Why choose this Airlie Beach tour ?

Experience the Whitsundays aboard a 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner, one of the few tall ships to regularly visit Whitehaven Beach. Get involved with handling the sails or simply relax on deck as you sail towards the iconic Whitehaven Beach. Upon arrival, disembark at Tongue Bay and enjoy a short 10-minute walk to the Hill Inlet lookout for stunning views and photo opportunities of the world’s most photographed beach. After taking in the scenery, spend an hour and a half soaking up the sun and the soft, white sand of Whitehaven Beach.

Return to the schooner for lunch as you continue your journey to a beautiful snorkelling spot. Here, you’ll have the chance to explore vibrant coral reefs and swim among a variety of colourful fish. As the day winds down, sail back to Coral Sea Marina North, with the sails—wind permitting—guiding you home.



Make the most of your Airlie Beach adventure

What makes Providence Whitehaven Beach Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise a unique experience ?

Meet us under the umbrellas at the roundabout at Meeting Point B at Coral Sea Marina where we checkin. We do offer pickups. Please make sure you have told us where you want to be picked up from. If you have not informed us by 5pm the day before you will need to meet us at 7 am at the marina.

Spend an hour or more on this world famous beach. Paddle in the shallows and see if you can say baby mantarays. Or splash in the turquoise waters. Lie on the silicate sand that never gets hot.

Walk up to the lookout and see the world famous Whitehaven Beach from above. Easy access and boardwalk.

Snorkel at one of the best snorkelling spots in the Whitsundays.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Hotel pick-up times and location will be listed in your voucher
  • If your pickup address is not on our drop down list, please CALL US as we will need to give you a time for that pickup location. NOTE we only pickup from Airlie Beach or nearby surrounds so please check. If you are making your own way, PLEASE MEET US AT CORAL SEA MARINA NORTH. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE NOT AT CORAL MARINA SEA MARINA SOUTH WHICH IS FIVE MINUTES WALK FROM US. Also you will need to park there as it offers longterm parking. Coral Sea Marina North does not offer longterm parking. If you are staying at Coral Sea Marina Resort we are only a five minute walk down the boardwalk.
  • CHECKIN IS AT 7 AM. THE BOAT DEPARTS AT 7.30 AM.
  • We reserve the right to change the route or destination if necessary e.g. weather conditions
  • Our minimum numbers are fifteen people in order to sail. You will be offered an opportunity to transfer to another day or can ask for a full refund.
  • If you lose or damage snorkelling gear or stinger suits you will be charged for the replacement of lost goods via EFTPOS on the boat.
  • The Master’s directions are to be always obeyed.
  • We have a WAIVER that must be signed by all guests (including children via parent/guardian). This will be sent to you at the time your booking is confirmed.
  • All departures and itineraries are subject to weather and maybe changed or cancelled at the discretion of the Master.
  • Please note we operate sailing vessels. We do endeavour to use our sails but that depends upon winds and weather conditions. Please also note that it takes 3 hours to reach Whitehaven Beach which is some distance from Airlie Beach. The journey is part of the day. Also, as we have sailing vessels, please also note you may get wet from waves, depending on the conditions. We are inside the Great Barrier Reef which means we are more sheltered than in the open ocean but if you have not experienced a sailing vessel, it is quite different for e.g. from a ferry. If you have any questions at all about this, please contact us.
  • Prior to boarding should you be suffering from COVID symptoms (or are in close contact with someone who is) please inform us immediately.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • BYO food
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    Pickup included
  • All food inclusive Day Sail
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    Picnic morning tea/Lunch/fruit: Yoghurt, cookie, tea/coffee, Chicken or Falafel avocado mayonnaise salad wrap & spinach sun dried tomato feta quiche & fruit
    Pickup included

Providence Whitehaven Beach Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide

Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

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Special Instructions:

    IMPORTANT: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure for check-in – i.e for a 7:30am departure you need to be at the departure point by 7am.

    Hotel pick-up list and pick-up times below: 

    Airlie Apartments (Begley St entrance) 6:55am

    Airlie Apartments 6:55am

    Airlie Beach Hotel 6:55am

    Airlie Beach Motor Lodge 6:55 am

    Airlie Beach YHA (meet at Domino’s Bus Stop) 7:05am

    Airlie Central Apts Waterson Way 6:55am

    Airlie Cove 6:50am

    Airlie Waterfront B&B 6:55am

    Airlie Waterfton Backpackers (Dominos Bus Stop) 7:05am

    Azure Sea 6:55am

    Backpackers By The Bay (Bus Stop Opposite Boathaven) 6:55am

    Base 7:05am

    Beachcourt Cannonvale 6:45am

    Beaches (meet at Base Backpackers) 7:05am

    Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort 6:45am

    Blue Horizon 6:55am

    Boathaven 6:55am

    Boathouse 6:55am

    Bush Village (Bus Stop Shute Harbour Rd) 6:45am

    Club Croc 6:45am

    Coles Bus Stop (Island Drive Bus Stop) 6:40am

    Colonial Palms 6:55am

    Coral Sea Resort 7:10am

    Flame Tree (Bus Stop Opposite) 6:20am

    Island Gateway 6:50am

    Island View B&B 6:45am

    Kipara 6:50am

    Magnums (meet at Base Backpackers) 7:05am

    Mango House 6:50am

    Marina Shores 7:10am

    Martinique 6:55am

    Mediterannean 6:55am

    Mirage 6:45am

    Moorings B&B 6:45am

    Myaura B& B 6:45am

    Nomads (Meet at Base Backpackers) 7:05am

    Paradise Court 6:40am

    Penninsula 7:10am

    Peppers 6:55am

    Pinnacles 6:55am

    Portside 7:05am

    Reefside Villas 6:45am

    Reflections 6:55am

    Seabreeze 6:40am

    Seastar Apts 6:55am

    Seaview Apartments (meet at Domino’s Bus Stop) 7:05am

    Shingley Beach Resort 7:10am

    Sunlit Waters (meet ay Begley Street Entrance) 6:55am

    Terraces 6:55am

    Toscana 6:55am

    Waters Edge 6:55am

    Waterview Apartments 6:55am

    Whitsunday On The Beach (meet at Base Backpackers) 7:05am

    Whitsunday Rainforest Retreat (meet at Border Drive Entry) 6:50am

    Whitsunday Vista Resort 6:55am

    Whitsunday Waterfront Apartments 6:45am

    Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Providence Whitsunday Sailing.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Brisbane.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 202 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.