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8 Sailing and Snorkeling Trips in Australia to Book

8 sailing trips  ·  seats from $137 each

These are the 8 sailing and snorkeling trips in Australia to put on the shortlist, each with its price, its time on the water and what comes with the seat. Start at the top and work down.

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 752 reviews · from $466Top of the fleet

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

2.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

3.Airlie Beach: Providence Whitehaven Day Sail with Snorkeling

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

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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Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas - The morning sail from the Crystalbrook marina
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Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

4.Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 565 reviews · from $243

Sailaway takes you from Port Douglas to Low Isles aboard a 33-passenger catamaran. You get guided snorkeling with a marine biologist, a glass-bottom boat ride on EV Discovery, a lighthouse walk, buffet lunch, and several hours to swim or rest. Crew members such as Jake, Zara, and Tom are praised for clear safety help and friendly service.

“Loved the snoring day, The buffet was great, the boat was amazing and staff were lovely Only thing I’d recommend is to bring some reef shoes for low Iles as the sand is hot & painful to walk on”

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Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas - Snorkeling with a marine biologist
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Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas

5.Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 436 reviews · from $243

Sailaway takes you from Port Douglas to Mackay Cay and the Outer Great Barrier Reef for about nine hours. You’ll get guided snorkeling with a marine biologist, glass-bottom coral viewing, a buffet lunch, reef talks, and time on a coral cay. The crew supplies equipment, stinger suits or wetsuits, and hotel transfers.

“Excellent trip, only 52 people on the catamaran so much better for the snorkeling as it was easier to swim and see the coral and fish. Great information given by the marine biologist and we saw lots of different fish, stingrays and also turtles. Glass bottom boat also included to get to a small cay. Lunch and snacks provided which were very good. The crew were amazing thanks for a memorable day”

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Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip from Cairns - The long crossing to Upolu Reef
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Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip from Cairns

6.Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · from $179

Sail from Cairns to Upolu Reef and a sheltered lagoon on a 9-hour, small-group outing capped at 20 people. You’ll receive snorkel gear, guided in-water support, morning tea, buffet lunch, and snacks. Crew members such as Justine and skipper Makayla may point out clownfish, turtles, sharks, rays, and coral.

“This tour was absolutely amazing. The small group made it feel personal and relaxed, and the guide was fantastic—friendly, helpful, and full of great info. Sailing on the yacht was smooth and peaceful, and snorkelling over the reef was unRead more”

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Cairns: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour - Four hours at an exclusive Great Barrier Reef site
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Cairns: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour

7.Cairns: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 398 reviews · 9 hours · from $183

Spend nine hours aboard a 16-meter schooner with a small group of up to 25 people. Sail to an exclusive reef site for snorkeling, optional scuba, and marine naturalist tours, then visit Green Island before enjoying lunch, afternoon tea, and a wind-powered sail back to Cairns. Crew members may include Blair, Anne, Ollie, Dan, Mat, Marie, Paul, Luke, or Kelly.

“Everything was great and the staff really savvy and nice all the time! Best day in Cairns :)”

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Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas - Guided snorkeling around the sheltered lagoon
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Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

8.Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $243

Sailaway takes you from Port Douglas to the Low Isles on an adults-only catamaran cruise. Snorkel with a marine guide, view coral from a glass-bottom boat, walk the cay, then enjoy afternoon tea and drinks as the sun drops. The crew, including guides such as Erin, Jake and Kyra, helps you choose how active the afternoon will be.

“Fantastic day out on a beautiful catamaran with a fantastic crew! My adult daughter and I loved everything about today. Never felt rushed, there were 9 other people on the boat so it wasn’t at all crowded either. Having done the reef many tiRead more”

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