Sail on a traditional schooner to the world-famous Whitehaven Beach. Chill out on deck or join in pulling up the sails. Visit the Hill Inlet Lookout, enjoy a picnic lunch, and go snorkeling on the fringing Great Barrier Reef.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Sail across to Whitehaven
- Snorkel on a fringing reef
- Walk to the lookout at Hill Inlet and enjoy spectacular views of Whitehaven Beach
Full description
Jump onboard a classic 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner and feel the breeze as you sail across to Whitehaven. Help out to pull up the sails or relax in the sunshine on the deck. Enjoy some morning tea with home-baked chocolate brownies.
Sail across the Whitsunday Passage and take a leisurely pace towards Tongue Bay. Look out for turtles swimming through the warm water. Anchor close to shore and walk up to Hill Inlet. Take in the views of the white sands and turquoise waters Whitehaven Beach and discover why it’s been voted one of the 10 best beaches in the world.
Head back to the boat for a picnic lunch of wraps and homemade frittata. Set sail again and continue to the snokeling spot on the beautiful fringing reef. For the afternoon, let your thirst be quenched by a fruit platter and perhaps buy a cocktail from the onboard bar.
Includes
- All reef taxes included
- Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon fruit
- Snorkel gear
- Stinger suits provided in summer
- Chilled drinking water (please bring your own water bottle)
- Informative guides (some are marine biologists)
- Drinks (alcoholic beverages available for purchase at the bar)
- Wet suits available for hire $10 per person in winter months, payable to local operator on the day
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Please meet us at Meeting Place B, Coral Sea Marina North (near the Kiosk Cafe). Checkin time is 7 AM
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
Know before you go
- Young children can be accommodated as long as the weather is fine
