How Much Does a Whitsundays Sailing Tour Cost?

Updated 1 August 2026
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Most Whitsundays sailing tours cost A$89–99 per person for a two-hour sunset sail, A$209–295 per person for a full-day trip, and A$470–669 per person for a shared-berth overnight trip.

 

For most first-time visitors, a full-day sail is the simplest choice because it combines the sailing experience with Whitehaven, Hill Inlet or snorkelling. Choose a sunset sail when you mainly want an evening on the water, or an overnight sail when sleeping aboard is part of the experience.

Sailing yacht cruising through the Whitsunday Islands

1. How much do Whitsundays sailing tours cost?

These current price bands cover the main sailing formats departing from Airlie Beach. The product cards show from-prices; the total for your selected date and traveller numbers is the amount charged when you book.

Sunset sailing

Budget A$89–99 per person. Providence V starts from A$89 for a two-hour 5 pm to 7 pm sail with a glass of bubbles and nibbles, while Lady Enid Sunset Sail starts from A$99. This is the lowest-cost sailing format when the goal is a relaxed evening on the water.

Full-day sailing

Budget A$209–295 per person, or A$418–590 for two adults. Tongarra starts from A$209, Camira from A$259 and Lady Enid from A$295. The difference is mainly the style of day and the included experiences rather than sailing time alone.

Overnight sailing

Shared-berth trips start from A$470 per person for the current two-day, one-night Siska example. Current two-night shared trips sit around A$579–669 per person. Private two-night catamaran cabins for two are listed around A$1,614–2,490 per cabin.

Guests relaxing on deck aboard Tongarra in the Whitsundays

2. Explore current Whitsundays day sails

The three current Wonder Travel Oz day sails cover three clear preferences: an energetic social day, an all-inclusive Whitehaven and Hill Inlet day, or an adults-only hosted yacht experience. The live cards below show the available starting prices.

Tour boat anchored near a secluded Whitsundays beach with clear blue water

3. Which full-day sail should you choose?

Choose the Tongarra All-Inclusive Day Sailing Tour from A$209 when you want an energetic eight-hour day with Langford Sandbar, snorkelling, a banana-boat ride, lunch and a sunset return.

 

Choose the Camira Sailing Adventure from A$259 when you want Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, snorkelling, BBQ lunch and included drinks together in one ten-hour trip. For many first-time visitors wanting the broadest island day, this is the easiest starting point.

 

Choose the Lady Enid adults-only sailing tour from A$295 when an adults-only ten-hour yacht day with Whitehaven, Hill Inlet, snorkelling and more hosted food and drink service matches the experience you want.

Aerial view of Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays

4. How much do overnight sailing trips cost?

Choose the A$470 Siska one-night shared trip when sleeping aboard matters but you want to keep the total near A$500 per person. For two adults, the current starting total is A$940.

 

Choose a two-night shared trip when the extra evening and morning aboard are part of the reason for travelling. Current examples around A$579–669 per person put the two-person total at about A$1,158–1,338 and generally include accommodation aboard and meals.

 

A private cabin suits couples who want more privacy. Current two-night private-catamaran examples for two are around A$1,614–2,490 per cabin, or roughly A$807–1,245 each.

Clear blue Whitsundays water and island views

5. Which sailing tour fits your budget?

  • Under A$100 per person: choose a sunset sail for a short evening on the water.
  • A$209–295 per person: choose a full-day sail when this will be the main Whitsundays activity day.
  • From A$470 per person: choose an overnight sail when sleeping aboard and having more time on the water are central to the trip.

 

For a first Whitsundays visit with one main tour day, start with Camira for Whitehaven, Hill Inlet, snorkelling, lunch and drinks in one trip. Tongarra is the stronger match for an energetic social day, while Lady Enid suits adults who prefer a more hosted yacht experience.

Guests eating lunch on deck aboard the Camira sailing catamaran

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