Sailing the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef
Sail, dive, snorkel, explore or simply relax! Whatever you desire our sailing adventures can take you to idyllic worlds no cruise ship can. Sail through crystal blue waters, snorkel over amazing coral reefs, or sink your feet into the pure white silica sand of the famous Whitehaven Beach. There are so many reasons why the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is a World Heritage Listed Region.
Professional crew will share their local knowledge of the area and suffice appetites with freshly prepared meals and traditional Aussie tucker. Our diverse owner operated fleet includes catamarans, tall ships, luxury vessels and a variety of racing and cruising sloops offering a unique sailing experience for the budget, moderate and deluxe traveller.
There are dozens of boats operating in the Great Barrier Reef, so if you are looking for something in particular just let us know. We've included here a select few offering a variety of different sailing options.
Classic cruises:
Sailing/diving cruises:
Sailing in style:
Waltzing Matilda
3 Day/2 Night Classic Cruise
With a reputation for providing a sailing experience that combines comfort with adventure, this Roberts Ketch provides a spacious and relaxed atmosphere for 14 passengers. "Waltzing" has a fantastic sailing ability and your crew of 2 will show you the best locations of the Marine Park and will ensure your trip is truly memorable.
With a choice of share cabin or private double cabin, wide flat uncluttered decks, shade awning and roomy interior, Aussie BBQ and optional diving "Waltzing Matilda" is an ideal cruising yacht for a Whitsunday adventure.
Key statistics:
- 16.4 metres long
- 14 guests
- 2 crew
- Rendevous diving available
- BYO drinks
- Private cabins
Departs/Returns:
- Wednesday 9:00am to Friday 4:00pm
- Saturday 9:00am to Monday 4:00pm
Waltzing Matilda offers Rendezvous Diving, as she does not carry diving equipment on board. If there are keen divers on board and prevailing weather conditions are right the crew will endeavour to meet up with another vessel for an opportunity to scuba dive.
Prices:
- Private double cabin - AU$520
- Share double cabin - AU$469
- Share single - AU$469
- Rendevous dive - AU$75
Enid
3 Day/2 Night Classic Cruise
Enid is a beautiful timber boat designed with timeless classic lines.
Launched in 1961 and restored in 2002/2003 with her original timber fittings still intact. Get involved in the sailing or sit back relax and take in the beautiful scenery. The camp ashore option allows guests to enjoy comforts of sleeping on land in private double/twin tents.
Key statistics:
- 19.2 metres long
- 21 guests
- 3 crew
- Rendevous diving
- Eco certified
- Camp ashore option
- BYO drinks
- Private cabins available
Departs/Returns:
- Thursday 9:30am to Saturday 4:00pm
- Monday 9:30am to Wednesday 4:00pm
Enid offers Rendezvous Diving, as she does not carry diving equipment on board. If there are keen divers on board and prevailing weather conditions are right the crew will endeavour to meet up with another vessel for an opportunity to scuba dive.
Prices:
- Private double cabin - AU$499
- Share double cabin - AU$449
- Share single - AU$449
- Camp ashore - AU$449
- Rendevous dive - AU$60
Isandive - Wings II
2 Days/2 Nights Diving Cruise
16.7 in length with a towering sailing rig and powerful engines to take you to the best dive and snorkel destinations in the Whitsundays. A maximum of 25 passengers and 4 great crew with private double and share cabins available. All the modern comforts below deck with DVD, PC system for dive photos and a huge home theate movie screen. Visit Whithaven Beach and discover the beauty of the underwater world around the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Your skipper and enthusiastic crew will show you the best of the Whitsundays while you make the most of the huge deck space. You can lounge on the nets and take in the 360 degree views or find the perfect sun baking possie on deck as you sail towards each new island paradise. There are endless opportunities for adventuring ashore, with rainforest walks, beachcombing or playing football on Whitehaven Beach. Wings is the ultimate vessel for diving in the Whitsundays.
It has two liveaboard dive instructors who know the best places to take you diving. If you're a first time scuba diver, we can make your experience as relaxed and easy as possible by starting at shallow beach entries. Once you feel confident, you can dive your way through colourful coral reefs teeming with life guided by your instructor. Many first divers end up addicted to the underworld sightseeing as a result! We ensure your dive adventure suits your level of confidence and you will definitely come up smiling. While the introductory divers are exploring the shallow reefs, our other diver instructor can guide certified divers through amazing deeper adventures. The professional crew onboard Wings will set the standard of fun and share their experience and knowledge
with you. (Dives are subject to passing a dive medical questionnaire onboard).
Key statistics:
- 16.7 metres long
- 25 guests
- 4 crew
- Scuba diving
- BYO drinks
- Private cabins available
Departs/Returns:
- Saturday 1:00pm to Monday 12:00pm
- Monday 1:00pm to Wednesday 12:00pm
- Wednesday 1:00pm to Friday 12:00pm
Wings endeavours to stop at the best dive destinations around the Whitsunday Islands and The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. She is fully equipped for Scuba Diving with 2 on board dive instructors to take beginners or certified divers. All dive gear is included in the dive prices and professional dive photos are available to buy on disk.
Prices:
- Private double cabin - AU$455
- Share double cabin - AU$415
- Share single - AU$395
- Triple share single - AU$395
Dive packages:
- 1 dive - AU$60
- 2 dives - AU$110
- 3 dives - AU$150 with a free Islandive T-Shirt
- Dive Photos CD - AU$25
Pacfic Sunrise
3 Days/3 Nights Sailing in Style
126ft Traditional Sailing Ketch, large ship style cabins all with private ensuites and air conditioned. This cruiser has been renovated to a high standard with a tropical layout, separate deck levels and secluded balconies. The largest suites of any vessel in the region vary in size and have individual names. The fully functional galley, licensed bar and dining room provides areas for socializing. Snorkel, kayak or relax in elegance while you visit the best destinations of the Whitsundays. Pacific Sunrise also offers a 6 Day/ 6 Night Cruise.
The moment you are welcomed aboard Pacific Sunrise you will feel as though you have stepped back in time to a traditional boutique hotel where high levels of service, low guest numbers and an atmosphere of distinction were the norm.
Starting her life as a Fijian built 38 meter (125 foot) island trader, Pacific Sunrise is now fitted out as a boutique floating hotel boasting 3 separate deck levels, only 8 guest suites, a maximum of 17 guests and minimum of 4 crew.
The largest suites of any vessel in the region along with their accompanying en-suites are the size of a regular hotel suite and fully renovated to a very high standard. The air-conditioned suites vary in size and position through out the vessel and each one has its own name and features enabling guests to choose the ambiance of their holiday in advance.
Key statistics:
- 33 metres long
- 17 guests
- 4 crew
- Scuba diving
- Kayaking
- Licensed bar
- Private cabins
Departs/Returns:
- Sunday 2:00pm to Wednesday 11:00am
- Wednesday 2:00pm to Saturday 11:00am
Prices:
- Blue Pearl Suite/Whitehaven Suite - AU$1100
- Deloraine Suite/Lindeman Suite/Royal Seaforth Suite - AU$895
- Halsewood Suite/Langford Suite/Macona Suite - AU$675
Pacific Sunrise offers on board diving with a live aboard instructor for introductory and certified divers. They offer a range of dive packages for thoes who are serious divers or want to try scuba diving for the first time.
Dive packages - certified divers:
- 1 dive - AU$90
- 3 dive package - AU$195
Dive packages - non-certified divers:
- 1 dive - AU$110
- 2 dive package - AU$185
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