Whitsunday Islands Sail, SUP & Snorkel Day Tour

Meet & Greet 9:30am

Depart 10am- 4pm

( NEW TIME EFFECTIVE 1ST JANUARY 2025- 9:30AM- 3:30PM )

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Welcome aboard the luxurious SV Wings III for a breathtaking sail through the pristine Whitsundays, where a paradise of natural beauty awaits. Cruise & Sail towards Langford Island, a mesmerising uninhabited sand cay framed by the prestigious Hayman Island. Nestled in the heart of the Whitsundays, Wings III boasts its own private mooring at the island, providing a more exclusive experience. Other flexible anchorage options, such as the picturesque Cockatoo Point or the serene Stonehaven Bay, ensure a comfortable voyage, adapting to the prevailing weather conditions of the day.

Relax and rejuvenate aboard our premium 60ft air-conditioned sailing catamaran, designed for ultimate comfort & relaxation. This tour is a 6 hour day, perfect if you are short on time but still looking for an Whitsunday Island experience. Bask in the sun on the plush top sundeck, unwind in the shaded seating area below, or soak in the Jacuzzi while taking in the tropical beauty of the Whitsundays.

Admire & discover the crystal-clear waters and immerse yourself in the wonders of the fringing Great Barrier Reef, encountering vibrant marine life and, if you're lucky, a gentle green sea turtle. Explore the underwater world through snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding, or a clear bottom kayak, revealing the coral wonders below.

Indulge in mouthwatering morning tea sweet and savoury platters. Lunch includes a selection of meats and salmon prepared fresh daily by your host using locally sourced Whitsunday produce. Bring your own drinks for the day with cold refrigeration cups and wine flutes onboard. Cold filtered drinking water is available anytime. An Eco friendly charter that helps us minimise waste so you do not need to bring any plastic water bottles.

Knowledgeable crew members will guide you through the secrets of the reefs, sharing insights about Langford Island and Hook Island. Soak up the sun with family and friends, this tour delivers an exceptional experience.

This experience is tailored for guests aged 10 and above, short on time whilst offering an exceptional day of leisure and excitement at your own pace.

Small passenger numbers for a more personal experience with 25- 29 guests

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Cost $230 pp- Kids welcome ages 10+
(* NEW TOUR TIME 1st January 2025 9:30am- 3:30pm *)

Group/ family special for 4 or 5 guests travelling together!

Meet & greet: 9:30 am Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach, Northern End

- Meeting Point B- under the white umbrellas

Departs: 9:45 am

Returns: Coral Sea Marina 4:00 pm

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*Cruise Ships: Please note if you are travelling to the Whitsundays on a cruise ship, the timings of this charter do not always align with visiting cruise ship schedules- if your cruise ship tender leaves Port of Airlie Marina before 4:30pm. Please check this with your cruise ship before booking. See helpful article here about where the cruise ships dock at Port of Airlie Marina and how to get to Coral Sea Marina for our daily tour.

** Cruise Ship guests- please note if your cruise ship tenders are late or do not make it to shore for any reason you forfeit your tour and will need to claim the loss on travel insurance

To avoid disappointment, please check the details of your embark and disembark times with your cruise ship thoroughly before booking.

We have 2 suitable private skippered charters that work within cruise ship arrivals for small or large private group bookings- not single passenger bookings:

https://wings.com.au/custom-cruise-ship-charter/

Enjoy your day so much and would love to come back with your family & friends for longer? Check out our listed private sunset sails, day charters, & overnight all inclusive private charter holiday experiences. Fully catered & crewed so you sit back and enjoy the holiday while we take care of everything onboard.

