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:
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:
- 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 201 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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.