2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef
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2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef
By OzSail
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Ages 16-80, max of 27 per group
Duration: 2 days
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Live guide: English
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- 2 nights on board accommodation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- National Park fees
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- All activities
- Tour escort/host
What's not included- Drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Start:
- OzSail, Coral Sea Marina South Village, Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, AustraliaMeeting Point C - Sth Village
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 42602P1- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Confirmation of booking will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
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- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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- 749ramanc0 contributionsOzsail Avatar WhitsundaysLucia cooked the greatest food Imaginable. The whole trip was well worth it, the activities/sights/activities were top notchWritten 16 September 2024
- X7277USmayac0 contributionsSo worth it. Best tour yet.This was the best tour I have experienced so far. Ever. The crew, Max, Zane, and Lucia were fantastic and made sure we made the most of the trip. (And made rlly good food) We were the first people on whitehaven beach, swam with massive fish, saw the best coral I have ever seen, and even had dolphins come up and play on the bow of the boat! Even though it rained and the weather wasn't the best, we had a great time! Thanks guys!!!Written 15 September 2024
- Clouder740 contributionsBreathtaking views! Amazing people! Incredible experience!Could not recommend this trip more!!! The crew was lovely, the days were jam packed with activity (but also with time to relax on the boat and soak up the sun). The food was delicious! What a wonderful way for solo travellers to meet people. Thank you so much for this experience. :)Written 13 September 2024
- O8678ZOtomw0 contributionsBest Whitsundays TourHad a sweet trip with the Oz crew! The tour itself was filled with absolutely gorgeous views of the islands and surroundings as we peacefully cruised around. The trip was thoroughly enhanced by the fantastic crew that made sure we attained maximum enjoyment and satisfaction for the entire experience. Our skipper Max was friendly and confident, making sure we made it from point A to B safely and swiftly. A+ mullet and moe combination as well. Molly was an absolute joy and kept the laughs going steady as she guided us on hikes and a few other superb adventures. Toby was the man behind the scenes, making lovely meals for everyone and carefully maintaining the boat whilst the group went off on our various trips. If you’re looking for an unforgettable trip filled with countless highlights guided by a top tier crew you’ve found it here with oz tours on Avatar.Written 8 September 2024
- 349frasers0 contributionsAn absolute must do on the east coast of Australia!Incredible trip! So much packed into 3 days. A beautiful set of islands that I will definitely return to for the coral teeming with wildlife. We saw Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Eagles, Sting rays, Maori wrasse, Giant Trevally as well as so many more coral fish. Max was a perfect captain, Molly was a great tour guide and Toby cooked some great grub! I couldn't recommend this tour on the amazing Avatar vessel any more.Written 8 September 2024
- alicewatsonn0 contributionsAmazing!Had such a gorgeous 2 days on the avatar. The boat is spacious, food was fab, company was amazing and the sailing experience was incredible. Can’t thank Arnie, Zain and Molly enough for an amazing weekendWritten 7 September 2024
- maddiew9530 contributionsAvatar was amazing!Had the best time on Avatar! The views were amazing, food was great, and we saw manta rays, dolphins, whales, giant fish, and turtles! Thanks so much Max, Zayn and Carmen!!Written 3 September 2024
- Quest306686386890 contributionsGreat crew, great beaches, great snorkeling, great food, GREAT EXPERIENCEThe way our crew (Max, Milga and Zane) took constant care of showing us the best of the best from the whitsundays was heartwarming. With safety and having fun as the top priorities this is an experience I would recommend and do again. They took us snorkeling to beautiful reefs and showed us the most beautiful beaches, made sure to show us the most dazzling sunrises and sunsets. The crew was also super knowledgeable and constantly threw around fun facts I very much welcomed. The food was very good and very sufficient (too sufficient sometimes as a lot had to be thrown away :(( - sth to improve). The beds were very comfy, the cabin and the overall boat super spacious. Last but not least, Max has great taste in music and soundtracked the whole trip marvelously. Excellent experience! THANK YOU :)Written 24 August 2024
- mauds8000 contributionsAvatar SailingThere is one word to describe this trip with Avatar, AMAZING Thank you Max, Milga & Zayn for making sure I had a great time😁Written 22 August 2024
- yj15450 contributionsAwesome 2 day / 2 night whitsunday boat tripAwesome tour, highly recommended. Thanks to the Avatar crew, Max, Milga and Zane who did a fantastic job during the tour.Written 20 August 2024
- malteu20240 contributionsBest Boat Tour EVER!First of all I want to greet Max‘s Mom 👋🏻. The trip in itself was one of the absolute best experiences of my life and if your skipper is named Max you‘ve hit the jackpot. Can totally recommend it to anyone and would love to do it again sometime.Written 20 August 2024
