• SAVE $70 per person - For departure dates between 23 May - 31 August 2026 (bookings made now until 31 Aug) 
• Snorkel up to 3 fringing island reef locations – all part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Expect to see an abundance of marine life and corals!
• Enjoy delicious meals prepared with love by our friendly crew.
• Extras comforts to help you relax including rain and sunshades, yoga mats, hot showers, fans, hammocks, USB charging stations, and thicker wetsuits in cooler weather. 
• Explore the Whitsundays in an eco-friendly and sustainable way!
• Experience the thrill of adventure sailing on ex-racing maxi yachts

Join us on a 2 day 2 night sailing adventure. Departing from Airlie Beach set sail on an ex-race maxi yacht, visit Whitehaven Beach and up to 3 snorkelling locations around the Whitsundays.

What to Expect

Airlie Beach Overnight Whitsundays Sailing Adventure

Join us for a 2-day, 2-night sailing adventure departing from Airlie Beach to cruise the Great Barrier Reef.

This overnight sailing tour is perfect for small groups and visits up to three snorkelling locations in the Whitsundays. Experience the best destinations the Whitsunday Islands have to offer, including snorkelling, bushwalking, and sailing.

Features and Highlights

Sailing and Snorkelling

• Sailing Experience: enjoy real adventure sailing and match racing with other Prosail boats.
• Snorkelling Locations: visit up to three snorkelling sites, including Blue Pearl Bay, Cockatoo Point, Black Island, Langford Reef, and more.
• Bushwalking: explore the North and South ends of Whitehaven Beach, visit two different lookouts (Hill Inlet Lookout and South Whitehaven Lookout), and embark on up to two bushwalks ranging from 20 minutes to three hours.

Iconic Whitsundays Sailing Destinations

• Whitehaven Beach: Spend up to three hours at Whitehaven Beach and visit Hill Inlet Lookout for spectacular views and photo opportunities.
• Great Barrier Reef: Snorkel the magnificent fringing reef around the Islands, part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Evening Activities

• Sunset Beach Hangs: Relax at Langford Island Sand Spit, Scrubhen Beach, or Chalkie's Beach.
• Socialising: Chill on deck with the crew and fellow passengers, enjoy a few drinks, stargaze, and let the calm water gently rock you to sleep.

Comfortable Overnight Yacht Accommodations

Stay in dormitory-style cabins below deck. Share your Whitsundays sailing tour with other like-minded adventurers on a professionally managed sailing holiday on the Great Barrier Reef.

Diverse Activities

Enjoy mouth-watering meals and snacks while on a snorkelling safari through world-famous coral reefs such as Hook, Hayman Island, Langford Reef, and Mantaray Bay. Trek to the famed Hill Inlet peaks and the pure white shores of Whitehaven Beach. Experience lush rainforests, azure bays, pristine beaches, and rare wildlife that make these islands dazzling.

Evening Relaxation

At night, watch the sun set over the Whitsundays, stargaze, and chat with new friends about your Great Barrier Reef sailing holiday highlights. Let the calm waters gently rock you to sleep.

Sample 2 Day 2 Night Sailing Whitsundays Itinerary

There is no set itinerary for this 2 day 2 night Whitsundays sailing tour. Each trip is planned around the weather conditions, tides, and group desires. Below is a list of possible activities and destinations:

• Sailing and Match Racing: Between Prosail maxi yachts.
• Snorkelling Sites: Up to three snorkelling sites, chosen based on weather and tides.
• Visit Whitehaven Beach: up to three hours
• Bushwalks: take a guided scenic bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout for breathtaking views of Whitehaven Beach.
  A second guided bushwalk on another island may also be included if conditions allow.
• Sunset Beach Hangs: At Langford Island Sand Spit, Scrubhen Beach, or Chalkie's Beach.

Check-In

• Meeting Point: Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach (southern end).
• Check-In Time: 1:30am (30 minutes before departure).
• Departure Time: 2:00pm.

Inexperienced Swimmers/Snorkellers

We supply additional flotation devices if needed. A risk assessment is conducted before entering the water, and a small tender will be close by. Staff are on lookout duty, and reefs are off the beaches. See all non-swimmer reef tours in the Whitsundays. 

Large Luggage

Large bags and suitcases cannot be taken on board. Storage services are available at most accommodation in Airlie Beach.

