Overnight Whitsunday Islands Sailing

The Whitsundays Island are a must-do in Australia, book an overnight Whitsunday Islands sailing trip today!

Whether traveling individually, as a couple or with a group there is a tour option available. Tours range in length from 2 to 6 days or we can tailor durations for private charter groups. You can also do a learn to sail course.

Along with Sailing the Whitsunday Islands, tours include time to snorkel on Coral Reefs teeming with marine life, take guided island bush walks to lookouts that offer amazing photo opportunities and visit the world famous Whitehaven Beach. Tours are Eco-Certified and along the way, the crew will provide an interpretive insight into this World Heritage Listed area.

During a typical 2 or 3 day tour, along with the sailing, there will be time to:

  • Snorkel coral reefs teaming with marine life
  • Visit stunning sand and coral beaches
  • Go for guided island bush walks.

To check this Whitsunday sailing adventure is the best boat for you read this article: How to choose a Whitsundays Sailing boat.

We do have East Coast packages, including a Whitsundays Sailing adventure and Fraser Island. Check it out here Sydney to Cairns or Cairns to Sydney.

Find out what to do on the East Coast of Australia before your boat trip please check out How best to travel the East Coast or Hot Spots on the East Coast.  Read more about how long we recommend for an East Coast trip.

Our most popular Whitsunday tours are our 3 days Whitsunday cruises, which allow for a longer time around the islands and relaxation on board a vessel as you soak up the tropical vibes of the Whitsundays. We have day tours out to the Whitsunday Islands, sailing trips and catamarans.

The Whitsundays are located in Central Queensland, approximately 1,000km north of Brisbane and 700km south of Cairns. Getting to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, is very easy with a variety of air, rail and road options available.

Arriving to the Whitsundays by flight

The Whitsundays are serviced by two domestic airports, Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine Airport – PPP) on the mainland, and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) on Hamilton Island. Proserpine is situated about 25kms inland from Airlie Beach with shuttles, taxis, and buses meeting all flights to take you to Airlie Beach. International access to the Whitsundays is available via connecting flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Cairns. Airlines servicing the Whitsundays region are Qantas, Virgin Australia, Tigerair, and Jetstar.

Approximate flying times: Sydney – 2 hours 30 minutes, Brisbane – 1 hour 30 minutes, Melbourne – 3 hours, Cairns – 1 hour

Arriving to the Whitsundays by train

Queensland Rail’s ‘Sunlander’ and ‘Queenslander’ services to Proserpine depart Brisbane and Cairns several times weekly. The Great South Pacific Express also services this area. Alternatively, you can discover Queensland’s tropical beauty aboard the country’s most innovative train, the Tilt Train. The new Tilt Train services Proserpine Station, with two return services weekly between Brisbane and Cairns.

Arriving to Airlie Beach by car

If you choose to drive to the Whitsundays there are some wonderful places to explore both north and south of the area. The Bruce Highway runs from Brisbane to Cairns offering some beautiful scenery along the way. The turnoff to Airlie Beach is 1 km north of Proserpine.

Approximate travel times: From Brisbane – 13 hours, From Cairns – 8 hours, From Townsville – 3 hours, From Mackay – 2 hours, From Bowen – 1 hour, From Proserpine – 30 minutes

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    $195
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    Trip Styles:Budget

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    $149
  • Bullet one Day tour Whitsundays
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    $210
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    Trip Styles:Budget

    Join our intimate sailing adventure around the Whitsunday Islands. Visit Whitehaven Beach and snorkel among the breathtaking reefs and experience the thrill of sailing from one destination to the next.

    $429
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    Trip Styles:Budget

    Sail the Whitsundays on our overnight former racing yacht from Airlie Beach.

    $720
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    Trip Styles:Budget

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    $650
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  • Entice is one of the Twin catamarans
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    Sail for 2 days and 2 nights on the Catamaran Entice. A short walk takes you up the Hill Inlet Lookout, from where you have a breathtaking view over Whitehaven Beach. The tour stops in various of the dreamy Whitsunday Bays for snorkeling. Underwater you’ll find a whole world of itself, full of colorful corals and fish.

    $638
  • Ocean Rafting Best Boat for Sailing the Whitsundays
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    Ride, beach, snorkel and bushwalk…all in one day! Ocean Rafting’s Southern Lights tour offers the perfect Whitehaven Beach tour, visiting both ends of the world famous beach and enjoying approximately two hours relaxing at the southern end of the 7km stretch of Whitehaven Beach.

    $169
  • Couple walking along the beach Whitsundays, Whitehaven Beach on our Whitsunday Island boat tour
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    Take your time and enjoy the perfect couples deluxe sailing experience on Whitsunday Blue. Stop at Whitehaven beach, go snorkelling, and check out the islands in the area.

    $2,525
  • Hammer" sailing boat on crystal clear waters with a view of lush green islands, part of Real Aussie Adventures in Whitsunday Islands, Queensland.
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    Trip Styles:Budget

    Sail on a Whitsunday sailing yacht that has been a successful racing yacht on the Queensland coast.

    $720
  • A beautiful sailing boat in the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, surrounded by lush tropical islands. Perfect for a 2 day 1 night adventure!
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    Sail the Whitsunday Islands over two days on the maxi yacht Siska, great speed and power as you sail the Whitsundays in style on board this social boat.

    $429
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    $720
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