• Brand new offerings on our 4 day - 3 night sailing holiday. Visit the Outer Barrier Reef and snorkel pristine coral gardens,  visit either Hamilton Island or Long Island
• The Whitsundays boast such magnificent beauty in their white sands and aqua waters, that even Oprah Winfrey couldn’t resist filming a show from here!
• A REAL adventure SAILING experience around the Whitsunday Islands with a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of only 19 guests on our spacious yacht
• Visit all the hot spots like Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout on every tour. Plus lots of snorkelling, bush-walks, sunset beach hangs and sailing.  
• This is a Whitsunday sailing holiday for the adventurous fun and sociable person who wishes to share a bucket list sailing adventure on the Great Barrier Reef

Discover this legendary lot of tropical islands on the Great Barrier Reef with a hearty hands-on sailing expedition. Choose to learn the ropes, or relax while sunbaking and snorkelling, along with making new friends!

4 day 3 night sailing holidays are now on offer from Airlie Beach for up to 19 guests to explore the wonderful Great Barrier and the Whitsunday Islands.

We have just released our brand new sailing holiday itineraries to excite our guests. We now include an island visit to Hamilton Island or Long Island (weather permitting) and a day snorkelling on the outer Barrier Reef (we are the only liveaboard boat to offer this opportunity) to explore the pristine coral and abundant marine life. 

While discovering some of the most legendary paradise in existence on the Whitsundays, you’ve chosen to do it on a world famous Maxi Yacht! This renowned vessel has won esteemed races, such as the Sydney to Hobart, Bermuda Cup, and still competes during Hamilton Island Race Week each year.

So if you’re a sailing enthusiast, there’s simply no better boat in Airlie Beach to learn the ropes and hoist the sails!

And for those who seek relaxation in the sun, feel free to lounge on deck, dangle your feet in the sea, and let the islands drift by!

With a friendly and festive atmosphere, you’ll explore the stunning Whitsundays on the Great Barrier Reef by sailing on balmy winds to destinations like the famed Whitehaven Beach, and pristine Hook and Hayman Islands.

You’re welcome to trek through rainforest and explore dazzling lookouts, snorkel in a rainbow of coral, or simply frolic in the azure waves.

Our fun, attentive crew memebers will prepare scrumptious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner to nourish your endeavors, and the nighttime’s are spent stargazing and sipping wine in good company.

Families are now also welcome with children from 12 years of age 

Which is accompanied by the laughter and chatter of new friends on this once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Boat Layout:

Socialising and soaking up the sun in the Whitsunday Islands

The 74 Whitsunday Islands resemble a cluster of emeralds, rising from an azure sea-blanket.

What was once a terrain of volcanos and tectonic plates now billows into an array of rainforest peaks, lush valleys, pristine beaches and shimmering aqua coves.

You’ll sail to the northerly end of the passage, past the golden shorelines and evergreen mountains. 

You’ll find stepping on board this cruise the ultimate in sailing, snorkelling and island-hopping!

Your exhilarating vessel just happens to be one of the most famed in maxi yacht history, winning a vestige of renowned world races, while still competing to date!

If you’ve dreamed about the freedom of sailing, this boat and your welcoming crew offer you the opportunity to help with winches, hoisting, and even take your turn driving at the helm!

Both the deck and sleeping bunks are spacious and comfy, and provide the perfect atmosphere for engaging with new friends, or relaxing when you’re in the mood. 

You’ll cover over 100 kilometres of magical Whitsunday sightseeing on the tropical winds!

While sailing through the superb Whitsunday Passage, between the isles of Hook and Hayman, it’s not uncommon to see Humpback whales from June till November; such is the magic of the Great Barrier Reef.

The coral reef here is an endless array of rare marine life. Blue Pearl Bay is a place you’ll find beautiful as its namesake, with a sublime teal, emerald, and sunshine-yellow display of Parrot, Damsel and Angel fish.

And in the glorious coral gardens of Manta Ray Bay, you’re more than likely to see these silvery, ethereal creatures gliding by.

Langford Reef is a rainbow extravaganza of underwater coral forests, adorned by a fiesta of resident reef fish, along with sightings of sea-turtles.

The reefs you visit will be chosen by your skipper depending on weather conditions and coral quality, yet we can promise each one you visit will prove to be nature’s own Disneyland!

See more liveaboard sail and snorkel tours in the Whitsunday Islands on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. 

Sample Menu

Breakfast
Day 2: Selection of cereals, yoghurt, fruit salad & bread with a selection of spreads, all served with tea & coffee
Day 3: Pancakes! Plus the same as Day 2
Day 4: Bacon & scrambled eggs with stone-baked bread, tea, coffee, fruit and cereals.

Morning Snack
Day 1: Fresh fruit platter
Day 2, 3 & 4: Tea, coffee & milo served with fresh fruit & muffins, lamingtons or banana bread.

