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Spend a full day aboard a 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven—the trip combines a hilltop viewpoint, 90 minutes on white silica sand and a reef snorkel. Read on for what to expect and how to prepare for this classic Whitsunday day at sea.
Spend a full day aboard a 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven—the trip combines a hilltop viewpoint, 90 minutes on white silica sand and a reef snorkel. Read on for what to expect and how to prepare for this classic Whitsunday day at sea.
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Operated by Whitsunday Sailing Ecotours · Airlie Beach, Queensland
The deck hums as the 62-foot gaff-rigged schooner slips from Coral Sea Marina North, sails filling with a wind that seems to push the voyage forward rather than simply carry it. Morning light skims the tropical water; the journey to Whitehaven is part of the day—three hours of open sky, reef channels and the occasional spray that dares you to stay dry.
easy.
9 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be comfortable boarding a boat, walking a short sandy track to the lookout and basic snorkeling.
Picnic lunch is available at extra cost; tea, coffee and bottled water are provided—guests can also BYO lunch packed in a small lunchbox placed in the operator’s esky.
Yes—children are welcome and the tour notes stroller access and family-friendly options; guardians must sign waivers for minors.
No advanced skills required—basic swimming ability and comfort in shallow open water are sufficient; guides provide equipment and an orientation.
The operator may change the route or cancel for safety; full refunds or rescheduling are available if cancelled at least 24 hours prior or due to weather.
Whitehaven’s sand is almost pure silica, and the Whitsunday Islands sit within waters long used by the Ngaro people; European charting increased in the 18th–19th centuries with the arrival of marine navigation and tourism.
The tour operates within Great Barrier Reef waters—use reef-safe products, follow guide instructions, and avoid stepping on coral to reduce local impact.
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