- llX6685CM0 contributions2 Days in ParadiseHad an amazing time. Max, Zayn and Milga were an amazing crew and such fun people. I really liked the kinda „small“ group compared to the other boats, so it was easy to get to know the other guests on the boat. My highlight was that we were the first people at whiteheaven beach that morning & we went to exclusive snorkel spots where we spotted turtles, whales, stingrays and so much more. Thank you for an amazing time <3Written 19 August 2024
- F7455YPmichelleb0 contributionsAvatar II two night sailAn absolutely amazing 3 days! Max, Zane and Milgred were amazing. Very chilled 3 days, with great food. The snorkeling spots were beautiful. Plenty of lounging space on the nets. Bed arrangements are quite cramped so pack a friend rather than risk sharing a bed with a stranger. Was made to feel welcome by the rest of the customers despite being slightly older, but this trip is definitely aimed at the younger customers who don't mind sharing a few drinks on the deck.Written 19 August 2024
- Wander589951607280 contributionsAvatar 5 Stars are not enoughIt was just amazing and the crew was so nice (and spoiled us with good food as well :). Would highly recommend this trip !!!Written 19 August 2024
- Olimusprime0 contributionsFantastic tripGreat excursion, highly recommended. When we arrived on the boat, we were greeted very nicely and given a good introduction to the rules of behaviour on the boat. The atmosphere on the boat was very good. We went snorkelling 3 times and saw beautiful corals. We were very lucky with the weather conditions. The Whitsunday Islands were of course the highlight. Max our skipper was very professional and a great DJ. You could tell how much he loves his job and knows what he's doing. Always stopped the boat when he spotted some whales or dolphins.Milga was also very nice and helpful. Zane the GOAT, it was his first day at work, did some nice cooking(the hot water with some extra cold one was delicious mate) and was always very helpful, even for more „special”needs. Very chill guy. Really great trip, it couldn't have been better.Written 17 August 2024
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Kyle
5 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I sailed on the Spank Me boat as a solo traveller and it was an incredible 2 days. The crew were fantastic, the skipper was very experienced and accommodating. Despite the name this is not a crazy party boat, each evening we were able to drink as late as we wanted as long as we were considerate of other guests who perhaps wanted to sleep earlier etc. However, you won’t want to be partying late as the main part of this adventure is getting up early to explore the amazing reefs and beaches. On the first day we were woken up at 5am to get to Whitehaven beach. It sounds super early but it’s really worth it when you are the first to arrive at the beach and have the paradise entirely to yourselves. The food was fantastic throughout, beef stew and spag Bol for dinner and wraps for lunch.
On the final day they took us to their private beach one which OzSail are the only company with authority to take guests to. Plenty of cool sea shells and coral on the beach as well as turtle nests.
Overall a 10/10 experience and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a great sailing trip with lots of day activities.
Kyle
On the final day they took us to their private beach one which OzSail are the only company with authority to take guests to. Plenty of cool sea shells and coral on the beach as well as turtle nests.
Overall a 10/10 experience and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a great sailing trip with lots of day activities.
Kyle
Written 11 January 2020
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Oh yes!! Spank Me is just an awesome tour isn't it?! Thank you so much for clarifying that despite the name we're not a crazy party boat. We do have a lot of potential guests wonder about this. So spank you spank you for that! We will be sure to pass on your thanks to our skipper! and it is so wonderful to know that you enjoyed your time at our beach! Thanks so much again for taking the time to recommend us! ~Spank Me, OzSail Crew.
Written 14 January 2020
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Fiona W
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Oh my god, best trip of my whole Australia trip!!! Spank me boat and crew were the best I could have asked for and ended up with 26 new best friends ♥️ Alex, Molly and Paddy cooked us unreal food, got up before sunrise to make sure we were first at Whitehaven Beach, told us stories and made sure our safety was always priority.
The weather, snorkeling and wildlife were insane and swimming with a turtle was unforgettable.
I could not recommend this trip enough and hopefully you get the best crew and group to dance under the stars with, just like we did💞
The weather, snorkeling and wildlife were insane and swimming with a turtle was unforgettable.
I could not recommend this trip enough and hopefully you get the best crew and group to dance under the stars with, just like we did💞
Written 13 January 2024
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Alice
Gloucester, UK8 contributions
Sept 2022 • Solo
Pros: really good food made by two crew members Milga and Nathan (who were lovely), I met a great group of people which really made the difference, snorkelling locations were fab, whitehaven beach was stunning and getting up early to be the first ones on the beach was definitely worth it! Learnt some stuff about the indigenous culture which I found interesting. We went to a fantastic spot to watch the sunset which was beautiful.
