Spend two days sailing through the Whitsunday Islands aboard Habibi, an 18-metre steel ketch departing from Airlie Beach. Visit Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, snorkel at two or three fringing-reef locations and spend the night anchored among the islands. With meals, snorkelling equipment and onboard accommodation included, you can settle into the relaxed rhythm of sailing, swimming, sunsets and life on the water.
Meet the crew at Meeting Point B in the northern village of Coral Sea Marina and check in before Habibi sets sail at 8:30am. Find a comfortable spot in the shade or out on deck as you cruise into the Whitsunday Islands. When the sails go up, you can lend the crew a hand or simply relax and enjoy the changing island scenery.
Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet are among the day’s main highlights. Follow the crew through the rainforest to the Hill Inlet lookout, where the white silica sand and turquoise water create one of the Whitsundays’ most famous views. Back at the beach, enjoy time to swim, walk along the shoreline and feel the fine white sand beneath your feet.
The adventure continues with snorkelling at one of the Whitsundays’ fringing reefs. Equipment and full-length stinger suits are provided, and the crew can help first-time snorkellers become comfortable before entering the water.
Later in the afternoon, Habibi anchors among the islands for the evening. Watch the colours change across the water, enjoy an Aussie barbecue and get to know the other travellers over dinner and drinks on deck. Sleep in a shared open-plan berth or a pre-booked private double or twin cabin. When the weather is suitable, you may also have the chance to sleep on deck under the stars.
Wake to the first light over the Whitsundays and enjoy breakfast on the water. The morning may include another snorkelling location, a swim or a beach stop, giving you more time to explore the islands and their surrounding reefs.
After lunch, settle back on deck for the return sail across the Whitsunday Passage. Take in the final island views, share stories with your new travel companions and enjoy the last stretch of the journey before Habibi returns to Airlie Beach at around 4pm.
The skipper plans the route and activity order around the wind, tides and sea conditions to make the most of each departure.
The Crew was amazing! Captain Sam and his deckhands Sara and Ryan took great care of us, the snorkelling spots were well chosen (sooo many fish) and food was superb and plentiful. Now of course don't expect a luxury cruise, you will sleep in a bunk beds and sailing boats don't have luxurious toilets, but I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone who wants to visit the Whitsundays. For the price this was really really worth it!
We went to 2 snorkel spots and Whitehaven Beach it was stunning. Fortunately we took our own snorkel gear because they only offer the mask and the snorkel. The group of people was very nice but the crew was not very involved. We could helped to set the sails and the two days went by quickly. I took travel medication and was very happy about it.
Such an unreal boat with great staff and a great tour
The Crew was amazing! Captain Sam and his deckhands Sara and Ryan took great care of us, the snorkelling spots were well chosen (sooo many fish) and food was superb and plentiful. Now of course don’t expect a luxury cruise, you will sleep in a bunk beds and sailing boats don’t have luxurious toilets, but I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone who wants to visit the Whitsundays. For the price this was really really worth it!
We went to 2 snorkel spots and Whitehaven Beach it was stunning. Fortunately we took our own snorkel gear because they only offer the mask and the snorkel. The group of people was very nice but the crew was not very involved. We could helped to set the sails and the two days went by quickly. I took travel medication and was very happy about it.