Wings Sailing Charters Whitsundays are the private charter holiday specialists!

https://wings.com.au/sail-on-the-bay/

https://wings.com.au/exclusive-charters/

https://wings.com.au/overnight-private-charters/

Whitsunday Islands Sail, Snorkel SUP Tour- Need To Knows

When you book a Whitsunday Islands Sail, Snorkel SUP Tour with us at Wings Sailing Charters Whitsundays you can expect tailored personal experience from start to finish. A relaxed day on the water with low guest numbers and on water experience for 6 hours. Have a go at snorkelling, stand up paddle boarding or a clear bottom kayak- the choice is yours! Or simply just kick back relax onboard and enjoy the beautiful island scenery.
Operating a variety of charters in the Whitsunday region for the past 22 years we pride ourselves on our premium quality sailing catamaran & high level of service with professional crew.

Included morning tea sweet and savoury platters, tropical buffet lunch with a selection of cold meats, salmon and salad platter for wraps. All meals are freshly prepared daily onboard and sourced from the local Whitsunday region.

BYO alcohol or soft drinks onboard for your tour and we have cold refrigeration, cups and wine flutes for use onboard. Tea varieties, real coffee and cold filtered water is onboard for your use at anytime.

Whitsunday Islands Tropical Experience
Spacious luxe 60ft Sailing Catamaran
Professional & informative captain and crew
Cushioned top sundeck, large shaded covered back deck
Foredeck jacuzzi
3 zoned premium spotify
Fully air-conditioned interior lounges
Delicious morning tea platters & lunch including salmon & vegetarian ( diets emailed)
Tea varieties & 2 pod coffee machines
BYO soft drinks & alcohol ( 2 large cold refrigerated drinks cabinet provided )
Snorkel fringing reefs near Hook Island & Hayman Island
Wetsuits and premium quality masks and fins
Experience stand up paddle boards or clear bottomed kayak
Private Wings mooring at Langford Island
Tailored anchorage chosen based on weather forecast on the day
Optional destinations: Langford Island, Bali Hi, Cockatoo Point, Stonehaven Bay
Australian owned, and family operated business for the past 22 years
25- 29 guests only
Kids welcome 10+

Cost per person & group bookings

$230pp

$828 Group/ Family of 4

$1035 Group/ Family of 5

January onwards

Meet at 9:00am

Depart 9:30am

Return 3:30pm

Credit card fee of 1.5% that will be charged at time of booking. Admin fee included in tour ticket.

BYO pre chilled alcohol & soft drinks ( no glass- no red wine)
Re usable water bottle- we provide cold filtered water
Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, swimwear & beach towel
Jacket or warmer clothes April- late September
Sea sick tablets taken before boarding- in case you may experience sea sickness
Smiles and happy vibes
Camera, go pros & song requests for our 3 zoned spotify

Check out the tour itinerary map below:

Whitsundays Islands Day Sail map

The Whitsundays Island Sail SUP & Snorkel Tour heads towards the northern end of Hook Island area and the surrounding islands of Langford Spit & Bali Hi all near the prestigious Hayman Island. Other anchorages can be Stonehaven Bay.

Your skipper is very knowledgeable & experienced on the water with over 30 plus years sailing experience and 20 years sailing the Whitsunday Islands & Outer Great Barrier.

Each tour he will sail the vessel with the correct weather conditions in mind. Keeping our guests comfortable is our top priority so anchorages can vary each tour day depending on the conditions.

Tours & private charters depart and return from Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach.

The exact meeting point is meeting point B at the Northern End - near the roundabout under the white umbrellas.
Meeting time is 9.30am for a 9:45 am departure, returning at 4pm.

From 1st January meet & greet is 9:00am, depart 9:30am & return at 3:30pm

If you have a car, the car park is located near the other larger marina building (Southern End). This is paid parking and the easiest way to pay is to download the app "Easypark" put all your details in and select the time scheduled for your stay. This app is very easy to use for other carparks in the Airlie Beach region.

Head to google maps if you get a little lost and search for us on there! Remember meeting Point B at the Northern End, Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach.

Welcome aboard SV Wings III- The ultimate Adventure charter vessel perfect for small, medium & large groups. Wings III is fully air conditioned with premium vessel specs including a top sundeck, foredeck jacuzzi, multiple inside and outside spacious seating areas. The boat is a one of a kind custom built sailing catamaran and really need to be seen to be believed! Well recognised in the Whitsundays as the largest and most popular charter boat at Coral Sea Marina.