Cons: there was a lot of time not doing a lot (just sitting on deck) so perhaps there could be some games etc to pass the time sailing from one location to the next, didn’t get to do the camping (due to weather), sleeping situation was very cramped and had to share a bed with someone I had only just met, the captain was rude to one of his crew mates in particular and embarrassed him multiple times in front of everyone. I felt the whole experience wasn’t accurately described on the website.
It’s more of a chilled vibe so if you want to party and get drunk, it’s probably not the one for you! Everyone was in bed by 9:30pm. Also, bear in mind that having a proper shower is not an option. At the end of the day, the group you’re with make the experience and I was very lucky with the people I met:)
Cons: there was a lot of time not doing a lot (just sitting on deck) so perhaps there could be some games etc to pass the time sailing from one location to the next, didn’t get to do the camping (due to weather), sleeping situation was very cramped and had to share a bed with someone I had only just met, the captain was rude to one of his crew mates in particular and embarrassed him multiple times in front of everyone. I felt the whole experience wasn’t accurately described on the website.
It’s more of a chilled vibe so if you want to party and get drunk, it’s probably not the one for you! Everyone was in bed by 9:30pm. Also, bear in mind that having a proper shower is not an option. At the end of the day, the group you’re with make the experience and I was very lucky with the people I met:)
Written 2 October 2022
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Thank you Alice for leaving us a review and sharing some of your feedback, we appreciate every word and we have also shared this with our crew members.
Our trips are definitely chilled and adventure centred, and we do not market our boat as a party boat. We also love to make the most out of your time out on the water, with early starts and not-too-late-nights.
We are so glad to hear you made some friends onboard!
OzSail Team
Written 7 October 2022
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R Hawk
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Friends
We were unlucky with the weather which massively impacted the the trip. The staff were excellent and everyone stayed positive. The snorkeling was good and views over the beach were really nice but not the same as having sun. I felt there were too many people for such a small space especially sleeping. Didn't sleep the first night as it was way too hot and loud but the second was better. Noise travels a lot especially if people party. I think one day would have been enough but nonetheless it was a cool experience to stay on the boat. Food was great!
Written 28 January 2020
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Hi Rosa,
Thanks very much for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it!
Firstly, super sorry about the rain we had on your trip, but it was great to see everyone making the most out of it.
We love that you loved our awesome food too :)
Every group is different and we want to be the best at what we do, so we have definitely taken your comments on-board about some guests that wanted to stay up and have a few drinks on the first night.
We as crew try to manage it as best as possible>
I hope you can come back and visit us again soon to give us the opportunity to show you a 5 star experience :)
~OzSail Team
Written 28 January 2020
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Momiji
Tokyo, Japan26 contributions
This tour was great!! The captain Alex and crews Max and Magda was very nice and helpful, especially Alex was very knowledgeable that he answered to our questions everything. He was also ambitious to his work, he made sure everyone get a wonderful experience in Whitsundays, he drove the boat in 5am in the morning so we gets to whitehaven beach first with no other customers. When we left the beach there were lots of boats and people coming in to the island, it was very lovely that we were able to spend time there with no crowds. Although we had rain on a second day, experience on a boat was cool and it’s tropical weather, we can’t blame it. The boat was created as a racing boat so sleeping under the deck was a bit mushy so I recommend bringing like a fan but you can also sleep on the deck which I did:)
Food was delicious especially night meal which was beef stew with mashed potatoes and beef bolognese pasta with garlic bread<3
I don’t recommend who just want to do party boat but for people who love to communicate and know what they are doing.
Food was delicious especially night meal which was beef stew with mashed potatoes and beef bolognese pasta with garlic bread<3
I don’t recommend who just want to do party boat but for people who love to communicate and know what they are doing.
Written 8 January 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate every word!
Also thank you for recommending this tour to fellow travellers.
OzSail Team
Written 24 March 2023
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Jojo
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Friends
If you are travelling the east coast Whitsundays on Spank me it is a must! I’ve just come back from 2 days 2 nights tour, sailing between islands, sunbathing on Whitehaven beach, snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef and turtle spotting. The crew kept us laughing the whole time and my cheekbones ended up hurting from smiling so much! Food was amazing (they believe veggies are people too),making sure that I was always well fed. All in all would highly recommend!!
Written 22 March 2020
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Hi Wildwonderer!
Thanks for your 5 star review!
