What to do and see in Airlie Beach, Queensland: The Best Multi-day Tours

December 12, 2021 Karren Gelb

The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach is the main hub for all Reef activities and access to the Whitsunday Islands. Stunning views by day give way to a vibrant nightlife. The Airlie Beach Lagoon is a popular spot to relax and unwind. Visit nearby Conway National Park and Cedar Creek Falls to discover quiet coves, beaches and tropical rainforest.
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1. 2-Night Private Charter Aboard Cruising Yacht Milady

1-3 Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia Milady Whitsunday Sailing
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

MiLady has the smallest numbers on any sail in the Whitsundays. We promise to look after all of your needs the minute your step on board. We have won 3 Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence with her sister ship Providence V as we do care about your enjoyment. We know the Whitsundays well and can take you to the best spots to snorkel. We value the environment.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Paddleboards

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages - we are fully licensed no BYOG please.

Reviewed By Shahshah2020

3 night 4 day cabin cruise. An incredible experience in paradise and very well looked after by Grant and Naomi. An absolute must-so. Lovely well maintained very comfortable boat. Can only recommend.

2. 3-Night Whitsundays Private Charter Aboard Cruising Yacht Milady

The Kiosk., 1-3 Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia Milady Whitsunday Sailing
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

MiLady has the smallest numbers on any sail in the Whitsundays. We promise to look after all of your needs the minute your step on board. We have won 3 Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence with her sister ship Providence V as we do care about your enjoyment. We know the Whitsundays well and can take you to the best spots to snorkel. We value the environment.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Paddle Boards

Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages. We are fully licensed so no BYO please.

Reviewed By Shahshah2020

3 night 4 day cabin cruise. An incredible experience in paradise and very well looked after by Grant and Naomi. An absolute must-so. Lovely well maintained very comfortable boat. Can only recommend.

3. Three Night Cabin Charter MiLady

The Kiosk., 1-3 Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia Milady Whitsunday Sailing
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

MiLady has the smallest numbers on any sail in the Whitsundays. We promise to look after all of your needs the minute your step on board. We have won 3 Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence with her sister ship Providence V as we do care about your enjoyment. We know the Whitsundays well and can take you to the best spots to snorkel. We value the environment.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Use of Snorkelling equipment

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Reviewed By Jamesek94

Fantastic experience sailing the Whitsundays aboard Mi Lady 3D2N. Very luxurious, very friendly and knowledgeable crew (Cristian and Daisy) and excellent itinerary. Great exclusive snorkelling spots, with early visit to Whitehaven beach (before other tours arrive) and amazing sailing with opportunities to participate. To top this tour off managed to spot whales migrating. Could not recommend this tour and company more- would definitely do again.

4. 2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Adventure: Whitsunday Getaway

The Coffee Club Café - Airlie Beach, The Boathouse, Shop F9 Port Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia Whitsundays Sailing Adventures
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Whitsunday Getaways provides an intimate sailing adventure in comfort and style. Jump on board our beautiful catamaran and explore the amazing Whitsunday Islands. We offer a 2-night cruise for couples, departing once a week on Tuesday. Getaway comfortably accommodates 4 couples in private, air-conditioned cabins with en-suites. Your professional Skipper and Host will ensure your wants and needs are taken care of as you sail, snorkel and explore this spectacular playground. • Cruising for couples with private double cabins • Private en suite • Fully air-conditioned vessels • Amazing fresh food, all meals prepared on board by your host • Great sailing with hands on opportunities under the guidance of our experienced skippers • Large stable catamaran • Full service experience provided by highly professional crew • Use of our stand-up paddle boards • Relaxed and intimate trip for couples and honeymooners

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), National Park fees, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), All activities, Local guide, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Drinks - Soft Drinks & Bottled Water $2.50, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase before the trip) and minimal glass please

Reviewed By iWish2B

Awesome and so not what I was expecting. Damian and Kyle (sorry if I got that name wrong) were sensational hosts. They explained everything, from the sailing, spots visited, to facts about the wildlife. They were both informative and made everything very interesting. We had perfect weather, which meant not much sailing but the plus side was you could stay on deck the whole time. The boys kept everyone well feed and kept the food coming. Really enjoyed the snorkelling and visit to Whitehaven beach, plus night spotting fish was surprisingly interesting. The old ketch was very comfy and surprised with a hot tub. It was a wonderful experience.

