Airlie Beach, Whitsundays

Camira Whitsundays Day Sailing Tour

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Duration
Full day, 8:15am to 5:30pm
Departs
Everyday from Port of Airlie
Includes
BBQ lunch, drinks, snorkel gear
Group size
Up to 72 guests, 6+ crew

Tour overview

The ultimate sailing tour departing from Airlie Beach is Camira Whitsundays. This massive catamaran visits Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout, as well as a snorkel location around the Whitsunday Islands. The yacht was built for speed and is capable of sailing at 30 knots.

This spacious vessel has indoor and outdoor seating areas, and lunch is included. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to sail on one of the fastest sailing cats ever built.

Comparing boats? See our guide to Whitsunday sailing tours for how the maxi yachts, catamarans and classic yachts compare.

One of the fastest sailing cats ever built BBQ lunch and drinks included Departs every day

Tour Highlights

  • Visit Whitehaven Beach
  • Hill Inlet Lookout
  • Snorkel location on a fringing reef
  • Snorkelling equipment and stinger suits included
  • BBQ lunch, morning and afternoon tea included
  • Soft drinks and water, plus beer, wine and cider after snorkelling
  • Comfortable, fast sailing catamaran with a diving platform

This Whitsundays Tour Itinerary

*Example itinerary only. The order, timing and stops may change on the day due to tides, weather and operating conditions.

Departure, 8:15am

Port of Airlie, Cruise Whitsundays Terminal

Board Camira at the Cruise Whitsundays terminal, 24 The Cove Road, Airlie Beach, and set sail through the Whitsunday Islands with morning tea.

Snorkel stop

Fringing Reef Snorkel

Snorkel a fringing reef site with all equipment and stinger suits provided. Turtles and stingrays are regular sightings.

Guided walk

Hill Inlet Lookout

One of the most photographed locations in Australia. A guided walk follows the path and history of the Whitsunday traditional owners, the Ngaro people, to the picture postcard view, with displays about the history and flora along the way.

Beach time

Whitehaven Beach

Time on the white silica sand of Whitehaven Beach, with a BBQ lunch served during the day.

Return, approx. 5:30pm

Port of Airlie

Sail home with afternoon tea. Return time can be later depending on conditions.

Good to know

BBQ lunch, morning and afternoon tea
Soft drinks and water. Beer, wine and cider from 10am
Stinger suits provided and mandatory for snorkelling
Coach transfers to Port of Airlie: adult $13, child $7
Hill Inlet visit depends on tides

Sailing trip: This is a sailing tour, so the day depends on wind and conditions and the itinerary will vary.

Suitable Tour For You?

Fitness level Moderate

This tour suits all ages from 4 to 99 (minimum age is 4). If you love the thrill of sailing on a fast boat with stunning scenery and snorkelling, this tour is perfect for you. A medium fitness level is needed for snorkelling and the Hill Inlet Lookout walk.

Minimum age 4, infants not permitted
Adequate swimming ability needed to snorkel
Moderate fitness and agility recommended

What's included

Included in the price

  • Snorkelling equipment and stinger suits
  • BBQ lunch
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Soft drinks and water
  • Beer, wine and cider from 10am, after snorkelling
  • Guided walk to Hill Inlet Lookout

Not included

  • Coach transfers to Port of Airlie (adult $13, child $7)

Information For Camira Whitsundays Tour From Airlie Beach

Guest and crew numbers: The tour takes up to 72 guests and 6+ crew.

Locations visited: Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and a snorkel location.

Included in the price: Snorkelling equipment, stinger suits, lunch and drinks.

This is a sailing trip, so it relies on Mother Nature and the day will vary with conditions. The fun, well-informed crew have years of local experience and work to give guests the best sailing experience possible. Sightings of loggerhead turtles and stingrays are pretty much a daily event. This fully inclusive day cruise is an amazing way to see the Whitsunday Islands National Park and beautiful Whitehaven Beach, and it is one of the most varied and exciting days on offer.

Snorkelling, Hill Inlet Lookout, a delicious BBQ lunch and the thrill of sailing: put it all together and you have an awesome day out.

Tour Departure

This tour departs from the Port of Airlie Cruise Whitsundays Terminal, 24 The Cove Road, Airlie Beach.

Departs: 8:15am, everyday
Returns: 5:30pm, can be later

From Daydream Island: Ferry departs 7:35am to connect at Port of Airlie, returning 7:00pm.

Tour Video

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Terms and Conditions Of Travel

Prices are per person in Australian dollars and include GST, except family rates, where the number of people is set by the fare type. Child fares are for ages 4 to 14, and children under 18 must travel with an adult carer. Open date tickets need 14 days' notice to book.

Concession fares: Concession fares need ID shown at check-in. Backpacker discounts are only for genuine backpackers aged 18+ with an eligible card, photo ID and an accommodation receipt, and are granted at Cruise Whitsundays' discretion.

Cancellation fees, day cruises: No show or cancellation with 24 hours' notice or less is 100% of the fare. Between 24 and 48 hours is 50% of the fare. Transfers to another Cruise Whitsundays cruise with more than 48 hours' notice incur no fee, subject to availability.

Operator changes: Cruise Whitsundays may alter prices and itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures or arrange alternative transport if necessary. All cruises are subject to sea and weather conditions. If a cruise is cancelled, guests are notified using their booking contact details and offered an alternative cruise or a refund up to the fare paid. Bookings should be reconfirmed with the Airlie Beach office the day before departure on 07 4846 7000.

Health & safety: Travel insurance is recommended. The operator is not responsible for missed flights, property loss or damage, or claims from personal injury while travelling or taking part in activities. Stinger suits are mandatory for all guests snorkelling. Full terms and conditions of carriage are available from Cruise Whitsundays.

Provider details: Cruise Whitsundays, 24 The Cove Road, Airlie Beach, Queensland. Phone 07 4846 7000.

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Nath J

Airlie Beach local since 2001 · Founder, Ripple Effect Online

Nath J has lived in Airlie Beach and worked in Whitsundays tourism since 2001. He was Operations Manager at Tallarook Sail and Dive, and today is a marketing contractor for multiple tourism and local businesses. He is also the founder of Ripple Effect Online, the Airlie Beach agency that has been building and ranking websites for local tour operators since 2017. Nath runs several Whitsundays travel sites, has delivered workshops on direct tourism bookings, and wrote the ebook "Whitsunday Islands: A Journey through Paradise". He holds the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s "Whitsundays Tourism Hero" and "Respecting First Nations Cultural Protocols in Australia" certifications.

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