It's great to hear you had so much fun and your cheekbones were hurting - That's what it's all about :)
We hope to see you again soon :)
~OzSail Team
Written 26 March 2020
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Rob J
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Jan 2020 • Friends
Just been on a great 2 day 2 night sailing trip around Whitsundays, the crew, Captain Neil, Will, Cal and the newest member Lilly they were all great company over the 2 days and gave a great sailing experience. The food which was served was all hand made and very healthy and very tasty. Not one person on this trip has had a bad time and I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wishes to go on a sailing trip. *****
Written 18 January 2020
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WOW! Thank you Rob! We love reviews like this one! Our crew definitely gets a kick out of being named and we love that you have taken the time to make a special mention of our beautifully freshly prepared meals! Thanks so much for your recommendation! ~ Come back any time! Spank Me, OzSail Crew.
Written 20 January 2020
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Pietro P
Croydon2 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
Terrible experience. The weather was atrocious, we spent the first day under deck due to strong sea waves and uninterrupted rain. The hygiene conditions were appaling, the food preparation defied all basic safety rules: this was simply a floating hostel and one of the worse in terms of comfort and hygiene. The following day we managed to visit Whitehaven beach in between periods of clear skies but by then we could not stand another night and found a lift back to Airlie Beach with another daily tour operator that had anchored in the area (which in contrast was simply amazing).
The boat continued the tour but I found out later that all other participants on board had had enough and requested the boat to return to shore. We paid a high price and received nothing of what this company describes in their advertising. Snorkelling was limited to 2 half hours sessions but water was too murky to see anything.
Whilst I accept that weather conditions can not be predicted, I do not accept the unconscionable conduct of this company because they knew, the skipper knew (and said it before leaving) that the weather would have been like that for both days but they still went ahead. They should have cancelled the tour but that would have meant a massive financial loss they didn't want to suffer and so they went ahead, pocketed the money and gave nothing in return but a terrible experience. Do the right thing and refund the money.
The boat continued the tour but I found out later that all other participants on board had had enough and requested the boat to return to shore. We paid a high price and received nothing of what this company describes in their advertising. Snorkelling was limited to 2 half hours sessions but water was too murky to see anything.
Whilst I accept that weather conditions can not be predicted, I do not accept the unconscionable conduct of this company because they knew, the skipper knew (and said it before leaving) that the weather would have been like that for both days but they still went ahead. They should have cancelled the tour but that would have meant a massive financial loss they didn't want to suffer and so they went ahead, pocketed the money and gave nothing in return but a terrible experience. Do the right thing and refund the money.
Written 19 February 2022
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Cathrine S
6 contributions
July 2022 • Friends
Great experience, absolutely a highlight on our road trip! The crew Alex, Taylor and Milga on «Spank me» were skilled, friendly and made the trip a blast. Snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef, and Alex made sure our boat was the first to arrive Whitehaven beach in the morning, giving us the entire beach to ourselves, where we could see stingrays and lemonsharks swimming. The food was also great. Second night we camped in swag bags on a beach, the vibes among everyone was good and we had a great time around the bonfire in beautiful weather. Overall a very nice trip that I highly recommend.
Written 19 July 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, sounds like a great time onboard.
And thank you for recommending our trip to other travellers.
OzSail Team
Written 28 July 2022
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Georgie B
3 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Booked the Spank Me tour for the whitsundays because so many people recommended it to me in hostels and they did good! The best part of it was being on the boat, boat life isn’t for everyone but your balance definitely improves after 3 days AND the crew sort you out with everything. Alex (the skipper) was the local knowledge and all things sailing expert and Max and Magda provided the tunes, top scran (specialty spag bol) and even rescued you out of the sea when you couldn’t get back in the dinghy (thanks Max). Also if you’re into camping Aussie style and the joyful discomfort of smaller spaces then i recommend you book this one. Doooo it.
Written 9 May 2023
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Hi Georgie,
Thank you so much for leaving us a review and for sharing some of your experience onboard Spank Me!
Ha yes sea-legs is a thing onboard!
Glad to hear you found our amazing crew helpful as well.
OzSail Team
Written 18 May 2023
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Clément
Lyon, France
If the beginning is the 22 at 10:30am, at what time will we be back the 24 ? And where ? Thanks.
Written 5 April 2024
gina
Prenzlau, Germany
hello, can you tell me when we are back on the second day from the tour? because I have in the evening my flight back and want to know if I can take it
Written 19 February 2023
You arrive back on day 3 at 8:30am. It’s a two night cruise. You could easily take a flight in the evening
Thanks
Chelsea
Written 20 February 2023
If we book a 2-day trip. Can we park our camper directly at the harbour during that time? Thank you!
Written 25 January 2020
Why is the age range listed only up to 35 years? We do not all die off after that age and many of us are very fit and continue to travel and sail well into our ‘senior’ years.
Written 26 August 2019
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