5. 2 Night Whitsunday Islands Cruise on New Horizon from Airlie Beach

38 Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia True Blue Sailing
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

New Horizon is truly the best value for money vessel on the market. She is a stunning 21-meter traditional sailing vessel that has beautiful old-world charm with modern comforts such as air conditioning. She is a 21m sailing schooner that accommodates 32 passengers and 4 crew. She has 2 showers, 2 toilets, plenty of sheltered outdoor spaces and sun tanning space. Not to mention the only budget vessel with air con and her beds are spacious and comfortable, 8 doubles and 16 singles. Snorkelling, intro & certified scuba dives (to be booked and paid for on board the tour), SUP boards, bushwalks, beach games, movie lounge, 8 metre water slide and more. Our 4 fantastic crew instil a sense of fun in every facet of the tour by creating an atmosphere and culture that’s lively, engaging, and entertaining.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, 2 nights accommodation, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Professional guide, Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks and drinkable tap water

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable) Luggage can be stored in our office for $10pp, BYO Alcohol (no glass), Soft drinks available for purchase for $3 each

Reviewed By TravellingIrishgal19

Where do I begin.... It was definitely the best cruise I've ever been on. Each one of these guys went above and beyond for us all. From Johnny's amazing sunsets and sunrises with the perfect music to go with it over all top man. Dan being a social butterfly, story telling, educating us about the boat and the islands picking up plastic bottles in the sea, you can see the love these have for marine life. Tiffs amazing cooking, chats and bush walks. Tommy's brilliant diving skills, announcements and excellent boat parking. Honestly we were blessed to get such a good crew. Scuba driving was definitely the highlight of our trip. Tommy was just amazing, although I was a bit nervous at first he made me feel so safe and the experience was just out of this world. Beautiful meals snacks and music. They have definitely set high standards. How the crew treat each other is so nice to see they are just a big happy family. Over all it was SOME FECKEN CRAIC????????????

6. 2 Day Great Barrier Reef "Reefsuites" Experience

Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia Cruise Whitsundays
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4.9 based on 23 reviews

Moored offshore at Hardy Reef, 40 nautical miles from Airlie Beach, Reefworld is the setting for your spectacular overnight Reefsuite experience. Begin your journey with a cruise through the Whitsunday Islands to Hardy Reef onboard our high-speed vessel, arriving at the reef around 11am. After lunch, guests can snorkel, dive, swim or take a scenic helicopter flight to see famous Heart Reef (additional cost). Day visitors depart mid-afternoon and then overnight guests have Hardy Reef and Reefworld all to themselves. Watch a stunning sunset with a drink in hand before enjoying a starlit long-table dinner on the pontoon’s upper deck. After dinner, Reefsuite guests can retreat to the privacy of their undersea accommodation. Sit back, relax and watch as the reef comes to life through the floor to ceiling windows. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and an exclusive morning on the reef before heading home in the afternoon with memories that will stay with you forever.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Use of snorkeling equipment, Semi-submersible coral viewing with reef appreciation talk, Overnight accommodation in an underwater Reefsuite, Round-trip cruise, Underwater viewing chamber, Guided snorkelling tour, Beverages (beer, wine and soft drinks)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Optional activities including scuba diving, helicopter flights, massage (available to purchase on board)

Reviewed By Bceeingu

This was a wonderful tour. The boat ride out took about 3 hours and was a little choppy that day. On arrival we saw the wonderful pontoon, what a great setup, in two sections, daytime guests and reef sleep guests. Lots of equipment for guests to use, and lots of sanitisation stations. We were glad wave goodbye to the day guests and enjoyed the reef almost exclusively. It was so beautiful and peaceful. We went snorkeling many times and it was like swimming in an aquarium, so many species of fish, also saw turtles and manta rays. Our chef did an amazing job with the food, wonderfully presented and tasted great. Canapés and sunset on the upper deck was amazing and very romantic. The staff did a great job of looking after us all. It was wonderful to sleep under the stars and our bed was very comfortable. Got up early to see the wonderful sun rise and the reef was very clam and still. Enjoyed to rest of the morning snorkeling and enjoy the company of our fellow guests. Thanks to chef, reefsleep staff Ben and Aimee.

