Whitsundays Snorkelling And Sailing Tour
Tour overview
The Whitsundays Snorkelling And Sailing Tour is a full day on Tongarra, a sailing catamaran run by Red Cat Adventures. Sail from Airlie Beach out to Langford Island, with lunch on board and almost three hours to swim, snorkel, spot turtles and relax at the Langford sandbar.
The coral starts close to shore in the island bays, and there are noodles and flotation devices for less confident swimmers. Lounge on bean bags on deck, listen to eco guide commentary, then enjoy a sunset sail back to Airlie Beach with snacks.
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Tour Highlights
- Sailing the Whitsunday Islands on the Tongarra sailing catamaran
- Snorkelling coral reefs, with snorkel equipment included
- Free time at the Langford Island sandbar to swim, relax and spot turtles
- Optional lookout walk on Langford Island
- Freshly prepared lunch and snacks
- Sunset sail back to Airlie Beach
- Eco guide commentary and bean bag seating on deck
Itinerary
*Example itinerary only, based on the winter schedule. The order, timing and stops may change on the day due to weather and operating conditions.
Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach
Check in 30 minutes before departure at Coral Sea Marina North End, Meeting Point B, then sail for Langford Island.
Lunch on Board
A freshly prepared lunch served on the way to the island.
Langford Island Sandbar
Free time to swim, snorkel the coral, spot turtles, relax on the sandbar or take the lookout walk.
Sunset Sail
Sail back towards Airlie Beach with afternoon snacks.
Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach
Arrive back at Coral Sea Marina. Summer departures run 30 minutes later.
Good to know
Open-dated tickets: Give 7 days' notice to book, and present vouchers on boarding. The vessel departs on time, so please don't be late.
Is This Tour Suitable For You?
Included In The Tour
Included
- Freshly prepared lunch and snacks
- Snorkel equipment (mask and snorkel, excluding prescription masks)
- Eco guide commentary
- Bean bag seating and deck access
- Marine environmental charge, Queensland Parks and Wildlife fees and fuel levy
Not included
- Stinger suits
- Alcoholic drinks (BYO cans welcome)
What To Bring
Bring a rain jacket in the summer months (January to April) and warmer clothes in winter (June to September).
- Practical clothing and footwear
- Swimwear and towel
- Underwater camera
- BYO alcohol in cans (no glass or red wine)
Quick Information For This Tour
Product: Whitsundays Snorkelling And Sailing Tour
Price: From $219
Price includes: Lunch, snacks, snorkel equipment
Location: Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach QLD 4802
Type of boat: Sailing catamaran
Boat name: Tongarra
Departure time: 9:30am (winter), 10:00am (summer)
Return time: 6:00pm (winter), 6:30pm (summer)
Maximum guests: 30
Tour locations: Langford Island and Langford Reef
Snorkelling The Reef
The day includes time to snorkel the coral-filled bays on the fringes of the islands. Look out for turtles, Maori wrasse, batfish, parrotfish, clownfish (Nemo) and plenty more.
In most bays the coral starts close to shore and is easy to reach. Noodles and flotation devices are available for less confident swimmers.
Finer Details
Check-in opens 30 minutes before departure at Coral Sea Marina North End, Meeting Point B. Guests make their own way to the marina.
Winter schedule (1 June to 31 October): Check in 9:00am, depart 9:30am, return 6:00pm.
Summer schedule (1 November to 31 May): Check in 9:30am, depart 10:00am, return 6:30pm.
Open-dated tickets must give 7 days' notice to book, and vouchers must be presented on boarding.
Tour Departure Point Map
Tongarra departs from Coral Sea Marina North End, Meeting Point B, Airlie Beach.
Tour Video
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Terms and Conditions Of Travel
All prices are per person in AUD and include GST, National Park and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park entry fees.
Cancellations: Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure forfeit the full price. Red Cat Adventures may substitute vessels without notice, and all cruises are subject to weather and the skipper's discretion. Travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss of personal goods and weather disruption is recommended.
Allow extra travel time in the wet season (December to May), as roads occasionally close due to flooding.
Health & safety: Adventure travel involves risk, and the operator cannot be responsible for damage, injury or loss caused by passengers' own actions beyond its control. At certain times of year dangerous jellyfish are present in these waters. Guests enter the water at their own risk, and a full-length stinger suit is strongly recommended when swimming and snorkelling. Red Cat Adventures is not liable for loss, damage or injury from taking part in its tours, except where liability cannot be excluded by law. Red Cat Adventures ABN 56747506028.
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