Intimate Sailing Experience

Whitsunday Islands, Whitsundays



Discover the Whitsundays on an intimate boutique sailing experience. Swim and snorkel near Langford Island, spot marine life on the reef, and unwind. Ideal for visiting cruise ship passengers.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a delicious onboard lunch and afternoon nibbles
  • Enjoy comfort and charm on a boutique vessel blending adventure and luxury
  • Choose a locally owned tour that shares the Whitsundays with care
  • Enjoy knowledgeable crew, personalized service, and VIP treatment
  • Experience a perfect balance of snorkeling, sailing, sightseeing and relaxation

Description

Sail to Sandy Cay – Snorkel with Turtles in the Whitsundays

Join us for an unforgettable boutique sailing adventure to the northern Whitsunday Islands, near Langford Island and just south of Hayman. Start your day with morning tea, coffee, and light snacks as we cruise out of the marina.

Arrive at a stunning sandy cay and enjoy a short 300m walk (approx. 20 minutes) to a scenic lookout with breathtaking views of Hook and Black Islands. Cool off with a guided snorkel session in a bay rich with seagrass, home to vibrant marine life and often green sea turtles.

Relax with a freshly prepared lunch and take a refreshing swim before we begin the return journey. Wind down with nibbles and your choice of drinks from our fully licensed bar.

Perfect for cruise ship passengers visiting Airlie Beach or the Whitsundays.

Includes

  • 7.5-hour sailing tour
  • Morning tea, coffee, and light snacks
  • Snorkeling and swimming
  • Onboard lunch
  • Drinks from a fully licensed bar
  • Afternoon nibbles
  • Skipper
  • Host
  • Stinger suits (when in season)
  • Snorkeling equipment

Excludes

  • Reef Tax
  • Drinks
  • Wetsuits

Important Information

  • Short walk to a lookout point
  • Chance to encounter green turtles
  • Remote sandy cay visit
  • Bring personal drink bottle as we do not sell bottled water, but you can refill with water on board
  • Licensed bar. Drinks can be purchased on board by credit card
  • We provide snorkeling equipment. Bring your own prescription snorkeling mask
  • Stinger suits provided (when in season)
  • Although we provide catering, we do not cater for dietary requirements other than vegetarian and pescatarian. Additional food and drink packages can also be pre-purchased from us

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The experience includes sailing to Sandy Cay, snorkeling with turtles, a delicious onboard lunch, afternoon nibbles, and personalized service on a boutique vessel.
The sailing adventure explores the northern Whitsunday Islands, near Langford Island and just south of Hayman Island.
Yes, snorkeling with turtles is part of the itinerary around Sandy Cay during the Whitsundays sailing trip.
The tour is operated by a locally owned company committed to sharing the Whitsundays with care and sustainable practices.
The vessel is a boutique sailing boat that blends adventure and luxury, offering charm and comfort throughout the trip.
Yes, there is a delicious onboard lunch and afternoon nibbles included in the Whitsundays sailing experience.
Check the website for current availability and operating hours to plan your booking in the Whitsundays.
Yes, knowledgeable crew members offer personalized service and share insights about the Whitsundays throughout the trip.
Yes, the tour balances snorkeling, sailing, sightseeing, and relaxation for a well-rounded Whitsundays experience.
Yes, the experience includes personalized service and VIP treatment from the crew to enhance your time in the Whitsundays.

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