Australia · VIP
Itineraries always run a day short. These 15 vip experiences are worth the slot they take, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.
Ocean Freedom from Cairns takes you to two protected Great Barrier Reef snorkel spots, with a glass-bottom tour, reef-guided drift, and a big seafood lunch.
“The trip was amazing! All staff were informative, friendly and educational. We had some fun trips with staff and by ourselves. I would recommend and return!”
Luxury small-group reef cruise from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay and Hastings Outer Reef, with gear, meals, and guided snorkel time.
“The tour was great, very well organized. We saw many fishes and the ocean was fantastic! Staff was very great, all of them very knowledgeable and helpful. We had a lot of fun!”
A small-group luxury trip from Sydney that mixes up-close native wildlife and boutique Hunter Valley wine tasting, plus cheese stops.
“Nice tour, the wildlife park is really nice and obvious animals well looked after, I personally would prefer lunch at a winery rather than a resort, the first winery I didn’t rate - Allandale, just wasn’t great at all. Second winery was beautiful and really good - Bon Villa, and would be nice to have a bit livelier music on way home. With a change of lunch venue and changing out first winery would be 5 star. Sam was a really good guide and knowledgable.”
Enjoy a 2-hour luxury humpback whale cruise from Fremantle on the Steep Point, with live expert commentary, warm comfort, and free parking.
“We had an absolutely wonderful time on the whale watching cruise. The experience of sailing on a catamaran was delightful, but witnessing humpback whales in their natural environment was truly remarkable. The crew was not only friendly but also well-informed, always available to answer our questions and capture memorable moments with photos. The boat offered ample seating and viewing spots, along with a bar serving refreshments and a play area for children. We enjoyed the experience so much that we are already planning to book another cruise in November.”
Port Douglas sunset sailing on a luxury catamaran: 90 minutes of Coral Sea views, Daintree coast, canapes, and a welcome drink.
“Laid back smooth sailing during sunset. Crew was professional and friendly. Wonderful end to an amazing day”
Luxury small-group Blue Mountains day from Sydney: Featherdale wildlife, Wentworth Falls walk, Leura village lunch, Echo Point views.
“Mark was a very knowledgeable and it was an iverall fun tour!”
Luxury catamaran sailing from Port Douglas to Mackay Cay for two reef visits, snorkel help from a marine biologist, plus onboard lunch.
“This was our third trip to the reef in a few weeks, it was the best by some distance. Lovely catamaran and staff, food really decent bearing in mind it's a buffet on a boat and not too many people so much less chaotic. The weather was really not very good sadly so this definitely was a real dampener on the experience but clearly not the guides fault and they still got us onto the small sandy island via the glass bottom boat in less than ideal conditions. I can only imagine how even more lovely this would have been in calm sunny conditions but regardless of that, everything was…”
Small-group luxury sail on Sydney Harbour with lunch, beer and wine. Swim or snorkel at Store Beach, plus captain-led history.
“David provides an absolutely wonderful lunch and sailing experience! This day has been a highlight of our trip. We would highly recommend.”
VIP backstage tour at Sydney Opera House plus breakfast in the Green Room, with intimate early-access to working areas.
“Janet was a great tour guide. The breakfast was delicious with large portions. Definitely worth it”
Luxury humpback whale watch on a 34m yacht off the Gold Coast, marine biologist commentary, 360 views, and tea included.
“Absolutely fantastic! Wonderful time on the boat, the guides and marine biologists were all wonderful. We saw loads of whales and some amazing juvenile whales jumping and showing off. Absolutely incredible to see such gentle giants so up close and in their natural environment. The staff were all amazing and the photographer was very talented. I would highly recommend this experience! 🤩”
Luxury catamaran to Low Isles for 3 hours of guided snorkeling, glass-bottom viewing, canapés, and a sunset return to Port Douglas.
“Fabulous afternoon with Sailaway. Friendly attentive staff, plenty of food and drinks. We chose not to snorkel, which was the right decision, as you are quite a long time in the water so need to be very fit. However, we enjoyed the reef through the glass bottom boat and enjoyed the Heritage walk around the island. Very competent, knowledgeable and hard working staff, Jake, Deanna and Chloe. Thank you.”
Full-day Port Douglas cruise to Low Isles on a luxury catamaran, with snorkel, glass-bottom boat, heritage walk, and meals included.
“Had a fantastic trip out to the reef and low isles, my wife and I were on honeymoon and had a smashing time! The crew were fabulous, and it was nice that we only had a small group at the time.”
Luxury 3-hour sail on Hobart’s Derwent aboard Helsal IV, with snacks and coffee, plus chances to steer. Views of Mt Wellington.
“Did a lot of boat ride around the world, and this one clearly had the most interesting/fun boat I have been on. When there is good wind, it can tilts sideway very far close to the water, in a very fun but not scary way. Recommend to everyone.”
Small-group Swan Valley wine tour from Perth with boutique tastings, cheeseboard morning tea, gourmet lunch, and chocolate sampling.
“Excellent tour went to the small family run wineries who had a lot of knowledge & a variety of wines to sample”
Darwin VIP Crocosaurus Cove tour: learn to feed crocodiles, hold reptiles safely, and enjoy full-day park entry in 90 minutes.
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