Whitsundays Sailing Holiday Highlights

• Adventure Sailing: Real adventure sailing and match racing with other Prosail boats.
• Whitehaven Beach: Spend up to three hours at Whitehaven Beach and visit Hill Inlet Lookout.
• Snorkelling: Visit up to three snorkelling locations to explore the magnificent fringing reef.
• Bushwalks: Enjoy bushwalks and hikes with stunning views.
• Delicious Meals: Standout meals made by the crew.
• Comfort: Extra comforts like rain and sunshades, hammocks, hot showers, USB charging stations, and thicker snorkel/swimming suits in cooler months.
• Sustainability: One of the most sustainable and environmentally friendly ways to explore the Whitsunday Islands.

Private Liveaboard Sail Boat Charter Tours

Hire the entire boat for a private charter, perfect for groups. Private charters can range from 2-day, 1-night trips to 7-day, 6-night trips. Minimum number of guests is 15.

Private charters are only available during the months of June, July and August subject to availability.

Whitsundays Charter Boat Options

• 3 Day, 2 Night: 10:00am to 3:00pm.
• 3 Day, 3 Night: 2:00pm to 11:00am.
• 4 Day, 3 Night: 10:00am to 3:00pm.
• 4 Day, 4 Night: 2:00pm to 11:00am.
• 5 Day, 4 Night: 10:00am to 3:00pm.
• 5 Day, 5 Night: 2:00pm to 11:00am.
• 6 Day, 5 Night: 10:00am to 3:00pm.
• 6 Day, 6 Night: 2:00pm to 11:00am.
• 7 Day, 6 Night: 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Sample Sailing Itinerary for 4+ Day Charters

• Sailing: Lots of sailing with time to explore and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Whitsundays.
• Snorkelling: Up to six snorkel sites.
• Outer Reef Visit: Snorkel the outer reef.
• Whitehaven Beach: Explore both North and South ends, visit Hill Inlet and South Whitehaven Lookout.
• Bushwalks: Multiple bushwalk locations.

Sunset Beach Hangs: Enjoy the sunsets on various beaches.

See all overnight Great Barrier Reef tours from Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island.

See all Great Barrier Reef tours in the Whitsundays. 

Sample Itinerary

There is no set itinerary for this tour. Each trip will be planned around the weather conditions, tides and the groups desires.

Day 1: Set Sail for Paradise
Your journey begins with a 2:00pm departure from Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach. Meet your crew and fellow travellers before setting sail across the Coral Sea towards the Whitsunday Islands. Your first stop is a secluded beach, perfect for a swim, some beach time, and watching the sun dip below the horizon while enjoying gourmet snacks. Later, cruise to your overnight anchorage. Unwind on deck with a delicious dinner and dessert, share stories with new friends, stargaze from the water, and drift off to sleep in peaceful surrounds.

Day 2: Hill Inlet & Whitehaven Beach
Start your morning with a hearty breakfast as you cruise towards Tongue Bay. From here, take a scenic bushwalk to the Hill Inlet Lookout for iconic views over Whitehaven Beach’s swirling sands. After capturing the perfect photos, enjoy up to three hours of free time on the soft silica shores of Whitehaven Beach. Return to the vessel for lunch on board, then continue your journey to two hand-selected snorkel sites teeming with marine life. Finish the day at another quiet beach location for sunset snacks before anchoring overnight in a calm, protected bay.

Day 3: Morning Adventure & Return to Airlie
Savour your final breakfast surrounded by island scenery before heading out for one last snorkel or a guided bushwalk on one of the Whitsunday Islands. The sail back to Airlie Beach concludes around 11:00am. After a refreshing break, the experience continues into the evening with a post-tour gathering—join your new sailing mates for an exclusive after-party featuring reserved seating, meal deals, and drink specials in town.

Menu Onboard

Please note we cater for most dietaryrequirements at no extra cost andourmenu is subject to changedepending on seasonality and availability of ingredients.

