Day 1: Sail, Snorkel & Sunset ⛵

Meet under The Boathouse Apartments (marina side) on Port Drive, Airlie Beach, for an 8:30 AM departure. Sail out from the marina to Hook Passage or Border Island and jump in to snorkel the coral reefs. Refuel with lunch on board, then head in for a second snorkel at Peter’s Bay. Finish the day kicking back on deck to watch the sunset.

Day 2: Hill Inlet & Whitehaven Beach 🏝️

Bushwalk up to the Hill Inlet Lookout to see the famous swirling sands from above, then spend time on Whitehaven Beach. Squeeze in one last snorkel on the sail home, arriving back at the marina by 4:00 PM.

Yes! Your skipper and crew run the whole trip, with a maximum of 14 guests on board. Snorkel tuition is included, and you can help pull up the sails and have a go at driving the boat if you’re keen.

All meals and snacks are freshly prepared on board with local produce, and drinking water is included. Alcohol is BYO and soft drinks are available to buy on board. Special diets (vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy/lactose-free) are $15.

You can choose a single bunk in a shared cabin, a double bed in a shared cabin, a private double cabin, or a triple, quad or group cabin. Hit Book Now to see live prices and availability for your date.

Waltzing Matilda departs on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 AM from under The Boathouse Apartments (marina side) on Port Drive, Airlie Beach. You’re back at the marina by 4:00 PM on day 2. There are no pickups, so make your own way to the marina.

There’s no luggage storage on the boat or at the marina, so pack light in a soft, zipless bag. Bring swimwear, a towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a camera, a warm layer (in winter), a raincoat, a change of clothes, comfy shoes, toiletries and cash for anything you buy on board.

This trip is for ages 18+. Please reconfirm your trip with Explore Whitsundays 72 hours before departure at res@explorewhitsundays.com.