Explore Whitsundays
Explore Whitsundays
4.5
Scuba & SnorkellingBoat ToursWater SportsEco ToursStand Up Paddleboarding
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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About
We started operations with 1 yacht in 1985. Today Explore Whitsundays offers 17 different vessels that visit the Whitsunday Islands. From day tours up to 6-night liveaboards, deluxe island stay packages to backpacker accommodation. All Tours visit Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. The partners are Australian Tall Ship Cruises, Southern Cross Sailing, Prima, Eureka Sailing, Whitsunday Adventurer, Whitsunday Bullet. Feel free to contact us directly with any questions about the Whitsundays, the seasons, prices and specials! Welcome to Explore Whitsundays!
Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia
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2023
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Colleen K
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Couples
We had a fantastic time. Maddie and Naz were friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and gracious hosts and crew. They took us to fabulous places to hike and snorkel. The food was great and plenty of it.
Written 28 November 2023
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Nicolas R
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Nov. 2023 • Couples
We just come back from the excursion and the crew Matthew, Anna and Jordy was truly amazing. They were helpful and nice and really made this tour unforgettable. The tour itself was amazing, the snorkeling was beautiful and the beaches were the best I have ever seen.
Written 28 November 2023
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Petelowe33
Bordeaux, France40 contributions
I booked this after failing to hire a bareboat charter and I’m so pleased I did. Aaron the skipper (hope I’m spelling it right) was really such a pro, our safety and enjoyment was paramount, he allowed us to help sail, taught those who didn’t know how to sail and snorkel. He sailed us to fantastic reefs and beaches and stayed close in a dinghy making sure everyone was ok while we swam, so much knowledge of the area and aquatic life.
The boat was comfortable and roomy and with only 8 guests easy to integrate.
Food was great, prepared by both Aaron and Ines who helped to look after us.
The equipment supplied was very good quality. In short a fabulous time was had by all of us.
The boat was comfortable and roomy and with only 8 guests easy to integrate.
Food was great, prepared by both Aaron and Ines who helped to look after us.
The equipment supplied was very good quality. In short a fabulous time was had by all of us.
Written 24 November 2023
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Shonagh T
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Couples
The boat and experience was amazing. The staff were great but gordi was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. We had a great time exploring the whitsundays.
Written 24 November 2023
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Matt H
3 contributions
Great experience, staff were brilliant, very well organised and all round perfect trip, really clean, the trip was well thought out and covered everybody’s wants and needs
Written 23 November 2023
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Tomas H
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Couples
First time on the Whitsundays, Lucky, Jord and Sophie were great. They took us at times when there were no other tourists at each destination. Food, music, drinks and the attractions were just incredible. Having seen the other party boats or one day boats, I’m glad we went with Siska.
So much fun and lots of time at each destination. Totally stress free. Couldn’t rate it highly enough!
So much fun and lots of time at each destination. Totally stress free. Couldn’t rate it highly enough!
Written 23 November 2023
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Dom M
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Alex, Layla and Sophie were top-tier crew from start to finish. The beaches and walks were amazing, the food provided was very good, snorkelling was great, and thankfully we had enough wind on the last day to help the crew hoist the sails and do some sailing. Facilities were all very clean and well-kept.
Pack lots of suncream, some sweets/snacks, a book to read (if, like me, you can't sit and do nothing while on the beach or travelling between areas).
Only 2 small negatives from this trip: another guest took some of my drinks from the icebox (obviously no fault of the crew), and the chicken salad wraps on the last day were a little short on chicken (although nice, nonetheless).
You get discount at a local bar (Beaches) in the evening when you get back to dry land, definitely worth it to meet up with the crew again and the food was outstanding there.
Pack lots of suncream, some sweets/snacks, a book to read (if, like me, you can't sit and do nothing while on the beach or travelling between areas).
Only 2 small negatives from this trip: another guest took some of my drinks from the icebox (obviously no fault of the crew), and the chicken salad wraps on the last day were a little short on chicken (although nice, nonetheless).
You get discount at a local bar (Beaches) in the evening when you get back to dry land, definitely worth it to meet up with the crew again and the food was outstanding there.
Written 13 November 2023
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Harry F
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Nov. 2023 • Friends
We travelled on Siska for 2 day 1 night tour ! Firstly our skipper Lachlan was a legend! He made the trip extra special! Along with his amazing crew ( Anna, Nicole & Super Sophie )
Loccy ensured we had the best experience and maximised our time on each stop of the tour! We would arrive ahead of all the crowds and only go to the best points of each area!
Myself and all the other travellers on board trusted his judgement and experience with the Whitsunday Islands and it really paid off!
The crew were brilliant, all super helpful and friendly and they just felt like one of us ! They’d even come off the boat and have fun with us!
When we returned to the boat we always had a clean and tidy place to relax and food was always prepared on time and snacks were even delivered to beach stops !
Overall it was a fantastic 2 days, made extra special by the fellow travellers on board and the of course Loccy and his crew !
Thanks Siska Crew
Loccy ensured we had the best experience and maximised our time on each stop of the tour! We would arrive ahead of all the crowds and only go to the best points of each area!
Myself and all the other travellers on board trusted his judgement and experience with the Whitsunday Islands and it really paid off!
The crew were brilliant, all super helpful and friendly and they just felt like one of us ! They’d even come off the boat and have fun with us!
When we returned to the boat we always had a clean and tidy place to relax and food was always prepared on time and snacks were even delivered to beach stops !
Overall it was a fantastic 2 days, made extra special by the fellow travellers on board and the of course Loccy and his crew !
Thanks Siska Crew
Written 13 November 2023
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Jaredn01
Sydney, Australia16 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
What an amazing trip.
The views, the beach’s, the snorkelling, the company.
A huge shoutout to our awesome hosts Shanaz and Matty. Chef Naz cooked some fantastic meals and Captain Matty shared some amazing knowledge of the area.
I would highly recommend this 3 night tour based on the experience they gave us.
We will be back for sure!!
Jared and Evelyn
The views, the beach’s, the snorkelling, the company.
A huge shoutout to our awesome hosts Shanaz and Matty. Chef Naz cooked some fantastic meals and Captain Matty shared some amazing knowledge of the area.
I would highly recommend this 3 night tour based on the experience they gave us.
We will be back for sure!!
Jared and Evelyn
Written 6 November 2023
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Paige M
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Solo
An amazing trip! Some beautiful sights and experiences and brilliant crew. Mattie, Layla, Nicole and Allie were so nice and friendly. They all went above and beyond (even with a slight technical issue on the boat) and had a plan b to help me make my bus just in case we didn’t get back in time. Thank you team Siska for everything you do, an experience I’ll never forget!
Written 3 November 2023
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jhaswell10
Windsor, UK5 contributions
Hi
What is the route of the 2 day 1 night trip do you go to the Hill Inlet Lookout at Tongue Bay? or blue pearl bay etc?
I just wondering if the 2 nights is worth it compared to 1 day?
Thanks
Jo
Erica M
East Bridgewater, MA71 contributions
Yes you go to the hill inlet lookout and tongue bay. I really enjoyed all the water sports we were able to do right off the boat! And the food was amazing!