Airlie Beach Trip Overview
This tour offers 3 days and 2 nights Whitsunday sailing in Entice Catamarans. Each boat is a 14.2m sailing catamaran. 10 guests enjoy 4 cabins, 3 with their own ensuite. Each tour sails, visits Whitehaven Beach and the Hill Inlet Lookout including spending some time there and snorkels in at least 2 of the best locations in the Whitsunday Islands National Park.
The Lounge area is super comfortable and features large panoramic windows allowing you to enjoy the scenery while feasting on the fabulous creations served up from the galley. On deck guests can choose to experience the excitement of sailing on the front nets or be more protected in the shaded back area.
As an added bonus Entice catamarans carry an array of great fun water toys. You can explore the calm bays of the Whitsunday Islands on a Stand-Up-Paddle board, stay dry whilst seeing some reef in our clear bottom kayak, float around on our sea lounge or even cruise through the water in James Bond style on our sea scooter.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Airlie Beach, Australia
Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Sailing Trips
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This tour offers 3 days and 2 nights Whitsunday sailing in Entice Catamarans. Each boat is a 14.2m sailing catamaran. 10 guests enjoy 4 cabins, 3 with their own ensuite. Each tour sails, visits Whitehaven Beach and the Hill Inlet Lookout including spending some time there and snorkels in at least 2 of the best locations in the Whitsunday Islands National Park.
The Lounge area is super comfortable and features large panoramic windows allowing you to enjoy the scenery while feasting on the fabulous creations served up from the galley. On deck guests can choose to experience the excitement of sailing on the front nets or be more protected in the shaded back area.
As an added bonus Entice catamarans carry an array of great fun water toys. You can explore the calm bays of the Whitsunday Islands on a Stand-Up-Paddle board, stay dry whilst seeing some reef in our clear bottom kayak, float around on our sea lounge or even cruise through the water in James Bond style on our sea scooter.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1 – Depart Airlie Beach
Stop At: Whitsunday Islands National Park, 4802 Australia
Our friendly skipper picks you up from te meeting area in the northern precinct of Abell Point Marina, just 8 minutes walk from the center Airlie Beach. After being shown your cabin, boat heads out to sea and you can enjoy your first sail. Sit back, relax, have a drink and get to know your fellow sailors.
Snacks get served after sundown. The crew gets busy cooking dinner after you have reached your anchorage for the night. This is usually somewhere central in the Whitsunday Island group in a bay protected from waves.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Onboard Accommodation
Day 2: Day 2 – Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach & Snorkelling
Stop At: Whitehaven Beach, 4802 Australia
Sleep in and wait for coffee smell to wake you up for breakfast at around 7am. Once breakfast is packed away the boat will head to a good spot to snorkel. This could be Border Island or in one of the bays of Hook Island or somwhere else; this could also happen in the afternoon after visiting Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout. Your skipper will brief you about snorkelling, gear and marine life. A rescue tender boat will be with you throughout your entire snorkelling time.
In the afternoon after lunch you will arrive at Whitehaven Beach. Pack your beach bag and camera, the view from the Hill Inlet Lookout is always fantastic and afterwards there is plenty of time to hang out on the super squeaky white fine sand of Whitehaven.
Another boat voyage will take you to the night time anchorage for your second night. Enjoy the scenery of the islands and some snacks.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Onboard Accommodation
Day 3: Day 3 – Water Activities, Snorkelling and Sail back to Airlie Beach
Stop At: Whitsunday Islands National Park, 4802 Australia
Sleep in or get into breakfast early in order to maximise your activity time on the last morning of the tour. Relax and sunbake aboard or enjoy a watersports activity. Snorkelling is also on the agenda. Or dig into morning tea, or catch up on taking pictures.
Take a last jump of the boat before we start heading back to Airlie Beach. An exiting sailing session (depending on wind conditions) brings you back to the mainland. After a journey of around 3 hours you will step onto solid ground again where your crew will be wishing you farewell and Ahoy. Congratulations, you are a sailor now!
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
