Providence Whitehaven Beach Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise
Experience the Whitsundays aboard a 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner, one of the few tall ships to regularly visit Whitehaven Beach. Get involved with handling the sails or simply relax on deck as you sail towards the iconic Whitehaven Beach. Upon arrival, disembark at Tongue Bay and enjoy a short 10-minute walk to the Hill Inlet lookout for stunning views and photo opportunities of the world’s most photographed beach. After taking in the scenery, spend an hour and a half soaking up the sun and the soft, white sand of Whitehaven Beach.
Return to the schooner for lunch as you continue your journey to a beautiful snorkelling spot. Here, you'll have the chance to explore vibrant coral reefs and swim among a variety of colourful fish. As the day winds down, sail back to Coral Sea Marina North, with the sails—wind permitting—guiding you home.
Options
All food inclusive Day Sail
Picnic morning tea/Lunch/fruit: Yoghurt, cookie, tea/coffee, Chicken or Falafel avocado mayonnaise salad wrap & spinach sun dried tomato feta quiche & fruit
Pickup included
What's included in Providence Whitehaven Beach Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Providence Whitsunday Sailing
Meet us under the umbrellas at the roundabout at Meeting Point B at Coral Sea Marina where we checkin. We do offer pickups. Please make sure you have told us where you want to be picked up from. If you have not informed us by 5pm the day before you will need to meet us at 7 am at the marina.
Whitehaven Beach
Spend an hour or more on this world famous beach. Paddle in the shallows and see if you can say baby mantarays. Or splash in the turquoise waters. Lie on the silicate sand that never gets hot.
Hill Inlet
Walk up to the lookout and see the world famous Whitehaven Beach from above. Easy access and boardwalk.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Picnic lunch is available(extra cost). Please advise if you are vegetarian. BYO lunch available but must be packed in lunchbox and placed in our esky. *No personal eskies/platters due to limited room.
- Please bring your own drink bottle to refill from our water station on board.
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel pick-up times and location will be listed in your voucher
- If your pickup address is not on our drop down list, please CALL US as we will need to give you a time for that pickup location. NOTE we only pickup from Airlie Beach or nearby surrounds so please check. If you are making your own way, PLEASE MEET US AT CORAL SEA MARINA NORTH. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE NOT AT CORAL MARINA SEA MARINA SOUTH WHICH IS FIVE MINUTES WALK FROM US. Also you will need to park there as it offers longterm parking. Coral Sea Marina North does not offer longterm parking. If you are staying at Coral Sea Marina Resort we are only a five minute walk down the boardwalk.
- CHECKIN IS AT 7 AM. THE BOAT DEPARTS AT 7.30 AM.
- We reserve the right to change the route or destination if necessary e.g. weather conditions
- Our minimum numbers are fifteen people in order to sail. You will be offered an opportunity to transfer to another day or can ask for a full refund.
- If you lose or damage snorkelling gear or stinger suits you will be charged for the replacement of lost goods via EFTPOS on the boat.
- The Master's directions are to be always obeyed.
- We have a WAIVER that must be signed by all guests (including children via parent/guardian). This will be sent to you at the time your booking is confirmed.
- All departures and itineraries are subject to weather and maybe changed or cancelled at the discretion of the Master.
- Please note we operate sailing vessels. We do endeavour to use our sails but that depends upon winds and weather conditions. Please also note that it takes 3 hours to reach Whitehaven Beach which is some distance from Airlie Beach. The journey is part of the day. Also, as we have sailing vessels, please also note you may get wet from waves, depending on the conditions. We are inside the Great Barrier Reef which means we are more sheltered than in the open ocean but if you have not experienced a sailing vessel, it is quite different for e.g. from a ferry. If you have any questions at all about this, please contact us.
- Prior to boarding should you be suffering from COVID symptoms (or are in close contact with someone who is) please inform us immediately.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 45 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
You MUST call us 24 Hours before departure to book your pick up location or to confirm you will meet us at the marina. If you are making your own way to the Coral Sea Marina, Check in at North Meeting Point B at 7 am. The boat departs from 7.15 am Please ensure you have recorded with us an Australian mobile number so we can contact you if you have not arrived on time.
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting Point B. Coral Sea North Marina.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
IMPORTANT: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure for check-in - i.e for a 7:30am departure you need to be at the departure point by 7am. Hotel pick-up list and pick-up times below: Airlie Apartments (Begley St entrance) 6:55am Airlie Apartments 6:55am Airlie Beach Hotel 6:55am Airlie Beach Motor Lodge 6:55 am Airlie Beach YHA (meet at Domino's Bus Stop) 7:05am Airlie Central Apts Waterson Way 6:55am Airlie Cove 6:50am Airlie Waterfront B&B 6:55am Airlie Waterfton Backpackers (Dominos Bus Stop) 7:05am Azure Sea 6:55am Backpackers By The Bay (Bus Stop Opposite Boathaven) 6:55am Base 7:05am Beachcourt Cannonvale 6:45am Beaches (meet at Base Backpackers) 7:05am Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort 6:45am Blue Horizon 6:55am Boathaven 6:55am Boathouse 6:55am Bush Village (Bus Stop Shute Harbour Rd) 6:45am Club Croc 6:45am Coles Bus Stop (Island Drive Bus Stop) 6:40am Colonial Palms 6:55am Coral Sea Resort 7:10am Flame Tree (Bus Stop Opposite) 6:20am Island Gateway 6:50am Island View B&B 6:45am Kipara 6:50am Magnums (meet at Base Backpackers) 7:05am Mango House 6:50am Marina Shores 7:10am Martinique 6:55am Mediterannean 6:55am Mirage 6:45am Moorings B&B 6:45am Myaura B& B 6:45am Nomads (Meet at Base Backpackers) 7:05am Paradise Court 6:40am Penninsula 7:10am Peppers 6:55am Pinnacles 6:55am Portside 7:05am Reefside Villas 6:45am Reflections 6:55am Seabreeze 6:40am Seastar Apts 6:55am Seaview Apartments (meet at Domino's Bus Stop) 7:05am Shingley Beach Resort 7:10am Sunlit Waters (meet ay Begley Street Entrance) 6:55am Terraces 6:55am Toscana 6:55am Waters Edge 6:55am Waterview Apartments 6:55am Whitsunday On The Beach (meet at Base Backpackers) 7:05am Whitsunday Rainforest Retreat (meet at Border Drive Entry) 6:50am Whitsunday Vista Resort 6:55am Whitsunday Waterfront Apartments 6:45am Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