Lunch
Day 1: BBQ burgers served with bread rolls, cheese and a selection of salad
Day 2: Chicken skewers served with a Mediterranean pasta salad, Greek salad and stone-baked bread
Day 3: Bread rolls served with deli ham, cheese, and a selection of salad
Day 4: Resort lunch (extra cost) or tuna pasta bake with garden salad and rolls

Afternoon snack
Day 1: Platter with cheese, crudités, crackers & dips
Day 2: Cheesy nachos served with salsa, sour cream and sweet chilli
Day 3: Oven roasted cob loaf
Day 4: Fruit platter

Dinner
Day 1: Roast chicken and stuffing served with creamy mashed potato, steamed vegetables, gravy and stone-baked bread
Day 2: Beef burritos – Build your own with tortillas, salad, sour cream, cheese and guacamole
Day 3:Fish curry with rice, garden salad and stone-baked bread

Dessert
Day 1: Tea, coffee & milo with chocolate fudge brownie
Day 2: Tea, coffee & milo with cheesecake
Day 3: Tea, coffee & milo with apple pie and custard

*We cater for most diet requirements at no extra cost. Please note that this menu is subject to change.

Itinerary

 

There is no set itinerary for this tour. Each trip will be planned around the weather conditions, tides and the groups desires. Below is a list of what we could offer and where we could go. Please note that we will always visit Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, bush-walks, multiple snorkelling locations and of course do lots of sailing.

Sailing and match-racing between the Prosail maxi yachts – 

Up to 6 snorkel sites – we choose the best site and timings based on the weather and tides out of the following locations: Blue Pearl Bay – Cockatoo Point – Black Island – Langford Reef – Caves Cove – Butterfly Bay – Luncheon Bay – Manta Ray Bay – Mackerel Bay -Peters Bay – Saba Bay – Cateran Bay 

Visit and snorkel the OUTER REEF! (weather permitting) 

Explore the North and South end of Whitehaven Beach, visiting two different lookouts. – Hill Inlet Lookout – South Whitehaven Lookout

Bush-walks that range from 20 minutes to 3 hours from the following list: The Cairn, Whitsunday Island-Whitsunday Peak, Whitsunday Island – Border Island – Chance Bay to South Whitehaven, Whitsunday Island – Chalkie’s Lookout, Haslewood Island – Hill Inlet Lookout, Whitsunday Island – Nara Inlet Trail, Hook Island – Hayman Island Track – Passage Peak, Hamilton Island – South Molle Island

Sunset beach hangs: – Langford Island Sand Spit – Scrubhen Beach, Hook Island – Chalkie’s Beach, Haslewood Island

In the evenings, chill on deck with our crew and your new mates, have a few drinks, stargaze and then let the calm water gently rock you to sleep.

This tour departs Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach at 9:30am and returns on the last day at approximately 3:30pm. Straight after your tour, keep the adventure alive and meet your crew and fellow passengers for a catch up at the after-party in Airlie Beach – we have a reserved table, drink discounts and meal deals!

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Airlie Beach

Departure Time

• Departs Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach at 10.00am
• Returns to the same location on the fourth day at approximately 3:30 pm

Departure Instructions

• Guests are asked to confirm their travel 48 hours before departure.
• Check-in is located at 350 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, QLD 4802.
• Check-in day before departure between 2pm-3pm OR check-in the day of departure at 8am.
• Our friendly staff will welcome you with a pre-departure briefing which will go through everything you require to join and enjoy your adventure with us.

Destinations

• Hamilton Island
• Long Island
• Whitehaven Beach
• Whitsunday Island
• There is no set itinerary for this tour. Each trip will be planned around the weather conditions, tides and the groups desires.

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Departing on different days of the week, no set schedule

Duration

4 Day 3 Night

Fitness Level Required

Medium

Additional Information

• Excess luggage can be stored at Airlie Beach Bag Storage at an extra charge
• Cruise is predominately suited to adventurous travellers
• Please advise tour operator of any food allergies upon booking. We cater for most diet requirements - vegetarian, vegan, lactose free and gluten free. Please chat to our office if diet requirements differ from these. Please note that there is no diet alternative to our desserts (which include gluten and dairy)
• It is recommended that guests have some swimming confidence in the water.
• While many guests travel from abroad, it is crucial travellers have a good understanding of English for safety briefs.
• This tour is not recommended for disabled passengers.
• Minimum 10 guests - Maximim 19 guests

Eco Certifications

• Small soft ZIPLESS bag with change of clothes for both days
• BYO alcohol (no glass or red wine please) cask wine is favourable.
• Swimmers, Beach towel, hat & suncream
• Camera
• Comfortable sandals or thongs for trekking at Whitehaven
• Jacket for the evening in cooler months (Australian winter).
• Toiletries and any perscription medication

Minimum age 12