2-Day Whitsundays Sailing Adventure: Summertime
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2-Day Whitsundays Sailing Adventure: Summertime
By Whitsundays Sailing Adventures
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Experience the pristine Whitsunday Islands the old-fashioned way—aboard a vintage ketch sailboat with a maximum of 18 other travelers. The exact itinerary will change with the tides and the weather, but expect fantastic snorkeling, white sand beaches, and a sea kayak trip in search of turtles and stingrays. Besides air-conditioned accommodation, your package includes breakfast, dinner, and two lunches: A private cabin is available for an additional charge.
Ages 12-60, max of 17 per group
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Spend two days exploring the reef, inlets, and beaches of the Whitsundays
- Snorkel, kayak, and bushwalk—and maybe even see a whale in season
- Meals are cooked fresh on board: Feel free to bring beverages from town
- Fall asleep lulled by the ocean waves in a scenic anchor spot
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Overnight accommodation
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax) & National Park Fees
- All activities and equipment (Snorkelling and Beach Combing)
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Linen including pillow and blanket & Shower Towel
- Drinkable tap water
- Entry/Admission - Hill Inlet
- Entry/Admission - Whitehaven Beach
What's not included- Drinks - Soft Drinks & Bottled Water $2
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Beach towel
- BYO Alcohol (no glass)
- Start:
- 9 Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, AustraliaMeeting point B
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 66697P6- Minimum age is 12 years
- Departs every Thursday & Saturday, Open date tickets are subject to availability, please give 10-14 days notice to book. All bookings MUST be reconfirmed 48 hours in advance. Please check-in online prior to departing.
- **Special dietary requirements other than vegetarian are subject to a surcharge and payable on check-in** Please note we cannot cater for Halal or Kosher diets
- Most travellers can participate
- Itineraries: Whitsundays Sailing Adventures reserves the right to operate substitute vessels, change routes and amend tour timings and itinerary without prior notification. All itineraries, activities and departures are subject to weather and may be changed or cancelled at the discretion of Whitsundays Sailing Adventures.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travellers
- If you cancel at least 15 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 14 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 66697P6
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About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- tonibovis0 contributionsLoved every moment!Fantastic 2 day, 2 night sailing adventure on catamaran Entice with skipper Toby, and host Daisy. My husband and I cannot recommend this trip highly enough; it is a great trip to many amazing places around the Whitsundays for snorkelling, swimming, paddle boarding/kayaking. We saw turtles, a dugong, a manta ray, a Māori Rass and a lot of sting rays as well as beautiful coral with many tiny colourful fish. We were a party of 8, plus crew, and this made for a great social experience too. Oh, and I must also mention the superb food; no need to bring snacks, just your own personal tipple for the eveningsWritten 9 October 2024
- robimw0 contributionsGreat two day cruiseWe did the 2D1N cruise of the Whitsundays. The itinerary was very nice. Kayaking and snorkeling on the first day near Hook Island. The following day we had breakfast surrounded by sea turtles and visited whithaven beach. The food was great. The sleeping bunk for two people was adequate. The captain heated up the water for the hottub after snorkeling, which was wonderful because I got cold in spite of the wet suit. Interesting information about the nature were given by Brad and Cutter.Written 16 September 2024
- AT123580 contributionsFab trip, would definitely recommendHad a fab time on Kiana, incredible to snorkel and dive on the Great Barrier Reef. We saw so much amazing wildlife inc whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks, and stingrays! Captain Brent, Kyle and Clem were all amazing - thanks!Written 12 September 2024
- AdrianN8250 contributionsHolidayWhat a fantastic experience! We thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of Brad and Cutter who made our trip such a memorable event. Highly recommend you seeing the Whitsunday Islands on the Summertime with the crew.Written 18 August 2024
- yasminem7140 contributionsBest tour of the Whitsundays!Amazing trip!!! We were blessed with incredible weather conditions and the crew went above and beyond to create such a great experience for myself and my friends. Could not recommend the bullet tour enough! Big big thanks to the crew today including our skipper Damien and our amazing deck hands Sarah and Renee!Written 16 August 2024
