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10 Airlie Beach Sailing Tours Worth Booking

10 sailing trips  ·  seats from $61 each

The coast of Airlie Beach from the water: 10 sailing trips with their prices, how long each is out and what is served on deck.

2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar - Whitehaven Beach and the three-hour stop
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2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar

1.2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 771 reviews · from $466Top of the fleet

Sail from Coral Sea Marina aboard Avatar, the Whitsundays’ only commercial trimaran, for two nights among island beaches and reef waters. You’ll snorkel, visit Whitehaven Beach, and share meals with up to 26 people. Crew members such as Alex, Ella, Dave, Tyler, Casper, Sammy, and Ella have been praised for warm hosting and strong local guidance.

“Great trip all round! Awesome welcome from Skipper Sammy and Ella. Nice food, cool snorkel spots and great visit to Whitehaven Beach!”

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2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef - Setting out from Coral Sea Marina at 10:30 am
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2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef

2.2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 752 reviews · from $466Best loved

Spend two nights aboard OzSail’s 82-foot sailboat Spank Me, exploring Whitehaven Beach, Hook Island, and reef snorkeling sites such as Luncheon Bay and Blue Pearl Bay. Crew members including Alex, Chris, and Vale may lead the trip. Meals, snorkeling gear, park fees, and onboard accommodation are included, but expect shared bunks and basic facilities.

“Absolutely amazing experience — highly recommend this tour. Huge thanks to the incredible crew: Alex, Chris, and Vale. From the very first moment, they made sure everyone was happy and comfortable. The tours themselves were fantastic, Read more”

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Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch - Snorkeling, Banana Boats, and Beach Time
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Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch

3.Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 653 reviews · from $142

Join Red Cat Adventures aboard Tongarra for a full day from Airlie Beach to Langford Island. Snorkel with provided gear and stinger suits, enjoy lunch and snacks, try a banana boat ride, walk the beach, and return at sunset. Guides such as Nat, Cooper, Charlotte, Jarrod, and Patrick may lead the day, depending on the departure.

“Long sail time, for the amount of snorkel time, great food very nice and help full staff. Use plenty o f sunscreen.”

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Airlie Beach: Providence Whitehaven Day Sail with Snorkeling - The early start at Coral Sea Marina
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Airlie Beach: Providence Whitehaven Day Sail with Snorkeling

4.Airlie Beach: Providence Whitehaven Day Sail with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 640 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $137

Spend about nine hours aboard the 62-foot gaff-rigged schooner Providence, sailing from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. You can help raise the sails, walk to the lookout, and snorkel a fringing Great Barrier Reef site. Guides such as Jack, Fin, Harry, and Phone lead the trip, with drinks, gear, and hotel pickup included.

“Great day out lots of communication from guys in board. Snorkel spot was great and plenty of time at Whitehaven beach”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands 2-Day Sailing Tour - Two reef stops with time in the water
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Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands 2-Day Sailing Tour

5.Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands 2-Day Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 452 reviews · 2 days · from $350

Sail from Airlie Beach aboard Matador, a racing yacht operated by OzSail Whitsunday. You will snorkel reef sites, reach Whitehaven Beach early, eat fresh meals, and sleep onboard beneath the stars. Crew members such as Tony, Chris, Ruby, and Dave have been praised for warm service and strong local knowledge. Expect simple sleeping quarters, shared facilities, and an active boat routine.

“We had the best time! Did snorkeling on the best places you could have and there was no one else! We went to white heaven beach with no other people on the island! We saw stingrays, lemon sharks and the best views! Couldn’t recommend more! Ruby, Tony and Kate were the best! Had some incredible information from ruby during the night about the coral reefs, was so interesting! Thanks for the great experience!!”

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Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands - Hill Inlet and the walk to the lookout
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Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

6.Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 452 reviews · from $185

Spend about 10 hours aboard the Camira from Airlie Beach, sailing to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Walk to the lookout with a guide, swim, snorkel the fringing reef, and enjoy barbecue lunch, snacks, soft drinks, and alcohol after snorkeling. The boat carries up to 60 people, with hotel transfers available as an upgrade.

“Amazing staff, very experienced, friendly and helpful. Adventure Was amazing even had some personal time to explore. Food was lovely with heaps of Variety.”

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Airlie Beach: 2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Trip with Meals - Snorkeling around Hook Island and the outer bays
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Airlie Beach: 2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Trip with Meals

7.Airlie Beach: 2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Trip with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 389 reviews · 3 days · from $460

Set sail from Coral Sea Marina for two nights among the Whitsundays aboard a maxi yacht. You’ll snorkel several reef sites, visit Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, watch for turtles and dolphins, help with sailing, and eat crew-prepared meals. Skippers such as Alex, Kate, and Max have earned praise for timing beach visits well, though sleeping quarters are shared and basic.

“An amazing trip. Skipper Alex and crew Meg and Kianna were fantastic. Completely efficient and helpful they looked after us really well. The activities were awesome. A really memorable trip.”

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Airlie Beach: Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail - Boarding at Coral Sea Marina North
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Airlie Beach: Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail

8.Airlie Beach: Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 389 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Spend two hours sailing across Airlie Beach’s bay aboard Providence V, a 62-foot gaff-rigged schooner built from North Queensland timber. Expect a welcome drink, shared bread, cheese, fruit, and dips, plus chances to help raise the sails. Crew members such as Oscar, Katie, Luke, and Alex explain the boat and sailing as the sun drops behind the Whitsunday hills.

“Beautiful ship, friendly crew, good food and beverages. Only negative feedback was a passenger vaping at front of ship trying to hide from crew”

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Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise - Sparkling wine, nibbles, and the social side of the boat
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Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

9.Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 339 reviews · from $60Lowest fare aboard

Set sail from Coral Sea Marina at 5pm aboard the traditional gaff-rigged schooner Providence V. This two-hour cruise circles Pioneer Bay as the sun drops behind the Whitsunday islands. You get a glass of sparkling wine, light shared snacks, and a small-group setting of up to 24 people. Crew members such as Jack, Alex, and Adrian are known for their friendly service.

“We had a wonderful time and the crew were happy and upbeat. It was awesome they even threw in a full moon.”

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2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Condor - Day two at Tongue Bay and Hill Inlet
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2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Condor

10.2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Condor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $501

Set sail from Coral Sea Marina for two nights aboard Condor, a social Whitsunday sailing adventure with three crew, onboard beds, all meals, snorkeling gear, and time at Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. You can hike, snorkel, help keep the pace lively, or relax in a hammock. The trip suits active adults, mainly ages 18 to 39.

“The passengers and crew were amazing and as a solo traveler I felt so embraced and comfortable sooner than I would’ve ever expected. I had a lovely time even though we didn’t catch the best conditions. Everyone’s attitude and williRead more”

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