.  

Couples then meet our yacht at Abel Point Marina at 2:40 pm. 

Depart the Abel Point Marina at 3 pm and sail to our first nights overnight anchorage on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Get to know the other couples and enjoy sunset nibblies and a drink before dinner is served around 7:30 pm.

Day 2 - After a delicious breakfast, we make way to Tongue Bay for a guided bush walk to the Hill Inlet Lookout - a spectacular lookout overlooking Whitehaven Beach.

Back on board enjoy morning tea before heading north along the eastern side of Hook Island. Now its time for a snorkel this afternoon. Overnight we anchor in one of the many bays on Hook Island.

Day 3 -  After breakfast, enjoy a swim or snorkel before morning tea/brunch.  Then we reluctantly set the sails and make our way back to Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach, arriving at around 12:00 pm. 

Yachting Inclusions

2 Day 2 Night Couples Only Sailing Inclusion

• Yacht Captain
• Host/Hostess
• Gourmet meals
• Snorkeling gear - mask - snorkel 
• Wetsuit
• Flotation noodle
• Use of clear kayak
• Marine and National Park fees

Sample Menu

Day One

On Arrival: Tropical/seasonal fruit selection pineapple, rock melon, mango and kiwi fruit

Sunset snacks: Fine dips accompanied by crispy strip vegetables and savoury crudites

Dinner: Flamed Tuscan chicken served with a fresh Greek salad, lashings of Feta, sun-dried tomatoes and olives. Accompanied with oven baked crisp dinner rolls

Dessert: Cheesecake with berries and cream

Day Two

Breakfast: Fresh fruit platter, Swiss muesli, cereals, warm croissants and banana bread

Morning Tea: Individual French pastries

Lunch: A superb smorgasbord of champagne leg ham, Waldorf salad, spinach and pine nut salad, traditional Greek salad with wholegrain and scotch rolls

Afternoon Tea: Delicious fudge cookies with tea/coffee and hot chocolate

Sunset Snack: Antipasto platter

Dinner: Rib fillet topped with a delicious red wine mushroom gravy, served with potato gratin and steamed seasonal vegetables, accompanied by cheese and herb ciabatta bread

Dessert: Chocolate cake or warm apple pie

Day Three

Breakfast: Fresh fruit platter, Swiss muesli, cereals & pancakes with all the yummy toppings to with it. Served with tea, coffee and orange juice.

Farewell meal: Antipasto platter with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, a variety of soft and hard cheeses and more...  

Please note: Menu can always change based on the availability of produce. We do our very best to prepare meals fresh on-board and we do use local produce, however, some of the products and meal items do come prepackaged from the Food Providers.

Please advise with advance notice special diets at time of booking.

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Airlie Beach

Departure Time

Departs 3.00pm from Abell Point Marina

Departure Instructions

• Meet at Abell Point Marina South end at 2.40pm parking is available (pay on arrival)
• Office Check-In Shop 1, 4 Airlie Esplanade Airlie Beach (Until 6.30pm evening prior Departure)

Destinations

• Airlie Beach
• Hayman Island
• Shute Harbour
• Whitehaven Beach
• Great Barrier Reef

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Tuesday, Thursday

Duration

2 days 2 nights

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Snorkel equipment
• Stinger suit
• Soft Drinks and Bottled Water

Fitness Level Required

Medium

Additional Information

• We RECOMMEND ALL GUESTS take Travel Insurance
• Itineraries differ from voyage to voyage and are dependent on the weather and tidal conditions and may be the reverse
• It is important to note we do not guarantee the tours will visit every location as described

Eco Certifications

• Small soft overnight bag and toiletries
• Swimwear, beach towel and sunscreen
• Spare T-sirt and warm top
• Walking shoes
• Camera
• BYO alcohol (Preferably no glass or red wine)

• Minimum age 18
• Adults only tour unless private charter

• Cancellations within 30 to 60 days will result in 25% loss of fare.
• Cancellations made within 14-30 days will result in 50% loss of fare price
• Cancellation within 14 days of cruise will result in loss of full cruise fare.
• If ticket can be resold after loss of full fare, ticket fare will be refunded minus 20% of price plus card fees.
• If weather conditions hinder the cruise, and company cannot offer a suitable arrangement, full refund is given minus card fees.