Day 1

Fruit platter on arrival
Afternoon snack: Sunset platter with cheese, crudités, crackers & dips
Dinner: Roast chicken and stuffing served with creamy mashed potato, steamed vegetables, gravy andstone-baked bread.
Evening: Tea, coffee & hot chocolate served withmud cake

Day 2

Breakfast: Pancakes, selection of cereals, yoghurt, fruit salad & toast with a selection of spreads, all served with tea & coffee.
Morning Snack: Tea, coffee & hot chocolate served with fresh fruit & cookies.
Lunch: Bread rolls served with a selection of deli meats, cheese, and a selection of salad.
Afternoon Snack: Cheesy nachos served with salsa, sour cream and sweet chilli.
Dinner: Build your ownbeef burritoswith tortillas, salad, sour cream, cheese and guacamole.
Evening:Tea, coffee & hot chocolate with Tim Tams.

Day 3

Breakfast: Bacon & egg rolls, selection of cereals, yoghurt, fruit salad & bread with a selection of spreads, all served with tea & coffee.
Morning Snack:Tea, coffee & hot chocolate served with fresh fruit & lamingtons.

Accommodation

Accommodation on all our vessels is made up of single and double beds in shared dormitory-style sections below deck.

• Condor: minimum guests 10, maximum guests 30
• Broomstick: minimum guests 10, maximum guests 25
• Hammer: minimum guests 10, maximum guests 23

Departure Boats

We depart from Coral Sea Marina (Southern End), Airlie Beach.
Meeting time is 1:30pm at MEETING POINT C, under the white umbrellas next to Whitsunday JetSki Tours.
Boat departs at 2pm.
Return time on day 3 is approx. 11am.

• Condor departs Monday, Wednesday & Friday
• Broomstick departsTuesday, Thursday & Saturday
• Hammer departs Tuesday, Friday & Sunday

What’s the Difference Between our Boats?

Not a lot! Although Condor is largest, it's only by a few feet.
Besides that, all boats have a minimum 2 heads (bathrooms) and are similar in layout. Condor is maroon, Broomstick is white, and Hammer is blue.All three boats run the same awesometour,so it doesn’t matter what boat you are on, it’s all just aboutthe Prosail experience

Our Guests

Our tours are perfect for adventurous singles, couples and groups generally aged between 18-39.

We have no age limit, however you must be ‘young at heart’, fit and able to move around the boat unassisted and understand the adventurous and social nature of our tours.

All guests must be 18+

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Airlie Beach

Departure Time

• Departs Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach at 2.00pm. Returns to the same location on the second day at approximately 11.00am
• Meeting point for departure is at Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach (southern end)
• Please meet at 1.30pm (30 minutes before your departure time of 2.00pm) @ Coral Sea Marina, Southern End, MEETING POINT C, under the white umbrellas next to Whitsunday JetSki Tours.

Departure Instructions

Guests are asked to confirm their travel 48 hours before departure.

Destinations

• Whitehaven Beach
• Whitsunday Islands
• Hill Inlet Lookout
• Up to 3 snorkel sites – we choose the best sites and timings based on the weather & tides – locations may include Blue Pearl Bay, Cockatoo Point, Black Island, Langford Reef, Caves Cove, Butterfly Bay, Luncheon Bay, Manta Ray Bay, Mackerel Bay, Peters Bay, Saba Bay and Cateran Bay
• There is no set itinerary for this tour. Each trip will be planned around the weather conditions, tides and the groups desires

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

2 day 2 night

Fitness Level Required

Medium, Active

Additional Information

• Excess luggage can be stored at Airlie Beach Bag Storage at an extra charge
• Cruise is predominately suited to adventurous travellers
• Please advise tour operator of any food allergies upon booking. We cater for most diet requirements - vegetarian, vegan, lactose free and gluten free. Please chat to our office if diet requirements differ from these.
• It is recommended that guests have some swimming confidence in the water.
• While many guests travel from abroad, it is crucial travellers have a good understanding of English for safety briefs.
• This tour is not recommended for disabled passengers.
• Minimum 10 guests to depart - Maximum 30

• Small lightweight bags - no suitcases please. You can store luggage at most accommodation locations in Airlie Beach.
• Practical clothing and footwear, swimwear, towel(s), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, drink bottle (we have a filtered water tap on each boat), insect repellent, something warm (for the winter months) and a light jacket can come in handy (even in the summer months)
• Bring Your Own (BYO) alcohol and other drinks - no glass or red wine please! We have big eskies with ice to store your drinks in.
• Camera - we strongly encourage you to take waterproof cameras rather than expensive DSLR's
• Your sense of adventure!

Minimum age 18