Whitehaven Day Sail with Snorkeling from Airlie Beach

• Lunch (if option selected)
• Drinks (tea, coffee, and water)
• Stinger suits (November to May)
• Guide
• All reef taxes
• Free courtesy bus transfer from accommodations in Airlie Beach
• Snorkeling gear

• Extra drinks (alcoholic beverages are available to purchase at the bar)
• Wet suits (must be hired the day before the tour from AquaDive at the departure marina)

Free return transfers are included from selected Airlie Beach locations/hotels. Please check availability to see pick-up points.

Check availability to see starting times.

Know before you go

• Comfortable shoes
• Warm clothing
• Swimwear
• Towel
• Camera
• Sunscreen
• Reusable water bottle

• Customer-requested cancellations made at least 6 days prior to travel will receive a refund of 95% of the total booking amount. The remaining 5% will be retained as a non-refundable administration and booking fee. Cancellations made within 5 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows.
• Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
• Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction

Providence V uses her sails whenever the wind and weather allow, but sailing for every part of the journey cannot be guaranteed. The engine may assist so the boat can complete the Whitehaven, Hill Inlet and snorkelling itinerary and return on schedule. The balance between sailing and motoring depends on conditions on the day.

No. Snorkelling is optional, and you can remain on the boat if you prefer not to enter the water. Snorkelling equipment and stinger suits during stinger season are provided, but swim fins are not used or supplied to help protect the coral. Winter wetsuits can be hired from Aqua Dive and must be collected before the morning of departure.

The Hill Inlet lookout walk is approximately 1.4 kilometres return and normally takes about 40 minutes. It is considered an easy-to-moderate walk, with an uphill section and some steps. The visit may also involve a tender transfer and walking across sand towards Betty’s Beach, so please contact us before booking if uneven ground or steps may be difficult for you.

Yes. This day sail is suitable for families, including those travelling with children. It is best suited to children who will be comfortable with a full nine-hour day, boat and tender transfers and the Hill Inlet walk. A parent or guardian must complete the required waiver for children.

Providence V is a larger sailing vessel, but its movement can still feel different from travelling on a ferry or fast catamaran. If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking suitable motion-sickness medication about one hour before departure. The crew cannot provide this medication onboard, so please organise it beforehand and follow the product or pharmacist’s instructions.

Providence V has an environmental toilet and a saloon below deck. Most sightseeing takes place on the open deck, and the available shade changes with the position of the sails. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a light weatherproof layer so you remain comfortable throughout the day.

A vegetarian option is available with the catered lunch and should be requested before the catering cut-off. Other dietary requirements and food allergies cannot be reliably catered for, but you may bring your own meal in a standard lunchbox for storage in the onboard esky. Personal eskies and large food platters cannot be brought onboard.

If you are making your own way, check in at 7:00am at Meeting Point B, Coral Sea Marina North, near the roundabout. Providence V departs at approximately 7:30am, so please do not go to the southern end of the marina. If you have selected a courtesy pickup, follow the pickup time and location shown in your booking confirmation.