Wings III

Can kids travel on this day tour
Kids 10 and up can travel on the Whitsunday Island Sail SUP & Snorkel Tour- if you have very small children you might be interested in our selection of private charters that can take any ages! Private skippered charters

Does this tour go to Whitehaven Beach?
This day tour does not go to Whitehaven Beach- see map for sample itinerary and anchorages chosen each day depending on daily weather conditions.

Are transfers to Coral Sea Marina included?
Transfers or pick ups to the marina are NOT provided- Airlie Beach main street is only a short scenic walk along the bicentennial boardwalk- very close to central accommodation. If you are staying just out of town you can head into Airlie Beach via local buses or call a taxi 131 008. There is also UBER available.

Can we still travel if we do not want get in the water?

Absolutely!
Wings III is a 60ft air conditioned sailing catamaran with multiple areas to relax onboard and soak up the beauty of the islands while enjoy the journey across the Whitsundays passage. You can choose to do all activities or none at all and simply just enjoy yacht life and the natural island beauty.

Can we snorkel if we cannot swim at all?
No sorry if you cannot swim you are not allowed to enter the water on this tour. If you are a poor swimmer we have extra buoyancy flotation and noodles for you to use for extra safety. Please fill out your swimming capabilities on your waiver correctly so we can keep you safe in the water at all times. We have noodles onboard and buoyancy jackets for extra flotation if required.

Do you have stinger suits onboard?
We use high quality wetsuits and have many sizes all ready to go onboard. Wetsuits are great for extra warmth, buoyancy and protect you from not only stingers but will protect you from the sun- we highly recommend guests wear them.

So it's not stinger season- do we really need to wear a wetsuit?
We highly recommend guests wear a wetsuit any time of year as there has been sightings of stingers in the Whitsundays outside of the typical season- if the waters are cooler a wetsuit will allow you to spend ample time in the water and stay warm.

Do you still go out if it is raining?
Yes this tour can still depart if it is a rainy day. Sometimes the Whitsundays is not always picture perfect but a few showers of rain is totally ok to travel, there is a full undercover back deck and multiple inside seating areas. The fish below don't know it is raining and you can still snorkel! If weather conditions are cyclonic or gale force winds then we would cancel the tour the day prior.

Does this tour still go if it is windy?
Yes Wings III can handle windy conditions- once you cross the Whitsunday passage the boat would anchor or moor in a more protected area if it was a particularly windy day. Makes for a great sail experience! If you think you may feel se sick than we recommend to take sea sick tablets prior to boarding. These can be purchased at a chemist or at the kiosk near the marina meeting point.

Will I get sea sick?
Not likely but if you are concerned in any way you should always take sea sick tablets- once onboard if the feeling comes on taking a tablet would do nothing so best to be prepared! Keep in mind they can make you a bit sleepy but you can have a snooze onboard if you wish!

How long is the journey to the first stop?
It takes Wings III about an 1 hour and a half to get to the first anchorage stop for snorkelling activity- then we head to a different area to enjoy. Lunch onboard and then 1 hour and a half epic sail home!

Do you sell any soft drink or alcohol onboard?
No sorry we do not sell any drinks onboard as we are not licensed- you have the flexibility to bring onboard your drink of choice, we have cups & wine flutes for use- just ask our friendly crew!

Do we need to brink eskys?
No we have large cold refrigeration onboard for any drinks that you BYO on the day

Should we bring extra food?
No all food is included- we serve freshly prepared morning tea platters as soon as we depart that are a sweet and savoury choice to take a plate and relax on the journey to the islands. Then once all water activities are compelted we also serve a tropical buffet style lunch with a selection of cold meats and tropical North Queensland salmon, fresh salad platter & many condiments to build a delicious wrap- there is also a vegetarian option ( please notify prior)
- If you did want to bring something extra you can but there is plenty of food for the 6 hour tour so you will be full!

Whitsunday Islands Sail, SUP & Snorkel Day Tour