Australia · BOAT TOURS IN THE WHITSUNDAYS
The good boat tours in the Whitsundays run small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Red Cat Adventures’ Whitehaven Beach cruise from Airlie Beach, with snorkeling, Hill Inlet views, lunch, costs, tips, and honest advice.
“Fun day cruising the Whitsundays. Snorkelling hole was beautiful as was Whitehaven. Frankie and Jet were great hosts for the day and really looked after everyone. Definitely recommend.”
Review of Red Cat Adventures’ $162 Whitehaven eco-cruise from Airlie Beach, with reef snorkeling, Hill Inlet, buffet lunch, and practical tips.
“I had one of the best days I’ve had in Australia during this tour - everything ran smoothly without a hitch. I was most impressed when I was honest about a certain disability and, instead of ignoring it, they helped to accommodate it and made sure I felt super comfortable. Everything was high quality (boat, food, snorkel equipment etc.), even the friendly tour guides. Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach are so beautiful - you’ve to see it in person! Even off the app I’ve been recommending Red Cat to my other WHV friends”
Cruise from Airlie Beach through the Whitsundays to Whitehaven Beach, with two hours on the sand, tea, swims, and sunset views.
“Could not fault the trip the staff, food and the boat we went on. I was just surprised to see so many boats in the bay and so many people all doing what we were doing. Don’t know why I expected it to be just our boat because everyone was doing what we were seeing and enjoying a beautiful island and cruise. Top rate cruise”
Review the Camira Whitsundays sailing trip from Airlie Beach, with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and drinks included.
“Amazing day!!! The staff were superb, the food was lovely the drinks were great. Unbelievable scenery it was just perfect really thanks guys!”
Review of SeaLink’s 8-hour Whitehaven Beach cruise from Airlie Beach, with Hill Inlet views, meals, bus transfers, and practical tips.
“From start to finish this tour was excellent! The staff all went out of their way to make the day really enjoyable and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending it to others”
Review of the 2-night Avatar sailing trip from Airlie Beach, with Whitehaven Beach, snorkeling, meals, sleeping conditions, price, and practical tips.
“The tour guides were relatively friendly. The pickup point map was incorrect, you need to ensure you go to the address and ignore the map as it was contradictory. The tour left fairly promptly after 11am. It was fairly expensive for you got, conRead more”
Review of OzSail’s 2-night Whitsundays cruise, with Whitehaven Beach, snorkeling, meals, sailing, bunks, costs, and practical tips.
“We just departed from the “Spank Me” and we had a great time! Accommodations were about what you’d expect from a racing sailboat, and Captain Alex takes you around to some beautiful places and great snorkeling spots. Marie and MollRead more”
Review the Whitsunday sail and snorkel day from Airlie Beach, with Langford Island, lunch, banana boats, sunset views, costs, and practical tips.
“Not a great trip. Our particular sail was affected by the necessity (to increase numbers) of taking on passengers from a cruise ship. This meant we started later than advertised, and returned much sooner. Even though advised of this before departure, it meant time was tight, so really we motor sailed for 2 hours, scuba dived off a small and uninteresting lesser island for an hour (most of us gave up before that because there was nothing to see) and then motor sailed back for 2 hours and 40 minutes through choppy seas. There wasn't really enough room on the boat to sit comfortably and many passengers had to sprawl…”
Review of Providence’s Whitehaven sail from Airlie Beach, with snorkeling, Hill Inlet views, food, timing, comfort, and practical tips.
“Best experience we had so far. The stay at whitehaven Beach is a bit short. Nevertheless, beautiful experience on a charming sailing Boat.”
Review of Airlie Beach’s two-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with sparkling wine, antipasto, coastal views, music, and practical booking tips.
“Beautiful sunset with drinks and nice music, perfect to enjoy and relaxing”
Review of OzSail’s two-day Matador sailing trip from Airlie Beach, with Whitehaven Beach, reef snorkeling, meals, cabins, costs, and practical tips.
“Great trip would really reccomend even if it’s raining, crew where amazing and make sure you get to the whitsundays early before everyone else which is amazing. Also amazing snorkel spots. Definitely bring you’re own alcohol”
Review of the Camira Sailing Adventure from Airlie Beach, with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, snorkeling, barbecue lunch, drinks, and practical tips.
“This should be a happy trip for my partner and I. We planed this trip for my birthday. But it has been ruined by a staff call Joel. He was so rude and seperate attitudes treated Asian and the others during the whole time . That’s not fair. He never stated rules clearly but only said no and stop. We are Australian citizens live in Brisbane for more than 15 years and first time feels raciest so badly in this trip! When we landed the white heaven bay we were the first group, then we thought we would be the first group back to Camira when we came back. We…”
Review of OzSail’s 2-night Whitsundays sailing trip from Airlie Beach, with snorkeling, Whitehaven Beach, meals, stargazing, and practical tips.
“Pretty good ! I had a good time and loved the people who were on the boat with me”
Review of Airlie Beach’s Providence Whitsundays sunset sail, with tall-ship charm, snacks, sailing tips, value, and practical details.
“It was great. Really lovely evening out on the boat for sunset. Really interesting and informative crew”
Review of Airlie Beach’s Whitsundays sunset sailing cruise, with schooner sailing, sparkling wine, snacks, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Everything it was the most beautiful experience and the captain and crew were lovely.The champagne and nibbles just enhanced the experience.”
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