Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure
Who This Trip Suits
A full day under sail on Camira, which the listing calls one of the fastest commercial catamarans in the world, with lunch and drinks included: Whitehaven Beach, the Hill Inlet Lookout walk and a reef snorkel on the way home. Cruise Whitsundays leaves from Airlie Beach, passes Daydream and Hook islands and moors at the northern end of Whitehaven. It is rated 4.7 from 1,525 reviews, from US$182 a person (checked October 2026), and GetYourGuide showed it booked 14 times the day before we checked.
The listing says the walk to Hill Inlet follows a path used by the Ngaro people, the Whitsundays’ traditional owners, and that it depends on the tide. After swimming and walking on the beach there is a barbecue lunch cooked on board, then snorkelling on a fringing reef before you sail back. Morning and afternoon tea, soft drinks and water are included, and beer and wine from 11:00 AM.
Who it suits: adults and older children who want a social, sailing day with drinks in the price. It is not for infants or children under four, and snorkellers need to swim well, because there are no flotation devices on board. Getting in and out of the tenders takes some agility.
Reviewers praise the space on board, the food and gluten-free choices, and the drinks; one wished they had spent more of the day under sail. For a slower, traditional sail, the sailing guide compares the schooner Providence and the overnight boats. Free cancellation up to two days before.
About This Experience
Departing from Airlie Beach, Camira cruises past Whitsunday Island, passing Daydream and Hook islands en route. On Whitsunday Island’s east coast, Camira moors at …
Highlights
- Lie in the sun on one of the world's fastest commercial catamarans
- Enjoy morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and alcoholic beverages- all included
- See the Hill Inlet lookout, one of the most photographed locations in Australia
What's Included
- ✓ Scenic return sailing adventure through the Whitsundays to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- ✓ Morning and afternoon tea
- ✓ Snorkeling the fringing reef
- ✓ BBQ lunch, soft drinks, and water
- ✓ Beer and wine from 11:00 AM
- ✓ Beach activities
- ✓ Guided walk to Hill Inlet and lookout (tidal dependent)
Good to Know
- Be sure to bring swimwear and a towel, protective clothing, a hat and sunscreen lotion, a light jacket/sweater for a windy or cool day and a camera
- Due to the length and activity during the day this cruise is unsuitable for infants
- Physical rating: Please be advised that a moderate level of fitness and agility is recommended for this experience, which includes bushwalking, snorkelling, and climbing in and out of tenders. High temperatures and humidity are possible, especially in the summer months.
- * Please also note for any guests wanting to snorkel the fringing reef from Camira, you must have adequate swimming abilities as there are no flotation devices available.