- TaniaF15720 contributionsAmazing trip!Had the best time on Kiana! The snorkelling and diving was awesome, and overall loved the relaxed vibes and small group atmosphere. Shout out to Captain Brent for running such a great well-organised trip, and for his DJ skills and storytelling :) and to Kyle for the fantastic dives! Will definitely be recommending this trip to anyone visiting the Whitsundays!Written 16 August 2024
- 243alexiab0 contributionsGreat atmosphere and stunning snorkellingCaptain Brent and knowledgable staff made this 3-day trip absolutely awesome! I hadn't done much snorkelling before but it was clear and stunning and I even spotted an octopus. The other travellers dove and were very enthusiastic about Jack's skill. Great atmosphere on board (and good food too).Written 22 June 2024
- kd12890 contributionsExcellent trip + crew -- highly recommend!The cruise on the MS Kiana is a great operation that I couldn't recommend more. The boat is a spacious sail boat with decent sized bunks and a lot of space on the deck to relax in the sun or shade. Meals on board were fantastic, especially given the size of the galley! The itinerary was also great -- one of the few boats to go to the outer reef; sailing through the Whitsundays was also a nice change of pace from all the speed boats. Can't beat sunrise/sunset or the stars out on the water with no one around! Cannot say enough good things about the crew. Greg, Kyle, and Capu were fantastic and looked after us well. The boat unfortunately had mechanical issues midway through our trip which led to us coming back a day early, but regardless the crew always had everything under control and made sure we were having a great time. Brent, the owner, also was very honest about the situation and made all the guests whole by generously providing a full refund and allowing us to sleep on board the final night in the harbor given we didn't have other accommodation planned. Would recommend to anyone looking to spend a few days in the Whitsundays!Written 21 June 2024
- johnsE8899YF0 contributionsDisappointing.Very disappointed. Arrived the day before booking only to be informed that the trip was cancelled due to a mechanical fault. Recommend not booking ahead wait till your in Airlie Beach.Written 17 June 2024
- 597rufusg0 contributionsThank you HMAS KIANAReally wonderful experience with the #KianaKru. Brent knows his stuff and the crew looked after us so well, whether it be the diving or the food that Capu prepared for us. I’d recommend this to anyone if they were in this part of the world. Thank you all you. You’re legendsWritten 18 May 2024
- Albagarciagarciia0 contributionsAmazing experience!!!! 100% recommend!My partner and I lived an amazing experience on Kiana. Brent, Jack and Capu were absolutely amazing and made the experience really enjoyable. The boat had everything we needed and more. The food served by Capu was delicious (including a roast dinner one evening) and we even had snacks in between meals. Jack was an amazing dive instructor (as this was our first time diving and felt a bit nervous). He explained everything, was patient with us which enabled us to thoroughly enjoy the experience. We also learned a lot about the nature that surrounds the islands. Brent kept a very clean and well ran boat, and he didn’t hesitate to answer any questions we had about the boat or sailing. All in all, we had an unforgettable experience. We got to dive and snorkel in stunning environments, made friends, relax and have a nice time. We definitely recommend doing the Whitsundays sailing with them. Thank you so much again for everything!Written 28 April 2024
- andreadW7378QQ0 contributionsBest sailing experience I ever had on a commercial tour!!Absolutely amazing!!! Wonderful experience and highly professional crew (Dan & Nico). For who was interested they gave us a demo of the basics of sailing as well, which was great!The crew had also a lot of knowledge of the surrounding area and they were taking their time explaining to you whatever you asked! Beautiful sailing boat, good food on board and a really nice trip thru the Beautiful Whitsundays!! 10/10 ABSOLUTELY RECOMMENDED!!Written 17 April 2024
- anynikki29100 contributionsWhat an experienceWow what a great trip had an amazing day, thanks to all the crew Really attentive made our day really special Andy and Nikki from the ukWritten 5 April 2024
- jkingston440 contributionsBeautiful trip on relaxed boat with great crew and fellow passengersFabulous 3 day/2 night trip on Whitsunday Adventurer with captain Ed and deck hand Nicole. Very enjoyable trip shared with 8 others on catamaran where we enjoyed Whitehaven beach and snorkelling on the inner reef. The crew were very knowledgeable and helpful and nothing was a problem. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting a lovely relaxing trip.Written 24 March 2024
- Journey491725165420 contributionsOne of a kind experienceLoved it the activities were awesome and the views amazing. The water is so clear and there are plenty of opportunities to see the sea life.Written 22 March 2024
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jbradfield1990
Bradford, UK20 contributions
Jan 2020
I couldn't recommend the Summertime enough. Especially if you're a bit shorter on time and can't do the 2 or 3 night tours. You get two full days and experience all the greats bits Whitsundays has to offer.
