The 15 Best Whitsundays Sailing Trips

Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout - Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, where your photos come from

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,777 reviews · from $149Our pick

High-speed rafting to Whitehaven Beach with guided snorkeling, reef talks, and a Hill Inlet lookout walk in Australia’s Whitsundays.

“Ocean Rafting you are blessed to have Brad and Georgie. What an amazing day - the boat trip was heaps of fun, great communication, lunch was beautiful and fresh, being ahead of the crowds all day was also a plus. Highly recommend this tour, snorkelling was the best we've ever seen. Thanks for a perfect 5 star day!”

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Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

2.Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,348 reviews · from $92Best value

Guided Sea-doo jet ski tour from Airlie Beach through the Whitsundays Marine Park, with safety gear, wildlife spotting, and small-group pacing.

“Although you complete their paperwork confirm if you have or have not been before. Tell you what to do and not do. We ended in a group with everyone that had done it begore. Initialky we were behind the guide, but once he saw we were new and so therefore slowing the rest down. Wete moved to the back, which we understood, as kind of unfair for them. However, they then spead off at top spead leaving us behind. Told us to not follow the trail, like we were told to do in the safety brief!!! Just cut across direct. He said he was watching, but I personally did not…”

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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

3.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,953 reviews · from $164

Full-day Whitsundays cruise with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet views, and two Great Barrier Reef snorkeling stops on a high-speed catamaran.

“It was amazing from the time of check in to the first port at Manta Ray Bay to snorkelling with the fish and then the second point to snorkel with the coral, amazing. Lunch and finally Whitehaven beach. Stunning to view from the Lookout. On the way back a whale or whale's were spotted. A spectacular ending to a wonderful day. All the crew from the bus ride to check in with Zac to our skipper Jarrad and first hand Jett were amazing. Thank you Red Cat Adventures”

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Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

4.Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Whitehaven eco cruise from Airlie Beach: fast catamaran snorkeling at Hook Island, Hill Inlet lookout walk, Whitehaven sand and buffet.

“I had the best time during the tour! Frankie & Jett were great and funny guides (and also great to look at). The day was amazing, the whitehaven beach was incredible and the food was so good, especially the brownies in the morning :) Would definitely recommend”

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Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

5.Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,119 reviews · 390 minutes - 1 day · from $147

Fast raft and guided snorkeling to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach, plus a national park walk and eco-certified care. Choose North or South.

“Hayden was great thank you! Lovely friendly tour guide and skipper. Tasty food for lunch, saw so much and loved the snorkelling. Thanks for making our holiday.”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

6.Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,810 reviews · 1h 10m · from $211

Airlie Beach scenic flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and the Great Barrier Reef, with pickup and window-seat views.

“Loved the flight over the islands and then the reef, absolutely amazing”

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From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

7.From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,548 reviews · 7 hours · from $109

Half-day cruise from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach with a scenic Whitsundays ride, up to 2 hours on the sand, and tea included.

“Good picnic (bbq sausages, fruit, brownie) and complimentary drinks (coffee & tea). Amazing beach and friendly staff”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

8.Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,426 reviews · 1 hour · from $237

A 1-hour big-window flight from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Heart Reef, and the Great Barrier Reef, with pickup.

“This flight over the Great Barrier Reef was truly a highlight. Everything was very well organized. The hotel pickup worked perfectly, and the flight itself was flawless. All the staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Our pilot made sure that everyone on board had an excellent view during the entire flight and was able to fully enjoy the stunning Great Barrier Reef, especially the Heart Reef. I can wholeheartedly recommend this flight.”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure

9.Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,307 reviews · 10 hours · from $183

Camira’s full-day Whitsundays cruise from Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet walk, BBQ, snorkelling, and drinks.

“I thought all the crew were really friendly and it was a fabulous day. Very memorable for all the right reasons. Food and drink was really good.”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

10.Whitsunday Islands & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,188 reviews · 1h 5m · from $274

65-minute scenic flight from Airlie Beach over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Heart Reef, plus Great Barrier Reef wildlife spotting.

“Our pilot was amazing! The view from above makes everything totally worth it. I definitely recommend it — everyone should try it at least once.”

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Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

11.Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,028 reviews · from $164

Airlie’s Whitehaven Beach full-day trip with optional snorkeling, buffet lunch, water-taxi transfers, and the South Lookout walk.

“Amazing views, you will be literally “breathtaking”. The beach is very beautiful, we recommend going up to the viewpoint.”

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Airlie Beach: Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach Cruise

12.Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 861 reviews · 8 hours · from $156

Full-day eco cruise from Airlie Beach to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach, with guided walks, meals onboard, and 360 rooftop views.

“Loved the lookout, info given by staff. Bush walk good and the stunning beaches. Food was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff.”

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2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar

13.2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 771 reviews · from $466

Two nights on the trimaran Avatar with Whitehaven Beach, calm snorkel time, and onboard meals in the Whitsundays from Airlie Beach.

“The crew was really nice! We had some amazing snorkeling adventures with turtles and a lot of fishes.”

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2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef

14.2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 752 reviews · from $466

2-night sail from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach and Great Barrier Reef snorkel stops, with meals and gear included.

“Wir hätten uns bei der Buchung wohl besser informieren sollen, da dies überhaupt nicht unseren Vorstellungen entsprach. Es war sehr eng, dreckig und es hatte viel zu viele Personen auf dem Schiff. Ausserdem keine wirklichlichen Sitzgelegenheiten um zu Essen oder einfach auch mal zu chillen. Man durfte weder vom Schiff ins Wasser springen, noch gab es iregdnetwas an Bord zu kaufen (Bier, Snacks oder sonst was). Die 2te Nacht verbrachten wir im Hafen, wobei alle nur noch froh gewesen wären vom Schiff zu kommen. Die Crew war auch nur mässig unterhaltsam oder wirklich anwesend. Ich denke, die hatten selbst keinen Bock. Informiert euch daher lieber besser, nehmt etwas mehr Geld…”

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1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

15.1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 746 reviews

Whitsunday and Heart Reef scenic flight from Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Great Barrier Reef views from a window seat.

“Canceled 10 minutes before pick up. We travelled only for this. Experience ruined! I called in the morning and they say it was okay and we would flight and then cancelled. Feel very sad!!”

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