The 15 Best Swim and Beach Sailing Trips in Australia

1.Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure

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

Review of the Camira sailing adventure from Airlie Beach, with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, drinks, costs, and tips.

“A good day’s sailing/snorkelling in the Whitsundays although disappointing that we were not able to get to Whitehaven Beach due to tide/weather conditions. Good lunch. Excellent, knowledgeable, very helpful staff who ran the trip, particularly with the snorkelling.”

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

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

Review of OzSail’s 2-night Whitsundays cruise, with Whitehaven Beach, snorkeling, meals, boat comfort, price, and practical tips.

“We are korean tourists! We were able to see whales, dolphins and turtles on this tour. It was a great experience and an unforgettable memory. The entire tour team sweetly took care of the passengers. This is a tour I would like to participate in again if given the opportunity.”

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3.Providence Whitehaven Day Sail with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 640 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $137

Review of Providence’s Whitehaven sailing trip from Airlie Beach, with snorkeling, Hill Inlet views, timing, food, value, and practical tips.

“The excellent guides hosted a superb cruise with beach time and snorkelling - would do again!”

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4.Whitsunday Islands 2-Day Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 452 reviews · 2 days · from $350

Review of OzSail’s 2-day Matador sailing tour from Airlie Beach, with Whitehaven Beach, reef snorkeling, meals, tips, comfort, and value.

“A very enjoyable trip. The snorkelling locations were fantastic and seeing Whitehaven beach before anyone else was great. The food supplied was very nice and had good variety. I would recommend bringing your own drinking water and some beverages to enhance the experience of watching the sunset. The crew onboard were excellent - thank you!”

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5.2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Trip with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 389 reviews · 3 days · from $460

Review of OzSail’s 2-night Whitsundays sailing trip from Airlie Beach, with snorkeling, Whitehaven Beach, meals, stargazing, and practical tips.

“This trip was amazing. We saw everything from turtles, dolphins, sharks and stingrays. I went on the Avatar boat and Max, Andrea and Xavier was amazing guides and knew all the best places to see the animals and snorkel. The food was great as well (vegetarian) and me and my friend had our own cabin.”

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6.Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 389 reviews · 2 hours · from $63Best value

Review the Providence V sunset sail in Airlie Beach, with tall ship charm, sparkling wine, snacks, sailing tips, value, and practical advice.

“Incredible experience and great value for money. I wouldn’t pick any other sunset cruise. This ship was beautiful and unique”

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7.2-Day Whitsunday Islands Sailing Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 215 reviews · 60 hours · from $488

Review of OzSail’s 60-hour Avatar sailing trip from Airlie Beach, with Whitehaven Beach, snorkeling, meals, stargazing, and practical tips.

“I loved this trip!!! I was travelling solo and met so many wonderful people. The boat was clean, well organised and the crew where outstanding. Food was great too (thanks chef). We went snorkelling and visited Whitehaven beach. We encountered some rough weather on the second day, however I felt safe the entire time and it just added to the adventure. One thing I will mention is the sleeping situation. I was on the avatar and all the beds are double beds (with only one single and one triple bed). As a solo traveler I was under the impression there would be more single beds. Luckily I befriended some lovely…”

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8.Providence Whitehaven Beach Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 214 reviews · from $142

Review of the Providence Whitehaven Beach cruise from Airlie Beach, with sailing, snorkeling, Hill Inlet views, lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“This was such a great tour! Such a nice couple, they found out I was going to walk to the greyhound after the tour and ended up driving me directly to the bus stop. You definitely get your money's worth on this tour and the Whitehaven lookout is breathtaking! Definitely recommend”

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9.Lady Enid Sailing and Snorkeling Day Trip including Whitehaven Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · from $204

Sail the Whitsundays aboard Lady Enid, with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, snorkeling, meals, and sunset sparkling wine included.

“This was hands down one of the best tours I've ever been on!! The crew was so friendly and the Whitsundays are a must see!! I loved the sailing experience, the food was delicious onboard and the snorkeling is a must!!”

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10.Adults-Only Whitehaven Beach Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 122 reviews · 10 hours · from $201

Review of Airlie Beach’s adults-only Lady Enid sailing tour, with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, snorkeling, meals, drinks, price, and practical tips.

“Top tier tour and we really enjoyed it. Had a great day and the crew were really nice and helpful. Whitehaven is amazing and the snorkeling was fun. We didn't feel rushed anywhere. It is a bit expensive compared to other boats but it's nice to be in a smaller group and have a more dedicated crew. Would recommend.”

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11.Whitsunday Islands Sailing, SUP & Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 6 hours · from $162

Review of Wings III’s six-hour Whitsundays sailing tour, with snorkelling, SUP, kayaking, meals, yacht comforts, costs, and practical tips.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this cruise. All of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, they made our first snorkelling experience feel safe and confidence-building. We loved spending time playing on the beach, kayaking and relaxing on the boat. A fantastic day from start to finish, would highly recommend to anyone visiting Airlie Beach.”

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12.NEW SUNSET TOUR-Airlie Beach Sunset Sail in Style- BYO drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $78

Review of Airlie Beach’s 2-hour sunset catamaran sail, with BYO drinks, antipasto, dessert canapés, music, and Whitsunday views.

“Friendly staff that look after you from the minute you arrive.. Well worth the price. A very comfortable and relaxing trip. An beautiful afternoon in the Whitsundays ❤️”

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13.Lady Enid Sunset Sail Airlie Beach – Adults Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $71

Review of Lady Enid’s adults-only sunset sail from Airlie Beach, with Pioneer Bay views, drinks, snacks, prices, access, and booking advice.

“Great evening out at Airlie, very relaxing vibes while out in the water, waiting for the sun to set.”

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14.BYOB Sunset Sail in Style Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

Review the Airlie Beach BYOB sunset sail on SV Wings III, with antipasto, dessert, music, and practical tips for a smooth two-hour cruise.

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15.Hook Island Cultural Tour, Sail & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $180

Sail Lady Enid from Airlie Beach to Nara Inlet and Hook Island for Ngaro culture, reef snorkeling, fine food, and adults-only comfort.

“Equipage tres sympathique et professionnel Journée tres agréable et parfaitement dans nos attentes”

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