Whitsunday Islands Private Sailing Experience with Snorkeling & Langford Reef
Overview
Charter your own skipper and crew on a tallship in the Whitsunday Islands for up to 24 guests with this private tour that gives you a choice from three day sail options and one sunset option. Set off across Whitsunday Passage in the footsteps of Captain Cook, and catch the breeze on a 62-foot (16-meter) gaff-rigged schooner, aka a tall ship. Your tailored charter includes a spot for snorkeling and visiting Langford Reef where you have a good chance of swimming with turtles.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Snorkeling gear
- Afternoon tea
- Commercial activities permit fee
- Reef taxes
- Stinger suit (in season)
- Alcoholic drinks purchase on board or pre-purchase discounted alcohol. No BYOG permitted.
Meeting Location
1-3 Shingley Drive
Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Whitsunday Islands
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Whitsunday Passage
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Whitehaven Beach
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Whitsunday Islands Private Sailing Experience with Snorkeling & Langford Reef?
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Activity code: C-15941P3
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
- Snorkeling gear.
- Afternoon tea.
- Commercial activities permit fee.
- Reef taxes.
- Stinger suit (in season).
- Alcoholic drinks purchase on board or pre-purchase discounted alcohol. No BYOG permitted.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whitsunday Islands Private Sailing Experience with Snorkeling & Langford Reef is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whitsunday Islands Private Sailing Experience with Snorkeling & Langford Reef will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Snorkeling gear
- Afternoon tea
- Commercial activities permit fee
- Reef taxes
- Stinger suit (in season)
- Alcoholic drinks purchase on board or pre-purchase discounted alcohol. No BYOG permitted.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required