Our skippers, Daniel and Damien, were really good fun. The food was really good throughout the whole trip with plenty of snacks! The group was a really good size (can imagine it gets a little crowded on boats with more people), and we were really lucky with the people on board as everyone was really friendly. There was a mix of couples, families and groups of friends.
The Whitsundays were as incredible as the pictures look. Damien also took us on a guided kayak and we saw some sharks and actually saw a Mantaray fly out of the water which was incredible. Others saw a turtle whilst snorkelling.
Don't hesitate to book!
Our skippers, Daniel and Damien, were really good fun. The food was really good throughout the whole trip with plenty of snacks! The group was a really good size (can imagine it gets a little crowded on boats with more people), and we were really lucky with the people on board as everyone was really friendly. There was a mix of couples, families and groups of friends.
The Whitsundays were as incredible as the pictures look. Damien also took us on a guided kayak and we saw some sharks and actually saw a Mantaray fly out of the water which was incredible. Others saw a turtle whilst snorkelling.
Don't hesitate to book!
Written 24 January 2020
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Serif O
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Friends
Had a great time at the Whitsundays with the Summertime crew. Josh and Damion were excellent and made our trip so much fun. Perfect balance of fun, relaxing and adventure. Went to Whitehaven beach first thing in the morning to avoid the crowds which was such a great idea as it got very busy as we were leaving. Thanks Summertime for such a great time! Will definitely be back!
Written 8 March 2020
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Rachel W
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Solo
My trip on Summertime was great! The food was delicious (and frequent) and Izzy did an awesome job leading all the activities. It was a perfect two day trip with the right balance between activities and rest time on the boat. The air conditioned cabin also made for comfortable sleeping environment and you could tell the crew really wanted us to have the best experience. Thanks for a great trip!
Written 21 November 2023
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Charlotte E
3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Amazing trip !! Crew was super friendly and welcoming. Tim was a standout member, providing all the interesting stories and humour. Made some unforgettable memories and met lots of new people. This is a must!
Written 2 December 2022
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Cheers for the amazing review! You can never go wrong when Tim is on the boat :) We are so glad you have such a great time with us and we hope to see you again one day!
Written 5 December 2022
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Gregor & Louise M
Scotland, UK10 contributions
We finished the 2 night catamaran sailing trip on the Entice Boat and we can honestly say it has been the highlight of our trip to Australia. We couldn't believe how lucky we were to see everything we did on the trip whilst amongst great company of the others on the boat. Captain Dave was brilliant and took us to the most amazing places where we got to swim with turtles and see lots of fish and beautiful coral reef. Simone cooked for us each day and every meal was simply delicious! We got into Whitehaven beach nice and early which was great for getting photos before it got too crowded. Every place we went we got to spend a good amount of time at to enjoy it. Both Dave and Simone were so lovely and nothing was any bother for them so a massive thank you to them for making our trip so unforgettable! Would highly recommend this to anyone!
Written 11 January 2023
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Thanks for your great recommendation and its awesome to know that this was the highlight of your visit to Oz. Dave's knowledge and experience always ensures that you get to the best spots. The Whitsundays' has a lot to offer and its amazing to hear that you saw so much in such a short time.
Written 13 January 2023
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Elizabeth Brett
12 contributions
June 2021 • Friends
If you do an overnight tour, do this one!
Brad (the skipper & owner), Oliver, and Kyle were absolutely fantastic the whole trip. We were well looked after and were at no risk of going hungry or thirsty. The food was delicious. We had a bit of rain one day but no one can control that. Whitehaven was beautiful and full of little rays..we had plenty of time here. On the second day, we went kayaking and snorkelling and saw many fish, rays, and turtles. 10/10 recommend this family run business. Thanks so much guys and all the best.
Liz and Kevin Xx
Brad (the skipper & owner), Oliver, and Kyle were absolutely fantastic the whole trip. We were well looked after and were at no risk of going hungry or thirsty. The food was delicious. We had a bit of rain one day but no one can control that. Whitehaven was beautiful and full of little rays..we had plenty of time here. On the second day, we went kayaking and snorkelling and saw many fish, rays, and turtles. 10/10 recommend this family run business. Thanks so much guys and all the best.
Liz and Kevin Xx
Written 15 June 2021
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Hi Liz and Kevin! Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are so happy to hear you had an amazing time - Brad and his crew definitely aim to please and glad they did for your trip. I will be passing along your kind words to him to let him know what a great experience you had. If you're every back in the Whitsundays make sure you stop by and say hi!