7. Matador Whitsundays

Coral Sea Marina, Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia Matador Whitsundays
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4.9 based on 332 reviews

Join the crew on Matador Whitsundays for a truly unique experience on-board an ex-race boat legend. Matador has been freshly refurbished in 2017 for its 2-Day 1-Night Tour. Hop on-board with like-minded guests sailing over to the World Famous Whitehaven Beach then on to the best snorkelling spots the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park has to offer. Get hands-on and help with sailing or sit back and relax – it’s up to you!  A bit about Matador • Largest commercial ex-race boat in the Whitsundays at 85ft in length • Best of the best crew. • Glowing race history - 52 races, 8 Regattas and two world maxi yacht races, boasting a total of 31 wins 5 seconds and 6 thirds. • Nominated and awarded bronze for "Best New Tourism Business" at the Whitsunday Tourism Awards 2017. • Locally owned and operated company promising an authentic Aussie experience.

Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Fuel surcharge, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Local taxes, National Park fees, Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, All activities, Local guide, Tour escort/host, Use of Snorkelling equipment

Exclusions: Snacks and alcohol are BYO

Reviewed By Segolenne R

The trip on the matador was absolutely perfect. The spots we stopped off at were wonderful and the crew was so knowledgeable and kind and made sure we all just had the best time. They made sure we saw all the good spots without the crowds of tourists. Food was great too.

8. 2-Day Great Barrier Reef "Reefsleep" Experience

Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia Cruise Whitsundays
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4.8 based on 84 reviews

Experience the Great Barrier Reef for two days and one night. By day, enjoy all the activities on offer at Reefworld, a pontoon moored on one of the most spectacular areas of the Great Barrier Reef, including snorkeling, semi-sub rides and viewing parts of the world’s largest coral-reef system in an underwater chamber. Later, spend the night at Reefsleep—on the upper deck of the pontoon—to sleep under the stars, 40 nautical miles (74 km) from shore. Fall asleep under twinkling stars in a custom designed queen-size 'Reefbed'. Round-trip transport and most meals are included.

Inclusions: Overnight accommodation in a Reefbed , Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Round-trip cruise, Semi-submersible coral viewing with reef appreciation talk, Underwater viewing chamber, Use of snorkeling equipment

Exclusions: Optional activities including scuba diving, helicopter flights, massage (available to purchase on board), Drinks (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By stephends2016

We have traveled a lot, both internationally and domestic. We had the most amazing 2 day experience in our Reef Suite but that is definitely not down playing the Reef Sleep. We could not possibly find anything to complain about if we tried. The staff, food, free drinks, the pontoon, the service and OMG the underwater room. Waitlist to try and and get one. It worked for us.

9. 2-Night Whitsunday Islands All-Inclusive Sailing Tour from Airlie Beach

Coral Sea Marina, Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia Red Cat Adventures
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4.8 based on 154 reviews

Experience Tongarra, a custom built catamaran that offers an on-board living and sailing experience that is hard to match, enabling you to see the best of the Whitsunday Islands. Tongarra is ideal for singles or groups and is geared towards the young, fun-loving, adventurous backpacker (with a sense of humour). Spend 3-days, 2-nights exploring Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout, with your local, professional guide. Your group is a maximum of 24 passengers per trip.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Fuel surcharge, National Park fees, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), All activities, Local guide, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Landing and facility fees, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Prescription masks

Reviewed By paulcE6063FS

Had a GREAT day out in the THUNDERCAT , snorkelling , Whitehaven lookout , Whitehaven beach & more on a perfect day! With Cam as the most ENTHUSIASTIC captain I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, we all had a great day & even saw some spinner dolphins on our way back!

10. 2 Night Small Group Whitsundays Sailing Adventure Aboard Mandrake

Coral Sea Marina, Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia OzSail
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4.8 based on 117 reviews

Mandrake Whitsundays takes 14 guests around the islands for 2 days and 2 nights, allowing you to snorkel the coral fringed Islands and explore the spectacular Whitehaven Beach, with such a small group of guests Mandrakes tour is one of relaxation mixed with some awesome sailing. Mandrake caters to guests of all ages. She sleeps 14 guests and 2 crew in a mixture of open plan bunks and doubles. All meals are freshly prepared on board and include home cooked roast with trimmings and gravy, spaghetti bolongnese, pies, fresh meats, salads, breads, fruits, dips and crackers Plus loads more! You wont go hungry!

Inclusions: 2 nights on board accommodation, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), National Park fees, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Tour escort/host

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Reviewed By Q6815SQhannahr

What an amazing trip! Couldn’t have asked for a nicer time onboard this ship, lovely meals cooked every day, beautiful snorkel spots, watching the sun rise and sun set from the boat every day was amazing. We were also the first people on Whitehaven beach that day which was great. Can’t thank the crew enough (Neil and Alex) top job ????????

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