Written 30 June 2021
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timbuktu60
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany14 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We had a wonderful 2-day adventure on the Summertime, a ship built in 1945, which is a handmade wooden ship and not one of the soulless plastic boats.
We enjoyed snorkelling, sightseeing, hiking, kayaking and some wild rides on the waves in the Whitsundays.
Arielle, Andy and Antonia 😉 made us feel very welcome and made sure we wanted for nothing. Food was freshly prepared and delicious and drinks are provided and you can bring your own.
We had a lot of fun on board, also with the open playlist that everyone could contribute to.
We can highly recommend a trip with Summertime and her great crew.
We enjoyed snorkelling, sightseeing, hiking, kayaking and some wild rides on the waves in the Whitsundays.
Arielle, Andy and Antonia 😉 made us feel very welcome and made sure we wanted for nothing. Food was freshly prepared and delicious and drinks are provided and you can bring your own.
We had a lot of fun on board, also with the open playlist that everyone could contribute to.
We can highly recommend a trip with Summertime and her great crew.
Written 19 May 2024
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Nele S
8 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
It was perfect. The crew was so friendly and chilled! I’m a vegetarian and that was no problem, the food was very good, especially when you are a backpacker you will be thankful for some self made food like this. I loved the Kajak tour, I saw my first turtle out there und I really like the people on boart. In the evening we all watched the Sunset and had some beers and wine as well. Early in the morning I stand up to saw the sunrise and it was worth it! The whitheaven beach was unbelievable beautiful it was kind of a magic place I thought.
So all in all it was worth it! I would do it again if I could
So all in all it was worth it! I would do it again if I could
Written 10 February 2020
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Leila GT
Sanur, Indonesia1 contribution
Would have been nice to have fit more activities in, 2 hours on kayaks felt a bit long but the snorkeling was pretty cool. Food was very good and varied with plenty of options for those with dietary requirements. Staff were nice but overall atmosphere was pretty mediocre if you’re a backpacker. It was sightseeing oriented, which was great, but would have benefited from something more lively. However would recommend it to families or those looking for a quieter experience.
Written 18 October 2023
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Bobby
Belfast3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Went on the 2 day cruise around the whitsunday islands, brilliant crew Amy and Jesse always there if we ever needed them. I'm fussy when it comes to food but the food was so good! Very chilled out ideal for couples/single travellers got to meet some brilliant people on board from all around the world. And of course the stunning beach, kayaking and snorkeling speak for themselves!
Written 7 January 2020
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What is the minimum amount of travelers you will sail with? When would you cancel it if id is below that number?
Written 5 June 2022
What time is the next day return?
Written 5 June 2022
The boat will return to Airlie Beach Marina at about 4pm on the second day
Written 6 June 2022
Hi - my husband and I and 2 adult sons are booked on the Summertime in a week. July 8. I am thinking it will be quite cold at night? will we need sweat pants and warm jackets for on deck at night?
Written 2 July 2019
Hi there,
It all depends on your tolerance to the cold and how cold it would be there ( I just checked the forecast.. that’s tropical to me ;)
Either out of precaution, I’d suggest you carry with you jackets!
Say hi to the captain please:)
Enjoy!
Written 2 July 2019
Can we get a double bed accommodation as the plan shows they have on summertime. We plan to travel on 18/07
Written 12 May 2019
Hi we are planning a holiday to Austraila in August and would like to book a sailing trip around the Whitsundays. My husband and I sailed round the whitsundays many years ago and would like a similar experience for our children. We have 3 boys 14,16 and 18 all of whom have sailed before. I know your trip says not for children but would it be suitable for my family? Many thanks Jo Bellamy
Written 4 March 2019
No, Summertime only departs on Monday, Thursday and Saturday
Written 11 February 2019
Hi I’d like to book the sailing trip on the Summertime via your website. Can we pay for an upgrade to a private cabin?
Written 2 December 2018
Hi there, I’ve now managed to book the trip successfully
Written 23 December 2018
Hi, is it possible to be dropped off at hamilton beach on the way back?
Written 8 November 2018
No, sorry Melissa we don't go near Hamilton Island and not enough time!
Written 23 November 2018
Hello! I am about to book the tour with you on the 2nd of june. Is the tour refundable if you dont go out because of bad weather conditions?
Cheers aida
Written 25 May 2018
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